Investor behind multi-million Braintree pub revamp may 'walk away' from project
Entrepreneur Barrie Drewitt-Barlow is the owner of the grade II listed former Swan pub, in Bank Street, which is set to become Ocean’s Braintree.
Plans for a primary school at a housing development in town have been delayed
Plans for a new primary school in Witham which were approved nearly a decade ago have been delayed.
Essex University pays tribute to four students who died in Magdalen Street crash
Essex University have issued a statement, paying tribute to their four students who died following a crash on Magdalen Street.
Road to shut for 37 days among other closures across north and mid Essex
The latest road closures across north and mid Essex in the upcoming weeks, with one road in Colchester set to shut for 37 days.
Police name four university students who died in horror north Essex crash
The four victims of a horror crash in Magdalen Street on Saturday morning were studying at Essex University, police have said.
Floral tributes laid at scene where two children died in Essex hit-and-run
Floral tributes have been left at the scene of teh hit and run where two children died in Pitsea
Essex councils unite for three-month campaign to tackle fly-tipping crisis
The councils will be supported by Essex County Council, the Environment Agency, and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.
First of its kind community supermarket to launch district to ease cost of living
Unlike food banks, it will be open to all local residents without means testing, providing a vital resource for those in need.
Tragedy as two children die after hit-and-run crash in Essex
Two people have been arrested after two children died following a collision in Pitsea.
Four people dead after vehicle hits building in serious crash in north Essex
Essex Police have issued an update after the earlier incident on Magdalen Street in Colchester, that four people have died as a result.
Over 200 homes in Essex branded 'at-risk' to be safeguarded with flood defences
This comes as part of a £2 million initiative by Essex County Council to protect homes at risk of flooding.
Braintree songwriter with over 30,000 followers to headline Colchester venue
Folk artist Beans on Toast, from Braintree, will headline Colchester Arts Centre, in Church Street, on March 27.
Updates: Serious crash into Colchester shop to have 'impact throughout today'
A serious crash this morning involving one vehicle on Magdalen Street has left a second-hand shop damaged and is expected to have an impact throughout today.
Why Essex TV chef Jamie Oliver's ‘hero' chef 'doesn't like him'
TV chef Jamie Oliver has said his “hero” Marco Pierre White “still doesn’t like me at all” after he “destroyed” him when the pair first met.
Listed: Top 10 best places for a Valentine's Day date in mid Essex
TripAdvisor recently updated it's '2025 Best Restaurants and Places to Eat', according to ratings and reviews.
Delight as councillor confirms 'contaminated puddle' has been cleared from town
Residents raised concerns about a 'contaminated puddle' at Court 3 earlier this month, claiming to have first noticed the issue over a year ago.
Group of hospices in Essex shortlisted for top national healthcare award
Havens hospices, St Luke's Hospice, and Farleigh Hospice have been recognised for their work in helping people nearing the end of their lives choose where they are cared for.
Live: A12 incident sees all lanes blocked with traffic building
All lanes have been reportedly stopped with traffic now queueing due to a crash on the A12 Chelmsford Bypass.
All lanes stopped on A12 with queueing traffic building after crash
All lanes have stopped after a crash on the A12, southbound, at Boreham, Chelmsford.
Essex dad reported 'missing' in Bangkok after failing to return home from trip
A British tourist has been reported missing after he failed to return home from a holiday to Bangkok
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