Police station to host open day with up-close look and favourite police dog
A police station is hosting an open day for the community to meet officers and learn about their work.
'It’s a tragedy' - closing down sale taking place at popular Essex garden centre
A BIG sale is taking place as a popular garden centre prepares to close its doors this month.
Family shares tribute to 'beloved uncle', 97, after fatal collision on his bike
Tributes have been paid to a “beloved uncle” following a fatal collision between a car and a bike.
Air ambulance on scene at Essex village which left road partially blocked
A witness has reported the air ambulance is at the scene of an emergency at an Essex village.
Four award-winning restaurants in Essex including Michelin Star rated eatery
ESSEX is home to a number of award-winning establishments.
Site managers at Bellway win prestigious award for quality of work in Essex
Site managers at Bellway have been presented with awards for their quality of work in Essex.
Essex street celebrating after huge Millionaire Street prize on Postcode Lottery
Neighbours on this Essex street have won big, with one retired resident finding out about the success during a Tesco shop.
Three properties destroyed by blaze which was tackled by about 40 firefighters
The fire service has confirmed three homes were destroyed in a blaze in a village.
A12 closed for 10 hours after fatal crash between car and lorry in Essex
A serious collision between a car and lorry on A12 forced the complete closure of the northbound carriageway for nearly 10 hours.
Man in his 20s died after crash between car and lorry on A12, police confirm
A man in his 20s died at the scene of collision between a car and a lorry, officers have confirmed.
Jeremy Bamber: Essex Police officer accused colleagues of faking evidence
Police officer Nicholas Milbank accused his employer, Essex Police, of faking evidence against Jeremy Bamber - until colleagues were sent to challenge him.
'His way or the highway' - Instructors' evidence against driving school boss
Driving instructors’ evidence at High Court gave a clear picture of the “dominant and domineering nature” of the founder of a driving school.
The Essex restaurant serving 'excellent' food that is loved by Olly Murs
Some of Essex's celebs may have a place they have visited or spotlighted, and if you haven’t visited, a celebrity endorsement might change that.
Popular farm shop taking over Coggeshall town centre brasserie
A popular farm shop is taking over a brasserie between Colchester in Braintree.
Officers arrest two men following peaceful protest outside Essex hotel
TWO people have been arrested following a peaceful protest in Essex this evening.
End of an Era? Claire's stores across UK high streets at risk of closure
The chain operates 2,750 stores across 17 countries, including around 280 in the UK – among them branches in Colchester, Braintree, and Clacton.
Man sentenced for 'extreme' pornography depicting animals
Matthew Sexton from Kelvedon appeared before Ipswich Crown Court, having been found with extreme animal pornography shared to him via WhatsApp.
High Court judge said driving school founder was 'aggressive and sarcastic'
A High Court judge said the founder of a driving school was “frequently aggressive and sarcastic” as he gave evidence in court.
Braintree Town FC launches new mascot to engage next generation in sports
A football club has launched their brand-new mascot designed by a local schoolchild to engage kids with sports.
Dozens of firefighters at scene of Essex blaze affecting three properties
Around 40 firefighters are battling a blaze in East Hanningfield, near Chelmsford, which is affecting three properties.
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