Two men jailed after trying to smuggle pistol through Stansted Airport
A pair has been jailed for trying to smuggle a pistol through an Essex airport from Florida.
Thunderstorm and tornado warning issued for Essex during storm Éowyn
A tornado warning has been issued covering all of south Essex amid a wider weather warning for Storm Éowyn.
Busy Essex road near Braintree sees traffic conditions return to normal
Motorists experienced delays on a busy road near Braintree as the road was left partially obstructed.
Severe delays of up to 16 minutes on A120 section day after crash
THERE are severe delays of up to 16 minutes with increasing delays on the A120 near Braintree.
Shopkeeper fined £12k for selling counterfeit cigarettes from 'Candy Land' sweet shop
Saman Abdulqader, 57, was selling the cigarettes at a newsagent called Candy Land and hid the products behind a false wall under the shop counter.
5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes
Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home have plenty of pets that are looking to find new owners
Founder's son at Witham family-run recruitment becomes new joint managing director
Mr O'Brien joined the company in 2011 and has held various roles, including director in 2020.
Two men appear in court for multiple thefts after police discover stolen goods
On Sunday, 19 January, officers from the Roads Policing Unit stopped a vehicle in Boreham. Upon searching the car, they found a significant amount of stolen merchandise, prompting an immediate investigation.
Three people taken to hospital following multi-vehicle crash on A120
Three people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the A120 involving three vehicles. The crash happened in Coggeshall this morning.
Met Office issue yellow weather warning across Essex ahead of Storm Éowyn
The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for wind for Friday, with Storm Éowyn inbound and causing high winds across the country.
Braintree school unveils plans to build new 3G sports pitch on site
Proposed plans include perimeter fencing, acoustic fencing, hardstanding areas, a storage container, floodlights and access footpath.
Specialist winter crews to repair potholes and damaged roads across Essex
Essex County Council say the new repair teams will address winter-related road damage until spring.
Live: Busy Essex road left blocked following crash
The B1256 has been left blocked following a crash outside of Great Dunmow. Both carriageways at the junction of Braintree Road have been affected.
Live: traffic delays after crash on section of A120
A crash has ‘partially blocked’ a busy section of the A120.
Crash on busy Essex road causes traffic chaos with road blockade
Motorists are experiencing long delays following a crash near Great Dunmow.
Section of A120 'blocked' following reported crash
A CRASH has ‘partially blocked’ a busy section of the A120.
Traffic warden who got told to 'die of cancer' hopeful for new anti-abuse plans
The North Essex Parking Partnership has launched its Beyond the Uniform campaign in response to a rise in abuse of civil enforcement officers.
Charity clay pigeon shoot in Essex raises more than £17,000 for charity
The funds raised will be donated to the H-ABC Foundation UK and Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity - MSE Charity.
Essex Fire and Rescue Service recruit for new squad of firefighters
Recruitment for a new squad of wholetime firefighters at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is now open.
Free tennis and self-defence classes offered for teens over the next few months
Teenagers in Witham can enjoy free classes for self-defence and a popular sport starting this week.
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