Hospital appointments not impacted by health services for asylum seekers, NHS says
An NHS trust has said it is “categorically untrue” that patient appointments at a hospital are being impacted by health services for asylum seekers.
Three shops in Witham town centre could be turned into flats
Shops in Witham’s town centre could be turned into flats if blueprints are approved.
George Gilbert on time on Big Brother, 'racking up warnings' and own goals
After being booted from the Big Brother house for offensive language, parish councillor George Gilbert said he stands by his comments.
Heavy traffic is building on the A120 near Braintree due to reports of an incident
There are reports of an incident on the A120 eastbound between Dunmow South and Rayne.
Farmers in Braintree to receive forensic DNA kits to prevent thefts
Farmers in Braintree are being supported by Essex Police, with all working farms eligible for forensic DNA kits to prevent thefts.
Essex expected to be hit by 75mph winds and heavy rain as weather warnings are issued
The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for wind and rain with Essex expected to be hit by 75mph gusts.
Driest spring and summer since 1976 puts pressure on East of England water supplies
Anglian Water has warned the driest spring and summer since 1976 is putting long-term pressure on water supplies in the East of England.
Witham Poppy Appeal 2025 launches at annual Poppy Prom
Witham MP Priti Patel helped launch the 2025 Poppy Appeal at the annual Poppy Prom.
'They deserved to be remembered' - Highways reject A12 memorial chicken plaque
An application for a memorial plaque to be placed at the scene of a lorry which was carrying chickens and caught on fire has been rejected.
'Peaceful, family friendly village' named one of best places to live in the country
Bocking, just outside Braintree in Essex has been named among the best places to live in the county and across the UK.
Essex security guard who plotted to kill Holly Willoughby loses sentence appeal
A security guard who plotted to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby has lost a Court of Appeal challenge against his sentence
Woman sent to hospital after reported disturbance with shovels at Essex supermarket
The force would also like to ask anyone who has dash cam and was in the vicinity to check their dash cam footage, to see if they have captured anything.
Police chief reveals nearly 1,500 more crimes and twice as many rape cases solved
Figures have been revealed for the past 12 months which show nearly 1,500 more crimes have been solved compared with the previous year.
Here are the seasonal train changes and station closures in Essex this Christmas
Passengers using rail services across London and Cambridgeshire are being reminded to check before travelling this Christmas due to planned engineering work taking place.
Decade-long battle with driving school was 'hell' for trainee instructor
Wayne Eaglen, currently lives in Saxmundham but entered into a contract with the driving school in Woodbridge in 2014.
This Harry Potter child actor from Essex has a whopping $50million net worth
HE started his acting career as a schoolboy from Essex, but Rupert Grint has since amassed a staggering fortune estimated at $50 million.
'£5.1million average speed cameras will save lives on A120' - highways boss
The statement comes after the Gazette revealed 27 people had died between the Marks Tey and Dunmow junctions on the road in 26 years.
27 deaths in 26 years between Marks Tey and Dunmow lead to renewed calls to dual A120
Statistics obtained by the Gazette show an average of one person is killed every year in road traffic collisions between the Marks Tey and Dunmow.
Stargazers can see Milky Way glow which might solve dark matter mystery
Stargazers in Essex can enjoy a mysterious glow in the Milky Way, which scientists say could be the answer in a hunt to prove dark matter exists.
A120: Road to Safety campaign launches
TODAY, we are pleased to be launching a new campaign – A120: Road to Safety – to highlight the ongoing concerns about a road which continues to impact the lives of residents and motorists while having major implications for the county’s economy.
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