Essex woman found dead on Thailand beach island known for full moon parties
AN Essex woman has died on holiday and a police investigation has been launched after she was found washed ashore on a beach known for full moon parties.
Neurodivergent friendly morning planned for Essex National Trust property
A TUDOR mansion will be offering a quieter environment tomorrow morning to benefit neurodivergent visitors.
School in Braintree launches STEM Days to encourage hands-on learning
Pupils will take part in interactive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics workshops.
Plans to expand services of Essex special needs trampolining centre denied by council
Each session at the centre is on a one-to-one basis, tailored to the person’s needs, coached by a staff member and wheelchair uses can be accommodated via hoists.
Fire service issue advice after large number of fires across north and mid Essex
After north and mid Essex experienced four fires in the past five days, Essex County Fire and Rescue have issued some important advice.
Car stolen from Essex home shortly after midnight leading to police appeal
'If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.'
Rare bird of prey on amber list that was once extinct photographed in Essex town
Essex-based photographer Brian Hardy recently captured breath-taking images of a female marsh harrier in flight on May 30.
Police appeal after attempted burglary in residential area of Essex town
The incident took place on Copland Crescent at around 3.40am, when two individuals were reportedly seen trying door handles.
Here are when London to Colchester train services will be disrupted next week
Late-night and early-morning services from London to Colchester will be disrupted next week whilst Greater Anglia carries out maintenance work.
Proposed change of use of sports site in Braintree submitted to council
An application for the proposed change of use of a sports facility has been submitted to Braintree council.
Councillor makes history after being elected for third term as town mayor
He is the first mayor in the town’s history to serve three terms in office.
Court rules in favour of media personality to keep lemurs at animal sanctuary
A media personality who runs an animal sanctuary near Braintree has won her appeal banning her from keeping lemurs.
Witham care home raises over £400 for residents' fund through annual dog show
The home says residents thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Pictured: Thief who took luxury cars to Essex before selling them to Africa
Hughie Bradley, 31, stole more than £600,000 of cars, took them to Essex and sold them to Africa
Coggeshall secondary school to ban skirts from September
The Gazette has seen a letter sent to parents on Monday by the school which says it is updating its "gender-neutral dress code".
Over £500,000 to be given to businesses and community groups in Braintree
Braintree Council will allocate £515,805 to businesses and community projects over the coming year.
Essex-born Eurovision star says this years entrants 'should not be defined' by finish
Essex-born former Eurovision song contest star Sam Ryder says this years British entrants "should not be defined" by their placement in the competition.
Celebrity chef wants to turn former stable block at Essex home into 'pop-up bakery'
Essex-born celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver has applied for permission to turn a former stable block at his family home into a pop-up bakery.
Man who fled to Australia 'going to have to face the music' for chop shop crimes
A man who fled to Australia after being involved in a gang which stole and dismantled luxury carts is “going to have to face the music”, a court heard.
Dog groomer who offers facials and mud baths crowned in top three in UK
A dog groomer who offers pup facials and mud baths has been crowned in the top three best dog groomers in the country.
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