LIVE updates as motorists face congestion after incident near Maldon
Motorists are facing delays on the A414 near Maldon after an incident.
Traffic on A414 between Woodham Mortimer and Maldon after incident
Traffic is building after an incident on the A414 near Maldon.
Driver was two to three metres away from cyclist before fatal collision, court told
Christopher Murray, 33, was driving a Renault Master in Maldon Road, Witham, when he tried to overtake Dennis Miller in December 2022.
Off-duty officer spotted car linked to sale of drugs - man arrested
A man who failed to stop for officers was arrested for drugs and driving offences after being spotted by an off-duty officer.
Snow predicted in Essex next week as temperatures set to drop
Snow is forecast for Essex next week as temperatures are set to drop.
All we know as Essex holiday park receives £5M investment as part of £50M scheme
Highfield Grange Holiday Park, in London Road, Clacton, is set to receive a huge investment so its owners, Parkdean Resorts, can transform the park.
How National Grid is inspiring the next generation of energy experts
National Grid is helping young people discover exciting careers in energy and showing how local projects can make a real difference.
Met Office issue yellow weather warning with chance of 'flooding' in Essex
The Met Office has announced there is a chance of heavy and prolonged rain affecting the county for the next two days.
Sam Ryder's childhood guitar teacher on performing in front of thousands at Wembley
THE childhood guitar teacher for popstar Sam Ryder has recounted the “daunting” but “fantastic experience” of joining him on stage in front of thousands of fans.
Listed: The Essex fine-dining restaurants named as the best in the country
The county made headlines in 2025 when it earned its first-ever Michelin star, marking a watershed moment for the region's gastronomic reputation.
Aquathon fundraised for Marie Curie in memory of woman who battled cancer
An annual Aquathon representing England and in memory Karen Stokoe, who battled cancer for 12 years, raised more than £1,400 for Marie Curie.
A12 Colchester bound: Broken down vehicle causing severe traffic delays in Essex
The stalled vehicle has left the northbound carriageway partially blocked between the A1124 Essex Yeomanry Way junction at the Tollgate interchange.
Braintree pupils remember the fallen at school's Remembrance service
Tabor Academy in Braintree held its annual Remembrance assembly to remember the fallen.
Family so proud of Essex woman for skydiving three years after 'losing leg'
Louise Smith, 59, from Harwich, took the plunge from 13,000 feet in Norwich last week to raise money for St Helena Hospice.
Police appeal after burglary of jewellery, cards and £400 cash in Essex town
The incident occurred on November 5 when the victim returned home to discover the break-in had taken place.
Annual Christmas light show Enlightened set to return to Colchester castle park
Following last year's hugely successful event, Enlightened, in association with Colchester Events, will again present an enchanting 1.5km light trail.
Essex businesses invited to host conflict management workshops
Essex businesses are being invited to host conflict management workshops as part of an Essex Police scheme.
Celebrated publisher marks 90th anniversary with Little Book Stops trail
A celebrated publisher is marking its 90th anniversary with a trail of ‘Book Stops’ around the country – including one in Essex.
London Stansted records busiest ever October with 2.68m passengers
London Stansted Airport has recorded it busiest ever October, with 2.68 million passengers passing through the terminal.
Braintree man secures cyber-security partnership with Colchester insurance firm
Each vault is identity-locked, physically disconnected when idle, and likened to a digital safety deposit box for critical data.
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