Colchester's Adam Fox is Labour's candidate for 2026 Greater Essex Mayoral Election
“I want to thank every member across our county who took part in the process and put their trust in me — it means a great deal.
CCTV appeal after 'outraging public decency' on X20 bus between Essex towns
Officers are investigating an incident of outraging public decency which occurred on an X20 bus at around 1.30pm on October 16.
Gritters including 'Ctrl Salt Delete' and 'Dermot Snow Cleary' return to Essex roads
Essex Highways has launched its winter gritting service, with gritters including Dermot Snow Cleary, Gritney Spears and Ctrl Salt Delete.
Jailed in Essex: The 13 individuals put behind bars during October
Offences involved drugs and violence, to engaging in sexual activity with a vulnerable patient of a mental health unit
Just Stop Oil activists who sprayed planes at Stansted Airport spared jail
The two planes they sprayed on June 20 last year belonged to an insurance firm and an investment group.
Probe to start into release of prisoner released 'in human error' from Essex prison
An independent inquiry into how a migrant sex offender was mistakenly released from an Essex prison will look at how to prevent further “rising” releases in error, the Justice Secretary said.
Only a few days left to apply for Essex secondary school places
Parents and carers in Essex are being urged to apply for their child’s Year 7 secondary school place before the deadline.
Two suspects charged after man stabbed during serious assault in Essex city
TWO suspects have been charged after a man was stabbed and seriously injured during an assault in Essex.
Essex Police to conduct roadside vision screenings as part of nationwide scheme
ESSEX Police is teaming up with other forces for a nationwide safety initiative aiming to raise awareness of the legal eyesight standards.
Timeline of events after Essex hotel asylum seeker released from jail accidentally
The 38-year-old was found on Sunday by an alert member of the public, following his accidental release from prison on October 24.
Two-time BRIT Award winner announced as next headliner for Summer Series event
THE second headliner has been revealed for next year’s Colchester Castle Summer Series.
Doctors to go on five day strike causing hospital disruptions, including Essex
Resident doctors across England, including those at Colchester Hospital, will walk out for five consecutive days next month.
Take a look back at how Essex has celebrated Halloween through the years
From ghouls to zombies to pop culture icons, horror-lovers of the county have been dressing up for the celebration every year.
In pictures: First passengers use new Beaulieu Park Station
The first passengers have left Beaulieu Park Station, Essex’s first new station on a main railway line for more than 100 years.
New Beaulieu Park Station welcomes first trains with applause
The first trains have passed through the first new station on a main railway line in Essex for more than 100 years.
Historic Essex estate to be transformed into winter wonderland for Christmas fair
The event will take place at Braxted Park Estate, located between Witham and Tiptree, between November 14 and 16.
Full investigation to be carried out into prison release error of sex offender
A manhunt was conducted by specialist officers over the weekend after the accidental release of a convicted sex offender from prison.
MP calls for 'rapid, national enquiry' into prison release error of sex offender
An MP has demanded a “rapid, national enquiry” into the mistaken release of an asylum seeker from HMP Chelmsford.
Epping asylum seeker released from prison FOUND and arrested in London
A manhunt for an asylum seeker who was accidentally released from prison has ended thanks to Met Police officers.
Cosiest pubs in Essex revealed including one serving 'delicious' fish and chips
As Autumn arrives, you may be looking for a cosy pub to visit. Here are some of the best in Essex as picked out by locals.
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