More Essex towns face hosepipe BAN as water firm announces restrictions
More Essex residents are facing a hosepipe ban from Thames Water as hot weather continues and water supplies come under intense pressure.
Famous TV presenter spotted filming on Essex seafront
A famous TV presenter has been spotted filming on Clacton seafront with crews.
Police hunting for Essex man wanted in fraud and domestic abuse investigations
Police are searching for a man in connection with fraud and domestic abuse investigations in Essex.
Severe delays on major Essex route after TWO crashes
Drivers travelling on the M11 are facing severe delays in Essex this morning.
Popular Essex garden centre named the best in region for 10th year in a row
A popular Essex garden centre has taken home a top industry award for the 10th year in a row.
Pictures released of distinctive orange Ford Mustang stolen off driveway
Images have been released of a distinctive sports car stolen from a driveway in Colchester.
Woman dies in hospital after crash in Essex village
An elderly woman has died after a car crash in Rayne, Braintree.
Photos show the extent of huge 'deliberate' wildfire as crews tackle blaze
Photos have shown the extent of a deliberate wildfire in Maldon with fire crews tackling the blaze.
Severe delays on major route due to crash
Drivers are facing long delays at the Dartford Crossing this morning following a reported earlier crash involving a motorbike.
'Deliberately started' wildfire sparks emergency response
Firefighters have extinguished a wildfire in Maldon, which has been confirmed as a believed deliberate act.
Fire crews on the scene of wildfire in Essex
Firefighters are currently tackling a wildfire in Heybridge in Maldon. The situation is ongoing.
Rain could arrive in Essex this weekend after weeks of dry weather
Rain could finally be on the way in Essex following weeks of dry weather. Forecasters the Met Office have predicted a 50% chance of showers this weekend.
Fundraiser launched for family of young man who died in tragic Essex plane crash
A fundraiser has been launched to help repatriate the body of Vamshi Krishna Mandala, who is reportedly one of the victims of the Ongar plane crash.
Class of 2026 celebrates graduation at University of Essex
Thousands of University of Essex graduates celebrated years of hard work and success at their graduation ceremony in Colchester.
Police probe after blaze destroys Essex field the size of 12 football pitches
Police are investigating a fire that destroyed around 25 acres of wheat in Essex.
Naturist 'kicked' by two men during naked Essex bike ride
A naturist, identified only as Mo, was taking part in a naked bike ride in Chelmsford when he was assaulted by two men on an e-scooter.
Stansted issues update on security rule change as summer holidays underway
London Stansted Airport has issued an update on its security rules as the summer holiday season gets underway.
Man caught with stun gun sentenced after alleged threat to Islamic event
A man arrested as part of a counter-terrorism investigation into an alleged threat to an Islamic event has received a suspended sentence for weapons offences.
Ten-year ban for Essex woman after more than 95 animals found neglected
Michelle Ashford, 52, of The Marshes in Dengie, Essex, was banned from keeping all animals, except dogs, for ten years following an RSPCA prosecution.
Essex teen charged over alleged racist abuse sent to Lioness
Aaryan Aggarwal, 19, of Dickens Rise, Chigwell, has been charged over allegedly racially abusing Lioness defender Jess Carter.
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