Essex asylum centre to temporarily increase to 1,245 beds, Home Office confirms
A CENTRE for asylum seekers near Braintree will have its capacity temporarily increased, government officials have confirmed.
MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?
Disability Pride Month is a whole month to celebrate inclusivity and promote equality for the disabled community.
Essex teenager hoping to 'scale past £100k in revenue' with towel business
A SAVVY teenager has launched his own cold sweat towel business out of his bedroom and is now expecting to break £100k in revenue this year.
Speed restrictions to be implemented on busy Essex road to prevent more fatal crashes
NEW road safety measures are being implemented on a busy Essex road to help reduce fatal crashes.
Police issue update as protest groups gathered outside Essex hotel
Peaceful protests took place outside an Essex hotel this afternoon, police confirmed.
Watch: the moment a drug dealer police nicknamed 'Gangster Granny' is arrested
POLICE have released footage of the moment a drug dealer nicknamed ‘Gangster Granny’ was arrested following an investigation into her gang picking up shipments of cocaine at an Essex port.
Man, 31, charged after police 'led on A12 chase at 150mph'
A man has been charged with dangerous driving after leading police on a pursuit along the A12.
Police issue update as further protests announced for Essex town
Police have issued information as further protests have been announced for an Essex town.
Essex band features in new book about Oasis
A band from Wivenhoe features in a new book celebrating the fans of the rock band Oasis.
Have you seen Kieron? Search for missing 22-year-old - FOUND
Concerns are growing as police are appealing for help to find a missing 22-year-old from Essex.
Essex drivers warned Monday is the worst day to drive in the county, data reveals
ESSEX drivers are warned that Monday is the worst day of the week to drive in the county, according to new data.
'Community pub' in former Southend bank building on hunt for new landlord
The Exchange, located in Southchurch, is being offered as a tenancy opportunity for £25,000
Man pronounced dead at scene following closure of park in Essex
POLICE have confirmed that a man was pronounced deceased in Colchester yesterday.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Some closures from July 25 to 27 on the M25 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend.
Channel 4 is looking for Essex virgins to join the next season of hit reality show
A CHANNEL 4 programme is looking for virgins from Essex to apply to star in its next season.
Dad-of-two from Essex made a millionaire after winning huge EuroMillions prize
A dad-of-two from Essex has been made a millionaire after scooping £1,000,000 in a EuroMillions draw.
Pigeon dies after being shot with weapon in Essex as RSPCA appeal for witnesses
RSPCA's animal rescue team was called to reports of an injured pigeon in King's Road, Chelmsford, by a concerned member of the public on July 9 at around 8pm.
These 5 pets at RSPCA Essex centres are looking for new homes - can you help?
There are several Essex RSPCA branches in the county, along with the affiliated Danaher Animal Home, all with pets looking for homes.
Essex Chief Constable on Epping protest 'We’ll police crime,not debate politics'
Essex’s Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington has made a clear statement in response to recent protests in Epping amid claims police bussed protesters.
Essex Police deny Farage's claim they bussed violent protesters to Epping hotel
In the social media post, Clacton MP Nigel Farage accused Essex Police of causing the disturbances and called the alleged actions "disgraceful".
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