Much-loved fast food giant open new store at Essex retail park
KFC opens first Witham restaurant at Gershwin Park, creating 40 Essex jobs. New branch offers seating, parking, delivery and limited-edition Mozzamelt menu.
Stolen vehicle recovered within two hours during Southend major operation
Essex Police recovered a stolen vehicle in Southend within two hours during Operation Scalis, making three arrests and targeting road offences on October 17.
Town centre road set to close for over SEVEN weeks
Headingham Road in Halstead, Essex, will be shut for several weeks while Cadent carry out gas works in the area.
Red Arrows leader from Essex steps down after making history
RAF Red Arrows lead pilot Wing Commander Jon Bond steps down after a record eight seasons, following UK air displays and tours of the US and Canada in 2026.
Forecasters issue warning as Storm Austen to batter Essex this week
Storm Austen brings strong winds and torrential rain to Essex on October 23, with coastal gusts above 70mph and Met Office warnings of travel disruption.
Essex Airport passengers to get free cabin bag under EU rules - but there's a catch
Stansted and Southend Airport passengers can expect EU baggage rules to change in the next year.
Major road off the A12 to close TONIGHT for essential works
Old London Road in Marks Tey closes overnight on October 20 for A12 resurfacing between junctions 25 and 23, with an A120 diversion for drivers.
Stansted passengers warned as deadly storm batters holiday hotspots diverting flights
Stansted passengers flying to Ibiza, Palma, Barcelona, Alicante and Valencia are urged to check flights on October 20 as Storm Adam causes Spanish disruption.
Detectives hunt man after two indecent exposure incidents at playing field
Essex Police investigate two indecent exposure incidents at Barn Mead Playing Fields, Harlow, appealing for CCTV.
Police searching for man after burglary at church
Police release CCTV images after St Mary’s Church burglary in Wendens Ambo on September 30, seeking witnesses and footage to identify a man.
Investigation launched after large fly-tip found blocking country road
Maldon Council now investigates fly-tipping after furniture and household waste blocked Honeypot Lane in Stow Maries, Essex, overnight on October 16-17.
Traffic queuing on M25 near busy junction following crash between car and lorry
M25 crash causes three-mile queues anti-clockwise before J29 for A127, while a broken-down lorry delays traffic at J27. Drivers advised to allow extra time.
Drivers face half-hour delays of major Essex route due to broken down lorry
M25 traffic delays of around 30 minutes after a lorry breaks down anticlockwise beyond Junction 27, with queues back towards Junction 29 and the A127.
Essex Christmas fair to welcome more than 150 traders for festive weekend
Christmas shopping is set to become a festive day out as a popular Essex fair returns with more than 150 independent traders, food and entertainment
Essex mum urges government to fund air ambulance after death of daughter, 18
An Essex mother is urging the Government to fund air ambulance services across the UK after her daughter’s death.
Serial shoplifter banned from every Co-op store in Essex after £3,500 spree
Colchester shoplifter Joanna Reynolds admitted 41 thefts worth £3,500 and received a two-year ban from every Co-op store in Essex on October 12.
Violent wanted man jailed after ramming police and dragging cop with car
A violent offender who rammed a police car and drove through a garden to escape arrest is back behind bars.
Family pay tribute to father-of-four after alleged attack at caravan park
Family pay tribute to Lee Jackson, who died at Valley Farm Holiday Park in Clacton on October 14. Daniel Fox has been charged with murder.
Popular Essex attraction named among the best in the country
Essex's Colchester Zoo ranks seventh among the UK's best-rated zoos, earning a 4.67 Google rating from 21,593 reviews in a new Ski Famille study.
The 'best' Essex school that produced an F1 star and Inbetweeners actor
King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford tops Essex’s 2026 GCSE league table, with an Attainment 8 score of 83.0, far above the England average.
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