Essex actors on cast as hit crime thriller Line of Duty to return
The BBC officially confirmed the return of the popular thriller series on Tuesday, as further casting is yet to be announced.
Family describes 'devastation' of losing son in crash for Road Safety Week
A family has talked about the devastation of losing a loved one in a road traffic collision for Road Safety Week.
Road experts say A120 is 'high risk route' on Road Safety Week
Roads experts have said that the A120 has been a “concern for many years” and has been categorised as a “high risk” route.
Essex teen who started business from bedroom wins $200K in start-up competition
A teenager from Essex who launched his own cold sweat towel business out of his bedroom has been named as Grand Winner of a start-up competition.
Deborah Meaden says this key business indicator is a 'shortcut' for investors
Dragon’s Den’s longest-serving dragon, Deborah Meaden, said one key business status acts as a “shortcut” for investors and tells her they “really mean it”.
'Delicious' Essex chip shop named in top 10 in UK for 2026 at national awards
Judges for the 2026 Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year title have narrowed the choices down to the top 10, with a spot in Essex named.
Person taken to hospital with injuries after vehicle and pedestrian crash
A person was taken to hospital after a “serious crash” in an Essex town centre High Street.
Charity road safety week 2025 launches in Essex city with moving display
AS a charity's road safety week launches, Essex Police officers are urging all road users to act in support of safer journeys by using safer vehicles.
Council reveals fly-tipping cost taxpayers £85K this year amid clean-up efforts
An Essex council cleared 1.65 tonnes of waste from a major road in three nights and revealed fly tipping costs taxpayers more than £85,000 this year.
Town High Street blocked after 'serious crash' between car and pedestrian
Motorists have been involved in a “serious crash” on the High Street in Maldon which has left the street blocked.
Pete Wicks talks masculinity with Sir Kier Starmer for Men's Mental Health Month
A former TOWIE star has interviewed Prime Minister Kier Starmer on masculinity, fatherhood and grief in a new podcast episode.
Essex based TV chef Jamie Oliver set to launch first ever podcast
ESSEX based celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver is launching his first ever podcast, aiming to tackle a new health topic with each episode.
Nigel Farage says he never promised to freeze or cut council tax ahead of Budget
Clacton MP Nigel Farage has said Reform-run councils will make their own decisions on council tax rises and said he never promised to freeze or cut council tax.
See the Essex train station ranked in top 10 best performing in whole of UK
Train stations across Essex have been ranked from best to worst for performance against the rest of the UK - with one in Tendring making the top 10.
Essex villages unite against controversial plans to change the rural landscape
Residents of Ardleigh and Little Bromley say the proposals will devastate their rural communities. The crucial meeting is scheduled for 7:30pm.
EACH charity Christmas tree recycling scheme expands into Essex
East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) is expanding its Christmas tree recycling scheme into Essex.
Colchester Zoo's new advert showcases the special world and hidden work of all
Colchester Zoo’s new Christmas advert is an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at daily life and the hidden work at the zoo.
Essex weather: Forecasters predict snow this week
Forecasters have said there is a chance parts of Essex could see snowfall later this week.
Memorial for 51 fatal crashes on Essex roads launches for Road Safety Week
Adam Pipe, the head of roads policing for Essex Police, has shared damning statistics for collisions on the county’s roads for Road Safety Week.
Strictly Air Ambulance 2026 to raise vital funds for life-saving services
Strictly Air Ambulance 2026 is returning to Brentwood to raise funds for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT).
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