LIVE updates as motorists face congestion after incident near Maldon
Motorists are facing delays on the A414 near Maldon after an incident.
Traffic on A414 between Woodham Mortimer and Maldon after incident
Traffic is building after an incident on the A414 near Maldon.
Off-duty officer spotted car linked to sale of drugs - man arrested
A man who failed to stop for officers was arrested for drugs and driving offences after being spotted by an off-duty officer.
Snow predicted in Essex next week as temperatures set to drop
Snow is forecast for Essex next week as temperatures are set to drop.
Sam Ryder's childhood guitar teacher on performing in front of thousands at Wembley
THE childhood guitar teacher for popstar Sam Ryder has recounted the “daunting” but “fantastic experience” of joining him on stage in front of thousands of fans.
Listed: The Essex fine-dining restaurants named as the best in the country
The county made headlines in 2025 when it earned its first-ever Michelin star, marking a watershed moment for the region's gastronomic reputation.
Listed: The Essex restaurants that are total 'all-rounders' according to expert
Some restaurants simply nail the perfect balance of setting, food, service and value that makes them work for any occasion.
Police appeal after burglary of jewellery, cards and £400 cash in Essex town
The incident occurred on November 5 when the victim returned home to discover the break-in had taken place.
Annual Christmas light show Enlightened set to return to Colchester castle park
Following last year's hugely successful event, Enlightened, in association with Colchester Events, will again present an enchanting 1.5km light trail.
Essex businesses invited to host conflict management workshops
Essex businesses are being invited to host conflict management workshops as part of an Essex Police scheme.
South and mid Essex resident doctors set to strike for five days from Friday
Essex NHS is asking residents not to making 'unnecessary trips' to hospital ahead of resident doctors strikes this week.
Former Essex detective dismissed for sexual misconduct with five colleagues
Tony Arthur served as Detective Constable 3591 and resigned in October 2025 after being suspended during a professional standards investigation.
Fears of 'total traffic chaos' on A12 if pylons plan approved
National Grid previously announced plans for a 180kilometre electricity transmission connection between Norwich and Tilbury in 2022.
A120 Eastbound:Road blocked and traffic delays after crash near Stansted Airport
The incident between Stansted Airport and Takeley, has resulted in one lane being blocked, with traffic building up.
Hotel named as best place for Christmas staycation is just an hour out of Essex
Located just beyond the capital's bustle, roughly an hour from Essex, this elegant retreat promises to deliver quintessentially English Christmas.
£75,000 of illegal tobacco and vapes seized in major crackdown across Essex
A major crackdown on the illegal tobacco and vape trade has resulted in more than £75,000 worth of illicit goods being seized.
Northern Lights may be visible in Essex tonight - when and how to spot them
The Met Office says there will be two "Earth-directed Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs)" with the Northern Lights visible across most of the UK.
Migrant hotel in Essex can house asylum seekers, High Court judge rules
Asylum seekers can continue to be housed in the Bell Hotel in Essex after Epping Forest District Council failed to secure a High Court injunction that would block them.
Essex shop owner of 16 years asks for support as 'difficult to earn anything'
Jessica Schomberg, owner of Jes Lifestyle in Colchester warns that keeping the business afloat has become "almost impossible."
Plans approved to transform oldest Essex church of 250 years into tearoom café
Plans have been approved for Owls Hill Tearooms to open at the former Terling United Reformed Church on Church Road, Terling, near Witham.
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