Busy Essex route CLOSED due to crash
A busy road in north Essex has been closed following a crash on the A131 at High Garrett.
Motorbikes and garages torn through in late night blaze
Firefighters were called out late at night after a blaze broke out at a property in Billericay affecting two motorbikes and two garages.
Person in 'serious condition' as air ambulance called to incident
A person has been taken to hospital in a "serious condition" following a "medical emergency" on a bus on Victoria Road South near Chelmsford station.
East of England Ambulance Service reports improved response times
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has seen improved response times compared to last year, despite higher demand.
All lanes closed after SIX-VEHICLE crash on stretch of M25
The M25 motorway is facing severe disruption this afternoon following a six vehicle crash and police incident.
Warning issued as scammers posing as Essex library staff target residents
SCAMMERS pretending to be from Essex libraries are targeting residents with calls about overdue books.
'World's largest' inflatable attraction to make UK debut at Essex centre
The world's largest touring inflatable attraction is about to land in the UK for the first time in Essex.
Four men jailed after protests over murder of Essex student
Four men have been jailed for their roles in violent disorder that erupted in Southampton after Essex student Henry Nowak was murdered by Vickrum Digwa.
Map shows all the sightings of 'toxic' caterpillars in Essex amid warning
A WARNING has been issued by the Government as we enter the "greatest risk period" for sightings of toxic caterpillars in Essex.
Police provide update after road evacuated as suspicious items found
Essex Police have provided an update after Meadgate Avenue in Chelmsford was evacuated yesterday evening following an explosives probe.
Homes evacuated after man and woman arrested in explosive probe
Meadgate Avenue in Chelmsford has been cordoned off by police after a man and woman were arrested following an investigation into explosive substances.
Miles of queues on major route as police attend six-vehicle collision
There are major delays on an A12 slip road near Beaulieu Park station following a six-vehicle collision involving a lorry.
Leaked videos show EastEnders filming in Essex with twist for much-loved character
Leaked videos have shown EastEnders filming in Essex with a major twist for a much-loved character of the show.
Watch as CCTV appears to show Essex pro-Palestine protester scaling Big Ben
CCTV footage appears to capture a pro-Palestine protester scaling Big Ben, in footage that was shown at Southwark Crown Court.
Essex man accused of climbing Big Ben for 15 hours cost taxpayers £67k, court hears
A protester who climbed the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben cost taxpayers £67,000, a court has heard.
Family pay tribute to 12-year-old schoolboy following tragic death
The family of 12-year-old Bobby Bloomfield have paid tribute to him, after he was killed in a 'serious incident' in Brentwood on Sunday.
Boy, 12, named as murder victim as investigation continues
A 12-year-old boy has been named following a fatal collision in Brentwood where two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Delays on major route near busy railway station due to crash
A major Essex road is experiencing disruption following a crash on the A12 near Beaulieu Park railway station.
Much-loved tearoom closes as company goes into liquidation
A tearoom at Dedham Art and Craft Centre has stopped operating after the company has gone into liquidation.
Robber who stole £100k of goods from elderly couple jailed for eight years
Johnny Boy Doherty, 26, from Feltham, jailed for 8 years after posing as official and robbing £100,000 from Woodford Green couple. Essex Police investigation.
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