Environment Agency provide Essex drought update following sustained rainfall
Essex drought continues despite recent rain, the Environment Agency says, with hosepipe bans and low Hanningfield Reservoir levels highlighting water shortages.
More than 74,000 drains cleared across Essex to reduce flood risk
More than 74,000 drains have been cleared across Essex in just five months to reduce flood risk.
Essex councils reorganisation plans scrapped amid government review
PLANS for a major overhaul of Essex's council structure have been put on hold, as the government commits to a full review of the decision process.
Giant pumpkin Gladys tips the scales at 1,300lb
An Essex pumpkin has grown past 1,300lb - about the same as eight average adults - after reaching around 40lb in a single day.
Orphan boy, 3, survived Nepal floods with Colchester man funding for his future
For Kiran Pandey, a Colchester resident originally from Nepal, the tragedy of flash floods and debris tearing through communities is very close to home.
Officers conducting number of searches for missing Essex woman
Police search for missing Essex woman Catherine, 37, from Thurrock, after her car was found 70 miles away in Eastbourne. Sussex Police appeal for information.
Person dies after being hit by train
British Transport Police have confirmed a person has died after being hit by a train on the Greater Anglia line between London and Stansted Airport.
Full list as chain to close ALL Essex restaurants after more than 50 years
Beefeater is set to close all its locations across the UK, including all those in Essex after operating for more than 50 years.
Two charged after nearly £50k worth of perfume taken from superstore
Two men have been charged after a burglary at a Boots store in Thurrock, where police recovered goods worth up to £47,000.
Man suffers face and head injuries after dispute led to violent assault
Essex Police appeal for CCTV and dashcam footage after a man suffered head and facial injuries in a serious assault on Deerleap Way, Braintree, on September 7.
World-famous smoothie chain plans to open in Essex high street
A WORLD-FAMOUS juice bar chain is eyeing a new location on Chelmsford's High Street
Person hit by train as rail services cancelled
There is major disruption across the Greater Anglia network affecting multiple routes due to a person hit by a train.
Essex car rally raises more than £60,000 for children with disabilities
A car rally, organised by Bellway, travelled through Essex to raise more than £60,000 for children with disabilities.
Soap legend faces trial at Essex court after pleading not guilty to drink-driving
Eastenders star, Shane Richie has pleaded not guilty to drink driving during his hearing at Colchester Magistrates Court.
What are my rights as hundreds of flights disrupted?
AS TECHNICAL issues keep flights stranded at airports in Essex, passengers could be offered accommodation, meals, and compensation.
Essex landowners urged to cut back overgrown trees and hedges by roads
Essex landowners are urged to cut back overgrown trees and hedges to keep roads and pavements safe.
Major airline cancels Stansted Airport flights amid mass disruption
Ryanair has been forced to cancel a number of Stansted Airport flights amid mass disruption caused by an air traffic control issue.
Stansted Airport provide UPDATE as disruption continues for second day
Stansted Airport has provided an update as passengers across the UK face a second day of disruption after an air traffic control issue.
Recap as Stansted Airport flights cancelled
Passengers at Stansted Airport face a second day of disruption today after an issue with air traffic control.
THOUSANDS of passengers face continued disruption at Stansted Airport
Thousands of plane passengers continue to face disruption including at Stansted Airport this morning after an air traffic control incident.
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