Delays on major A-road due to crash near Bank Holiday event
Delays are being worsened by traffic travelling to and from North Weald Market, with motorists urged to allow extra time.
Fire service issues update on cause of major warehouse blaze
The blaze broke out at Premier Labellers’ warehouse in Stour Road, Bathside Quay, during the early hours of Sunday August 16.
Travellers apply for retrospective permission after Essex ‘Bank Holiday land grab’
The group moved onto a four-acre field in Essex with 30 lorries to rip up grassland on May 1 - just hours after the council closed.
Home that featured on multiple TV shows listed for sale
A four-bedroom eco-home with a Second World War air raid shelter, large outbuildings and around 1.5 acres of grounds is on the market for £750,000.
Stansted flight forced to make emergency landing shortly after take-off
Flight LS1473 took off from Stansted at about 8.15am on Sunday, August 30, bound for the Spanish island.
Essex family left homeless after blaze tears through house
Firefighters were called to the Basildon house after an e-scooter battery, which was on charge, caught fire.
Public urged to call 999 if they see missing Essex man - found
Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen in the Southminster area of Essex.
Witham MP Priti Patel steps down as shadow foreign secretary in Tory reshuffle
The former home secretary said she would be taking on an “international role” for the party to strengthen links with sister parties worldwide.
Police search launched for missing Essex man
A 22-year-old man has been reported missing, prompting an urgent public appeal by Essex Police.
Stansted baggage bosses share the luggage mistakes that can cause airport chaos
Workers can get through around 20,000 pieces of baggage a day, the Gazette learned from spending a day with the team.
Pictures show plumes of smoke billowing from Essex industrial site
A fire has broke out in an industrial area on Perry Road in Harlow. Unconfirmed reports of a scrap metal facility being ablaze.
Fire crews from across Essex called to cross-border industrial fire
Fire crews from across Essex were called to assist at a cross-border industrial fire in Haverhill last night.
Hundreds of Essex Police officers to use new generation Taser
Essex Police has begun rolling out the Axon Taser 10 (T10). A total of 665 frontline officers are being trained in its use the new generation Taser.
NHS to launch free home HPV test in Essex to prevent cervical cancer
The NHS will soon invite eligible residents in Essex to take part in a free at-home HPV self-test to help prevent cervical cancer.
Essex Second World War veteran who fought after lying about his age dies aged 101
Donald Turrell, a Second World War veteran who lived in Frinton, has died aged 101.
Why prime Chelmsford High Street shops are standing empty
BIG brands and independent businesses have closed their premises in a busy city centre, leaving prime retail space empty
Braintree MP James Cleverly announces decision to run for London Mayor
Braintree MP Sir James Cleverly has announced he will be stepping down from the shadow cabinet to run for London Mayor.
Crash near busy A12 junction causing heavy traffic
Heavy traffic is beginning to build on the A12 northbound following a crash near junction 18 for Danbury.
Hours of disruption across Essex after train hits obstruction on tracks
Greater Anglia services across Essex are set to be disrupted for more than three hours after a train hit an obstruction on the line.
NHS trust appoints interim chair after predecessor called 'inspirational'
A new interim chair has been appointed to lead Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT).
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