Live updates on traffic and travel as rail strikes hit Essex

A BOSS of a life-saving organisation has urged beachgoers to “respect the sea” after stranded swimmers got into difficulty.

A HISTORIC seafront attraction is set to host a skyward spectacular in celebration of its grand relaunch.

A FAMOUS footballer and larger-than-life personality will share anecdotes about his experiences on and off the pitch during an event.

A gold Rolex watch was stolen from a man's wrist when a gang targeted him in the street.

CRIME in two popular north Essex areas has concerningly worsened over the last year, according to official data.

POLICE are investigating after a man tried to force his way into a retirement complex in Colchester.

The accolades are designed to recognise and honour small to medium-sized businesses

NAKED cyclists say onlookers cheered and shouted “welcome back” as they pedalled through Clacton in the buff.

The JobServe Community Stadium will host the event

The Rear Admiral has been selected for the role in Essex.

Some improvements had been made since the last inspection in 2019

A BIKING event raised more than £1,000 for a children’s charity as hundreds gathered to take part.

FIRESTARTERS have been blasted as “totally irresponsible” after a crumbling cliff-face’s neighbouring grassland was left scorched.

The pair were travelling home from purchasing a new quad bike

He stole more than £250 worth of wine

The revisions include guidance on sentencing criminals who meet the criteria for a “serious terrorism sentence”

The Taste of Spain and Cyprus has finally arrived in McDonald's nationwide.

Luca Bish and Gemma Owen argued as a shock dumping from the Love Island villa looms.

There are a few pets from RSPCA Essex locations who are looking for new homes

POLICE are searching for a missing teenager from Latchingdon.

More than 1,000 calls warning of deliberate animal cruelty in Essex have been made to RSPCA helplines over the last three years

A HEROIC teenager who leapt into action after a group of beachgoers got into difficulty out at sea before administering first aid has been praised.

A COUPLE banned from keeping animals for 15 years after nine cats were found living in cramped and dirty cages in their house breached the court order just months later.

A ROAD has been closed in Thorrington Cross following a crash involving a lorry and a car.

Essex's Sam Ryder finished second place last year

THE first case of Monkeypox has been identified in the Braintree area, according to the latest government figures.

A POLITICAL behaviour expert based in Colchester says Conservative party members face “a dilemma” in choosing their next leader.

A COMMUNITY headquarters is at the centre of a police investigation after being damaged by vandals in an overnight attack.

The closure begins next month

A MAN has been charged with child sexual offences.

A BODY is believed to have been found after specialist police teams and divers were seen by residents searching a pond area.

Repair services are at the scene.

Where to see the Delta Aquariid meteor shower in Essex.

A MAN has been arrested after specialist police officers conducted an early morning raid in response to suspected exploitation and drugs crimes.

A TREASURED hospice in Colchester has expanded its virtual ward to give as many people end-of-life care as possible.

Essex County Council is set to apply for more than £16 million in levelling up funds from the Government which will be matched by £2 million from its own coffers to improve the economy in Tendring.

Four schools enjoyed the insightful tour

Concerns were raised about the issue of exhaust fumes around schools

He has sent his words of support to Ukraine in an online video

It's for a good cause – though not for the faint hearted!

A SCHOOLBOY with a renewed sense of self-belief and a hardworking staff member have won a new award established by two parents who lost their son.

He plays love interest Street on Everything I Know About Love

The new installations are in place after Brightlingsea Lido received grants of £12,000

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DRIVERS could be facing delays with an important village road scheduled to shut.

A video shared on social media shows two men running down the road

Businesses staged a protest

It has served customers for decades

Aldi staff will get their second payrise of the year to help with the ongoing cost of living crisis