MP James Cleverly said a second site is at risk of “cynical manipulation of the planning system” in a meeting about an unauthorised travellers’ site.

The Essex-born broadcaster had been in the running to join the hosting line-up for Strictly Come Dancing, but missed out.

When will your bins be collected over the late may bank holiday in north and mid Essex

Essex Police are appealing for help to find a missing 16-year-old girl from Woodford Green.

Connor Benson, 27, flouted a restraining order imposed to protect the woman when he tried to force his way into her home in Brinkley Lane, Colchester.

LGR aims to end the two-tier council system in the county and replace it with a single-tier unitary authority.

As temperatures are set to soar this May bank holiday, beachgoers may be looking for the perfect seaside escape.

A new outdoor gym has been installed in White Colne after the village received almost £15K through the Sport England Movement Fund.

Sanjay Chalil, 33, was studying at Essex University when he messaged the decoy account on the RandoChat app.

A Colchester man who drove up to 90mph in a 40mph zone and went the wrong way around a roundabout while under the influence of cocaine has avoided prison.

Bishop Joanne Grenfell raised concerns about Essex man Jason Moore's murder case and the CCRC in her maiden House of Lords speech.

Essex Police have launched an appeal to find missing 48-year-old woman Nicky Crouchman, who was reported missing from Saffron Walden.

According to AA Traffic Maps, there has been a crash near the A120 Crown Interchange that has closed the road after leaving it 'partially blocked'.

Forecasters the Met Office have said there is an 'increasing chance' that Essex could see a heatwave hit later this week, amid 27c forecasts.

Gerrard Hogan, 76, faced six counts of sexual assault of a girl under 13 and two counts of causing a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity.

Old Heath Congregational Church, in Fingringhoe Road, went up in flames shortly after 10pm on May 20 last year.

Reform gained 53 seats after residents across Essex voted at the May 7 elections which received its highest turnout for decades with 43.6 per cent.

Michael Cole, 60, said the ordeal has left him fearful of visiting dentists and struggling financially

The Bull and Willow in Great Totham is the sort of village gastro pub which gets brighter and more inviting as you walk up to it.

Little Horkesley in Essex has installed its first public access defibrillator.

A new deal means frontline workers in Essex can feed their children at a popular Italian restaurant chain for as little as £1.

Hills Residential Construction Ltd has put forward plans to install five homes on land at Blue Barn Farm Agricultural Barn, Grange Farm Close, Elmstead Market.

The defendant, who cannot be named because he is 17, chased after his victim in Greenstead when a girl nearby shouted out the buyer’s name.

Mr Quirk, who is now facing an investigation into breaching the councillor’s code of conduct. He represents Reform UK at Essex County Council.

Drivers using the A120 near Braintree are set to face up to a 33-mile diversion route due to works by National Highways.

Vitória Figueiredo-Barreto was last seen on Tuesday, March 3, at the university’s campus in Wivenhoe.

England football legend, David Beckham has been spotted at a Waltham Abbey pie and mash shop posing with staff.

A roundup of selected cases heard at North Essex Magistrates' Court recently.

A café in Thorrington has closed just months after opening at a site where several businesses have also failed to perform.

Traffic disruption continues on a key Essex route following a serious crash this morning where a driver has been hospitalised.

Stargazers will be able to see a rare moon in the skies above Essex this month as the micro moon hits the skies.

Award-winning garden centres, Perrywood, are advertising for a number of jobs that you can apply for today. Centres in Tiptree, Buckhatch, and Sudbury.

Passengers travelling to and from a European hotspot are being warned of queuing for up to six hours due to the new EU entry-exit system.

Witham MP Priti Patel visited Tiptree Heath Primary School as part of her Get Witham Growing gardening campaign.

Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday was celebrated at Fingringhoe CofE Primary School.

Traffic disruption is being reported on a key local route this morning near Burnham.

Christian Jennings has been jailed after stealing £150k of NHS money and sending threatening letters to a woman who he stalked on LinkedIn.

Two Essex postcodes have scooped £1,000 prizes in a Postcode Lottery daily draw.

Reform's Russell Quirk, who was elected in a by-election last year, has been accused of using social media to fabricate a question

A man in his 20s has been charged with dealing crack cocaine and heroin in Colchester after an investigation.

Halifax banks could soon be disappearing from Essex and UK high streets after reports Lloyds Banking Group are looking to scrap the brand.

Motorists are facing delays near Stansted Airport following a crash that has affected the A120 and the M11.

A major disruption has hit rail services across Essex this morning due to a broken down train.

A planning application for the installation of freestanding signage for electric vehicle charging points has been rejected.

A Halstead woman has been sentenced after her car struck a lamppost and rolled onto its side when she was drink driving.

The removal has caused concern amongst regular bus users, who are shocked as to how the issues arose - and when new shelters will be implemented.

Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation volunteers were called out to a riding school in Fordham, after they spotted a badger cub.

Joseph Dines appeared in court earlier this week after he admitted two counts of being concerned in the fraudulent prohibition of cannabis.

Claire Dawson will be walking six miles across eight iconic London bridges as part of Lymphoma Action’s Bridges of London event.

Colchester Zoo in Essex has launched a recruitment drive for a digital marketing role.