Essex Police search for missing 94-year-old Mercia Styles from Ingatestone, who has not been in contact since October 25. Call 999 with information.

Drivers are facing delays after a crash blocked a road close to one of the area's major junctions.

Essex shoppers warned not to eat recalled Arla Protein Puddings over possible glass contamination. Three flavours should be returned to shops for a full refund.

Three ‘bungling’ burglars avoided jail after a birdwatcher spotted their suspicious behaviour through binoculars in St Osyth.

A man accused of dealing drugs and possessing zombie knives has been given an absolute discharge after almost all the charges against him were dropped.

Domestic abuse survivors in Essex will get faster access to support through a £4.45 million funding boost.

A planning application has been submitted to convert a four-bedroom bungalow into a supported living home.

David Williams, 80, was driving a Volkswagen Passat in heavy rain when he struck the 16-year-old in Hatfield Road, Witham, last September.

A councillor said he had "listened to parents" after Essex County Council passed a motion to review ways to cut the cost of child transport for SEND students.

A councillor has resigned from his cabinet role after raising concerns about the handling of special educational needs services by civil servants.

Around 32,000 extra GP appointments will be made available across Essex this winter as the NHS prepares for increased pressure.

Lead stolen from Orsett Church of England Primary School, causing roof damage and leaks. Repairs are under way, but the school will reopen with scaffolding.

A12 southbound near Colchester is partially blocked, causing very slow traffic between J28 and J27 by JobServe Community Stadium.

TOWIE spin-offs Jordan & Sophie: A TOWIE Baby and Amy Childs: A TOWIE Wedding will air in November on TV, covering parenthood, fertility and a wedding.

A Colchester mum is furious after being fined and threatened with court action for taking her daughter on holiday during the last week of school.

A sex offender who urged other paedophiles to send him indecent images of children begged police to arrest him during a house raid, a court heard.

A Brightlingsea masonic loge has donated £250 each to youth organisations.

Colchester bus interchange plans for up to 25 stops could ease Osborne Street capacity pressures as demand grows by 2040. Consultation closes November 8.

Residents and councillors are calling for action over an area of overgrown vegetation in Colchester which has been described as a “blot on the landscape”.

Eight Essex locations, including Chelmsford, Colchester and Leigh-on-Sea, feature in Muddy Stilettos’ Top 260 Best Places to Live 2027 guide.

Colchester friends’ PintMaxxing beer app gets national attention after Absolute Radio mention, attracting 5,500 users and logging 50,000 pints.

A mum who has been fighting for answers over her disabled son's care for three years fears delays are putting his independence and wellbeing at risk.

Cable thefts have surged in Essex, with 24 reported incidents in August and September - a 60 per cent increase from last year.

Essex coast flood alert issued as high tides make flooding possible overnight from Clacton to Maldon, including Mersea Island. See safety advice.

Derailed GB Railfreight train removed at Barking station after c2c disruption. Repairs continue next week, with replacement buses and compensation available.

Popeyes will open its first Clacton restaurant at Brook Retail Park on November 6, offering fried chicken, dine-in and takeaway, plus more than 60 jobs.

Haverhill man Darren Collis jailed for 11 years after admitting 30 child sex offences, following a Suffolk police investigation that identified 15 victims.

The Beresfords annual charity dinner and auction has raised £68,480 for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT).

Police appeal for help to find missing 13-year-old Franky from Basildon, last seen October 25. He has links to Brighton and Eastbourne. Call 101.

Joe & The Juice is set to open at Bond Street, Chelmsford, this December, bringing juices, shakes, coffee, sandwiches and its popular Tunacado to shoppers.

Poundland could enter insolvency within days as owner Gordon Brothers weighs rival bids, threatening 15 Essex stores.

A 300-year-old oak tree crashed into Woodham Mortimer Cricket Club’s Essex clubhouse, causing major damage and threatening its 2027 youth programme.

Essex’s Hatter’s Farm pumpkin patch in Takeley has been named Britain’s best, as owners celebrate a “double whammy” ahead of half-term.

Christmas Magic returns to Lakeside Shopping Centre on October 31, bringing festive decorations, gifts and Christmas trees to south Essex shoppers this year.

Lekan Akinsoji and Sundjata Keita jailed for life at the Old Bailey for murdering Ahmed Deen-Jah in Newham; they must serve a combined 50 years.

Essex Police stopped an overloaded Transit van in Chelmsford on October 16, finding it more than 40% over its legal weight limit and unsafe to continue.

A12 southbound crash near Witham causes delays between Junction 22 and Junction 21, with slow traffic. Essex Police has been contacted for comment.

Colchester named one of the UK's best places to live by Muddy Stilettos, praised for its restaurants, schools, attractions, culture and direct London links.

Olly Murs will headline Southend’s Lazydays Festival at Priory Park on July 25, 2027, joining Dizzee Rascal and Kaiser Chiefs for an Essex homecoming.

Colchester tattoo artist Alice Nicholls is teaching on a new university course about body art in Canterbury.

More than 800 people were trained in CPR during a single day at Colchester Zoo.

Dozens of anti-racism campaigners from Colchester took part in a major demonstration in Chelmsford.

Young photographers can enter Essex Wildlife Trust's 10th anniversary photography competition.

Former PC Rebecca Brennan is alleged to have committed gross misconduct after she was convicted of assault by beating while off duty.

Drivers are facing delays after emergency repairs forced the closure of a lane on a busy stretch of motorway.

Elizabeth line suspended between Paddington, Heathrow and Reading after casualty on tracks, with severe delays to Abbey Wood. Check routes before travelling.

M25 traffic delays follow a crash partially blocking the QE2 Bridge clockwise at junction 1a, with queues from Swanscombe back to junction 30 at Lakeside.

Discover Kenwood House and Gardens, an English Heritage gem with art, historic rooms, parkland and free pre-booked entry for families.

The use of city hotels to house former crooks was discussed during a Colchester Council cabinet meeting

The Booking Hall Cafe in Rayne has become popular for its giant sandwiches, with guests describing it as "brilliant".