Around 40 firefighters tackle a major scrap yard fire in Thornwood, near Epping, Essex, as residents are urged to keep doors and windows closed.

Rachel Nolan, 49, is the new chief constable of Essex Police. But what are her aims for the force? And what does she want to change?

Burnham-on-Crouch is more than just an Essex town, it has developed a worldwide reach over the years.

Essex firefighters battle major thatched-roof fire overnight in Woodham Mortimer as Maldon Road remains closed while crews remove thatch and investigate cause.

Duke Street in Chelmsford is closed both ways between Fairfield Road and A1099 Victoria Road after a police incident.

A JOBS scheme will remain sustainable despite government changes, employment minister Andrew Western has insisted

Katherine Martin, 47, of Mitchell Avenue, Halstead, is accused of pursuing sports broadcaster Edward Chamberlain.

Essex NHS trust recorded England’s highest dog bite admissions in 2025, with 657 cases, while national NHS admissions reached a record 10,808.

Colchester Nepalese Society will hold a candlelit vigil on September 26 for Nepal flood victims after a likely glacier collapse killed 1,300 and left 5,000 missing.

The Sun Inn is in Dedham, a village north of Colchester and has been independently owned and run since 2003.

Oakwood Infant and Nursery School in Clacton needs to improve after Ofsted found attendance below the national average and concerns over inclusion and governance.

Pilot whale separated from pod in River Thames near Tilbury and Gravesend shows signs of illness; PLA and BDMLR urge the public to stay away to avoid distress.

Ten men arrested in Thurrock and Basildon police operation targeting drug driving, drugs, traffic offences and immigration offences, with 67 vehicles stopped.

Ponds in Hatfield Forest, Woodside Green and Wall Wood have been restored to tackle the effects of climate change.

Fans spent up to 12 hours queuing outside Smyths Toys Superstore, in Tollgate, as new Pokémon cards were launched.

A fire on Saturday, September 12 which spread to Harwich and Dovercourt sailing club, caused significant damage.

Clacton's Counter Crime Partnership (CCP) is an initiative dedicated to tackling retail crime and anti-social behaviour across Tendring.

Lottie's Lashes and Beauty in Sudbury that began in a summer shed is set to open its second location in Earls Colne in Essex.

Wickes opens a new Saffron Walden home improvement store, creating around 25 jobs, with solar panels, kitchen and bathroom services, and community support.

A FORMER off-licence could soon become a Sri Lankan and Indian restaurant and takeaway under new plans

Diesel prices could hit a new all-time high as early as next week, according to the RAC.

Motorway crash causes standstill traffic on the northbound M11 after Junction 9 for Saffron Walden, with severe delays reported.

Sky Sports pundit Jay Bothroyd says Arsenal teenager Max Dowman, 16, should be in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad after his rapid Premier League rise.

Colchester food businesses are invited to join the TuckIN scheme promoting healthier eating.

A120 delays near Bradwell, Essex, are causing slow traffic and queues in both directions between Braintree and Coggeshall.

Five Guys has announced they will be opening a new store in Thurrock with a drive-thru.

Work has officially begun to dismantle the masts of a Second World War shipwreck packed with explosives off the coast of Southend soon

Brentwood Council has denied rumours that TG Jones is leaving the High Street because of the Baytree Centre redevelopment.

Danbury power cut after lorry hits overhead cables on the A414 on September 18. Road closed as UK Power Networks delays repairs over a gas leak.

A414 in Essex closed both ways after lorry hits overhead electricity cables, bringing down wires and causing major delays around Maldon as crews respond.

Essex residents are being asked what makes healthy eating difficult as part of the Make Food Fairer campaign.

The issue which caused thousands to be disrupted amid an air traffic control issue has been disclosed.

Police want to speak with a man after an assault in Colchester High Street which left a man with facial injuries.

The family of a "caring and kind" man who died after a serious assault at Liverpool Street station have paid tribute to him.

More than £80,000 has been raised in memory of three-year-old Noah who died after going missing near a playground.

Danbury crash causes heavy delays near The Bell pub, with traffic moving slowly in both directions.

A pod of pilot whales spotted in the River Thames have prompted safety warnings and concern for their welfare.

Police are hunting a driver who failed to stop after a crash near a Basildon school as they appeal for witnesses to come forward

Teenager Walter de Carvalho, 18, was jailed after British Transport Police found a six-inch dagger at Stratford station on September 9 while he was on licence.

Police are investigating reports of a "vile" social media post made after the death of three-year-old Noah Woods this week.

Craft Nurseries Garden Centre, located on Harwich Road in Manningtree has unveiled its "new and improved" space after building work took place this week.

Ipswich Town defender Leif Davis donates £2,000 to Noah Woods’ family fundraiser after three-year-old’s death following disappearance in Brantham.

A water safety petition has been signed by thousands following the death of Noah Woods after a body was found in Brantham on the Essex and Suffolk border.

A pod of around 25 pilot whales were reportedly spotted in the River Thames yesterday.

A120 eastbound traffic delays near Galley’s Corner, Essex, reach beyond the A131 turn-off, with 13-minute queues and speeds of 5mph.

A woman has died following a crash in a Tesco supermarket car park.

Drivers are facing severe delays on the M25 due to a lane closure in Kent this morning rush hour.

A photographer has described what he saw by the Strood as the annual Round Mersea Island Boat Race took place earlier this month.

Joseph Dines, 28, was back in court on Thursday after he failed to register a work phone and used his grandmother’s laptop to set up the device.

Colchester parents, a headteacher and a dentist have welcomed new Government rules banning deep-fried food and cutting sugar in school dinners.