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.

Police have appealed for information after discovering antisemitic, homophobic and racist graffiti.

Loafing Bakery in St Albans has been described as "wonderful" and "delicious" by visitors.

The Halfway House in Rickmansworth has received plenty of praise since reopening earlier this year.

Former Bushey Meads teacher Matthew O'Kelly claimed he abused a pupil while discussing plans to rape a 10-year-old girl with an undercover officer. Police say no evidence was found.

An oversubscribed Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, school must change its admissions rules after parents’ and the council’s objections were partly upheld.