British Transport Police have confirmed a person has died after being hit by a train between Shenfield and Stratford.

Controversial former actor Laurence Fox has demanded a recount after his fate was revealed following the Clacton by-election results.

Essex Police have provided a statement after Nigel Farage claimed he was told not to attend the Clacton by-election.

Live updates as reaction comes in after Nigel Farage wins the Clacton by-election by a landslide majority.

Count Binface has claimed a victory in the Clacton by-election after securing 9,455 votes against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

Nigel Farage has made his first statement after his Clacton by-election win.

In total, 34 candidates stood in the 2024 Clacton by-election, which was comfortably won by Nigel Farage.

The Reform UK leader was one of 34 candidates who ran in a by-election which was not contested by the other major parties.

Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election after he triggered it by resigning as MP for the Essex constituency earlier this year.

Over the last several weeks, the world’s media has turned their gaze to the somewhat misunderstood coastal town of Clacton-on-Sea.

A “relentless” fly infestation is affecting daily life in north Essex villages, with vulnerable residents struggling to cope.

AN ACTION-PACKED week of sailing is set to end with a “massive” fireworks display on an Essex island this Saturday

The controversial by-election had been triggered after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage resigned from his role as MP in July.

TENDRING residents who turned out to vote in a historic by-election for Clacton’s next MP have shared mixed views.

Rail services across Essex have been disrupted this evening after a person being hit by a train between Stratford and Shenfield.

Live updates all night as 34 candidates contest the Clacton parliamentary seat in the 2026 by-election

A large muck heap fire has broke out on farmland in Stapleford Tawney, prompting a call out by the fire service.

A multi-vehicle crash has closed the A120 in both directions near Marks Tey. Traffic building between Motts Lane and Great Tey Road.

Essex Police have launched a witness appeal after a person was taken to hospital with a "possible head injury" following a crash on the M11 near Harlow.

Colchester's Sigma Sixth Form students celebrated an 'exciting' set of A-Level and B-Tec results, following their two years of work.

Colchester County High School for Girls (CCHSG) celebrated another successful year for its sixth form students, ahead of the school’s major transition from single-sex to co-educational education.

Colchester Royal Grammar School (CRGS) sixth form students shared their experiences at the sixth form after receiving their A-level results.

Four-time world BMX champion, Freia Challis, collected her results after a 'massively demanding' two years at Colchester Sigma Sixth.

One person has been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on the M11 near Junction 7 for Epping.

The Robin Cancer Trust and InColchester BID are inviting businesses to a mini golf networking event to raise funds for charity.

All traffic is being held on the M11 near Epping after a crash between multiple vehicles

Drivers on the M11 are currently being held after a crash between multiple vehicles near Epping.

Police have confirmed a motorcyclist has suffered life-changing injuries after a three-vehicle crash in Ongar, Essex.

Old Heath Recreation Ground is hosting a series of community events over the next month.

Dani Dyer has been named the bookies favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing ahead of the show's return next month.

Drivers are facing standstill traffic on the M25 near to the Dartford Crossing on the Essex and Kent border.

A Post Office in Bures has re-opened at a new location, after temporarily closing earlier this year.

Beefeater and Brewers Fayre sites across Essex could be saved from closure as part of a relaunch.

A criminal investigation has been launched after two people died in a plane crash in Ongar, Essex.

An episode of Eastenders which was partly filmed at Stansted Airport has finally aired after much speculation.

Rain showers could hit Essex this weekend, the Met Office has warned after an "uncomfortable night" with high temperatures.

Two people have been confirmed injured after an air ambulance attended the scene of a crash near Maldon.

The two men who died in a plane crash in Ongar in June have now been named by Essex Police.

The Suffolk Show and Royal Norfolk Show saw National Grid speak directly with thousands of people about the future of the electricity network.

Charities across Colchester are set to benefit from funding through the council's Voluntary Welfare Grant Programme Fund.

Redrow has made a £1,500 community fund donation to the Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation.

The University of Essex held a day of family entertainment at Lion Walk Shopping Centre.

After the Met Office declared another heat warning, just how hot will it get across Essex today?

Ahmed Musa, seven, Sameeha Rahman, 15, and Shelina Rahman, 41, were pulled from the water on July 22 before air ambulance paramedics arrived at the scene.

Colchester and Tendring are set to face multiple traffic restrictions and temporary road closures.

Grade boundaries for AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel, and WJEC have now been published for 2026.

We'll be bringing you live coverage throughout the day as students across Essex pick up their A-level results. Our reporters are at schools across Colchester, Tendring and Braintree this morning. Good luck to all students!

Maldon Road in Goldhanger is currently closed due to a crash involving two vehicles.

Stanway Rovers Football Club, in New Farm Road, was targeted between 12.45am and 2.40am on Friday, June 26.

Anglian Water has hinted at when its hosepipe ban in Essex could end as the county enters fifth heatwave.