Drivers face delays after a Heybridge crash with eastbound queues and journey times rising to 15 minutes in Essex.

TOWIE star Gemma Collins says she has only four genuine showbiz friends, revealing on the At Home With The Thomas Bros podcast why she prefers life in Essex.

A man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a three-vehicle crash in Albert Road, South Woodham Ferrers, on October 4.

The change means an extra hour in bed for your Sunday lie-in and will give an extra hour of daylight as the darker nights roll in.

Suspects remain on the run nearly a month after an ATM was stolen from Halstead High Street, Essex Police has confirmed.

A teenage boy has been arrested after reports from the public of a knife being seen. An arrest of a 17-year-old also took place.

Burnham-on-Crouch firefighters attended 33 incidents in September, including 19 fires, two road traffic accidents and grassland blazes.

A coroner will hear an inquest into the death of a baby born at Colchester Hospital.

A care home has been placed in special measures after an inspection uncovered serious safety failures, including a medication overdose and blocked fire escapes containing hazardous materials.

Essex County Council deputy leader Russell Quirk was accused of falsely targeting a Labour councillor but will not face an investigation, despite being found to have “brought the office into disrepute”.

A motion will be proposed at a full council meeting, next week, to introduce a six-game trial to lift the barrier following Colchester United home matches.

A GoFundMe page has been put together to support the family of a mum who suddenly died in Colchester.

The family of a woman who took her own life after losing her home in a fire say the NHS and Maldon District Council failed her.

Westcliff paedophile Matthew Toms, jailed in 2020 for child sex offences, is back behind bars after being caught with a secret TikTok profile.

A historic Southend pub is bidding to become the city’s top live music venue after a hugely successful first year under new management.

Legal experts explain why motorists cannot challenge a speeding fine simply because a speed camera was hidden by trees, unlit at night or not painted yellow.

Dartford Crossing closures on October 10 and 11 affect tunnels between Kent and Essex, with QEII Bridge works also planned this month.

More than 325,000 people living in supported housing and temporary accommodation will be able to keep more of what they earn under a major change to Housing Benefit rules.

Colchester’s Mercury Theatre has received three nominations at the national UK Theatre Awards.

Man in his 30s arrested after suspicious behaviour reports in Stanway and Lexden. Essex Police imposed strict bail conditions until December.

Police across Tendring have seized 88 illegal e-bikes and scooters as they continue their crackdown.

Businessman Paul Kelly could be jailed after being found guilty of fraud involving a Covid support scheme.

A Colchester man admitted helping a people-smuggling operation.

A family-run farm shop has opened a petting farm after ending its fruit-picking operation last year.

Kaspa’s Desserts is expected to open at Colchester’s Northern Gateway Leisure Park before Christmas, adding waffles, ice cream, crepes and gelato.

Clacton woman charged with driving without a licence or insurance and possessing a bladed article after police stop on Old Road on October 5; drug driving probe ongoing.

Redundancy claims have risen in recent weeks as firms grapple with economic uncertainty.

A man has died following a medical emergency in a south Essex village this morning.

Nature Barn Nursery in Little Bentley earned a 'strong' rating in every area at its latest Ofsted inspection.

A12 Colchester-bound partially blocked between Kelvedon and Marks Tey after a crash, with queues back to Witham and delays on the A120.

Met Office rejects ‘super El Niño’ snow claims, warning Essex faces a wetter, windier autumn.

Meet the judges for the Sustainable Workplace of the Year and East of England Energy Ambassador categories at the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2027.

Minecraft to Murder documentary explores Breck Bednar’s grooming and murder by Lewis Daynes in Grays, streaming on Amazon Prime Video in October.

Essex teenager arrested after St Ives violence and criminal damage on August 29, as two men were seriously injured and seven people were arrested in connection.

A Northern Ireland maker of crisps sold in Tesco and Sainsbury’s, entered administration on September 21 after 54 years, with 95 jobs lost.

Greater Anglia trains face delays and cancellations on October 7 after a track defect between Shenfield and Harold Wood.

A new McDonald's store has opened in Witham, creating around 100 new jobs.

Former Essex Police PC Thomas Fance found to have committed gross misconduct, including unlawful force, misuse of police data and breaching bail conditions.

Burnham-on-Crouch fire crews rescued a car after it hit a telegraph pole and entered a hedgerow. Two occupants were unharmed and damage was minor.

A campaign launched by a group of schoolgirls to ban the use of school uniforms in pornography has attracted thousands of supporters and sparked debate.

A new independent business, Frurt is set to open at Lakeside Shopping Centre, creating 10 new jobs.

Royal Mail has announced they will be cutting 2,500 jobs as part of a major review of the company.

Actor Hugh Bonneville is returning to the Mercury Theatre for an evening of conversation and fundraising.

A lane is currently closed near Kelvedon after reports of a crash, with emergency services on the scene.

A12 drivers face 23-mile diversions as overnight northbound closures between junctions 19 and 25 begin on October 9 during National Highways works in Essex.

Farmers visiting Colchester livestock market can now speak directly with vets on-site to receive free advice.

Five Essex holiday parks are set for growth after being acquired by a major European asset management group.

Stansted Airport is due to undergo changes to its passport system which could arrive by early 2027.

M25 delays: a lorry breakdown closes a lane between Junctions 27 and 26, while a lorry fire near Waltham Abbey causes 64-minute delays and six-mile queues.

A lorry fire on the M25 anti-clockwise near Waltham Abbey has closed two lanes, as emergency crews attend the incident. Delays up to 64 minutes.