A12 northbound crash between J11 for the M25 and J12 Shenfield blocks one lane, with debris causing disruption for drivers.

Police appeal for missing Chelmsford man Mitchell Dawkins, 33, amid welfare concerns. He is 6ft tall with curly light brown hair. Contact police on 101.

A Met Police officer was stabbed in the neck during a welfare call in Romford on November 13. A 21-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder.

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash try goat yoga at Barleylands in Billericay in BBC series Stacey & Joe, in episode two, with a Tiptree Tea Room visit.

Maharani is the highest-rated Indian restaurant in Colchester, serving 'delicious' meals.

Staff Sergeant Rebecca Scribbins praised the 16 Medical Regiment’s “outstanding work” during training at Colchester Garrison, on Tuesday.

A Colchester primary school is celebrating after inspectors found it meets the expected standard.

The RAF and the Army need "each other" to carry out exercises at Colchester Garrison, like what they did on Tuesday morning.

The Essex village of Bradwell has been named among the best places to live for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos.

Cats can be poisoned by antifreeze on their paws. Find out what to do, the signs to watch for and how to protect pets from rock salt.

Forecasters have also warned that a weakening polar vortex could increase the chance of cold weather later in November

Ann Skelly, Nate Mann and Rory Kinnear are among the cast members of the Killing Eve prequel Honey on the BBC

An optician explains why drivers should get glare or blurred lights checked and shares five tips for driving after dark.

Jo Whiley says she cried after Russell Brand was jailed for 10½ years for rape and sexual assault, recalling a message from the disgraced comedian on air.

Surrey Police appeal for missing 15-year-old Damien from Old Woking, believed to have travelled to Canvey Island. Officers are concerned for his safety.

M25 crash: clockwise traffic held between Junction 27 for the M11 and Junction 28 for the A12, with delays building. Drivers urged to find alternatives.

M11 crash near Harlow causes major delays after a multi-vehicle collision, with London-bound traffic held at Junction 7 for A414 and queues to Harlow North.

Inquest opens into death of two-year-old Jaxon Foster from Chelmsford, who fell from a fourth-floor hotel window in Paphos, Cyprus, on July 12; father fined.

Woman rushed to a major trauma centre after falling from height on Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, near the A127, on November 13, London Ambulance Service says.

He also had his teenage daughter in the car at the time of the offence in January this year, Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard.

Colchester council leader Paul Dundas said Leisure World faced permanent closure within months, without investment.

Children as young as 14 have been used in Essex Trading Standards test-purchasing operations amid ongoing concerns that some retailers are continuing to sell vapes to underage customers.

Microsoft outage disrupts Outlook and Teams across Essex and Tendring, affecting councils, schools and Colchester Hospital as recovery continues.

Olympic champion, Fatima Whitbread MBE, who appeared on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, has been honoured with the Freedom of Brentwood borough.

Colchester residents react to Essex Police raids and closure notices at American Candy Shop and Chill Zone, amid concerns over vapes and illegal activity.

Rock Tales, a book celebrating classic songs, was launched by Wivenhoe publisher David Roberts.

Met probes allegations of non-recent sexual offences involving David Walliams, separate from ITV and The Guardian reports; victims urged to come forward.

RSPCA appeals for information and CCTV after young cat Autumn was abandoned in a taped-up box near an InPost locker in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, on November 2.

Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow admitted its DNACPR policy was not followed after a coroner raised concerns over Luciana Gianfrancesco’s death.

Essex Police strengthens 999 location checks and training after an inquest found confusion over a crash preceded three deaths at Rainham’s A13 on July 15, 2024.

Drivers using the A120 are facing severe disruption due to a diversion route in place near Marks Tey.

South Essex Tesco Lakeside staff raised £835.78 in a sponsored bike ride for the Henry Nowak Foundation, supporting bereaved families after Henry’s death.

Dartford Crossing eastbound tunnel closes, causing delays and queues towards A20 junction 3. Closure reason unconfirmed; drivers should allow extra time.

M25 crash near Lakeside causes delays in Essex, with the clockwise exit slip road partially blocked at Junction 30. Queues affect Purfleet traffic.

Westcliff man Kevin King sentenced for 20 years for child sex offences and rapes after Basildon Crown Court trial; survivor praises Essex Police support.

Essex trio jailed for 20 years after armed police uncovered a Class A drugs network, cocaine and weapons linked to the ‘Original Gangsters’ in Loughton.

Essex Police charge 19-year-old Tyler Williamson with GBH and possessing a folding knife after a Basildon town centre stabbing on November 10.

A Love Island couple has announced they have moved to Essex via Instagram.

Russell Brand could be transferred to the same high-security prison as convicted Essex mass murderer Jeremy Bamber, according to reports in The Sun.

Colchester city centre roads will close on November 14 for the Christmas lights switch-on, with restrictions affecting motorists from 10am. See closure times.

A teenage boy was taken to hospital after a car and motorbike crash near Colchester United on November 12. Essex Police seek CCTV and dashcam footage.

Signs have gone up outside a new B&M store in Colchester which is due to open later this month.

Essex Police seek witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage after a car and motorbike crash on United Way, Colchester, on November 12. No arrests have been reported.

Get ready to step into a winter wonderland of fun and festivities at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester this Christmas!

NHS Essex warns of delays to Outlook and Teams output after a global Microsoft outage on November 13, with providers given a temporary phone line for referrals.

BBC Weather warns an earliest-ever sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event could raise UK cold snap risks, with Essex exposed to frost, ice and snow showers.

Microsoft is facing global issues with an outage having an impact on Outlook and Copilot, with Essex businesses and residents affected.

Colchester Zoo has issued a warning to customers who may face issues with tickets due to the Microsoft outage.

An Essex Police officer is facing a hearing over alleged inappropriate behaviour towards colleagues.

Microsoft users have reported issues with several apps including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Teams.