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Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
REVEALED - The 10 'most-loved' pubs in Essex
The top 10 most-loved pubs across Essex have been revealed, all hoping to win at the annual Muddy Stilettos awards.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Essex electric vehicle owners warned after price hike announced
Electric vehicle drivers across Essex using Octopus Energy are due to experience an increase in price the company has announced.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0100
Man in 50s dies after car crashes into tree
Essex Police have confirmed a man in his 50s has died following a collision earlier this week in Great Horkesley, Essex.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Drivers to be hit with HOUR-LONG diversion while road into village closed
A major diversion will be in place on the A131 Great Notley Bypass for six days next month.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:19:00 +0100
Delays and slow traffic on busy into Colchester
North Essex commuters are facing delays after a reported crash affecting traffic in both directions on a busy route.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0100
Commuters face delays after lorry fire on major Essex route
Essex commuters are facing delays following a lorry fire on the M11 near Stansted Airport in Essex.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shopworker accused of touching breast of teenage girl in store cleared by jury
Chayichan Baburajan, 64, was accused of stroking the girl’s hair and touching her breast in September 2024 at Best-one supermarket.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dad cycled more than three hours to interview over paying £60 Uber and got the job
A Colchester dad had to cycle 50km for an interview in Stowmarket as he could not afford an Uber and got the job.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Budget airline reveals new summer route from Essex airport
BUDGET airline Jet2 has announced the launch of a new route from Stansted Airport next summer

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four people accused of defrauding Essex customers of nearly £100k to stand trial
Jack Price, 30, Lila Taylor, 28, Donny Archer, 27, and Alfie Hunt, 26, appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court on Wednesday.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rare opportunity to own part of former Essex school
A historic former school building has been transformed into a collection of characterful new homes in Essex

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Farage claims Clacton Town Hall would close as part of council shake-up
Clacton Town Hall to close under sweeping local government reorganisation plans, claims MP Nigel Farage.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:46:21 +0100
Body of Essex soldier found during hospital construction is finally laid to rest
Private Reginald Joseph Blake, from Tendring, was 20-years-old when he went missing in action north of the city of Lens in northern France in 1917

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:17:28 +0100
Voices of Colchester project launched to celebrate migration stories
Colchester Recalled has launched the Voices of Colchester project to celebrate stories of migration.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Colchester to come together this weekend to celebrate St George's Day
Colchester will come together this weekend with a civic celebration for St George’s Day.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Man facing slavery charge 'slashed victim with machete' in Colchester knife attack
Scott Daly is accused of carrying out the attack while he was involved in dealing crack and cocaine with Claudio Fonseca, Hassan Ira, Corbin Brown.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Spice Girl and noughties pop icons to headline huge Essex festival
Pop group Sugababes have been announced as headliners for the Chelmsford Summer Series with Melanie C and Annie Mac also announced.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Jewellery brand to open at Essex shopping centre this weekend
A new Lovisa store is set to hold its grand opening at Braintree Village on Saturday, offering fashion jewellery and piercing studio services.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:33:49 +0100
Mr Misty campaign raises thousands for East Anglia's Children's Hospices
Mr Misty, a window and door repair business in Essex and Suffolk, is running a campaign to raise funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0100
Person airlifted to hospital in serious condition after incident in seaside town
A person was airlifted to hospital after an incident in Olivers Road, Clacton which resulted in the road being closed.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:19:32 +0100
Sanctus homeless charity launches Chelmsford Spring Supper Club
Chelmsford homeless charity Sanctus is inviting the community to support its work through its Spring Supper Club.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:59:39 +0100
Anglia Ruskin University celebrates successful alumni at awards ceremony
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) celebrated the success of some of its most successful graduates at The Vice Chancellor’s Outstanding Alumni Awards.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:54:12 +0100
Man charged over Colchester estate stabbing appears in court
A 20-year-old and two teenagers have appeared in court accused of crack cocaine dealing following a police operation in Great Yarmouth.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:48:10 +0100
Colchester Zoo to host after-hours SEND Fest
Colchester Zoological Society is hosting an after-hours evening for children and adults with SEND and their families.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0100
Lane closure on busy stretch of A12 causing long delays
Drivers on the Londonbound A12 carriageway are experiencing long delays due to a lane closure in place.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:53:22 +0100
Brightlingsea church to celebrate nautical history with Maritime Heritage Weekend
All Saints' Church in Brightlingsea is set to host a Maritime Heritage Weekend to celebrate the town's nautical history.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0100
Essex Wetherspoon given ONE star food hygiene rating
The William Aylmer Wetherspoon pub, in Harlow, Essex, needs major improvements after a recent food hygiene inspection found concerns.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0100
Sergeant dismissed from Essex Police after 'hiding phone' before his arrest
A police sergeant has been dismissed without notice after hiding a mobile phone during an investigation at his home

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Meteor shower bringing 20 'shooting stars' an hour visible over Essex TONIGHT
Stargazers in Essex are set to enjoy perfect conditions for the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower across the County.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:50:00 +0100
Election postponed following death of 'highly respected' councillor
We are greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Councillor Mike Mackrory.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0100
Two lanes closed on major Essex road with increasing delays due to crash
Two lanes are closed on the Londonboud M11 carriageway due to a crash close to Stansted Airport.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Former glamour model given license to keep TWELVE monkeys on Essex farm
Ex-glamour model Jodie Marsh has been given a licence to keep monkeys on her Essex farm after a legal battle.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:57:45 +0100
Former Essex Police sergeant who misused vehicles 'would have been sacked'
Llewellyn Holmes, a former officer with Essex Police, was found to have seriously misused police resources

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Airline cancels flights as major airport to CLOSE for a month
Ryanair has cancelled all flights to Santiago de Compostela Airport from Stansted Airport in Essex as it closes to passengers.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Former Essex Police officer accused of 'extreme and prolonged speeding' in police car
A former Essex Police officer faces a misconduct hearing over speeding allegations in a marked police car.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Popular Essex attraction features on TV show Rich Holiday Poor Holiday
Clacton Pier has been featured on Channel 5’s Rich Holiday Poor Holiday

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:10:00 +0100
Home raided by police as drugs warrant carried out
A police drugs raid has led to the discovery of illegal substances in Burnham-on-Crouch.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Perrywood customers say gardens are their 'number one happy place'
More than 4,500 Perrywood Garden Centre customers across East Anglia say their garden is their "number one happy place".

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Guardian home affairs editor returns to University of Essex to inspire students
A leading Guardian journalist has returned to the University of Essex to inspire the next generation of reporters.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 100 cyclists take part in family-fun ride through Colchester
The Kidical Mass Colchester partnered up with Beat the Street for an event on Saturday, starting at the Old Heath Recreation Park.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:58:00 +0100
Road in seaside town closed by police due to 'incident'
Olivers Road in Clacton has been closed due to a police incident with traffic said to be struggling.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:31:00 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of raping teenage girl
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the rape of a teenage girl in Braintree, Essex.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Shopworker touched teenage girl's breast while she bought ice cream, jury told
Chayichan Baburajan, 64, approached the girl who was left “crying and shaking” after she returned from the Best-one supermarket in Clacton.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:57:20 +0100
Severe delays on busy stretch of A12 after TWO crashes
Two crashes on the A12 near Hatfield Peveral is causing long delays back to Witham due to a lane closure in place on both sides of the carriageway.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Man in his 20s charged after stabbing on Colchester estate
A man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after an appeal over a stabbing on a Colchester estate.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:33:54 +0100
Recap as FOUR-VEHICLE crash causes hour-long delays on A12 and M25
A crash on the A12 involving four vehicles is causing long delays for motorists this morning near Brentwood on the A-road and the M25

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:36:15 +0100
Person arrested for assaulting emergency worker as they attended Essex crash
A person has been arrested after assaulting an emergency worker who was attending a road traffic collision in Essex.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:07:21 +0100
Delays on busy stretch of A12 due to multi-vehicle collision
Essex drivers are facing delays on the A12 in Essex this morning due to a collision.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fears car park road markings could cause 'head on confrontation'
He said the loss of revenue for Colchester Council was another downside to the cycle lane.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Holiday park 'extremely sorry' after guests told to boil water before drinking
The Orchards Holiday Park in St Osyth, Point Clear, advised guests to boil water before use due to an issue found during a routine check.

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