Essex News

Third charge after gun shots fired in Billericay

East of England pupils to benefit from mental health support at school

"He didn't end his life he ended his death": Assisted Dying Bill goes to report stage

Essex mental health chief apologises to bereaved families at inquiry

Fire breaks out at industrial estate in North Benfleet

Man charged after 37 dead dogs found in Billericay

Bin lorry fire caused by e-scooter batteries in Nazeing

Southend United boss expects "closely fought but high-quality affair" in play-off eliminator

Remains of 37 dogs found at Billericay property

WWII Bomb detonated on Southend Beach

Essex Police 'need to do more' to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour

Teens arrested after child seriously injured by quad bike in Wickford

As exam season begins, NSPCC encourages parents to provide "safe spaces"

Thames Water Chairman apologies to customers

Fire from discarded cigarette spread to gas main at Colchester home

Driver who hit man with a hammer during road rage incident jailed

Woman sentenced for five years for credit card fraud

Three arrested after man suffers head injury during fight at restaurant

Exclusive: Sickness rates of Essex police officers doubled since 2020

Passengers urged to check flights after Stansted Airport is hit with IT issues

Essex detectives continue to investigate fatal crash

"Emollients are highly flammable and people are unaware" says Essex fire service

Greater Anglia to be nationalised in October

Barley straw added to Canvey Island Lake in effort to stop deadly algae growth

Plea made for final £350k to complete Dame Vera Lynn memorial

Former Thurrock council finance boss banned from local accountancy

East of England Ambulance Service plans to close two emergency call centres

Three rescued as house destroyed by fire in Laindon

Essex farmers call for "water guarantee" amid summer drought risk

Essex veteran who lied about his age to join up, says he was 'relieved' when WW2 was over

Calls to change built-up road speed limit to 20mph after "unusually high" fatal crashes in Essex

Chelmsford road closed after serious crash

Colchester United head coach says club must prepare for change amid takeover talks

E-bike battery on charge causes fire in Colchester

Southend elects 104th mayor

Motorcyclist dies after crash in Loughton