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Body of Chelmsford man discovered in the sea amid murder investigation
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder
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Face of man, 19, who played 'significant role' in Witham crime operation
He has been detained for three years
Slim Chickens to open new restaurant in Chelmsford city centre
They replace the former Wendy's
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Three men accused of being part of 'violent mob' that turned Epping into 'scene of disorder and chaos'
The three men are on trial at Chelmsford Crown Court following disorder at a protest in Epping last summer
Reform UK bans Essex libraries promoting LGTBQ pride
It has been dubbed as "disturbing and alarming news" by Save Our Libraries Essex
Man stabbed with scissors in 'unprovoked' attack at Wethersfield asylum centre
The victim had suffered two stab wounds to his head and to the back of his left thigh
Arsenal fan from Essex who vowed not to cut beard until team wins league finally shaves
He has finally cut the beard
100 Essex residents bag thousands of pounds as Premium Bonds winners revealed
Two Essex residents have each won a huge £100,000 in the latest National Savings and Investment (NS&I) Premium Bonds June 2026 prize draw.
Former Essex cop accused of 'coercive and controlling behaviour'
Former Essex Police officer PC Alan Roscoe has been accused of 'coercive and controlling behaviour' in his relationship.
Police officer accused of 'coercive and controlling behaviour' in relationship
He faces a misconduct hearing to address the allegations
Popular Essex restaurant closes after 13 'incredible' years
The restaurant said struggles with 'rising costs' was the main reason they were having to close
Rape suspects among 38 caught by facial recognition cameras last month in Essex
Suspects wanted for rape and sexual assault have been arrested as part of Essex Police's live facial recognition deployment last month.
World-renowned Essex garden named among UK's best to visit this summer
Beth Chatto’s Gardens, near Colchester, appears on a list of ‘Glorious summer gardens to visit’. Beth Chatto was an influential English plantswoman.
Torrential downpours to hit Essex after weeks of sweltering temperatures
Forecasters the Met Office are predicting that heavy rain will hit Essex this evening, lasting until the late hours of Tuesday.
'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support
Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.
Warning over venomous fish buried in the sand on Essex coast
People travelling to beaches across Essex this summer are being warned ahead of the weever fish season.
Huge £250k jackpot among People's Postcode Lottery prizes won in Essex for May
There were several more streets across Essex that won in the People's Postcode Lottery last month - were you a winner?
Essex delivery driver surprises ex-work colleagues after huge £5.2m lottery win
Gary MacDonald, 61, won £5.2 million on the National Lottery and left his job delivering parcels to shops across Lakeside Shopping Centre.
30 evacuated in blaze at Essex temple
Around 30 people were forced to leave a Hatfield Peverel temple after a tumble dryer caught fire this afternoon, May 31.
Pupils at Essex private school to be taught in temporary classroom for another three years
The school has been given the green light to keep using the structure temporarily