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Plans to rebuild Essex town's station given the go-ahead
Plans for the station were published in 2020 but were curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic
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The Essex town where the nearest train station is in another county
Traffic and Travel
The nearest one is a 10-minute drive across its border
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Essex school children 'put at risk' after company's 'shambles' asbestos removal
Stanford-le-Hope
A HSE inspector said it was "a sad irony that a company trading under the name of Asbestos Gone could make such a shambles"
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Stolen BMW crashes into bush after 90mph police chase through Essex towns
Crime
The driver was arrested after failing to stop for officers and failing a roadside breath test
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Call 999 if you see missing girl with links to Essex
Essex
Macey was reported missing in Sussex but has links across Essex in Harlow, Basildon and Braintree
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Man shares heartbreaking final meeting with brother before death in cell at HMP Chelmsford
Courts
Daniel Weighman's brother was serving a sentence at the same jail when he was tragically found unresponsive in his cell
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'Shameless' fraud gang jailed for £2m car insurance scam targeting Porsches, Mercedes & BMWs
Crime
A man from Dagenham was at the heart of the fraud group
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Essex rail user issued staggering £10,000 fine by c2c for historic fare evasion
Traffic and Travel
They were caught when asked by a member of staff to show their ticket. Further investigation found they had been cheating the system for nearly five years
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Man caught with car boot full of cocaine worth £3.2million at Essex port
Crime
Officers discovered 42 kilograms of cocaine with an approximate street value of £3.2million
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School apologises after banner calling for hijab ban is put up by pupil for 'art project'
Barking
Greatfields School said the banner was put up in the school's playground as part of an art project and was "meant to generate debate" and "not be offensive in any way"
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Essex doctor was found 'unfit' to work in 'dirty' room after missing emergency calls
Employment
He was escorted off the premises and later resigned - but will be allowed to continue his medical career
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Huge fire breaks out in scrap yard in Brentwood as four fire engines rush to the scene
Brentwood
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined
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The old Essex RAF airfield that became home to a now decommissioned nuclear power station
Maldon
It once generated enough electricity to power three towns the size of Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend put together
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Martin Lewis issues money warning to anyone using air fryers instead of ovens
ITV
The Money Saving Expert has issued a warning to anyone thinking of using air fryers instead of ovens, after he received a number of queries about the popular kitchen gadgets
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Police officer seriously injured whilst arresting suspect in Southend high street
Southend
Officers were attending reports of an individual leaving a shop in High Street without paying for goods
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Wedding venue half an hour from Essex that featured in Netflix hits One Day, The Crown, Bridgerton Queen Charlotte
What's On
It was even once the childhood home of all three of King Henry VIII’s children
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Primark confirms major change to all stores after 'successful trial' which included Lakeside's store
Primark
The high street giant has confirmed the service will be expanded to all stores in England, Scotland, and Wales after a successful trial period
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Brothers who launched terrifying family feud machete attack at pub jailed for 48 years
Crime
Spurred on after a call from their aunt, Jaydon and Brandon Brown donned balaclavas and armed themselves with 20-inch knives before strolling into a pub on serene Monday evening
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Things to do in Essex
The overshadowed Essex seaside town with a gorgeous beach that's 'calmer' than others
There are two beaches to pick from when visiting Shoeburyness
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Essex family's grief as unborn baby tragically dies after 'horrific' Chelmsford car crash
Chelmsford
The crash left four people - including Ellie's sister-in-law and her partner - seriously injured
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Essex mental health inquiry into 2,000 deaths invites applications from core participants
Mental health
Applications are now open to be involved in the inquiry which will examine around 2,000 deaths from 2000 to 2023
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Stephen Mangan says losing his mum to cancer at 45 led him to pursue dream career
Essex
Actor Stephen Mangan has opened up about the death of his mother, who passed away from cancer when he was just 22, and how it inspired him to pursue a career in showbusiness
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Essex Sainsbury's worker sacked after 20 years for clicking 'zero bags used' on self-service checkout
Sainsbury's
Mr Doffou, giving evidence, accepted Sainsbury's zero tolerance approach to theft but insisted he was 'tied' and "unaware of what he was doing" when he took them without paying
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Chainsaw-wielding police raid Harlow homes and seize Class A drugs, cash and weapons
Harlow
The raids were carried out by specialist police officers in the early hours of the morning
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Elizabeth Line could see more trains on tracks to cope with rising demand
Transport
The Elizabeth Line has been a huge addition to TfL's network
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TOWIE's Joey Essex and James Argent forced to hitchhike after getting caught in Dubai floods
The Only Way Is Essex
The Only Way Is Essex stars Joey Essex and James Argent were forced to hitchhike in Dubai after the United Arab Emirates experienced the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the desert nation
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Smoke engulfs Essex village as locals told to keep windows shut after huge fire
Maldon
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) have advised people nearby to keep their windows and doors closed as there is smoke coming from the fire.
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Come Dine With Me couple with Chingford restaurant caught in airport drug smuggling gang
Come Dine With Me
Nicholas Panayiotou and Eleanar Attard, who appeared on Channel 4's Come Dine With Me: The Professionals, were part of a gang that planned to smuggle 58kg of cannabis into the UK
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Police warning to Ford Fiesta owners after spike in car thefts
Essex Police
The warning comes after a Ford Fiesta was stolen and recovered by officers from Essex Police
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The 20 unusual baby names set to be popular in 2024
Essex
Parents are always on the lookout for unique and unusual baby names, and it seems that 2024 will be no different. Here are 20 rare names that are set to be popular this year
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'Mindless idiots' destroy Essex public toilets and trees costing taxpayers thousands
Clacton
Councillor Mike Bush, TDC Cabinet Member for Environment, said separate damage to trees had been caused 'by a few mindless idiots'
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Murder investigation launched after two people die in house fire in Walthamstow
Crime
Firefighters extinguished the flames and sadly two people were found deceased inside the property
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Essex dad 'confronted' teen before being fatally stabbed court hears
Harlow
Max Richardson was allegedly killed by a single knife wound inflicted upon him by Tieran Carmody
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Derelict pub's building partially destroyed as arson investigated
Dagenham
The fire resulted in an outbuilding adjoining the pub being partially destroyed
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Essex
The Essex areas named among the most depressing to live in the UK
Eleven Essex locations have made it onto the shortlist
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Boots shoppers can get Molly-Mae's favourite skincare product 'free' with £45 spend
Boots UK
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The Essex train station that was abandoned and turned into homes
Essex
The station was opened in 1865 and was the initiative of the local Gibson family whose bank helped to finance the railway
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Man accused of murdering teenager Andy Wood in Chelmsford 'took selfie after stabbing', court hears
Crime
Elijah Clark took to the witness box in his murder trial this week
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Family thrilled as baby is born on both his dad and grandad's birthday
Colchester
It beat the odds for three generations of men in a family to share the same birthday
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Ellis Whitehouse
Essex's newest Turkish inspired cafe that's a complete gamechanger
Matt Lee
I tried the Essex barbers named Britain's best and it was an incredible experience with a brilliant trim
Ellis Whitehouse
The 'unpretentious' family-run Leigh Bistro restaurant where you're treated like royalty
Matt Lee
I tried making Jamie Oliver's 'amazing' Yorkshire Puddings and it was incredibly easy to follow
'Absolutely adore' Air fryer ideal for small kitchens and cooking meals for two on sale for less than £50
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The air fryer has a two-litre capacity
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The Essex areas whose population are among the country's 'most English'
Essex
Areas with the strongest English-only identity include two neighbourhoods in Essex
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More Essex families needing help due to increased development problems in children after pandemic
Essex County Council
The increased numbers has left HCRG Care Group - commissioned to deliver services for the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service - with a shortfall of around £2m
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Medik8's new 'hydration hero' Total Moisture Cream is a must-have for dry skin
Skincare
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Exclusive: The Essex firefighter disciplinary hearings held behind closed doors
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Exclusive: More than 20 firefighters were subject to disciplinary proceedings since January 1 last year
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'Dangerous' pensioner repeatedly sexually assaulted young child
Crime
The disturbed pensioner abused the victim on multiple occasions, starting when she was just nine years old
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Aldi issues urgent warning to customers over bakery item as police investigating 'contamination'
Health
Aldi has issued a warning to customers over a bakery item that was recalled last month due to safety fears over the "possible presence of metal" and is now part of an "active police investigation"
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The picturesque Essex seaside town named the most affordable for commuters
Southend
Essex has many attractive and affordable places for commuters
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EssexLive's new Facebook cover photo as voted for by readers
Chelmsford
After dozens of nominations and hundreds of votes, we are delighted to reveal our new Facebook cover photo
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Great-gran who collapsed in street having cardiac arrest saved by passer-by nurse
Romford
Iris Merry, 78, was out having her haircut in Romford when she suddenly collapsed on the pavement having a cardiac arrest - but luckily nurse Anna Page was on hand to save her
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'I'm diabetic - I could lose my eyesight because the Ozempic I need is being bought up by rich people to get skinny'
Essex
He says he fears that he could lose his eyesight if he doesn't get medication
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Police descend to Chelmsford Magistrates Court to arrest man inside
Chelmsford
A man, 34, was arrested by officers at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday (April 8). The exact details of the incident have yet to be released
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Faces of Essex criminals who used dog breeding clinic to cover-up drugs operation
Crime
The serious criminals used a number of methods to try and cover-up their illegal behaviour
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Ted Baker to shut 15 stores in UK - but Stansted Airport and Braintree stores will remain open
Business
The fashion company - which has two stores in the north of the county - went into administration last month
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Wendy's confirms second restaurant in Essex city as part of big UK plan
Business
It follows a successful year for the first restaurant
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DWP to pay out £737 to claimants with any of these 25 health conditions
Your Money
The DWP is set to increase the amount of money it pays out to people on Personal Independence Payments
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Essex boy, 5, with 'happy smile' tragically dies from incurable brain tumour
Southend
He was no longer able to swallow himself and had limited use of his right side
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Two people die in house fire as blaze rips through terraced house
Essex
Two people have died after a two-storey end-of-terraced house was destroyed by a fire
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Gogglebox star George Gilbey died after falling through skylight, inquest hears
Crime
The Gogglebox star was treated at the scene but sadly could not be saved
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The group of children who are 'falling behind' at school in Essex according to council findings
Essex County Council
The council meeting heard statistics on the average performance of children across the county
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Pensioner using crutches hit by car in hit-and-run crash in Essex
South Woodham Ferrers
Police have appealed for witnesses
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Tesco shoppers in disbelief as supermarkets starts slapping security tags on shopping baskets
Tesco
The cost-of-living crisis has seen a rise in food thefts, with supermarkets tagging all sorts of items including milk, butter, meat, and bars of chocolate
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Revolvers, MDMA, cannabis and £30k cash seized in Waltham Abbey house raid
Waltham Abbey
Approximately £30k in cash, cannabis skunk, a kilo of MDMA and weapons were recovered by police
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White House Farm
The quiet Essex village that was plunged into the limelight after a grisly murder
The tiny village suddenly became famous for being the setting of one of the most shocking murder cases in UK history
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Essex man wearing dinosaur costume runs fastest-ever London marathon in inflatable costume
London Marathon
Some other famous faces from Essex also took part
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County music festival with line dancing and bucking bronco planned for Essex
V Festival
The festival is planned to be held in Chelmsford on the weekend that V Festival used to be held
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The seriously underrated Essex village so beautiful that it's often compared to the Cotswolds
What's On
Dedham in Colchester is a perfect location for nature lovers and those in need of a break. And, thanks to its location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is just as pretty as the Cotswolds
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Climate protesters who blocked the M25 and A13 near Lakeside Shopping Centre avoid prison
Crime
The group blocked a key junction close to junction 31 of the M25 causing hours of delays and thousands of economic disruption
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Traffic and Travel
Wickford
Plans to rebuild Wickford Station given the go-ahead after Government confirms funding
Plans for the station were published in 2020 but were curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic
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Essex rail user issued staggering £10,000 fine by c2c for historic fare evasion
Traffic and Travel
They were caught when asked by a member of staff to show their ticket. Further investigation found they had been cheating the system for nearly five years
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The Essex town where the nearest train station is in another county
Traffic and Travel
The nearest one is a 10-minute drive across its border
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The Essex train station that was abandoned and turned into homes
Essex
The station was opened in 1865 and was the initiative of the local Gibson family whose bank helped to finance the railway
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Man arrested after Southend crash involving ride-on lawnmowers and car leaves two seriously injured
Southend
The road is still closed while emergency services work at the scene
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Chelmsford
Crime
Man caught with car boot full of cocaine worth £3.2million at Essex port
Officers discovered 42 kilograms of cocaine with an approximate street value of £3.2million
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'Shameless' fraud gang jailed for £2m car insurance scam targeting Porsches, Mercedes & BMWs
Crime
A man from Dagenham was at the heart of the fraud group
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Essex mental health inquiry into 2,000 deaths invites applications from core participants
Mental health
Applications are now open to be involved in the inquiry which will examine around 2,000 deaths from 2000 to 2023
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Essex doctor was found 'unfit' to work in 'dirty' room after missing emergency calls
Employment
He was escorted off the premises and later resigned - but will be allowed to continue his medical career
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Man shares heartbreaking final meeting with brother before death in cell at HMP Chelmsford
Courts
Daniel Weighman's brother was serving a sentence at the same jail when he was tragically found unresponsive in his cell
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Courts
Crime
Man caught with car boot full of cocaine worth £3.2million at Essex port
Officers discovered 42 kilograms of cocaine with an approximate street value of £3.2million
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Essex school children 'put at risk' after company's 'shambles' asbestos removal
Stanford-le-Hope
A HSE inspector said it was "a sad irony that a company trading under the name of Asbestos Gone could make such a shambles"
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Essex doctor was found 'unfit' to work in 'dirty' room after missing emergency calls
Employment
He was escorted off the premises and later resigned - but will be allowed to continue his medical career
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Man shares heartbreaking final meeting with brother before death in cell at HMP Chelmsford
Courts
Daniel Weighman's brother was serving a sentence at the same jail when he was tragically found unresponsive in his cell
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Essex dad 'confronted' teen before being fatally stabbed court hears
Harlow
Max Richardson was allegedly killed by a single knife wound inflicted upon him by Tieran Carmody
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Food and Drink
Food & Drink
McDonald's is selling nuggets for half price on Monday
There is also a breakfast offer before 11am
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Who serves the best fry-up in Essex? Have your say in our survey
Essex
There can only be one winner and it's down to you to nominate your favourite place in Essex for a fry-up
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Nominate your favourite beer garden to be crowned the best in Essex
Essex
We've got plenty of beer gardens in Essex, but only one can be crowned the winner
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Why the Full English Breakfast is at risk of dying out
Food & Drink
People have explained why they avoid cooking the iconic meal
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Abbey Clancy, Vicky Pattison and Rylan among stars at McDonald's event
Food & Drink
It marked the launch of a new recipe for burgers including the Quarter Pounder and Big Mac
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Man caught with car boot full of cocaine worth £3.2million at Essex port
Officers discovered 42 kilograms of cocaine with an approximate street value of £3.2million
Essex rail user issued staggering £10,000 fine by c2c for historic fare evasion
Traffic and Travel
They were caught when asked by a member of staff to show their ticket. Further investigation found they had been cheating the system for nearly five years
Essex school children 'put at risk' after company's 'shambles' asbestos removal
Stanford-le-Hope
A HSE inspector said it was "a sad irony that a company trading under the name of Asbestos Gone could make such a shambles"
'Shameless' fraud gang jailed for £2m car insurance scam targeting Porsches, Mercedes & BMWs
Crime
A man from Dagenham was at the heart of the fraud group
Essex mental health inquiry into 2,000 deaths invites applications from core participants
Mental health
Applications are now open to be involved in the inquiry which will examine around 2,000 deaths from 2000 to 2023
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Stolen BMW crashes into bush after 90mph police chase through Essex towns
The driver was arrested after failing to stop for officers and failing a roadside breath test
The Essex seaside town loved by TOWIE stars and other celebs with a beachfront pub
Essex
Mersea beach is enjoyed by locals and celebs and has a pub within walking distance
Call 999 if you see missing girl with links to Essex
Essex
Macey was reported missing in Sussex but has links across Essex in Harlow, Basildon and Braintree
The Essex areas whose population are among the country's 'most English'
Essex
Areas with the strongest English-only identity include two neighbourhoods in Essex
The Essex commuter town's street dubbed 'millionaires row' where home prices cost among the most in the UK
Billericay
Some of the houses are elegant and stylish beyond even the imagination, and almost all of them are separated from the main road by metal gates, towering trees and brick walls
Crime
Man caught with car boot full of cocaine worth £3.2million at Essex port
Officers discovered 42 kilograms of cocaine with an approximate street value of £3.2million
Essex rail user issued staggering £10,000 fine by c2c for historic fare evasion
Traffic and Travel
They were caught when asked by a member of staff to show their ticket. Further investigation found they had been cheating the system for nearly five years
Essex school children 'put at risk' after company's 'shambles' asbestos removal
Stanford-le-Hope
A HSE inspector said it was "a sad irony that a company trading under the name of Asbestos Gone could make such a shambles"
'Shameless' fraud gang jailed for £2m car insurance scam targeting Porsches, Mercedes & BMWs
Crime
A man from Dagenham was at the heart of the fraud group
Essex mental health inquiry into 2,000 deaths invites applications from core participants
Mental health
Applications are now open to be involved in the inquiry which will examine around 2,000 deaths from 2000 to 2023