Essex could be split into three regions as part of a huge shakeup of local government in Essex, which will see all the current councils scrapped ...

Walkers has announced it will cease production of a beloved type of crisps that have been a staple since the 1970s. Tomato Snaps are set to disappear from shelves permanently, much to the dismay of ...

A major road in Southend was blocked for four hours after a police car overturned. Drivers were caught in severe delays on the A127 as the road was blocked. Drivers were facing delays in both ...

A woman has been jailed for life after killing her autistic son at their family home. Claire Button, 35, will serve at least nine years behind bars after being convicted of murder. Emergency services ...

One part of Essex has been found to be more deprived than anywhere else in the county - and it's not Jaywick. It comes despite many people regarding the coastal area, near Clacton, as being Essex's ...

The body of a missing man is reported to have been found in Braintree. John Field, 67, had not been seen since Monday, October 13, with police appealing for the public's help in locating him. He had ...

A new section of road near and M25 junction hopes to ease congestion in Brentwood, Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. It is said that after the three-year project, thousands of motorists are set to ...

A ground-breaking trial using an ultra-strong substance to surface roads could signal the end of potholes. According to a senior councillor, there have been "dramatic improvements" in the quality of ...

A man has been left with serious injuries after being hit by a car in a village near Colchester. Police were called to a serious crash involving an orange Vauxhall Corsa car and a pedestrian in Mersea ...

A major Essx road will be shut for overnight works this weekend, beginning this evening. National Highways has announced overnight closures of the A120 eastbound between Galleys Corner Roundabout and ...

Essex is set to be battered by strong winds as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning. The Met Office has warned of 'disruption' as a result of strong winds up to 75mph forecast across the ...

A crime ring who stole high-end cars worth a total of £1.5 million have been jailed. Three men have been sentenced to a combined total of 11 and a half years in prison with a fourth serving a ...