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Family give heartbreaking tribute to Harlow 'murder' crash victim
The 26-year-old victim of a fatal crash has been named by police, who are currently investigating the death as a possible murder

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Tesco confirms when pharmacy in major supermarket will close
It will be closing next months


'Do not approach' wanted Chelmsford man who has been on the run for more than two years
Police said he failed to appear in court in February 2023 and have still not found him

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Police smash through house door to arrest gang 'taking over home of vulnerable person'
Officers forced their way into the house and arrested four people in the living room


Essex woman left unable to eat normal meal for years after Coronavirus complication
She has been forced to pay £23k on surgery for a rare stomach condition that's unavailable on the NHS


Tributes pour in for 'amazing teacher' named as victim in horror two-car crash near A12
His school has said he was "hugely popular" among staff and students


Two major Chelmsford roads to shut overnight for nine days
The overnight closures may make other routes busier


Maldon care home and manager fined £50,000 after elderly man suffered fatal fall while suffering dementia
The 87-year-old had been suffering with dementia for some time


Man accused of murder after pedestrian killed in hit and run crash in Harlow is named by police
Emergency services were called to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at a cycle path


Men who died after huge crash near A12 slip road named for the first time
Two other casualties were rushed to hospital with serious injuries

Driving test waiting times hit record 20-week high amid 'low confidence'
The average time to book a practical driving test in Britain went up to 20 weeks, according to the DVSA

Warnings raised after man died at Broomfield Hospital from common condition
A coroner raised concerns over the lack of understanding of the difference between the two types of the condition


Homes damaged after garage bursts into flames in Chelmsford
The fire broke out yesterday evening


Police storm Essex hotel and homes as teenagers arrested
Seven - including two 18-year-olds and 5 children have been arrested


Essex ambulance 'explodes' on Sadlers Farm roundabout causing nearby homes to shake
Three fire crews rushed to the scene shortly after 7.15pm on Monday, March 31 on the northbound A130 Sadlers Farm roundabout

Officers arrest seven people in connection with Chelmsford motorbike thefts
SEVEN people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into motorbike thefts in Chelmsford.

A120 drivers face 25-mile diversion as five new speed cameras to be installed
During the works drivers should allow additional time to complete their journeys


Man crashed e-bike into police officer on busy Colchester road
A man on an e-bike left the scene after the officer needed further hospital treatment

Essex property developer to pay nearly £90k after showing a 'disregard' for safety
A Nofax Enterprises Limited building site in Dalston, East London, was twice shut down after being investigated by the Health and Safety Executive

Essex set to be hotter than Turkey this week as temperatures could climb to 20C on Friday
Sunny and dry weather is expected to remain for the entire week
