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Three Essex pubs in the running for major award
They have been shortlisted before a final decision to be made this summer
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Essex police officer to face court accused of driving offence
He is due to appear in court next week
Future of Chelmsford City Racecourse in doubt after losing racing license and events cancelled
The venue already faced pressures after a Justin Timberlake concert crowd of over 20,000 people sparked a limit on capacity
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The popular Chelmsford takeaway loved by locals and 'England's finest' Jonny Bairstow
The England international dropped in for a takeaway collection
Driver in crash that killed beloved Essex grandad will not face criminal proceedings
71-year-old John Wiseman was cycling home from work when he was fatally knocked off his bike by a car and thrown into the road
Face of woman who stole thousands from victims through 'role play' blackmail
She targeted victims she found on an adult website, turning up at their homes and sending them pictures of their children
Chelmsford One Beyond discount store to be turned into new bowling alley
The discount store in the Meadows Shopping Centre has been earmarked for an 18-lane bowling alley
Major update in Army and Navy transformation project as key element scrapped
Construction is expected to start in 2028 and finish in 2031
LIVE: Lane closed on M11 Northbound after crash near A120
Hello and welcome to our Live Blog. Here we will keep you posted on the M11 Northbound, where a crash between the A120 and A11 has seen a lane closed.
Crash near A120 closes lane on M11 Northbound with delays building
One lane is closed on the M11 northbound after a crash between the A120 and A11.
The cheapest and most expensive fuel across North and Mid Essex as prices soar
As petrol and diesel prices continue to increase since the beginning of the Iran conflict, here are the cheapest and most expensive petrol stations across North and Mid Essex.
Bus service partners with Colchester Zoo to launch new transport link to site
First Bus has partnered with Colchester Zoo to launch a new transport link, aiming to make it easier for people to visit the popular attraction.
Concerns raised after death of woman, 63, during elective surgery at Essex hospital
The death of a 63-year-old woman at a private hospital has sparked concerns about how medics responded to a fatal haemorrhage while she underwent spinal surgery
Man rushed to hospital after crash which closed the A130
The road has since reopened
Essex F1 driver Ollie Bearman taken to medical centre after 'huge crash' in Suzuka
He was seen hobbling away from the track after the crash
The lovely Chelmsford park where you can feed ducks and visit a great cafe
It's also dog friendly, and the walk can be shortened or extended, so it's perfect for all the family
Inside the Essex bungalow with 9-acre plot on the market for £1.2m
Four-bedroom bungalow for sale in Peldon, Essex, on 9-acre plot. Ideal for family living, equestrian use or business ventures.
Police share update after Chelmsford Wethersfield protest
People were protesting against the use of buses transporting Wethersfield residents to and from Chelmsford
Chelmsford miniature railway to reopen just in time for Easter bank holiday weekend
The site is run by a group of volunteers
The Essex airfield full of WWI planes that also serves a great breakfast
Visitors have called it an 'Excellent day out'