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The lovely Essex block of flats now gorgeous but sits on the site of a dark past
It might look lovely now but it has a very dark past
Essex MPs explain why they did not vote in call for new grooming gang inquiry
The Prime Minister accused the Conservative Party leader of jumping on the "bandwagon"
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Crook stole 'eye-watering' £195k worth of Rolex watches from Chelmsford and other stores
He would act as a customer interested in trying on watches while an accomplice caused a scene that allowed him to steal
Man jailed after thousands of pounds in drug money and a stun gun found
The man had a previous drug related conviction
Slimming World: Chelmsford woman drops 10 dress sizes and lost 15 stone with a few simple changes
She even lost 18.5lbs in her first week at Slimming World
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Some closures from January 10 to 12 on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend.
Man jailed for five years after pleading guilty to drugs and driving offences
A man has been jailed for five years after pleading guilty to drugs and driving offences across Essex and Suffolk.
Chelmsford man sends tirade of abuse at judge and threatened to stab him and his children
The defendant later apologised for his "heat of the moment" outburst
Care sector "could collapse" before review concludes in 2028, founder warns
She says the urgent challenges cannot wait that long
Met Office weather warning to drivers as roads could be 'icy and hazardous' after snow and sub-zero temperatures
Parts of Essex have seen freezing sub-zero temperatures
5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes
Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home have plenty of pets that are looking to find new owners
Attempted murder probe after reports of kidnapping and serious attack in Essex
AN arrest has been made as police launched a kidnap and attempted murder probe after a man was found with life-threatening injuries
8 best Chinese takeaways in Essex to visit ahead of Chinese new year, according to Google
Essex is home to many popular Chinese takeaways perfect for Lunar New Year
Man fighting for his life after incident near Harlow shopping centre as attempted murder and kidnap probe launched
A man has been left fighting for his life and a teenage boy was 'forced into a vehicle'
Turtle Bay in Chelmsford to be shut until spring 2025 as major refurbishment takes place
The chain said the restaurant will be "completely transformed"
Essex residents are invited to help shape future of county's fire service
The service has launched a consultation on the draft Community Risk Management Plan.
Man admits sexually assaulting passengers and exposing himself on bus in Braintree
He had sexually assaulted passengers on the bus, exposed himself and beat an emergency worker
A12 crash causing major delays after all traffic held - recap
The accident occurred at 7.04am
The 1000-year-old Essex market where you can get almost everything named among the best in the UK
The market in Essex is renowned for its 'variety and commitment to its shoppers'