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Essex Libraries to receive £130k fund to boost literacy and resources
A new fund is aiming to boost literacy and library resources in Essex.
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Essex County Council to spend an additional £6 million on road maintenance
Essex County Council is investing an additional £6 million into road repairs and maintenance in response to the cold, wet winter.
Yellow warning for ice across Essex issued from tonight
A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued across Essex with many to expect difficult travel conditions.
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Every Essex area where almost 100,000 homes set to be built
All local councils are required to produce a local plan, which includes sites for housing, school, businesses and other services
Fixing roads and protecting services prioritised in Essex County Council budget
Fixing the county's roads and protecting vital services are at the forefront of Essex County Council's budget for 2026/2027.
East of England NHS encourages people to consider apprenticeships
The NHS in the East of England is encouraging people to consider an NHS apprenticeship as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
Eight-year-old thanks Essex and Herts Air Ambulance crew who saved her as a toddler
An eight-year-old girl who was critically ill after choking as a toddler has returned to thank the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Crew who saved her life.
Colchester Zoo announces death of sea lion Winnipeg who had 'special sparkle'
Colchester Zoo has announced the death of one of Winnipeg the sea lion.
Olly Murs takes to social media to explain 'severity' of knee problems after check-up
Essex popstar Olly Murs has taken to Instagram to explain the severity of his knee issues over the past seven years after an MRI scan.
New road crossing to be built after 'countless near misses' near South Woodham Ferrers Asda
The work will be carried out later this year
XL bullies that mauled 68-year-old woman to death were 'loving dogs, friendly dogs, family dogs,' court hears
Aspiring rapper, Ashley Warren, said he would never have left the woman with the dogs if he thought they were dangerous
Power cut in Essex villages after high voltage cable damaged
Residents in a series of Essex villages were without power for several hours after a high voltage electricity cable was damaged.
A12 northbound blocked after crash near Witham - delays building
The A12 northbound is partially blocked due to a crash near Witham.
Essex University staff and students strike against campus closure
A seven-day strike, organised by the University and College Union (UCU) is currently taking place at Essex University until Thursday, February 19.
'These cuts should not be happening' - students and lecturers on Essex Uni closure
The closure is taking place to secure the institution’s financial future, with 200 academic roles and 200 professional service staff members set to be cut over the next two years.
Bus route could be axed leaving village 'cut off' and residents dependent on cars
It would leave people without cars disadvantaged
The Chelmsford city centre pub 'with village values' where everyone helps out
It's a popular pub that thousands drive past each day
'Amazing' Essex teacher died after 'absolutely devastating' crash near A12 slip road
The maths teacher died after a car travelling at 100mph crashed into the car he was a passenger in
New MRI scanner unveiled at Springfield Hospital
Springfield Hospital in Chelmsford has unveiled a second MRI scanner to increase its diagnostic capacity.
Several items of 'unique' jewellery stolen from Essex home during burglary
Several unique items of jewellery stolen in a burglary at a home in Essex with police appealing for information.