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Huge tree falls on car with person inside after thunderstorm across Essex
It comes after some parts of the county saw strong winds, rain and thunder
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Man left with serious head injuries after wine bottle attack in Colchester
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Major change to Essex Pride as longest-ever march route through Chelmsford confirmed
The annual event provides a platform for LGBTQ+ individuals to be seen and recognised, challenging stereotypes and promoting acceptance
Huge change to Chelmsford city centre car park after major decision
It affects a popular, city centre long-stay car park
Chelmsford taxi driver 'grabbed and touched' woman in alleged assault
The driver denies the offence and is on trial at Chelmsford Crown Court
Faces of 5 men who targeted 'vulnerable' men in 'degrading' drug gang crimes
One man was forced to sleep on the floor and plied with heroin
Stunning wildlife captured by Mid Essex Camera Club in breathtaking gallery
Members of the Mid Essex Camera Club have been turning lenses towards the wild, capturing striking images of birds, nature and wildlife across the county.
Adorable baby chimpanzee Kiera melts hearts in new Colchester Zoo photos
Heartwarming new photos capture baby Kiera and mum Kora’s playful and peaceful moments at Colchester Zoo.
All the Essex faces set to appear on next series of hit Channel 4 show
Multiple Essex faces are set to appear on the next series of Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Full container mysteriously DUMPED at the side of the A12
A large industrial container has been dumped in a lay-by on the A12 London-bound near Colchester, Essex.
Essex University scientist provides hantavirus update as Brits infected
A public health incident is under investigation following a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship.
TWO Essex postcodes win big in postcode lottery
Residents in parts of Essex are celebrating after three postcodes in the county were named among the latest winners in the postcode lottery.
Exciting new bar and restaurant to open in Chelmsford city centre spot with riverside views
They hope to bring a new experience to the city
'Cruel' drugs gang filmed humiliating abuse of vulnerable 'cuckooing' victims
Drugs gang members who ran a crack cocaine and heroin network in Braintree have been sentenced
Big-name brands that look set to close stores in Essex this year
Here are some of the big-name brands that are set to close major stores in Essex this year
International footballer who had stints in Essex has 'life-saving' operation
TalkSPORT host and former football Alan Brazil has undergone a 'life-saving' operation. Ex-pro used to play in Essex for Chelmsford City and Wivenhoe Town.
Essex primary schools invited to enter national reading competition
Primary schools in Essex have been invited to take part in the nationwide Bitesize Bookworm competition.
Disruptive passengers fined €10,000 after Stansted flight forced to divert
TWO passengers who caused a Ryanair flight from Stansted to Ibiza to divert to Toulouse have been convicted in France following the incident.
Former TOWIE star pays tribute to 'one of a kind' Jake Hall after sudden death
Former TOWIE star James Argent has paid tribute to his former co-star Jake Hall, who tragically passed away at a holiday home in Majorca last week.