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Essex dad starts charity in daughter's name for emergency support in hospitals
An Essex dad has founded Amelia's Light, a charity in his daughter’s name, to provide emergency support to other parents of sick children in hospitals.
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Almost 100 children reported to Essex Police for sexual offences
Almost 100 young children under right have been reported to Essex Police in the past two years for sexual offences.
Luxury furniture brand Loaf plans to open in Chelmsford city centre
They have just a handful of stores in the UK
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Southend Boom Battle Bar shuts after just two years in business
The council invested £450,000 into the unit in 2023
Mother says 'I could have lost my son' as man jailed for knife attack
Mufuta had attacked the teenage boy with a knife
Stolen vehicle 'chop shop' and drug suppliers found in police operation
A number of stolen vehicles were found by police
The Essex council elections which will go ahead this year despite postponements
TWO authorities are remaining committed to holding their local elections this year whilst others are set to be postponed.
Essex Police boss sees 'outrageous' speeding behaviour - why is it important?
A roads policing boss has said “speed does kill” as the force recorded almost 100,000 speeding incidents in Essex in 2025.
Essex makes Carbon Disclosure Project list for efforts to protect the planet
Essex County Council has been given a top rating for protecting the environment from the Carbon Disclosure Project.
More snow could hit Essex as soon as next week according to forecaster
According to weather forecaster, WX Charts more snow could hit Essex before the end of January.
Warning of big delays from Essex roadworks named Britain's 'most disruptive' for 2026
The Lower Thames Crossing will connect the two counties of Essex and Kent, but is expected to cause major disruption during its construction.
Essex area had highest number of homes rising in value in East of England in 2025
New analysis from property website Zoopla has revealed that half of the UK’s 30 million homes increased in value in 2025.
Great-grandmother and lollipop woman on being named in New Year Honours list
The school crossing patrol officer has spent 29 years keeping children and parents safe while on their way to and from school.
Three Essex locations are the best places to see the Northern Lights across UK
Also known as Northern Lights, are a rare natural phenomenon caused by geomagnetic storms on the sun’s surface.
Face of drug dealer caught red handed with cocaine in car panel
He has been sent to prison
Live: Severe delays as fire causes traffic chaos on key Essex road
A vehicle fire is causing long delays on the London-bound A12.
Drivers face severe delays as vehicle fire closes one lane of Essex A12
One lane of the London-bound A12 has been closed between Junction 19 at Boreham Interchange and Junction 18 at Sandon.
Fire endangering 44 animals in Essex pet shop started by accident
A fire endangering more than 40 animals in an Essex pet shop was started by accident, investigators say.
Support staff at three special needs Essex schools to strike over pay dispute
Support staff at three Essex schools are set to strike next week amid a dispute over pay and recognition, trade union UNISON has announced.
Gemma Collins says people need to 'keep it real' on social media
Essex reality TV icon Gemma Collins has said “people need to get real again” and leave social media fakery behind.