Wickford13 Feb 2026Final talks ongoing for new Waitrose, council saysBasildon Council leader Gavin Callaghan says the authority will buy the land if necessary.13 Feb 202618 Jan 2026Police officer dragged along pavement by quad bikeAn officer is injured trying to stop one of the bikes being driven "recklessly" around a town.18 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Man admits animal suffering after dead dogs foundA man who ran a dog rescue centre pleads guilty to causing unnecessary suffering and fraud offences.12 Jan 202624 Dec 2025How detectives found a cocaine kingpin hiding in ThailandBen Ransome is beginning a 14-year prison sentence after detectives brought him to justice.24 Dec 202523 Dec 2025Cocaine kingpin who fled to Thailand is jailedDet Insp Yoni Adler says this is the "biggest drugs operation Essex Police has ever run".23 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Nurse's tears of joy as Highland cows get pregnantChloe Lucas looks after her own small herd of cattle in Essex.21 Dec 202513 Dec 2025Police dogs find suspects hiding after pursuitIt is never a good idea to try to hide from our highly trained police dogs, an inspector says.13 Dec 202524 Nov 2025Capacity at new Send school in Essex increasesAn MP says the school, split across two campuses, will be a "world-class" facility for youngsters.24 Nov 202512 Nov 2025Track work to cause disruption for weekend trainsMaintenance and upgrade work is scheduled for the rail network across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.12 Nov 2025...
