Southminster26 Feb 2026Council in no overall control after two defectionsTwo councillors at Uttlesford District Council are joining Reform UK.26 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Staff inexperience linked to teen's death - reportAn NHS trust says it is sorry that 16-year-old Elise did not "receive the care she deserved".19 Feb 202626 Dec 2025Care home hails 'game-changing' dentist visitsResidents at the home in mid-Essex are delighted by the check-ups, its manager says.26 Dec 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 20252 Oct 2025Arrest made after two die in four-vehicle crashA motorist is arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs.2 Oct 202523 Aug 2025Council plans to stop funding nine bus routesA councillor acknowledges buses can be "lifeline" and urges people to take part in a consultation.23 Aug 202511 Aug 2025Trains affected as work on uneven track startsHot weather is causing clay soil to shrink underneath railway lines.11 Aug 20255 Aug 2025The artisans keeping their heritage crafts aliveThe traditional skills at risk of dying out because so few people practise them.5 Aug 202528 May 2025Neglect at unit led to teenager's death - inquest"Happy and outgoing" Elise Sebastian "did not receive the care she deserved", an inquest hears.28 May 2025...
