Epping4 days agoWhat will make Essex's politics headlines in 2026?Political reporter Simon Dedman looks at the biggest issues coming up in Essex this year.4 days ago7 days agoWoman seriously injured as M11 closed for hoursPolice appeal for information after a section of the motorway is closed on New Year's Day evening.7 days ago24 Dec 2025Plan to buy flats to house asylum seekers withdrawnThe authority's leader says the decision shows the government is listening to residents' concerns.24 Dec 202522 Dec 2025Ex-governor doubts prison building scheme successLeaders of an initiative to involve prisoners in house building say it cuts reoffending rates.22 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Multi-vehicle crash on M25 shuts lanesDrivers face 90-minute delays as traffic backs up for nine miles.16 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Gift-wrapping operation for disadvantaged familiesThe council says the initiative is for children who "may not ordinarily receive a gift".15 Dec 202514 Dec 2025How three pigs will help transform 500 acre royal hunting groundA historical site dating back to the last Saxon king is being revitalised.14 Dec 202514 Dec 2025Google data centre at airfield gets go-aheadThe project could create up to 780 local jobs, councillors are told.14 Dec 202512 Dec 2025'Heartbreaking' rise in older food bank usersThe number of older visitors at Colchester Foodbank has risen from about 675 to 1,500 in a year.12 Dec 2025...
