Mistley27 Nov 2025The US families celebrating Thanksgiving 5,000 miles from home"We've tried to find new friends who may not have somewhere to be on the day."27 Nov 202510 Nov 2025School recovers after 75% of pupils left over RaacStourview Primary Academy says it is thriving again after it dropped from 85 pupils to fewer than 20.10 Nov 202519 Oct 2025Exhibition to explore 17th Century witch trialsOne councillor says it will focus on the accused, rather than the infamous "Witchfinder General". 19 Oct 202530 Sep 2025Bike convoy at funeral fulfils teen's last wishMore than a hundred motorcyclists join the cortege from Suffolk into Essex. 30 Sep 20257 Jun 2025Domino's scraps takeaway plan after major backlashHundreds of people living in England's smallest town objected to the proposal.7 Jun 202524 Apr 2025Outcry against Domino's in England's smallest townLocals fear the pizza firm will damage Manningtree's quaint High Street.24 Apr 20251 Oct 2023Campaigners fight to have 'eyesore' fence removedThe fence has been in place for 15 years and local people want it taken down.1 Oct 202310 Sep 2023How Essex found itself at the heart of the concrete crisisFamilies in the county which has the highest number of schools affected by Raac share their stories.10 Sep 20233 Aug 2023Man and his dog rescued from trapped boatThe boat gets wedged between a ship and the dock wall as poor weather conditions veer it off course.3 Aug 2023...