A BURGLAR has been banned from certain shops in Essex and handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting to stealing around £40,000 worth of goods from a BP petrol station. Anthony Shimque, 42, ...

Several cats are looking to find loving new homes around Essex - can you help them out? The Cats Protection charity is highlighting a number of cats who are looking to find new homes from its branches ...

A COLCHESTER business owner has appealed for help in the aftermath of a heart-breaking crash which claimed four young lives. Brian Amey, 80, is the owner of Dusty’s, a second-hand store in Magdalen ...

Walkers is giving away 30,000 packets of crisps for free in the UK this Valentine's Day. Along with its core range, Walkers is responsible for products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, ...

Former glamour model Jodie Marsh says she will “fight all the way” as she battles the council for permission to keep a group of rescue lemurs on her Essex farm. Uttlesford District Council refused Ms ...

Eleven young musicians from across Essex competed in the Rotary District 1240 Young Musician competition. The event was organised by the Rotary Club of Dunmow and Helena Romanes School, and took place ...

Drivers in the UK could be wasting cash on unnecessary tax for vehicles they aren’t using, motoring experts have warned. There are many reasons why cars may not be in use, such as travelling, going to ...

A man has been arrested in Essex as part of a major people smuggling investigation. Six people wanted in Belgium over their suspected involvement in a major people smuggling ring have been arrested in ...

Speaking to businesses and communities across North West Essex and the country, the message is clear—this Government does not understand the issues we are facing. This is evident from their axing of ...

Pupils were given a hands-on look at aviation careers at an event celebrating the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Several Year 8 pupils from Forest Hall School in ...

Keen photographer and Essex Birdwatching Facebook group member Thomas Harris captured a Hen Harrier flying over Wallasea nature reserve. The Hen Harrier is one of the most endangered breeding birds of ...

A mum-of-two who is also a best-selling author has revealed her healthy recipes that cost less than £1 per serving to keep children full this half-term. Grace Mortimer, who lives in Gloucester with ...