1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (181+ words) A fallen tree has completely blocked a road near an Essex landmark. The tree came down on New Street in Chelmsford city centre, within the grounds of Chelmsford Cathedral. The tree landed across the road and pavement, blocking access to…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (91+ words) Police are searching for a 70-year-old woman who was last seen this morning. Jeanette Smith went missing in Harlow around 9am on Sunday, September 13. She was last seen in the area of Hamstel Road, wearing a blue coat, black leggings, and…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (457+ words) A CHARITY supporting people sleeping rough and facing addiction is now helping up to 100 people a day. Sanctus, based in Chelmsford, was founded in 2011 by two philanthropists with lived experience of homelessness and now welcomes an average of 75 daily visitors…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (547+ words) A new independent pet shop in Great Yeldham is already winning over the community just weeks after opening its doors. Yeldham Pet Store, owned by Margaret Feary and run by manager Faith Louise, officially opened in July, and in just…...

4+ day, 42+ min ago   (168+ words) An award-winning fireworks display at a popular Essex park is returning for 2026. Maldon Fireworks will return to Promenade Park on Saturday November 7, organised by the Rotary Club of Maldon. Tickets are now on sale, with 7,000 available, and can only be…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (73+ words) A high street was this morning closed after reports of a cash machine being ripped out the wall with a Telehandler. Pictures have shown the wall destroyed next to Daniel Robinson and Sons where a NatWest ATM machine has been…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (213+ words) DOWN Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate in Hatfield Heath is set to host its annual fireworks display. The evening on Sunday, November 8 will feature family entertainment and a variety of street food along with the fireworks. The festivities will begin…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (375+ words) AN ART trail is set to transform a town into a gallery showcasing work from amateur and professional artists. The Maldon Art Trail launches this Friday, September 11, with 48 venues in and around the town taking part. Shops and businesses along…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (254+ words) A FAMILY concert celebrated the success of an 11-year-old Saffron Walden songwriter reaching 60,000 streams on Spotify. Rosie Porter wrote her song Constellations at just nine years old. Singer-songwriter Elliot Porter, who is no relation, helped bring the track to life…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (495+ words) A FAMILY of Ukrainian refugees have described the moment a car ploughed into their home in Halstead. Yurii, wife Maryna and daughter Yaryna were living in Bridge Street when a car crashed into the house at about 1am on August 21. Yaryna…...