2+ day, 23+ 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, 14+ hour ago   (500+ words) The most booked restaurants in September 2026 across the whole of Essex have been revealed. From seafood institutions to Mediterranean favourites, diners are spoilt for choice in the county. The top ten list, compiled by OpenTable, reflects a mix of long-standing…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (301+ words) A McDonald’s restaurant could soon be serving customers around the clock if new plans are approved. The restaurant on London Road, Hastingwood, near Harlow and the M11, is currently open from 5am to midnight under planning permission granted in 2005. McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (1022+ words) Nigel Farage said he expected to face more investigations after the Reform UK conference was overshadowed by a row about party finances. Speaking on the final day of the Reform conference in Birmingham, Mr Farage again insisted his party had…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (975+ words) The King quoted Shakespeare’s “what is past is prologue” line after touring the Bayeux Tapestry with the French president and the Prime Minister. In a public display of warm Anglo-French relations, Charles, Camilla, Emmanuel Macron and Andy Burnham walked the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (261+ words) Two police officers have been dismissed for gross misconduct after failing to properly investigate an assault. PCs Liam Wayland and James Cross, both of Essex Police, were found to have breached multiple standards of professional behaviour following a misconduct hearing....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (322+ words) A 32-year-old man has died following a serious assault at Liverpool Street Underground station. British Transport Police (BTP) said officers and paramedics were called to the eastbound Central line platform at 10.51pm on Sunday, August 30, after reports of an assault. The…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (222+ words) A former Essex Police officer is due to face a misconduct hearing later this month over a series of allegations concerning his conduct. Former PC Thomas Fance will appear before a hearing held remotely via Microsoft Teams from Tuesday, September…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (421+ words) A RESTAURANT owner is due to be sentenced for food safety and hygiene offences linked to a rat infestation at the premises. Alan Brett, of Dartford Road, Dartford, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on July 30 where he indicated a guilty…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (691+ words) Sir James Cleverly (PA) Senior Conservative Sir James Cleverly has accused Andy Burnham of waging a “war on London” and promised to “fight its corner” in his pitch for the mayoralty. The former foreign and home secretary said the Prime…...