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'Greater risk to life' as heat health alert issued for Essex

Gary Porritt, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene

Gary Porritt, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene

Essex Live News

'Loving family man' dies after M11 crash involving van and two lorries

Colin Appleton in hospital after being seriously injured in a crash

Colin Appleton in hospital after being seriously injured in a crash

Cyclist's skull partially removed after hitting fly-tipped shed on country road

Essex Live News

Delays to multiple Essex rail services after vehicle hits bridge

The former Essex Police officer would have been sacked

The former Essex Police officer would have been sacked

Former Essex Police officer committed controlling and coercive behaviour

Soldiers of the The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment bear the remains of Private Horace Cook to his final resting place at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.

Soldiers of the The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment bear the remains of Private Horace Cook to his final resting place at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.

Essex WW1 soldier finally laid to rest 108 years after battlefield death

Resident - Vince Horsman feels Galleys Corner is one of the 'most dangerous' junctions in the country

Resident - Vince Horsman feels Galleys Corner is one of the 'most dangerous' junctions in the country

A120:RoadtoSafety

Former first aider says A120 and Galleys Corner are 'accidents waiting to happen'

Proposed - Plans have been submitted to bring a new padel tennis facility to Witham, transforming part of the town’s football club grounds

Proposed - Plans have been submitted to bring a new padel tennis facility to Witham, transforming part of the town’s football club grounds

Planning and development

Plans revealed for padel courts and parking at Witham football club

Body found in search for missing armed forces veteran

Harwich is an Essex maritime town home to a bustling passenger ferry port and one of England's oldest surviving cinemas

Harwich is an Essex maritime town home to a bustling passenger ferry port and one of England's oldest surviving cinemas

The Essex port town with 'fascinating history' and one of England's oldest cinemas

Police want to speak to this man

Police want to speak to this man

Appeal after woman threatened in racially aggravated incident

Conner Phillips has been sentenced to two years imprisonment

Conner Phillips has been sentenced to two years imprisonment

'Selfish' driver jailed after high-speed crash left pedestrian in coma

Cordon in Central Park, Chelmsford

Cordon in Central Park, Chelmsford

Community leaders express 'shock and sadness' after fatal attack in Essex park

Police 'increasingly concerned' amid search for missing army veteran

Red Arrows over Essex as part of the King's Birthday Flypast

Red Arrows over Essex as part of the King's Birthday Flypast

In photos: Red Arrows soar over Essex as part of King's birthday flypast

Crown Street, Dedham, Colchester

Crown Street, Dedham, Colchester

Inside the stunning bespoke built village home with heated swimming pool

The A12 near Boreham

The A12 near Boreham

A12 resurfacing to be carried out after crash shut major road

The gardens will open in summer

The gardens will open in summer

Number of secret gardens to open across Essex this month

Submitted - A revised plan to convert a vacant building behind a Braintree High Street property into a one-bedroom home is now under consideration by the district council

Submitted - A revised plan to convert a vacant building behind a Braintree High Street property into a one-bedroom home is now under consideration by the district council

Planning and development

Fresh plans submitted to convert vacant Braintree building into home

My roast was incredible

My roast was incredible

Friendly staff, historic building, 10/10 Sunday roast makes pub a must-visit

Fun - reporter Grace Capel dressed as a pirate

Fun - reporter Grace Capel dressed as a pirate

Inside wonderful historic festival that takes over Essex park every year

A charity shop worker has revealed when it is usually the best time to look for bargains

A charity shop worker has revealed when it is usually the best time to look for bargains

Charity shop worker reveals the best time you need to visit to grab a bargain

Extra trains will run during the Chelmsford State Fayre

Extra trains will run during the Chelmsford State Fayre

Greater Anglia to run extra trains during Chelmsford State Fayre 2026

William England and drugs found at ringleader Hollister's home

William England and drugs found at ringleader Hollister's home

Major Essex gang behind million-pound cocaine supply dismantled as 71-year-old jailed

Holiday Inn near Southend Airport is among the hotels for sale

Holiday Inn near Southend Airport is among the hotels for sale

Seven hotels up for sale across Essex with price tags from £975k to £12million

Tributes - Jake Hall's funeral took place yesterday

Tributes - Jake Hall's funeral took place yesterday

Celebrities and reality stars pay tribute to Towie's Jake Hall on day of funeral

Police cordon in Central Park after the fatal assault

Police cordon in Central Park after the fatal assault

Essex Live News

Murder investigation launched as 21-year-old dies after attack at Essex park

TV chefs join line up at major Essex food and music festival this summer

Crews tackled a blaze at a home in Hutton

Crews tackled a blaze at a home in Hutton

Home gutted by 'rapidly developing' fire as flames tear through room

Police tape across the entrance of a park (file photo)

Police tape across the entrance of a park (file photo)

Essex Live News

Police cordon off city centre park and urge public to avoid area after incident

Essex County Council is revealing new findings about John Ball at Essex Records Office

Essex County Council is revealing new findings about John Ball at Essex Records Office

Essex event to reveal new evidence about leader of Peasant's Revolt

Popular - Here are the most booked Essex restaurants in May

Popular - Here are the most booked Essex restaurants in May

REVEALED - The most booked Essex restaurants for last month

Incredible - Sally Vincent

Incredible - Sally Vincent

King's Birthday Honours

Woman who's spent years reuniting people with WW2 relatives named in King's Honours

Investigation: Sexual Offences in Essex

Essex charity busts five common myths and misconceptions around sexual violence

Illustrative image - Open Road staff at the SOS Bus

Illustrative image - Open Road staff at the SOS Bus

King's Birthday Honours

Drug and alcohol charity boss named in King's Birthday Honours list

King Charles III

King Charles III

When iconic RAF aircraft will soar over Essex for King's Birthday Flypast TODAY

Travellers to key European holiday hotspots have been issued a fresh warning over lengthy queues due to the new EES

Travellers to key European holiday hotspots have been issued a fresh warning over lengthy queues due to the new EES

Southend Airport

Essex airport passengers warned of 6-hour queues at these 4 major holiday hotspots

Honoured - Kim Watson

Honoured - Kim Watson

Volunteer sports coach 'absolutely astonished' to be named in Royal Honours list

BEM - Enola Wright

BEM - Enola Wright

King's Birthday Honours

Woman who helps others with rare tumour 'deeply honoured' to receive BEM

Honoured - Lioness Michelle Ageymang and Dame Helen Mirren are among the Essex residents in the King's Birthday Honours list

Honoured - Lioness Michelle Ageymang and Dame Helen Mirren are among the Essex residents in the King's Birthday Honours list

Full list of Essex residents recognised in 2026 King's Birthday Honours

Two Essex postcodes win big in Postcode Lottery

There have been over 25 arrests

There have been over 25 arrests

Huge Essex Police operation sees 29 arrests and dozens of vehicles seized

The route is expected to remain closed

The route is expected to remain closed

Essex Live News

Diversion route as major road CLOSED 'throughout evening' due to 'serious crash'

Essex Live News

Government to terminate contract for Essex asylum hotel

Stalking - The court heard Kraan had attended his former partner's home address and sent gifts

Stalking - The court heard Kraan had attended his former partner's home address and sent gifts

Colchester man stalked ex while sending messages with 1p bank transfers

How to see one of the worlds largest ships in Essex this weekend

Jailed - William Schrader will serve an 18-month term

Jailed - William Schrader will serve an 18-month term

Drink driver mowed down pensioner at zebra crossing then tried to bite policeman

Essex Live News

Sunny weekend in store as Essex prepares for hot temperatures

Swansea Council visited Kismet's site in Latchingdon in 2021

Swansea Council visited Kismet's site in Latchingdon in 2021

Essex kebab firm fined £500k for selling lower-grade meat as lamb

There are major delays on the route

There are major delays on the route

Essex Live News

MILES of queues on A12 as crash causes chaos

Protest - Police clashed with angered residents following Henry Nowak's death in Southampton

Protest - Police clashed with angered residents following Henry Nowak's death in Southampton

Essex Live News

Man guilty after throwing frying pan at officer during protest over Essex teen

There are major delays on the route

There are major delays on the route

Drivers facing delays on key stretch of A12 due to crash

Bobby Bloomfield, 12, died after allegedly being struck by a car in Pilgrims Hatch on Sunday, June 7

Bobby Bloomfield, 12, died after allegedly being struck by a car in Pilgrims Hatch on Sunday, June 7

Basildon Crown Court

Man and boy appear in crown court charged with 12-year-old's murder in Essex

Pride - A petition has attracted thousands of signatures following the councils decision over Pride in libraries

Pride - A petition has attracted thousands of signatures following the councils decision over Pride in libraries

Essex Live News

Thousands sign petition against Pride 'ban' in Essex libraries

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