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Jailed - William Schrader will serve an 18-month term

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

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

Volunteers - Community Speed Watch volunteers carrying out checks in Wimbish, Saffron Walden

Volunteers - Community Speed Watch volunteers carrying out checks in Wimbish, Saffron Walden

Community heroes hit 20 years on the front line of Essex speeding crackdown

Challenge - Harley Hansen climbed Mount Snowden for Coeliac UK

Challenge - Harley Hansen climbed Mount Snowden for Coeliac UK

Seven-year-old's Snowdon climb sparks conversation around coeliac disease

Live - commuter CHAOS as vehicle strikes rail bridge blocking all lines

Live - commuter CHAOS as vehicle strikes rail bridge blocking all lines

Essex Live News

Live - commuter CHAOS as vehicle strikes rail bridge blocking all lines

Essex Live News

Vehicle hits railway bridge causing travel disruption as lines blocked

Shop - Ziad El Fata was driving at 41mph in a 30mph zone because he was buying cat food

Shop - Ziad El Fata was driving at 41mph in a 30mph zone because he was buying cat food

Man drove under the influence of drugs on his way to buy cat food

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BEM - Enola Wright

BEM - Enola Wright

King's Birthday Honours

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

Honoured - Kim Watson

Honoured - Kim Watson

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

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

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

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

Severe delays on M11

Severe delays on M11

Essex Live News

M11 closed after 'serious' crash involving lorry

Traffic on the M11 near Stansted

Traffic on the M11 near Stansted

Essex Live News

Multi-vehicle crash shuts part of major road near Stansted Airport

Crews tackling the blaze at The Three Horseshoes pub in Harlow

Crews tackling the blaze at The Three Horseshoes pub in Harlow

Pub damaged in devastating fire that killed landlady's dog goes up for sale

Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport

Millions travel and new routes launched in record-breaking month at Stansted

Works - Stansted's Lower Street car park will close for five nights later this month

Works - Stansted's Lower Street car park will close for five nights later this month

Car park near Stansted Airport to close for five nights for resurfacing works

Appeal - An emotional video released by the sister of missing woman Vitória Figueiredo-Barreto has renewed urgent appeals to find her, 100 days after she disappeared

Appeal - An emotional video released by the sister of missing woman Vitória Figueiredo-Barreto has renewed urgent appeals to find her, 100 days after she disappeared

Sister of missing woman issues emotional video appeal 100 days after disappearance

Essex - The family of Vitória Figueiredo-Barreto mark her birthday and 100 days since her disappearance, urging the public to come forward with any information

Essex - The family of Vitória Figueiredo-Barreto mark her birthday and 100 days since her disappearance, urging the public to come forward with any information

'She is never forgotten': Family mark missing woman's birthday with fresh appeal

Investigation: Sexual Offences in Essex

'Male violence against women and girls is an endemic issue', Essex charities say

Chelmsford Crown Court

Chelmsford Crown Court

Investigation: Sexual Offences in Essex

Justice system 'failing' victims as perpetrator walk free, charity says

UK Today

Facebook and Instagram down as users report being logged out of accounts

EastEnders star set for 'dramatic' exit in coming weeks after 'short stint' on soap

Major fashion retailer returns to UK high street after closing all stores 6 years ago

King’s Birthday Honours award Kevin Sinfield, Helen Mirren and more for 2026

Vinnie Jones blasts 'addictive' tech for fuelling mental health struggles

Dad earns £3,000 from side hustle spotting empty homes with his phone

Sport

The PFCC is funding new Premier League Kicks sessions from Colchester United Community Foundation

Colchester football sessions expand to support young people in Witham

A campaign has been launched in Braintree to raise awareness of domestic abuse around the World Cup

A campaign has been launched in Braintree to raise awareness of domestic abuse around the World Cup

New Braintree campaign highlights rise in domestic abuse around World Cup

Wish come true - Ronald Hall was given a behind-the-scenes tour of Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium

Wish come true - Ronald Hall was given a behind-the-scenes tour of Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium

96-year-old football fan's dream comes true with Emirates Stadium visit

Children aged four to 15 are invited to take part in the Silver End Festival of Football

Children aged four to 15 are invited to take part in the Silver End Festival of Football

Young players invited to Silver End Festival of Football

Moving on - Jamie Day (left), pictured during his time at Braintree Town, has left his role at Crawley Town

Moving on - Jamie Day (left), pictured during his time at Braintree Town, has left his role at Crawley Town

Former Braintree Town manager leaves role at League Two club

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National Sport

The United States secured a statement victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles (Andre Penner/AP)

The United States secured a statement victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles (Andre Penner/AP)

Folarin Balogun scores twice as United States beats Paraguay in World Cup opener

Tom Cruise, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria Beckham (Andre Penner/AP)

Tom Cruise, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria Beckham (Andre Penner/AP)

David Beckham and Tom Cruise bring celebrity glamour to World Cup

Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay (Jae C Hong/AP)

Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay (Jae C Hong/AP)

USA launch World Cup campaign against Paraguay to excited crowds on home soil

Queen Elizabeth II and Ryan Moore after Estimate won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (Tim Ireland/PA)

Queen Elizabeth II and Ryan Moore after Estimate won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (Tim Ireland/PA)

Ryan Moore awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours

Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United players to stay focused until the end (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United players to stay focused until the end (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Michael Carrick sees ‘a lot to play for’ and wants strong finish from Man Utd

Anthony Joshua is on course to fight Tyson Fury later this year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua is on course to fight Tyson Fury later this year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua on track to fight Tyson Fury in November – Eddie Hearn

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge had a good day (Nigel French/PA)

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge had a good day (Nigel French/PA)

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge dedicates unbeaten century to newborn daughter

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Braintree and Witham News

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

Vehicle hits railway bridge causing travel disruption as lines blocked

The World's Edge Fantasy Fayre is heading to Cressing Temple Barnes near Braintree

The World's Edge Fantasy Fayre is heading to Cressing Temple Barnes near Braintree

Cressing Temple Barns to host the World's Edge Fantasy Fayre

Crash near Stansted Airport causing long delays

Crash near Stansted Airport causing long delays

Crash on major route causing delays near Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport has set a new passenger record for May

London Stansted Airport has set a new passenger record for May

Stansted Airport breaks previous May record with 2.86m passengers

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South Essex news

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

Vehicle hits railway bridge causing travel disruption as lines blocked

The World's Edge Fantasy Fayre is heading to Cressing Temple Barnes near Braintree

The World's Edge Fantasy Fayre is heading to Cressing Temple Barnes near Braintree

Cressing Temple Barns to host the World's Edge Fantasy Fayre

Crash near Stansted Airport causing long delays

Crash near Stansted Airport causing long delays

Crash on major route causing delays near Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport has set a new passenger record for May

London Stansted Airport has set a new passenger record for May

Stansted Airport breaks previous May record with 2.86m passengers

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Mr Trump’s comments underlined the American leader’s whipsaw approach to the war (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Mr Trump’s comments underlined the American leader’s whipsaw approach to the war (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after it fires back at countries in region

Fans are preparing for late-night kick-offs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Fans are preparing for late-night kick-offs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland supporters to pack fanzones and pubs for first World Cup game

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

PM urged to take ‘courageous’ decisions on defence as he fights for his future

NHS England said that patients should continue to attend all planned appointments (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS England said that patients should continue to attend all planned appointments (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS faces ‘triple whammy’ during resident doctor walkout

Harry Kane came face to face with his own wax figure in London (Handout/PA)

Harry Kane came face to face with his own wax figure in London (Handout/PA)

Harry Kane waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of World Cup

Quiche Lorraine is among the dishes making a comeback (Alamy/PA)

Quiche Lorraine is among the dishes making a comeback (Alamy/PA)

Prawn cocktails and pavlova back on menu as 1980s revival boosts demand

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Friends cannot explain Noah Donohoe’s behaviour before his death, inquest told

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