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Firefighters are responding to a garden fire that has spread to four neighbouring gardens and two houses.

Thick black smoke can be seen across Clacton as emergency services are responding to a "large" house fire this evening.

An elderly man has been reported for prosecution after being caught speeding on a personal watercraft in a creek in Essex.

Firefighters remain at the scene after a huge explosion and fire tore through an industrial estate near East Hanningfield.

Bin collections will begin one hour earlier in the Chelmsford Council area this week in response to high temperatures.

A drug dealer, a murderer, a rogue trader and a would-be terrorist are among those jailed in Essex in a series of serious cases brought before the courts.

East Anglian Kite Flyers lit up the sky over the Naze Tower and its cliffs, with dozens of brightly-coloured and unique-looking kites.

Cadman Cranes has been certified as a B Corporation recognising its commitment to people, communities and the environment.

Andy Burnham will seek cross-party talks on social care reform as he faces calls to legislate for a national care service before the next election.

Heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber in some areas of England as the fourth heatwave of the year looms and parts of the country struggle with persistent dry weather.

Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has said.

Luke Littler warned he can still get better after crushing Gerwyn Price 18-9 to retain his Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool.

Kane Vincent-Young signs a new Colchester United contract

Colchester United fan Si Collinson gives his views on the U's

Ben Perry will feel like “a new signing” for Colchester United when he returns

Former Braintree Town forward Kyrell Lisbie signs for Championship side