Thaxted12 Dec 2024Chimney soot causes fire in timber homeFirefighters are reminding residents to check and clean their chimneys regularly to avoid fires.12 Dec 2024Essex14 Oct 2024Couple says council let down daughter over careA couple say their 29-year-old daughter was "in a state" after her one-to-one care hours were cut.14 Oct 2024England25 Aug 2024Spurs legend aims to save lives with memory benchesMicky Hazard says he wants to raise mental health awareness after the death of his nephew in 2019.25 Aug 2024England3 Jun 2024Man pleads not guilty after man dies in gardenThe 51-year-old defendant is due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on 9 September.3 Jun 2024Essex26 May 2024In pictures: RideLondon passes through EssexTwo stages took place on Friday and Saturday, with the final third stage in Chelmsford on Sunday.26 May 2024England20 Mar 2024Murder charge after man in his 50s dies in gardenEssex Police is urging members of the public to come forward if they might know any information.20 Mar 2024Essex18 Mar 2024Murder inquiry as man dies 'after altercation'Det Ch Insp Ant Alcock says the incident is a "shock" to the community.18 Mar 2024Essex31 Jan 2024Bin collection error will cost council 'thousands'The council in Essex is borrowing refuse lorries from a neighbouring district.31 Jan 2024Essex30 Aug 2023'Huge turning point' in bid to save historic windmillJohn Webb's Windmill receives grants worth about £150,000 to help fund major restoration work.30 Aug 2023Essex