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Essex market town named among top 10 in UK for house price growth
Saffron Walden in Essex has been named among the top 10 hotspots across the UK for house price growth in 2025.
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Defender returns to Spurs after loan spell at Braintree Town ends
Defender returns to Spurs following loan spell at Braintree Town
14th century pub less than 10 miles from Colchester put up for sale for £700k
A 14th century former coaching inn less than 10 miles away from Colchester in Sudbury has been listed on the market for £700,000.
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Man in 60s hit and killed in fatal Clacton crash-police appeal for witnesses
Detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Clacton and appealing for anyone with information or footage to come forward.
Historic Grade-II Listed former mill due to be sold at auction
A historic Grade-II Listed former mill in Ardleigh, near Colchester is set to go up at the next Dedman Gray Auction.
Site which was formerly home to notable car garage could sell for £950k
A former site of a notable Colchester car garage which is now home to a number of businesses in Magdalen Street.
Trains running between Essex and London disrupted due to 'major fault' with barriers
A major fault at Great Bentley overnight is causing disruption to train passengers heading between Clacton and London Liverpool Street.
Major Essex road remains closed by police six hours after 'serious crash'
The M11 southbound remains closed six hours after a "serious crash" early this morning with a police investigation underway.
Here's how you could help play a part in releasing hedgehogs back into the wild
Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre is looking for people to help play their part in releasing rescued hedgehogs back into the wild.
Anglia Ruskin University researchers launch study into dog attacks
Researchers in Chelmsford are launching a new project to examine the scale and nature of dog attacks.
Brightlingsea Winter Fest 2026 begins with work from all ages showcased
Further events include performances by clubs, choirs and dance groups.
Colchester boy becomes 'youngest solo glider' in the UK on birthday
Solo pilot James Curtis took to the air on his never-to-forget flight on January 11 at the Essex and Suffolk Gliding Club (ESGC).
'Really good role model': Colchester new boy Fin Back on rugby legend dad Neil
Colchester new boy Fin Back is son of Rugby World Cup winner
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Essex Police catch burglar who stole £100k worth of goods with electronic tag
Speed and two accomplices stole about £100,000 of jewellery, artwork and other valuable items.
More than 100 Essex Police staff at risk as budget necessitates redundancies
More than 100 Essex Police staff could lose their jobs after a budget approved today means the force will "have to make staff redundancies".
Fire service confirms cause of blaze as Colchester garage fire extinguished
Essex County Fire and Rescue service has confirmed the cause of a garage fire in Colchester after the blaze was extinguished by seven crews.
Plans for 2,700 new homes and possible bypass in Halstead to be discussed
Braintree District Council have put forward plans for 2,700 new homes in Halstead, with the possibility of a bypass.
Colchester-born defender makes deadline day move to Championship side
Colchester-born defender seals deadline day move to Championship side
Council tax for Essex Police rises by £14 as force solves 2,700 more crimes
Following a meeting of the Police, Fire & Crime Panel today, members voted to increase the council tax precept for policing in Essex by £14.94 a year, or 29p a week, for a Band D property.