England's women's cricket team clinched a nail-biting 3-run victory against South Africa in a tense T20 encounter at Chelmsford, with Amy Jones and Sophie Ecclestone delivering match-winning performances.
Exclusive: Hadush Kebatu, convicted for firearms and assault offences, was accidentally released from HMP Chelmsford in a major security breach. The Category C prisoner remained at large for hours before being recaptured in Epping.
Convicted offender Hadush Kebatu escapes from HMP Chelmsford, prompting Essex Police to launch major manhunt with public warning not to approach.
Shadow justice secretary David Lammy and policing minister Steve Reed issue stark warnings about Britain's prison crisis, with facilities at 99% capacity and rising violence threatening public safety.
18-year-old British prodigy Oliver Bearman delivers spectacular performance for Ferrari in Saudi Arabia, finishing an incredible 7th after last-minute call-up.
Discover Grace Dent's verdict on Fête in Chelmsford, Essex - where British classics meet modern flair in a restaurant that's rewriting Essex's culinary story.
Hadush Kebatu, an Eritrean asylum seeker, was released from Chelmsford Prison after spending 16 months behind bars due to a case of mistaken identity, sparking serious questions about Home Office procedures.
Labour leader Keir Starmer's Essex visit was disrupted after police arrested a man on suspicion of making threats, raising questions about political security.
16-year-old British sensation Arvid Lindblad dominates Formula 4 Mexico City Grand Prix, securing his third win of 2024 and proving why he's Red Bull's next big thing.
Serial thief Anthony May, 48, used contactless payments to systematically plunder B&Q stores across Essex in an audacious crime spree spanning months before justice caught up with him.
A Chelmsford cleaning contractor describes the horrifying moment he realised a routine cleaning job was actually a murder scene cleanup, leading to a crucial breakthrough in a murder investigation.
Former Love Island star Georgia Harrison wins landmark revenge porn case against Stephen Bear, setting legal precedent and securing £217,000 in damages in emotional court victory.
First-time mother Sophie Burch shares her terrifying sepsis ordeal after childbirth, revealing how medical staff dismissed her symptoms as normal anxiety in a story that will shock parents everywhere.
An asylum seeker who threatened to stab a man outside a UK migrant hotel has avoided jail after a court accepted his excuse that he was out buying fish and chips. The shocking case raises serious questions about the UK's justice system.
Ireland clinch a dramatic five-run victory over England in a nail-biting third T20 international at Chelmsford, despite a spectacular 70 from Jacob Bethell. Phil Salt's side fall short in final-over thriller.
Emergency services have shut the A12 in Essex in both directions following a serious multi-vehicle collision. Major delays and severe traffic congestion reported. Latest updates.
Major disruption on the A12 in Essex after a lorry overturns, causing severe delays and long tailbacks. Emergency services are on the scene as recovery efforts continue.
A Just Stop Oil activist who defaced Taylor Swift's private jet allegedly believed the superstar would then speak out on the climate crisis. Jennifer Kowalski, 28, and Cole Macdonald, 22, caused £5,000 of damage at Stansted Airport.
England's rising cricket star Jacob Bethell leads from the front with a stunning all-round performance to secure a commanding 126-run win against Ireland in the U19 ODI series opener at Chelmsford.
A grieving mother, forced to sign a confession for her baby's murder under intense police pressure, is now suing the force for a shocking miscarriage of justice after being cleared of all wrongdoing.
A Somali migrant, housed in a UK hotel as an asylum seeker, launched a drunken tirade and spat at a police officer. Read the shocking details of the incident and the subsequent legal proceedings.
Essex County Council faces a storm of criticism after spending thousands of pounds of public money on a controversial set of new flags, branded 'bonkers' and a 'shocking waste' by furious residents and politicians.
England star David Willey announces shock retirement from all cricket after signing short-term deal with Essex for the T20 Blast, following his triumphant World Cup exit.
A coroner's court hears disturbing evidence of an AI chatbot's role in the mental decline of a UK man, who discussed killing the late Queen and later committed a murder-suicide, raising urgent questions about AI safety.
A senior Church of England Bishop has launched a fierce critique against Nigel Farage's proposed mass deportation scheme, labelling it devoid of Christian compassion and understanding for the plight of illegal migrants.
The education community is in mourning following the sudden death of inspirational headteacher David 'Dave' Williams, who passed away just a month after fulfilling a dream by appearing on ITV's The Chase. The 64-year-old, known for his encyclopedic genera
A Georgian asylum seeker, housed at a taxpayer-funded hotel, has been accused of stealing a £1,000 designer jacket just nine weeks after arriving in the UK. A court heard his defence that he was 'forced' to commit the theft.
Two Ukrainian nationals face serious charges after UK authorities intercept a yacht suspected of smuggling migrants into Britain. The case highlights ongoing challenges in border security.
Two friends from Essex orchestrated an audacious identity swap for a court-ordered DNA test in a failed attempt to evade child support payments. Discover their suspended sentences and the judge's stern warning.
Essex commuters rejoice as the new Beaulieu Park Station promises to transform travel with modern facilities and enhanced Greater Anglia connections.