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The latest news, updates and features on Essex, a county in the East of England, encompassing part of the south-east's coastline. Major cities include Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend-on-Sea, and towns include Maldon, Saffron Walden and Braintree.

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Police are investigating after ?9,000 of damage was caused to a brand new ?2.75million Wetherspoon pub less than 24 hours after it opened. // Thousands of people visited the Sigered, King of Essex pub in Basildon, Essex, when it opened on Tuesday, after a months-long major refurbishment of the former Poundworld unit. But at least nine of the massive pub front windows were smashed on Wednesday or Thursday morning. Police are now investigating and a Wetherspoon spokesman said the incident was "disappointing". Photo released 27/10/2025

Wetherspoons with £2,750,000 facelift has all windows smashed day after reopening

Channel: UK UK October 27, 2025 By Sarah Hooper
Various landmarks and buildings in Chelmsford, Essex, including the Tindal Square sign, a statue, a church, and a Five Guys drinks cup.

The 'worst UK city break' left me with more than spare dosh in my pocket

Channel: Travel Travel November 3, 2025 By Ben Aitken
Play Video CCTV pictures of Kebatu in London

Missing sex offender last spotted in east London after mistaken release

Channel: UK UK October 26, 2025 By Brooke Davies
Play Video EDITORS NOTE FOOTAGE BLURRED AT SOURCE Screengrab taken from body-worn video dated 08/07/25 issued by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) showing the arrest of Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, which has been shown in court at Colchester Magistrates' Court, where Kebatu is charged with three counts of sexual assault, one count of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity, and one count of harassment. Issue date: Wednesday August 27, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Crown Prosecution Service/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

Epping hotel asylum seeker who sexually assaulted girl freed by mistake

Channel: UK UK October 24, 2025 By Gergana Krasteva
Dr Reshma Rasheed is pictured on the left wearing a pink outfit, brown coat pushing a case while Joy Jarvis is seen wearing a blue suit and standing outside a doorway

Wellness boss 'used her Bentley to block access to GP surgery in neighbour row'

Channel: UK UK October 23, 2025 By James Keegan
Castle Street in Farnham, Surrey

Work in London? The 48 best Home County places to live in with shortest commutes

Channel: Travel Travel October 23, 2025 By Alice Giddings
Lincoln Button, 5, who was killed in Essex.

Mum jailed for life after smothering five-year-old autistic son to death

Channel: UK UK October 17, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen
The VW ID Buzz electric vehicle being driven down a road.

A 500-mile road trip in an EV — here's what went right (and wrong)

Channel: Travel Travel October 17, 2025 By Claie Wilson
Maldon High Street seen from the Moot Hall balcony on a cloudy day.

Charming Essex location sees house price surge as demand for market towns grows

Channel: Property Property October 10, 2025 By Metro Lifestyle reporter

Mum killed by dog fighting over McDonald's chicken nuggets

Channel: UK UK September 30, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Three convicted paedophiles including headteacher worked at same school

Channel: UK UK September 26, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Muslim family 'deeply traumatised' after pig's head left on doorstep

Channel: UK UK September 26, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister
Play Video EDITORS NOTE FOOTAGE BLURRED AT SOURCE Screengrab taken from body-worn video dated 08/07/25 issued by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) showing the arrest of Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, which has been shown in court at Colchester Magistrates' Court, where Kebatu is charged with three counts of sexual assault, one count of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity, and one count of harassment. Issue date: Wednesday August 27, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Crown Prosecution Service/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

Asylum hotel resident jailed for a year over sexual assault of woman and teen

Channel: UK UK September 23, 2025 By Katie Boyden
London, England, UK - 27 June 2023: Two police officers of the Metropolitan Police on patrol in central London.

Two men and a woman arrested in Essex on suspicion of spying for Russia

Channel: UK UK September 18, 2025 By Luke Alsford
The pond on Shenfield Common, Essex.

Londoners are flocking to this ‘lively’ commuter town less than 30 minutes away

Channel: Property Property September 16, 2025 By Eleanor Noyce
M25 in Hertfordshire after a crash is closed.

Major London motorway closed after multi-vehicle crash

Channel: UK UK September 14, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen
Aerial view over residential neighbourhood in autumn

The 'pretty' London commuter town first-time buyers are flocking to

Channel: Property Property September 8, 2025 By Jessica Lindsay
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Gary Roberts Photography/Shutterstock (15475410f) Right wing streamers clash with police.Arrests at migrant hotel protest Manchester UK. Sunday saw continuing protests at 'Manchester South Hotel' in Fallowfield Manchester. Anti migrant hotel protesters faced antifacist protesters accross the road. Flags were raised on lamp posts and police held streamers and vloggers back from interacting with antifacist protesters. Several anti migrant hotel protesters were arrested and led away by police. Fallowfield Manchester. Picture: garyrobertsphotography Migrant Hotel protest, Manchester, UK - 07 Sep 2025

Migrant hotel protester arrested for 'indecent exposure' amid break out across country

Channel: UK UK September 7, 2025 By Barney Davis
A close up photograph of Lisa Blagg, cropping out her forehead and chin, with dark hair blown across her face.

Body found in search for missing woman, 45, last seen wearing Peaky Blinders t-shirt

Channel: UK UK September 6, 2025 By Amelia Clarke
Asylum seeker, 38, ‘told girl, 14, she would be a good wife before sex assault’

Aylum seeker found guilty of sexual assault on girl, 14, days after arriving in Bell Hotel

Channel: UK UK September 5, 2025 By Barney Davis

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