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Surgery waiting lists at Essex NHS hospital trust 'not acceptable' bosses admit
Hospital bosses have set out a plan to improve waiting times for elective surgery
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Two men arrested on Southend High Street over stolen motorbike are sentenced
Swift action by police officers in Southend led to the rapid arrest of two men who stole a motorbike
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Popular south Essex arts and events venue set to reopen its café
The café will reopen at the Mill Arts and Events Centre in Rayleigh
Face of south Essex lorry driver who made guns and prepared for 'race war'
A lorry driver ran a workshop from his caravan converting blank-firing guns into deadly pistols to sell to criminals
Manufacturer fined thousands after south Essex father 'crushed' at work
Tarmac Building Products fined £633,300 after Essex worker suffers life-changing injuries due to unsafe machinery. HSE highlights safety failings.
Police update on driver in Pitsea fatal e-scooter crash as probe concluded
The driver of a car involved in a crash which killed two children in Pitsea last year will face no further charges, Essex Police have confirmed
Councillor claims south Essex council is 'killing democracy' after election vote
THURROCK Council has been accused of “killing democracy” after councillors were blocked from questioning a disputed vote on whether to postpone this May’s local elections.
Designs revealed for Basildon arena and Boxpark-style sports bar at former M&S
The plans for the arena near the council offices and the sports bar to replace the former Mark's and Spencer are part of Basildon Council’s plans to rejuvenate the town centre
What to know for road closures, parking, and travel ahead of King's visit to Essex
AS King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit a picturesque village near Colchester next week, several roads will be closed as a result
Severe delays between south Essex towns amid emergency gas works
DRIVERS are facing severe delays between two south Essex towns as Cadent roadworks are underway
Serial thief with 46 convictions led police on chase in stolen Basildon van
Callum O'Brien, from Vange, was jailed at Basildon Crown Court for his latest ten offences. He had 46 prior theft-related convictions.
Nominate outstanding school staff for Essex Teaching Awards
Nominations are now open for the Essex Teaching Awards 2026.
Popular Essex pub to reopen after huge £325k renovation
Popular Coggeshall pub undergoes £325,000 revamp and is on track for partial reopening on 13th February
Echo Comment: Basildon family business shows how to thrive for 70 years
Longmans Motors in Basildon has grown alongside the town it serves
Uber pulls out of Southend as firm surrenders its licence - statements issued
UBER has pulled out of Southend after surrendering its licence to operate in the city
Dogwalker finds dead puppy washed up on beach near Essex pier
A Clacton dogwalker was out on his daily stroll with his two dogs when he found an 'upsetting' sight next to Clacton Pier.
The popular Essex garden centre ranked top ten of its kind in the UK
A popular garden centre nestles in Essex has been named one of the top ten of its kind in the United Kingdom
Election postponement in Basildon is 'irreversible', council leader says
Basildon Council are set to go ahead with a postponement of elections for 14 seats that were due to be contested this year.
New Echo community feature to help readers honour the moments that matter most
We’re launching a new community feature to help honour the people and moments that matter most