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Ambulance handover delays are 'equivalent to taking almost 300 ambulances off the road'
Handover times at Broomfield more than than doubled between August 2025 and August 2026
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The households in each Essex area set to receive £100 energy payment
Not all households will be eligible for the boost
The Essex barrister with a surprising second job and 'demanding schedule'
The experienced criminal defence barrister has represented defendants in some of Essex’s highest-profile cases in recent years
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The number of patients who have died waiting for treatment at Essex hospitals
Delays in treatment and diagnosis for one patient meant his cancer spread and that any care that could have been given "became futile"
Secret spooky tunnel beneath Colchester pub with a labyrinth of cellars haunted by restless spirits
Essex's hidden tunnels and corridors lying deep beneath the surface have some spooky tales
Man dies after A127 crash earlier this month
The crash closed the road for several hours
Essex train passengers issued warning to 'plan ahead' as services disrupted
There are set to be rail replacement services across Essex this November
New easyJet flights launched from Southend airport to popular city break destination
It's a firm favourite for a winter city break
Two rushed to hospital after crash on major Canvey Island road
A road closure was put in place while the crash was dealt with
The 'outstanding' Essex restaurant visited by legendary comedian
He's been touring the country - and Essex restaurants
Tributes paid to 'devoted family man' cyclist who died after Southend crash with pedestrian
'He touched many lives with his warmth, humour and friendship, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him.'
Christmas train disruption expected on c2c, Greater Anglia and Elizabeth lines
Network Rail is undertaking lots of work across Essex over Christmas
Essex doctor who removed patient's ovaries without consent not allowed to be alone with female patients
He also allegedly kissed a patient during a consultation
Southend restaurant forced to close after 'cockroach infestation' and 'rat activity'
The restaurant says that it is "committed" to meeting all food safety and hygiene standards
Man dies after being hit by lorry on A127 near Havering
His next-of-kin are being supported
Murdered MP’s family ‘deeply upset’ by video of man spitting on his memorial statue
"To see his memorial treated in this way is deeply upsetting."
Police rush to Southend vehicle workshop after 'shot fired'
Four masked suspects were reportedly involved
Police investigating video of man 'spitting' on statue of murdered Essex MP
Police have recognised the "upset" that the video may have caused within the community
Wanted man rammed into police officer as he tried to arrest him in South Ockendon
He assaulted an emergency worker and drove dangerously
'Distressing' incident at Southend fireworks event attended by families as man arrested
Members of the public reported the incident