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A team of teen detectives will help to trap shop bosses who sell fireworks to children. read more
Tots turned themselves into little monsters to raise cash at a Halloween celebration. read more
Lifeboat crews holding a demonstration at their new boathouse were called out for a real-life rescue. read more
Coastal councillors have welcomed news that a controversial nationwide hotline for the public to report non-emergencies has been put on hold by the Government. read more
Pensioners were pelted with stones as they fed ducks at a public park. read more
A budding young clown will be putting the smile on the faces of needy youngsters. read more
A young holidaymaker lost three teeth in a vicious assault near a Clacton play area. read more
Concerns about the depth of foundations are behind a long delay to plans for a new children's playground. read more
New jobs are to be created when a £1 million facility is opened by a packing and distribution company. read more
Essex Police is expanding its appeal by launching a website aimed at children as young as four. read more
Essex speed camera officials have spent thousands of pounds of taxpayers' cash on a giant TV. read more
Three oil sketches by John Constable are expected to fetch a combined total of up to £280,000 when they go under the hammer at a London auction house. read more
A campaign group calling for a community stadium is urging fans to show their support at a crucial meeting. read more
Residents in a village street have told of their fear after large quantities of nails, screws and metal staples were found on their road. read more
Just thirteen people attended a meeting to have their say on how their council tax cash is spent. read more
The future of Bradwell power station will be discussed at a public meeting in West Mersea today. read more
Parents were told their baby son needed major surgery - then found London doctors could cure him without the op. read more
A doctor who for 20 years has guided the society that trains Britain's lifeguards, has been personally thanked by the Queen. read more
Education chiefs in Wolverhampton have defended their decision to give work to paedophile ex-Colchester teacher Steven Taylor. read more
Assaults on ambulance staff in Essex have dropped, according to new figures. read more
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