The Latest Breaking News from Essex

Mother nearly dies after 13-year-old bite turns into sepsis

Jorja Austin, 40, was mowing her lawn at her home in Essex in 2009 when she was bitten by a gnat. She had no idea that 13 years later she would be fighting for her life as a result

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

Murder detectives continue search for dead woman’s mobile phone

The body of 30-year-old Madison Wright, of Basildon in Essex was discovered in Wat Tyler Country Park in the town on July 30.

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

Single mum surviving on kid's leftovers and cups of tea says she can't afford Christmas

The Only Way is Essex star and former TV personality Lydia Bright, who campaigns for the charity, said child poverty in the UK was heartbreaking.

Daily Record · Dec 20, 2022

'I visited UK’s 'most miserable place to live' to see why people are so sad'

Colchester in Essex has been rated the most 'miserable' place to live in Britain, but locals disagree with the harsh claim as they praise the town centre and community spirit

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Police launch urgent appeal to find schoolgirl, 15, missing from home for almost a month

Kimberley, 15, was last seen in Harlow, Essex, on November 19 and officers are concerned about her whereabouts. Anyone who sees her has been asked to contact the police

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright get same response as they show off elaborate festive display

The couple finally moved into their huge Essex mansion, said to be worth £3.5m, in September

Manchester Evening News · Dec 13, 2022

Katie Price's ex Carl Woods 'splurges £175k on plot of land' as she faces bankruptcy

Car dealer Carl Woods, 32, is said to have moved into a plush new Essex home, which was built on the land and has a huge gated driveway

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Billie Shepherd shows off sprawling back garden of Essex mansion in the snow

Billie Shepherd, 32, played with her children Nelly and Arthur in the snow. She became a mum for the third time earlier this month after she and her husband Greg welcomed baby Margot

Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022

Jury begins deliberations in sex tape trial of reality TV star Stephen Bear

The prosecution said that the sex at Bear’s home in Loughton in Essex was consensual but that Ms Harrison did not know they were being recorded.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

Mark Wright's £3.5m Essex mansion looks like a winter wonderland covered in snow

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have gone all out for their first Christmas in their new home with decorations inside and out

Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022