Neil Kennedy crewed with Prince Philip aboard the Duke's racing yacht 'Bloodhound' in the 1960s. 

'Solid as a rock': Essex sailor shares memories of the late Duke 

A couple found dead at their Essex home have been found dead

Eric Angell, 71, and Pauline Angell, 67, of Tankerville Drive in Leigh-on-Sea, were found dead on Saturday.

Police name couple found dead in their own home

The father of Stuart Lubbock, who was found dead in Michael Barrymore's swimming pool, has made a "final appeal" for witnesses.

Stuart Lubbock’s dad makes final appeal after terminal diagnosis

Robbie Cowling says rumours on social media of club's financial position are without foundation

Colchester United owner denies internet rumours club will enter administration

The 18-year-old is accused of being involved in a people smuggling ring which led to the deaths of 39 migrants in a container in Essex

Vietnamese teenager ordered to be extradited over Essex migrant deaths

Education Secretary and Robin Bevan collage.

An Essex headteacher and union chief has launched a stinging attack on the Education Secretary over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Essex head criticises 'Pinocchio' Education Secretary in union speech

Frinton has banned horses from the beach on safety grounds - but there are calls for the council to rethink the move

Riders bridle at horse beach ban 

A bag of plasma hangs above an apheresis machine, which separates plasma from blood, as people donate blood plasma for medicines for the first time in more than 20 years at the Twickenham Donor Centre, south-west London, after a ban on the procedure was lifted in February. The ban was origina

Donations of blood plasma in England for use in the manufacture of medicines  have begun after the lifting of a ban which lasted for more than two decades.

Chelmsford one of 14 centres in new blood trials

Southend CEO Glyn Jones believes the government need to provide the aviation industry with greater financial support.

Southend Airport CEO calls for more clarity on when foreign travel can restart

A full planning application has been submitted to the council, which would be ready to operate once coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

Pier bosses calling for council to give green light for Clacton wheel

Around 450 cars congregated in the car park at Sainsbury’s in Chelmsford, before moving onto Thurrock, in "blatant breach of regulations."

One person arrested and 22 fined after 450 car meet in Essex

The twin of Charlie Watkins, who took his own life aged 22, Harry says his brothers legacy lives on through the good work the foundation does.

Foundation set up in memory of Essex student marks four years since his death

Three people have been arrested and 27 dogs seized after police investigating suspected dog thefts searched an address in Dunmow in Essex.

Police investigating suspected dog theft seize 27 animals in raid at Dunmow

Burglars have stolen riding equipment worth tens of thousands of pounds from stables near Chelmsford.

Police hunt Essex raiders who stole riding equipment worth thousands

Police forces across the East have warned they won't hesitate to take action if they witness any blatant breaches.

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