Great Dunmow3 Sep 2024Firms fined thousands for employing illegal staffHome Office data reveals Essex businesses face fines of up to £40,000 for using illegal workers.3 Sep 2024Essex23 Aug 2024Jodie Marsh to appeal over animal licence decisionJodie Marsh runs a farm in Essex which is home to more than 400 animals.23 Aug 2024Essex22 Aug 2024Families in limbo over 'unacceptable' bus paymentsBraintree's MP fears parents will suffer financially as a result of "deeply unprofessional" rules.22 Aug 2024Essex16 Aug 2024New Lidl store plans opposed by Tesco Tesco claims the Lidl plan, which will create dozens of jobs, will negatively impact local trading.16 Aug 2024Essex22 Jul 2024Drug dealer who lived 'luxurious' life jailedDylan Martin, 31, is jailed after his Mercedes is cornered by police in a cul-de-sac.22 Jul 2024Essex18 Jul 2024Ex-model 'not strange' for sharing bed with meerkatJodie Marsh says her actions were "standard practice" amid a row with the council over a licence.18 Jul 2024Science & Environment17 Jul 2024Model who took meerkat to pub refused animal licence Jodie Marsh says she is preparing to take the council to court and appeal against the decision.17 Jul 2024Essex13 Jul 2024Sizzling 'love trial' couples taking home the baconAncient tradition tests lovers' marital bliss in a contest to win a lot of bacon... and no porky-pies.13 Jul 2024Essex29 May 2024Landmark funding agreed for new all-through schoolEssex County Council says it has committed £9.9m towards the project.29 May 2024