Chafford Hundred13 Nov 2023Police make arrests in crackdown on 'laughing gas'Nitrous oxide is now a Class C drug and its possession became illegal from 8 November.13 Nov 2023Essex28 Jul 2023Man who killed stranger over flirting comment jailedMuhammed Khan is jailed for life after stabbing a father-of-three to death in a shopping centre.28 Jul 2023Essex16 Jun 2023MND charity founder says King's honour is fantasticAlexander Gibson set up the charity to offer people with MND memorable challenges or experiences.16 Jun 2023Essex22 May 2023Man guilty of murder at shopping centre food hallMuhammad Khan is convicted after stabbing Michael Ugwa to death at Lakeside Shopping Centre.22 May 2023Essex14 Feb 2023Russell Brand writes to Gove over childhood theatreThe comedian asks the government minister to meet him about an under-threat venue in Essex.14 Feb 2023Essex26 Jan 2023Bankrupt council has systemic weaknesses - leaderConservative Mark Coxshall says dealing with some staff at Thurrock is like "hitting a brick wall".26 Jan 2023Essex24 Aug 2022Timeline of Owami Davies's disappearanceThe 24-year-old was found miles from her home in Essex 47 days after being reported missing,24 Aug 2022London23 Aug 2022Police arrest 23 at oil protests across EssexJust Stop Oil say they have 30 activists involved in demonstrations at three sites.23 Aug 2022Essex3 Aug 2022Student nurse seen with man on night she vanishedThree men are being held on suspicion of killing Owami Davies, who was last seen crossing a road.3 Aug 2022London