West Mersea11 Jun 2025Farmer chooses 'dry climate' of Essex for black barley Stephen Jones said the crops need "very low farming input" and do not need as much fertiliser or pesticides. 11 Jun 202526 May 2025Kite surfer in 'distress' rescued from seaThe man is helped to safety after being in the water for about 30 minutes, police say.26 May 20257 May 2025'Doctors told my mum poison symptoms were anxiety'Ellena Baxter says watching her mother's health deteriorate was devastating.7 May 202529 Apr 2025Daughter of poisoned couple says she is shunnedEllena Baxter, whose parents were murdered by a manipulative killer, says people "look away" in shops.29 Apr 202528 Apr 2025How did a 'nerdy weird' IT worker use fentanyl to murder couple?The BBC revisits the murders of Stephen and Carol Baxter ahead of a new documentary on the case.28 Apr 202524 Apr 2025PC guilty of assault after dragging man by cuffsHis actions went "far beyond what is acceptable", a police force's deputy chief constable says.24 Apr 202526 Feb 2025Dredged sediment to be used as coastal bufferMaterial routinely dredged at Felixstowe Port will be recycled to protect communities from flooding.26 Feb 202531 Jan 2025Oysterman says Brexit's impact is now surfacing Tom Haward says hospitality is struggling and, five years on, Brexit's now making it even tougher.31 Jan 202519 Dec 2024PC denies assaulting man with mental health issuesGlen Calvert remains placed on restricted duties, Essex Police says.19 Dec 2024...