Ingatestone26 Jun 2026Police officer died in crash on his first day backMatthew Parker was responding to an emergency when the crash happened, an inquest hears.26 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Mystery over strange squares on our roads is solvedNational Grid explains what the white painted symbols in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk are.5 Jun 20265 May 2026Don't forget about Ukraine, says charityHope and Aid Direct has sent more than 100 aid trucks to Ukraine since the conflict began in 2022.5 May 202622 Apr 2026Blue plaque unveiled for Women's Institute pioneer"She was a person of many different accomplishments," her grandson says.22 Apr 202613 Mar 2026Boy, 6, takes up boxing to fight cystic fibrosisSix-year-old Jesse is getting "the best airway clearance" thanks to his time in the ring.13 Mar 20268 Jan 2026Price of hay has doubled, says horse sanctuaryRemus Horse Sanctuary says a lack availability of hay could lead to a rise in animal welfare problems.8 Jan 202615 Dec 2025Hundreds pay respects to PC killed in crashPC Parker's family go on a procession that takes in his favourite pub and policing base ahead of his funeral.15 Dec 202526 Nov 2025Tributes to police officer who died in crashPC Mathew Parker will be remembered for his courage, his family says. 26 Nov 202519 Nov 2025Stretch of busy A-road shut after serious crashPolice are warning the closures will remain in place "for some time".19 Nov 2025...
