Stanford-le-Hope5 days agoTeachers locked out of school to return to classesHigh school teachers agree to "de-escalate" their industrial action over working conditions.5 days agoEssex12 Dec 2024Teachers locked out of school in row with trustThe staff are involved in a dispute with the academy trust over workload and working practices.12 Dec 2024Essex9 Nov 2024Firefighters called to house after pan left on hobEssex Fire and Rescue Service says the family received treatment at the scene for smoke inhalation.9 Nov 202414 Oct 2024Billions pumped into Essex's transport gatewaysLondon Stansted Airport and London Gateway are to benefit from the major funding deals.14 Oct 2024Essex30 Sep 2024Rylan: 'I prefer when live performances go wrong'The TV presenter speaks to BBC Essex ahead of starring in a pantomime in Southend-on-Sea.30 Sep 2024Essex9 Sep 2024Pupils sent home over skirt length rules confusionAn academy says pupils were sent home after a mistake in communication about its new uniform policy.9 Sep 2024Essex5 Sep 2024Call for ANPR to catch out parents parking badlyNeil Speight says cameras will pose a "very real threat" to those planning to break parking rules.5 Sep 2024Essex21 Aug 2024Widow sells £20k of sunflowers in husband's memory"Never in a million years did we think we'd get to anywhere near this money," says Helen Creed.21 Aug 2024Essex12 Aug 2024Trains halted after 15 fires lit 'deliberately'Grass verges next to a railway line were set alight on the hottest day of the year, says fire crew.12 Aug 2024Essex