Recruitment for police officers is now open and the force is looking to bolster the number of constables protecting and serving the residents of Essex.

In Saffron Walden, an unknown suspect smashed the windscreen of the victim’s silver Vauxhall Astravan which was parked in Wicken Road on his driveway.

Uttlesford District Council (UDC) charges more for bulky waste collections than the average for the East of England, new figures have revealed.

A quarter of a century as a support worker is being celebrated by Barbara Godwin, from Takeley, who has no plans to retire.

A brand new pantomime but with all the traditional fun, The Elf King, will be at Newport Village Hall from Friday, January 18 to Sunday, January 20.

Emily Blunt steps ably into the shoes of Julie Andrews for this sequel to the much loved 1964 classic, which sees magical nanny Mary Poppins return to help the Banks siblings through a difficult time.

One of Britain’s best live bands - Stereophonics - will be performing as part of this summer’s Forest Live concert series at Thetford Forest, in Suffolk.

Jazz singer, Tina May will be singing at Joanna’s Place in Saffron Walden on Saturday, January 19.

Dunmow Atlantis will have a record 44 swimmers in 195 events at the upcoming Essex Championships.

Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners came out on top in the Mid-Essex Cross-Country League race at Rivenhall on Sunday.

Dunmow Atlantis Swimming Club secured an impressive fourth-place finish in the National Arena League, after the final round at Becontree Heath.

Takeley will hope to get 2019 off to a good start when they travel to struggling Essex Senior League rivals Redbridge this weekend.