Towie star says sorting pension is a top priority bbc.in/3zgNqab

🔉 Billericay statue ‘might not be found’ bbc.in/4dTahHY

Special constables to get tax breaks for 'keeping city safe' bbc.in/3XyteKk

A family dog was rescued and given pet oxygen after an accidental kitchen fire. bbc.in/4g6SMp8

Waffle the cockapoo rescued after kitchen fire bbc.in/4dRdjN2

Man dies after single-vehicle crash at roundabout bbc.in/3ATPKVg

Drug dealer who threw cocaine over fence is jailed bbc.in/3AUtVVD

WATCH: The moment a drug dealer was caught with 1kg of cocaine as he attempted to run away from police. bbc.in/4cXBZCi

Special dispersal order in place in the districts of Brentwood and Epping Forest this weekend after Essex Police received reports about planned unauthorised horse and trap racing event essex.police.uk/news/essex/new…

PARALYMPICS - MEN'S HIGH JUMP T64: Colchester high jumper Jonathan Broom-Edwards finishes fifth in the T64 final in Paris, after jumping 1.89 metres.

Speed limit on 'dangerous' A-road to be reduced bbc.in/3MyXSgf

Unite union says around 200 Stansted Airport passenger assistance workers have secured 12% pay rise unitetheunion-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/unite-sec…

Volunteer police officers will get money off their council tax or be exempt from paying it altogether under plans approved by Southend City Council. bbc.in/3XwHyD0

🔉 Colchester library shuts until 2025 bbc.in/4gi8ptV

Scully hopes for fresh start at Colchester bbc.in/47filjQ

Essex Police say they want to speak with Kallen Maxwell, 27, in connection with attempted murder investigation in Southend mipp.police.uk/operation/4201…

Blooming good floral displays recognised at awards bbc.in/4ed2VyL

Fresh views sought over plan for 7,500 homes bbc.in/4efV4jV

Mayor of Basildon raises Pride flag to mark the start of Basildon Pride celebrations basildon.gov.uk/article/10100/…

🕹️ An Essex gaming company 'doesn't have any plans' to use generative AI.