A Paralympian gold medallist has inspired students at a Saffron Walden school during a talk about her journey to become an athlete. Laura Sugar MBE, who was born with talipes - a clubfoot, visited ...

Saffron Walden had more town centre visitors in the months leading up to Christmas, bucking the national trend.

Historic England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund have awarded a £1.5 million grant to restore John Webb's Windmill in Thaxted.

Some closures from January 24 to 26 on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend.