As politicians from around the region gather at Chelmsford for the European election count, we are providing live coverage and reaction political shape of the East of England emerges.
A fallow deer, believed to be the oldest of her kind living in captivity, will celebrate her 25th birthday on June 1 at Mountfitchet Castle, in Stansted.
A Great Bardfield horticultural project for people with mental health issues is hoping to attract new members by holding an open day this bank holiday Monday.
A man who was arrested at Stansted Airport after breaking into another man's home, spraying ammonia in his face and then fleeing to Spain has had his sentence increased following an intervention from the attorney general.
The leader of a residents' group which dramatically ousted the Conservative administration in the May local elections at the Essex district which is home to Stansted airport has hit out at what he believes was a flawed decision to back plans for its expansion, but said it couldn't be overturned by the council now.
"I am thrilled, a little bit stunned," said Councillor John Lodge, leader of Residents for Uttlesford, which took overall control at the local elections, upping their seats from 11 to 26.
The post office in Newport closed its doors on Monday, but negotiations are ongoing to see if a new deal can be struck to make the business profitable.
A Michelin star restaurant in Little Dunmow will reopen this month, after electricity problems forced the celebrated eatery to close in March this year.
The leader of a residents' group which dramatically ousted the Conservative administration in the May local elections at the Essex district which is home to Stansted airport has hit out at what he believes was a flawed decision to back plans for its expansion, but said it couldn't be overturned by the council now.
