TOUCHING tributes have been paid to the victims of a fatal crash in Althorne, as Essex Police seeks “vital information” to help its investigation.

A man and a woman have died following a four-vehicle crash near Althorne, as another man has been arrested and a police investigation has been launched.

TALENTED local musicians and award-winning beers are on offer this August Bank Holiday, as a historic Maldon pub’s beer festival returns. 

Maldon will celebrate a new summer event which promises to help keep an ancient maritime tradition alive.

There are just days left for residents and businesses in the Maldon District and across Essex to weigh in on a major shift in how local decisions could be made.

A NEW health hub should be built at St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon amid “rapid investment over the next five years”, the NHS has been told.

A FREE festival celebrating Essex’s “rich history” will be held at Cressing Temple Barns this summer, showcasing the county’s heritage.

A popular Maldon pub will feature on BBC One’s Morning Live programme, as part of Eastenders’ 40th anniversary celebrations.

The new head of Essex County Council says “big changes” lie ahead amid the government's plans for devolution.

A 21-year-old man who was killed in a car crash in Purleigh has been named, as his family paid tribute their "much-loved son".

A YOUNG man has died and another has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving, following a crash in Purleigh.

MORE than 100 families facing extremely difficult circumstances have been treated to a “magical day” at Marsh Farm.

SOUL LEGENDS are gearing up to return to Maldon next summer, as hitmakers Shalamar have praised the “amazing reception” from the Essex crowd

DETERMINED Essex women are set to march in Westminster this week, to protest how changes to their pensions caused “chaos”.