Robert Thompson, interim director of production at BBC Local, said Monk was the "voice of Essex" and had a "remarkable impact on the county". "From solicitor to broadcaster, there was nothing Dave couldn't do, and he taught us all to grab hold of every opportunity and go after it," he added.

Baltimore County Police report an officer-involved shooting in the 900 block of Holgate Drive in Essex Wednesday night. Investigation ongoing with updates to follow.

The University of Essex plans to close its Southend campus next year and cut 400 jobs, citing a sharp fall in international student numbers that has had a detrimental effect on its finances.

Residents rejoiced after work began to clear the source of a rotting smell that had plagued part of a town for three months. After Metrow Foods caught fire in Leigh-on-Sea, near Southend, in August, asbestos was disturbed and food, including cheese, meats, seafood and vegetables, was left to decompose.

Officers in Braintree are investigating after a series of distinctive items are believed to have been stolen from a burglary.

This story was updated at 11:09 p.m. with final vote totals. After a turbulent virtual county convention, Essex County Democrats have voted to endorse

Former Lancashire and England spinner Stephen Parry has been named the new head coach of Essex Women on a three-year deal. The 39-year-old slow left-armer spent his entire 13-year playing career with his home county and became the Red Rose's leading T20 wicket-taker.

The National Weather Service issued a report at 7:09 a.m. on Thursday for snow showers until 8 a.m. for Western Essex and Eastern Essex.

According to the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD), the shooting took place in the food court just before noon on Dec. 3.