Greatest Hits Radio Essex News

17/12/2024

It will air on Boxing Day

As well as the Gavin and Stacey cast reuniting for a brand new Christmas...

17/12/2024

It would have pitches and space for up to 17 homes, including caravans and “static mobile homes”.

Plans have been revealed for a new traveller site, just behind a petrol...

16/12/2024

Some have called it the new Die Hard

With classic Christmas films such as Home Alone, Elf and The Polar Express...

16/12/2024

The popular show is back

Hunted spin-off series Celebrity Hunted is back for a brand new series in...

16/12/2024

Two people were taken to hospital for further treatment

There is ongoing disruption after a fatal collision on the anti-clockwise...

16/12/2024

Disruption is expected to continue for a number of hours

The M25 in Essex is closed anti-clockwise between J28 (for the A12, near...

16/12/2024

Officers remain in the South Ockendon area today to investigate

Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of murder after they were called to...

16/12/2024

Counting down the days

After a five year wait, we are now just over a week away from the final ever...

16/12/2024

Armed police responded to the incident in Clacton.

A man in his 70s has been arrested - and released - as investigations continue...

15/12/2024

YULE be singing along in no time 🎄

Ahhh Christmas songs, the staple of December (and November this year tbh.) As...

15/12/2024

There's lots of Christmas specials this year

Grab the mince pies and hot chocolates (or maybe something a little stronger),...

14/12/2024

They've lifted the Glitterball Trophy! 🏆

After 13 intense weeks, the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing final took place...

14/12/2024

Test your Christmas knowledge!

Do you simply just love Christmas and everything that comes with it? Well, so...

14/12/2024

Who puts them on top of the wardrobe?

If you're anything like us, your house will be filling up with Christmas...

13/12/2024

'Last Christmas' is 40-years-old!

This year the iconic Christmas song 'Last Christmas' turns 40, and to...

13/12/2024

Greatest Hits Radio's charity Cash for Kids is putting out an urgent plea for support for this year's Mission Christmas appeal.

They still need to find gifts for 172,617 children across the UK, and there are only 5 days left for donations to be made.

With this weekend expected to be the biggest shopping weekend ahead of Christmas, they're asking people to donate a new, unwrapped gift at one of their many drop off points, or for a donation to be made online.

More information can be found at greatesthitsradio.co.uk/mission

13/12/2024

Know any knitters who should sign up? 🧶

A new knitting competition, which is set to air on Channel 4, will be hosted...

13/12/2024

The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs

Officers are appealing for any dashcam footage or information following a...