Live Essex news updates straight to your phone - join the free EssexLive WhatsApp channel

EssexLive is now on WhatsApp channels - and it's a really simple way to keep up to date with everything Essex. We'll send the latest breaking news, our big exclusives and top headlines straight to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in.

We understand that with the day-to-day rush of life, it can often be hard to find the time to read the latest headlines. That's why we've launched our new WhatsApp Channel. It's the place to get all the latest breaking news updates, as well as top stories, sent directly to your phone. We'll be sharing our top stories and the news that matters to you, so you can stay up to date with what's happening around our area.

All you have to do to join is click this link to receive breaking news and top stories from EssexLive. We may also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

Please remember to switch your notifications on in the top right hand corner to ensure you get the latest news from across Essex. Simply click the bell symbol at the top right in our Whatsapp channel to receive the latest updates direct to your phone.

If you want to catch up on the news you've missed, you can also find our channel in the Updates tab in Whatsapp. You can read our Privacy Notice here. We look forward to keeping you updated with the latest news from across Essex.