Natalie Hensel

Trainee Reporter

Natalie Hensel is a reporter covering breaking and national topics with focus on Colchester and Tendring. Natalie works with the newsrooms of several newspapers in north-east Essex to report on the latest events and developments on a local level. She works closely with print and online publications such as The Daily Gazette, Clacton and Frinton Gazette, Essex County Standard and more. Natalie received her bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Journalism from the University of Essex in June 2023 and is NTCJ Gold Standard qualified.

Natalie Hensel is a reporter covering breaking and national topics with focus on Colchester and Tendring. Natalie works with the newsrooms of several newspapers in north-east Essex to report on the latest events and developments on a local level. She works closely with print and online publications such as The Daily Gazette, Clacton and Frinton Gazette, Essex County Standard and more. Natalie received her bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Journalism from the University of Essex in June 2023 and is NTCJ Gold Standard qualified.

Latest articles from Natalie Hensel

Crash - One ambulance was sent to the scene (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Crash between Braintree and Witham causes temporary delays
Emergency services attended a crash between Braintree and Witham which caused delays for motorists.

Junction - A crash saw one person sent to hospital for further treatment

Motorcycle rider injured and sent to hospital after crash in Essex town
An incident involving a motorcyclist in Braintree saw one person brought to hospital in the early afternoon.

Robbed - A man entered the store in Newland Street on August 15

Witnesses wanted to help solve robbery by masked man in Essex town

A man wearing a Halloween-mask robbed a Witham supermarket, as detectives have picked up the investigation.

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Robbery - A man robbed the Co-op store in The Street on August 4

Investigation into man robbing store at knifepoint in Essex stealing cash and wine
A man robbed an Essex shop at knifepoint as police are appealing for witnesses.

Event - People gathered to celebrate Braintree's first Pride event

In Pictures: Braintree celebrates LGBTQ+ community at Pride event
Residents celebrated inclusivity at Braintree’s first ever colourful Pride event this weekend.

Emergency - Firefighters were called to Boreham in the late afternoon

Two homes badly damaged by fire in Essex village near A12
Two buildings in a village near the A12 have been badly damaged by fire as firefighters

Letter - Witham's MP Priti Patel shared an open letter to the PM and Leader of the House of Commons

MP shares open letter about stricter measures in light of national unrest

Witham’s MP has urged UK leaders to recall parliament as riots and unrests continue.

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Rescue - Essex Fire and Rescue crews freed a woman who got medically stuck in her car after a crash

Rescue services free woman who got trapped in her car after crash in Essex
A woman got stuck in a car following a crash on a major road in Essex yesterday afternoon.

Candidate - James Cleverly has entered the race for leader of the Conservatives

Essex MP announces candidacy for Tory leadership

Braintree MP and former foreign secretary James Cleverly has announced he is running to become the Conservative Party Leader.

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Jailed - Dylan Martin, 31, has been jailed for five-and-a-half years

Drug dealer who lived 'luxurious lifestyle' and rented high-end cars is jailed

A drug dealer who lived a “luxurious lifestyle” and rented high-value vehicles for his operation has been jailed.

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