Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from December 2-4

Sir Elton John is to headline Glastonbury 2023 to mark his last-ever UK tour date.

A FORMER headteacher and school trust chief executive has launched a campaign to abolish the 11-plus exam – describing it as “against everything we believe in in education”.

She is due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court today

The show celebrated SEND children.

HUNDREDS of university students are expected to watch England’s World Cup clash against Senegal from a union’s “inclusive” fanzone.

Prested Hall has now reopened under new management

Rollerworld has closed after 32 years.

CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to continue fighting for the future of a much-deliberated over area of Colchester, saying: “We are ramping it up tenfold”.

There are a few pets from the Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home who are looking for new owners

The boys were stabbed during an eight hour armed siege at a house

East Bergholt High School staff plead for a zebra crossing to protect students.

Plans for the dual carriageway link road were put on hold by the Government

Houses are set to decrease in value, according to predictions

Although improvements were made following the inspection in the spring, Ofsted said the pre-school still fell short

Those involved in the conspiracy have received a total of more than 40 years behind bars

A MAJOR infrastructure project has started to build a faster broadband services in Brightlingsea.

QUIZZERS in Colchester have raised hundreds of pounds for a cancer charity after putting their knowledge of a hit television programme to the test.

A PUNK rock band enjoying success in all corners of the country will return to Colchester for a special homecoming show later this month.

A MAN has been charged with several offences after at least two cars were broken into during the early hours of the morning.

A COUNCIL-RUN apprenticeship scheme that was criticised by education watchdogs is now making “good progress”.

There are several Christmas markets in Essex you can visit in December

A GANG of fraudsters stole £1.4million from 40 victims in a “sophisticated” investment scam before splashing the cash.

A SEA of Santa’s is set to bob along the Mersea coastline, braving the chilly winter waters, for no reason other than a bit of fun and celebration.

A DAZZLING, female led, folk band is set to inspire awe and exalt Christmas spirit, as they come to Colchester.

He is alleged to have provided improper care to patients over three years.

Little Ryleigh stopped breathing at a Harwich GP surgery

Olly Murs will perform in Colchester next year

A new free digital Carbon Planner tool from NatWest helps all businesses reduce their carbon emissions

A mother killed her adoptive parents and her two twin sons in a murder-suicide, a new True Crime Newsquest documentary claims.

Since 2010, the number of students taking drama as a GCSE has decreased by 30%. This is a startling decrease for many who perceive the arts as an important way for people to discover and express themselves. One of the drama-lovers is Lauren Beauchamp...

In Billericay, a maths teacher at Mayflower High School has raised money for Orangutan Awarness November by selling unique post cards donning fact about the species- e.g. Orangutan means "Human of the Forest"- to the school community for £1 a piec...

Campaigns against 11-plus A former headteacher, who is also a school trust executive chief based in Essex is set to launch a campaign on the ending of the 11-plus exam. Caroline Derbyshire commented to EssexLive it described the exams as “against e...

This morning at Rochford Station, a crowd looked on as the 7:54 train crept into the station, just moments away from colliding with a mischievous husky puppy and the brave woman who dared rush onto the tracks to coax it back onto the platform.

The men are wanted by police.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a girl was assaulted on her way home from school.

He is wanted in connection with an investigation.

The legendary roller-skating rink has been operating for 32 years

ENGLAND voted on the Tiptree jar to be presented alongside Coca-Cola's bottle and classic milk container in the top ten best glass containers.

About 80 Colchester Sixth Form College tutors went on strike

He snatched the woman's phone after 'inappropriate' contact, a court heard

An Essex police officer has been dismissed from the force for "breaching the standards of professional behaviour".

FIREFIGHTERS were called into action in Sible Hedingham last night after a man discovered a fire in his utility room

Lewis Capaldi, a Scottish singer-songwriter and musician, recently took to the stage at London’s O2  Arena for his sold out arena tour. Many eager fans have been waiting since March of 2020 to see him perform live but due to Covid the tour had t...

The Harlow Cultural Academy used to bring communities together through the arts Originating in 2005 the Efua Sey’s Cultural Academy they became ‘the talk of the town’ with their African theatre art in Harlow. The club director has stated that t...

He's been handed a suspended sentence

A FIREWORKS extravaganza will illuminate the skies above Harwich Quay this New Year's Eve.

A NEW era has begun for a historic property in St Osyth.

The business has been taken from the ground to the "number one restaurant" in just six months.

DOVERCOURT’S Christmas lights will be switched on at a special late-night shopping event this weekend.