Twelve artists from Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk win the £5,700 Firstsite Collectors’ Group Bursary Awards 2025.

The University of Essex has announced a new partnership with domestic abuse prevention charity, The Change Project.

A baby chimpanzee is said to be doing well and growing bigger each day, following her birth at Colchester Zoo in January.

A large hoard of Iron Age gold coins have been unearthed by a university professor near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.

Rail enthusiasts flocked to see the debut of pioneering new freight locomotives.

A study, carried out by EzLicence, has revealed Essex is one of the least affected areas of the UK for long driving test waits and expensive lessons.

Two Essex woman were banned from keeping horses after causing suffering to two stallions

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be keeping you updated on the A12 Londonbound, where a lane is blocked following a collision near the M25.

One lane of the A12 London-bound is blocked following a collision prior to the M25, with delays along the Brentwood bypass.

Dana Mohammed, 32, met the woman on the Tinder dating app and was accused of committing the offences at her flat.

The victim later went to Colchester Hospital due to the significant bruising.

Cycle Revolution sells bikes and cycling accessories, clothing and shoes across its branches in Colchester, Ipswich, and Norwich.

The lake in Lower Castle Park shut in May 2024 after its water feed from the River Colne, via Middle Mill Weir, was cut off.

The vans were first produced in 1949 and the latest T7 models come in petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid electric variants.

Colchester’s MP Pam Cox who backs the call has now raised the topic during a discussion in the House of Commons last week.

An Essex town is highlighting a mix of community events, projects, and passions of residents to big for the UK Town of Culture 2028 title.

A parcel of land on the River Colne waterfront with views of Wivenhoe is due to go up for sale at the next Dedman Gray auction.

Topshop returns to Essex and UK high streets via John Lewis stores, including Chelmsford, as part of a major £800m retail investment and fashion relaunch.

During testing, Tesco detected salmonella in the fruit product sold at supermarkets across the UK

From cold-like symptoms to a rash and white spots, here are the symptoms of measles and when you should get medical help.

These vintage images were taken during the 80s and 90s and show the Maldon Road attraction

A fox that was hit by a car and sustained a broken pelvis and spinal damage is “much stronger”, a rescue centre says.

High river levels may lead to flooding from a river between Great Yeldham and Colchester after recent rainfall.

Plans for a new retail park off the A12 have been amended to include a special treat for kids to enjoy.

AFTER her first homeware range for Home Bargains became a sell-out success, Mrs Hinch has thrilled fans everywhere by unveiling a new collection for kids’ rooms.

Motorists are facing severe congestion on key routes near Colchester following a police incident close to the A12.

Debenhams, North Hill’s Former Post Office, and the old Odeon in Colchester are three major buildings in a derelict state with uncertain futures.

A picnic full of games, crafting, and bouncing for half term is free for families in Marks Tey this half term.

Friends of Middlewick supporters gathered after the MoD, which runs the former military site, confirmed it would start the work in the coming weeks.

St Helena Hospice in Essex receives £100,000 donation from the Wrinkled Wheels cyclists after their Land’s End to John O’Groats ride.

David Thompson, 63, of Aldham, bought Mill Race Garden Centre after it shut to the public last summer.

The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation’s Silent Auction was launched last Friday.

“All the way through the village, anyone adjacent to the river is flooded,” he said.

From slim French crêpes to full-blown American diner stacks, there are plenty of spots in Colchester to enjoy Pancake Day in 2026.

Barratt and David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties boosted the East of England economy by £108m, delivering 425 new homes.

Abberton Reservoir near Colchester has been awarded its own blue plaque for its service to RAF training in the Second World War.

One month-long engineering works will see Greater Anglia trains to London Liverpool Street effected.

Chelmsford motorists are facing disruption after a section of Victoria Road has been closed due to emergency gas works.

Warren, 41, left Ms Martin with the two dogs, named Beauty and Bear, and eight puppies of the same breed, at his home on Hillman Avenue in Jaywick, on February 3 2024.

The opening follows continued growth for the brand, including a new store in Clacton-on-Sea that is set to open in March this year.

Here are six indoor activities to do with the kids this half-term week in Essex

The NHS needs more young people who are eligible to donate blood to come forward.

Tim Sargeant, 58, is one of the UK’s top 10 ‘super donors’ having completed his 157th blood donation.

Crowned the best place to live in the UK in prestigious guides, Wivenhoe is one of the county’s most loved gems.

Staff at Newsquest - publisher of the Gazette - are taking part in a sponsored sleepout to help end youth homelessness.

The warning is in effect from today evening, and highlights the likelihood of icy patches forming after rain, sleet, and hill snow clear from the region.

Sascha Dua, a consultant breast surgeon at Broomfield Hospital, will appear in the second episode of Channel 5’s "The Surgeon".

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome in Essex has unveiled a new First World War pilot exhibition for 2026.

Nationwide staffed donned clothes from the 1950s to celebrate 70 years of serving the Colchester community.

The prosecution and defence in the trial of Ashley Warren are presenting their summaries to the jury. Warren is standing trial for being the owner and being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog causing injury resulting in death following the...