The University of Essex has been ranked 12th in the UK in the latest Government Knowledge Exchange Framework.

A body has been found in the River Orwell in Ipswich after an overnight search operation focused on Stoke Bridge in Bridge Street.

Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court for trial over rape and sexual assault charges involving six women between 1999 and 2009.

Braintree Village in Essex welcomes new and revamped outlets in 2026, including Jigsaw, Krispy Kreme, Lovisa, ProCook, Mint Velvet and White Stuff.

Drivers are facing long delays on the A12 due to a broken down vehicle.

Children have been left at the roadside after Honywood School buses arrived full, parents have warned.

Public tours of Colchester’s iconic Jumbo water tower are set to pause as construction work prepares to begin.

AN AGEING church hall could be knocked down and rebuilt in fresh plans

North Essex rehab centre Sanctuary Lodge warns that clients have reported cocaine has been contaminated with deadly fentanyl, as Open Road reports recent heroin alert in south Essex.

A widow has paid tribute to her late husband, a former Staff Sergeant Quartermaster Major who spent more than two decades in the British Army training soldiers in Colchester before building a life in the city he came to call home.

Colchester’s Rollerworld Foundation says plans for a new rink in the former Debenhams building are on hold but not off the table.

Gazette readers have responded whether they believe a potential six-game trial, to ease traffic, following Colchester United home games would be a good idea.

GCSE results at Harwich and Dovercourt High School remain well below national averages, an Ofsted report says.

Colchester father-and-daughter business GMS Mobility has been shortlisted for an award.

Here are the latest planning applications and decisions from Colchester Council.

A Colchester councillor has called for three roads to be urgently repaired after nominating them for work in the summer.

A Thorrington pet food business launched during lockdown is in the running for a national award.

Passengers arriving at Stansted Airport could see queues cut at passport control as they won't need to show their passports at eGates.

Colchester and Essex councillors will seek government reimbursement for costs from shelved local government reorganisation plans across the county.

Auto locksmiths warn that heavy, cluttered keychains can damage vehicle ignition barrels, while motoring clutter risks fines of up to £2,500.

Southend man Patrick O’Keefe charged after allegedly brandishing an imitation handgun in Warrior Square and facing racially aggravated harassment charges.

M11 southbound closed after a crash near Junction 9 for Saffron Walden, Essex, with 42-minute delays and average speeds of just 5mph. Avoid area if possible.

Artist Cy Baker is collaborating with Essex Wildlife Trust and other artists for an exhibition showcasing the creative power of nature.

Award-winning storyteller Les Kurkendaal-Barrett is returning to the Colchester Fringe Festival with a new solo show.

Child suffers serious but non-life-threatening head injury in multi-vehicle A12 crash near Kelvedon on October 9 as Essex Police appeal for footage.

Essex fire crews helped recover an overturned lorry after a crash on Fambridge Road, Althorne, on October 7. The driver escaped safely; police attended.

Environment Agency flood alert continues for Essex coast on October 11, with high tides threatening Jaywick, Mersea Island, Maldon and coastal roads.

A key stretch of the M25 has been closed as two fire engines respond to an incident.

Colchester homelessness charity Beacon House has warned it could struggle to meet demand this winter.

Simply Red, fronted by Mick Hucknall, will head to Essex next year.

A picturesque Essex village known for its historic charm, stunning countryside and links to one of Britain's most famous artists has been named among the best hidden gems in the country.

Not every victory will be gold.

Two cousins, from Colchester, have formed a musical duo performing across the area.

Comedian Paul Foot brings The Future to Colchester Arts Centre on April 23, 2027, with surreal stand-up, TV fame, tickets from £16.50 and ages 14+.

Former headteacher Rebecca Leek, from Manningtree, is making waves as a sea shanty singer.

Colchester’s Vue cinema at Northern Gateway Leisure Park wins praise for reclining seats, free parking and friendly staff, despite access concerns.

A restaurant which prides its self on local produce and an experience like no other is aiming for its third rosette and a place in the Michelin Guide.

Colchester chef Gary Broadhurst has been named Higher Apprentice of the Year at the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards.

Riyasat restaurant at Colchester’s historic Old Siege House celebrates a strong start after its May opening, serving Indian food in a Grade II listed building.

Essex weather is set to turn warmer, with Met Office forecasts predicting 21C on October 13, sunny spells and temperatures up to 6C above average.

Bishop Timothy Menezes appointed by Pope Leo XIV as Brentwood’s eighth bishop, succeeding Alan Williams, with installation at the cathedral on December 3.

Two people were left with paramedics after a two-vehicle crash on Howard Way, Harlow, on October 10. Essex Police said injuries were not serious.

Catherine, 37, from Thurrock, was reported missing on September 3 after her car was found near Eastbourne. Sussex Police urge anyone who sees her to call 999.

Ghosts, giants and the Doomway: The mysteries of Foulness Island and why October is the perfect time to explore some of Essex's most mysterious places.

Discover Finchingfield, Essex - a picturesque village green, duck pond, windmill, historic buildings, pubs and scenic countryside that feels like the Cotswolds.

Tucked away in the Colne Valley, just a 30 minute drive from Colchester, Halstead is a traditional North Essex market town worth the day trip.

The North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP)  has been recognised for its part in a national award-winning project.

Woman dies in collision on London Road, Hadleigh, on October 9. Man arrested as Essex Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage to come forward.

A12 Junction 29 in Colchester faces overnight closures from October 19 to December 19 as National Highways carries out drainage improvements and lane works.

Environment Agency issues Essex coast flood alerts for October 10, warning of high tides, flooding and wave overtopping from Clacton to Felixstowe and Maldon.