British Transport Police has confirmed a person hit by a train in Colchester was pronounced dead at the scene.

A train station which is heavily used by Essex based commuters has topped the list of busiest across the UK.

Parents in Wivenhoe have embraced a new mental health group offering comfort and support.

Alan Spoor, 62, kept the photographs on eight devices which were seized by officers when police carried out a search warrant on his address.

A Colchester subway which was due to reopen towards the end of November is still closed off due to a discovery.

It is hugely disappointing that government did not take the opportunity in this Budget to make changes to this cruel, damaging family farm tax policy

Jamie Boyce, 37, punched and kicked his victim in May because he was aggrieved about an argument which took place seven months earlier.

Emergency services are on the scene after a person has been struck by a train in Colchester.

Police and ambulance were the first to arrive at the East Street level crossing where a train was heading from the Hythe towards Colchester North railway station.

A dog has been removed and a man has been arrested in Essex after five separate reports relating to dog offences.

The dog, which is believed to be a male terrier Jack Russell, was found by a member of the public on Wednesday, November 19.

The Green candidate for Essex Mayor has promised to champion opportunities for the county following the closure of a university campus.

Two Colchester restaurants have been dubbed outstanding after the Harden's national diners poll was revealed.

Colchester mother says a gap in national vaccination policy has left her premature baby vulnerable to serious respiratory illness — despite repeated attempts.

A piece of Roman mosaic was discovered back in 2022 by archaeologists who had planned to recover the relic and put it on show.

Harvey O’Donnell, 22, was treated at the scene and taken to Colchester Hospital where he died from his injuries the following morning.

Essex County Council has launched two new toolkits to help tackle the issue of underage vaping.

The new 100 in 100 campaign is challenging businesses in Essex to help shape the future workforce.

B1025 Mersea Road is partially blocked both ways near Berechurch Road due to a collision.

ROL Cruise in Colchester has marked a decade of supporting the Poppy Appeal with a £10,000 donation.

Candidates running to be the county's first ever mayor have reacted to the announcement the election has been postponed until 2028.

The A120 eastbound exit slip road to Stansted Airport due to a multi-vehicle collision.

An election for a Greater Essex mayor has been delayed until May 2028.

Throughout the county, residents eyes were glued to the skies as a glowing white ring formed around the moon last night.

Organised by Dr Chris Barnes, the bid comes after reports that the mayoral elections for Greater Essex could be postponed to 2028.

It is believed from reports the postponement is due to be announced at some point today.

Students in Elmstead Market are learning outside the classroom by growing food they hope to cook and sell.

Konectbuses and First Bus will service two new bus stops in Stanway, Colchester, it is has been proposed.

An election for a Greater Essex mayor could be delayed, national media outlets have reported.

Facial recognition could become more frequent in Essex as ministers are seeking to ramp up police use of of the technology to fight crime.

Campaigners trying to save a 170-year-old church in a Colchester village have shared a progress update after being granted more time.

An initiative which wants to raise the profile of charities across Essex has returned for its second year.

Crowds flocked to the first ever women's charity team's opening game as they raised money for the 'DoItForStu campaign.

Travel website KAYAK has revealed a list of the UK’s ignored destinations, revealing 20 domestic spots that Brits "should put on their travel map more".

Two reported crashes on the A120 are causing heavy traffic to build up in and around Braintree.

Families in Colchester and Clacton will benefit from a grant for train tickets.

A woman has completed a 10k swim challenge after her friend and husband successfully battled cancer.

Controversial plans to transform a former bar in Colchester’s city centre into a place of worship are still up for debate.

Museum Street which leads to Colchester Castle is due to close for seven days for works with alternative routes to be put in place.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has shared danger signs to look out for on electrical items after reports of squirrels causing fires in UK homes.

Jay Benham, 33, got behind the wheel of a Vauxhall Astra in Mill Road, Colchester, in May when police realised it was not insured.

The Met Office says that there will be "fast wind from a large coronal hole", as well as a possible "coronal mass ejection, which may enhance the aurora.

Essex roads policing officers were out in Colchester on November 29, patrolling the streets to keep residents safe.

Former Colchester mayor Lesley Scott-Boutell is supporting the Compassionate Communities North East Essex scheme.

THERE is heavy traffic on a busy road near Colchester due to an incident.

Officers rushed to Market Place, in Braintree, after reports of a serious assault shortly after midnight on November 23.

Essex popstar Olly Murs put out the new Christmas hit, Christmas Starts Tonight, on December 1, and it has already amassed hundreds of thousands of listens.

Jet2 has announced a route from Stansted Airport to Egypt, alongside an offer on holidays to the country.

Essex Highways has revealed a traffic regulation order proposal to revoke a ‘no waiting at any time’ order and to implement a ‘no stopping except buses’ restriction in Tollgate Road.

A near three acre plot of land which is home to dog kennel business Blackbrook Kennels near Dedham has been listed on the market for £890k.