A Braintree Town fan has been handed a three year football banning order for setting off a smoke bomb earlier this season.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the picturesque village of Dedham near Colchester on Thursday.

The late Queen Elizabeth II visited Colchester in May 1985.

Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford has made the decision to restrict access to some of its wards following a virus outbreak.

Typically running from January to March and peaking in February, snowdrops signal the first sign of spring.

Found in the hamlet of Littley Green, The Compasses is a "traditional country pub" that serves customers on a first-come, first-served basis.

This little shop is the heartbeat of Wrabness — and once you’ve been, you’ll understand why.

AN EASTENDERS legend has teased she would be open to returning to the soap, ahead of her event in Colchester later this month.

The three best spots in Colchester to enjoy Six Nations rugby.

Colchester Zoo's huge winter sale is ending next week, with only a short amount of time to take advantage of the deals.

We have put together a weekend weather forecast for Colchester according to the Met Office.

British freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy posted the social media image just hours before the Winter Olympics is set to begin.

Figure skater, Edward Appleby from Wivenhoe is due to make his Olympic debut tomorrow.

A pony trapped in a septic tank in Essex was rescued by Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue’s Animal Rescue Unit, with support from a vet and local farmer.

Fans are now able to purchase tickets for JLS’s headline date at the Colchester Castle summer series in Lower Castle Park on August 28.

Among many enthusiastic faces lining Dedham’s rain-soaked streets was Lara Lofts, who could easily be described as a royal superfan.

Staff at Essex Rose Tea House in Dedham were thrilled when Their Majesties the King and Queen visited on Thursday.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Dedham on Thursday morning and met with community members and businesses who have supported the village and surrounding area.

The museums hope the public will reconnect with Constable in this special anniversary year.

Construction is planned to take place in the half-term to avoid disruption.

A COLCHESTER father is “blown away” as his club for dads is continuously growing after only starting it several months ago.

Professor Claudia Wascher is set to deliver an inaugural lecture exploring what it means to be social at Anglia Ruskin University

An Essex housing association has secured a deal to deliver dozens of new affordable homes in Chelmsford.

TV chef Jamie Oliver has published a new column in The Standard asking Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and the Labour government to slash VAT rates.

Kyle Mehmet, 40, Michael Holmes, 35 and Mannix Pedro, 38, were found guilty of conspiring to rob more than 70 watches from 247 Kettles, a retail store specialising in high-value watches, in Richmond, south-west London, on May 25 2024.

Samuel Pepys wine bar in Church Street, Harwich, is a staple of the town, serving up great food, drinks and rooms to stay in.

The exhibition features the six artists’ describing their return to art after motherhood.

The East of England Air Ambulance services, including Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were praised in a new study.

Markshall Estate in Coggeshall is inviting visitors to enjoy its display of winter snowdrops.

While they waited, members of the public danced to the city of Colchester band.

Stonegate Group is running a bottomless brunch offer in Essex to celebrate the Rugby union’s biggest tournament, the Six Nations championship throughout February and March.

ACL Essex is encouraging businesses to take on an apprentice this National Apprenticeship Week, from February 9 to 15.

The alert is categorised as ‘Flooding is possible - be prepared’.

More witness evidence is heard at Chelmsford Crown Court in the trial of 41-year-old Ashley Warren following a fatal dog attack.

Hundreds of people waited in the rain to see the monarchs.

Langham Road, in Boxted, was closed by Anglian Water at 8.45am this morning.

The force said the day was a huge success with no arrests made.

On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson is heading to the Headgate Theatre in Colchester.

Alice received a PhD in 1901 from the University of London and sparked controversy for her first published paper.

The track will be upgraded to provide improved vehicular access to the site.

Councillor Mark Cory also said Highways' information is never very clear and is sometimes wrong.

Traffic chaos ensued in Colchester on the A12 after two crashes caused many to be delayed during rush hour.

The Royal children have been invited to take part in Colchester's Are You The Next Banksy? art competition.

Despite the cold and relentless rain, residents turned out in force, united by pride in their village and the rare opportunity to meet the King.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service will work with knife-crime campaigner, Julie Taylor following a £15,000 grant from the county council.

The fact that so many people stood patiently in the pouring rain says something powerful: that moments like this still matter for England.

Film star Jeff Goldblum has added new UK dates to his upcoming musical tour.

An Essex Police officer has spoken publicly about surviving sexual abuse as a child.

Chelmsford man has appeared in court and admitted seven counts of shop theft in the city centre following a neighbourhood policing team investigation.

A12 northbound has been blocked following a collision between junction 16 at Galleywood and junction 17 at Howe Green.