Essex and Suffolk Water is upgrading its Layer Water Treatment Works as part of a £30 million project to make drinking water safer.

Essex County Council has raised fresh concerns over National Grid's plan to build 100 miles of pylons between Norwich and Tilbury.

Participants of all ages turned out in force, dressed head-to-toe in Santa suits, creating a sea of red as they took part in either the 5km Santa Fun Run.

Former Essex Police officer has admitted misconduct in public office after entering into an inappropriate relationship with a victim of crime.

Major expansion plan to increase passenger capacity at a major London airport has seen a lot of support come forward.

A12 is partially closed this morning near Colchester, despite roadworks being scheduled to take place overnight.

Colchester MP Pam Cox is demanding extra funding for the city council.

Heidi Letch, 30, who worked at Sunhill Day Nursery in Apprentice Drive, died on March 16 after a short battle with liver cancer.

Figures from a Freedom of Information Request have revealed an average of 1,300 Essex Police officers were assaulted each year for five years.

A MAN breached a non-molestation order preventing him from contacting his ex-partner by phoning her about parking fines and speeding tickets.

Pharmacy workers are advising patients to ensure they have enough medication and essentials to last through the Christmas and the New Year holidays.

The A120 eastbound between M11 junction 8 at Stansted Airport and the B1256 near Great Dunmow is suffering from heavy delays.

PC Matthew Parker, known affectionately as Mat by all who knew and loved him, was laid to rest by his family, friends and colleagues today.

TOMORROW'S Gazette will include a special Christmas in the Classroom picture supplement.

A dangerous offender’s sentencing has been adjourned as he claimed "inaccurate" information had been involved.

Dedham Tennis Club, at the playing field, in Brook Street, submitted plans for eight 750-watt floodlights back in February.

A Colchester author has released his latest book in his children's book series - this one with a new year theme.

AN Essex homeowner was forced to 'physically stop' workmen who were trying to install a bus stop outside his house.

Colchester Council is launching customer and digital strategies to make services more accessible.

Subas Rai, 25, was one of three Gurkha soldiers who ganged up on their victim in February this year after witnessing him assault one of their friends.

As a result of the donation, most of the public's donations will be returned.

She has raised more than £1,000 for the charity so far.

That means on average about 20 dogs are seized each month and nine put to sleep.

Shalamar Children Ltd has applied for permission to install a care home for young people at Oak Lodge, in Hall Road, Great Bromley.

There are an estimated 2,500 individual pygmy hippos left in their native habitat in West Africa.

As part of the essential works, the walls of the Castle will be repointed and restored where necessary to further protect and enhance the historic structure.

The day will start at 9am with a meeting point of outside town hall.

Hogg also admitted assaulting a police officer while in his cell but it was heard that Hogg had kicked the officer by accident.

A swimmer and Colchester care home resident who suffered a brain injury is back in the pool after more than three decades.

Bosses of a popular village pub near Colchester say it will close at the end of the year.

Official data from Essex Police shows 119 people were arrested in the county for drink driving in December last year – higher than any month of the year.

Commuters are already facing major disruption during the Christmas period when works are carried out on the roof of Liverpool Street Station.

Syed Syed and Heshmad Ahmady trafficked Quadjia Rokuzeh into the UK by hiding her in the car when they boarded a ferry from Holland to Harwich.

Thousands of users are reporting issues with Spotify this afternoon (Monday, December 15).

See if first and second-class stamps with the late Queen Elizabeth II's head on are still valid - Royal Mail explains

Cleaning experts have revealed this 35p kitchen staple removes surface level bathroom mould within five minutes - it's 'safer' than bleach

A modern corner-plot bungalow packed with style and comfort is now on the market.

Some of the most notable road closures coming up across north and mid Essex in the coming weeks.

A Colchester man has been jailed for three years following a collaborative investigation by Essex Police and officers in the East Midlands.

A former MP has shared his frustrations before a council as he is urging leaders to push for elections next year.

Major development has been hit in the multi-million-pound project which is aiming to transform a section of Greenstead.

OFFICERS have arrested several people following a dangerous driving targeted weekend.

ESSEX Police have launched an investigation after a elderly woman was threatened in Harlow.

Hilltop Garden Centre, in Clacton Road, Weeley, hosted a coffee morning event to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Darryl Brittain, 45, was found unresponsive in September last year by a friend at his home in Upton Close, West Bergholt.

The Essex Local Nature Partnership is offering up to £2k in grant funding to support sustainability schemes.

Colchester United players continued their heart-warming annual tradition of visiting St Helena Hospice to spread festive joy.

A Colchester man has set a personal record, donating more than £7,800 of toys to children at Colchester Hospital.

The musical, at Charter Hall, in Cowdray Avenue, kicked off with a sold out first show on Saturday

Gregory Wash, 43, confronted Martin Thompson in July and rained down punches on his victim because he thought he had assaulted his son.