Oliver Grange, 24, will be sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court after admitting to murdering his mother in Clacton.

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Mental health nurse Sophie Gorden, who works at The Lakes in Colchester, was highly commended at the National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards.

Wormingford-based crisp company Fairfields Farm has won a string of accolades at the Business Awards UK and the Great British Food Awards.

A former Essex teaching assistant is stuck in the USA and facing huge medical bills as a rare illness leaves her paralysed from the neck down.

With summer holidays coming to an end, many schools in Colchester have announced their open day events.

A crash has partially blocked the northbound carriageway between Colchester and the Stanway area.

These ten villages showcase the very best of rural Essex living. These are considered some of the most charming villages in the county

A Colchester woman has been sentenced for stealing beer and pushing a shop worker in the high street.

Ellie Rose, 26, is a fulltime wedding singer but has always dreamed of writing and performing her own songs.

From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the welcoming and homely ambience at the Red Lion Pub in St Osyth.

Here are the road closures Essex drivers should be aware of this weekend on the A12, M25 and Dartford Crossing.

Michael Strange, who is the owner of dog Rudy, left the dog in the care of his partner when the Alsatian sprinted outside and bit delivery driver Neil Porter.

Colchester residents who live on boats have been told to remove planters.

Motorists are experiencing slow traffic on the A12 following a crash.

Neil Porter, who was delivering a parcel to an address in Halstead, was left needing when dog Rudy sunk her teeth into his arm in September last year.

Woolpits Farm, nestled on Little Waltham Road in Springfield, Chelmsford, sits within 1.1 acres of beautifully maintained grounds with captivating views.

“It will also support the delivery of high-quality care, providing a modern and spacious environment for procedures, away from the main hospital building.

Sisk, which was appointed in 2022 to construct a new bus and cycle lane in Northern Approach Road, has come under severe criticism.

In Colchester a number of mini-roundabouts and zebra crossings had St George's crosses painted on in the past couple of days

Nearly half, or 49 per cent, of councils increased their debt, 37 per cent reduced their debt including Tendring and Braintree, and 14 per cent maintained the same level in the past year.

AN acclaimed journalist will headline a Colchester theatre next month.

The incident occurred on the southbound carriageway between Junction 19 (Boreham Interchange) and Junction 18 (A414/Sandon) at 9:05am.

An injunction that is set to temporarily block asylum seekers from being housed at an Essex hotel could spark further protests, the Court of Appeal has been told.

POLICE have launched a face covering ban ahead of a planned protest outside Epping's asylum seeker hotel today

Anglian Water have advised people across the East of England to be "water-wise" after the region experienced its driest spring and summer period since 1976.

Jordan Fenton, who lost his mum Julie last year after a 19-month battle with mantle cell lymphoma, dedicated the restoration of a car to her.

Essex residents are advised to brace for heavy showers and flooding as a weather warning has been issued.

The collision involved multiple vehicles and resulted in an adult woman being taken to Colchester General Hospital by ambulance.

MORE than 1,000 ambulance service workers could vote on strike action over a controversial proposal to change how its staff work

The collision occurred just after Junction 28 A1341 on the southbound carriageway, close to the Colchester United Football Ground this morning.

An injunction that is set to temporarily block asylum seekers from being housed at an Essex hotel creates a “risk of a precedent being set”, the Court of Appeal has been told.

More than 500 people enjoyed free family activities at the St Anne's Community Hall Association's community fun day.

A DJ with thousands of followers on social media is set to headline a Colchester nightclub.

Hobson's Choice at Colchester's Headgate Theatre is nothing short of magnificent. It's a masterclass in intimate storytelling.

An Essex-born actor called his latest role in a popular book adaptation was a “dream job”.

The Home Office’s bid to challenge the decision to temporarily block the owner of the Bell Hotel in Epping from housing asylum seekers is due to be heard at the Court of Appeal today.

Paramedics performed open heart surgery on Leo Temple, 55, after he suffered major injuries from the collision on Saturday, August 9.

The collision occurred after Junction 28 A1341, close to the Colchester United Football Ground, with one or more lanes currently closed to traffic.

Colchester is marking Merchant Navy Day with a ceremony at Colchester Town Hall.

The collision occurred between Junction 19 (Boreham Interchange) and Junction 18 (A414/Sandon), and the road remains closed.

The 32-year-old was detained on Mount Hill on Wednesday, August 27 by Braintree’s Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Two men who denied having taken a boat in Harwich for a “joyride” will face a trial in October.

A TELECOMMUNNICATIONS giant has won its appeal to set up a new digital hub in Colchester’s city centre.

Councillor Michael Lilley will preside over the annual ceremony at Colchester Oyster Fishery on East Mersea's Pyefleet Quay on Friday, September 5.

The extension would also provide increased space for the ground-floor living space and kitchen space.

BounceAbility LTD, in Hill House Farm, in Colchester Road, West Bergholt, offers one-on-one trampolining sessions for SEND adults or children

There are several Essex RSPCA branches in the county, along with the affiliated Danaher Animal Home, all with pets looking for homes.

Experts have shared how you can make your own wasp repellent spray at home using just three ingredients and costing less than £5.

From reversing too far to ignoring lollipop people, parents and other drivers can receive fines of up to £2,500 for a range of school run mistakes.