The Hollywood Vampires headlined Lower Castle Park on Friday night to thousands of excited fans.

A major Essex route is expected to face disruption for several hours following a crash between a lorry and a car early this morning.

A motorist was banned from driving after an alarming incident on one of Essex’s busiest stretch of motorway.

A major Essex route has been shut in both directions after a vehicle overturned this morning.

Plans have been submitted to turn a Canvey storage warehouse into a members-only Alpine-themed events venue.

Drivers face a 37 mile diversion route as the B1018 Cressing Road in Braintree looks set to close for urgent works this weekend.

Pam Cox, the Labour MP for Colchester, has welcomed new plans that will clamp down on betting and vape shops.

Plans for a major new housing development have sparked concern in a rural Essex village.

City and county councillor David King has responded to pleas by Colchester High Steward Sir Bob Russell and councillor Tim Young

Priti Patel has supported calls for tougher measures to tackle anti-social behaviour impacting businesses.

Four more major retailers are due to open at Lakeside before the end of 2026, including Essex’s first official LEGO Store.

FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a blaze at a wind farm on the Essex coast

A 21-year-old from Rayne was caught in possession of drugs while riding an illegal e-scooter through Braintree high street.

Essex Police are searching for missing 13-year-old Mia Murphy from Purfleet, who may have travelled to Surrey.

A man from Colchester is set for an "unbelievable" trip after he won a campaign prize.

Charles Massenhove, 34, had been drinking in the Victoria Inn in Burnham when he got behind the wheel of a Ford Prefect 1957.

David Smith, 44, terrorised his girlfriend after moving in with her and demanding access to her social media accounts.

Crowds were treated to a night of music and nostalgia in Colchester Castle Park, headlined by Marti Pellow and Billy Ocean.

The inquest heard she had travelled from Basildon for the day on Sunday, August 2 and went up the tower while her husband looked after their pet dog.

Colchester Prep and High School (CPHS) is celebrating record-breaking GCSE exam results, with a 97 per cent overall pass rate.

Students at St Mary's School in Colchester are celebrating earning strong grades across all Level 2 qualifications.

The lake in Lower Castle Park shut in May 2024 after its water feed from the River Colne, via Middle Mill Weir, was cut off due to the weir collapsing.

Greater Anglia have revealed that normal service will resume next week after a train derailed in Wickford on Friday.

An Ofcom investigation has been launched into Sky News after Nigel Farage claimed they harassed his daughter.

Premier Labellers in Harwich says they have endured "the hardest week" of their lives after a devastating fire destroyed their warehouse.

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed after repeatedly breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order just days after it was imposed after stealing from Tesco and Co-op.

Zidane, a French mountain rescue dog, was snatched from the De Freitas’ family home in Dugard Avenue, Colchester, on Tuesday afternoon.

TOWIE star Bobby Norris has made an emotional public appeal after opening up about PTSD for the first time.

Essex Police have issued a plea for help in identifying a man following a suspected burglary on Breeds Road in Great Waltham.

Drivers are facing severe delays near the Dartford Crossing following reports of two lorries being involved in a crash at the Littlebrook Interchange.

Anglian Water has said its hosepipe ban could remain in place for several months after a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather.

The international coffee company is opening a store at the new EG On The Move Garage, in Colchester Road, which opened last week.

Drivers are facing severe delays on the M25 anticlockwise near Waltham Abbey after emergency crews closed off two lanes to tackle a fire.

Police are appealing for information after a man reportedly exposed himself on an industrial estate in Colchester.

A crash has led to long delays and a partial road blockage this morning on the A12 in Chelmsford in Essex.

The Environment Agency has issued an update as Essex prepares for rain and thunder across the county.

A council has issued a furious reminder to residents after remains of a fire and barbecue were found in Maldon woodland.

Cheryl Fergison, best known for playing Heather Trott on EastEnders, will perform at Seawick Holiday Park on Saturday, August 22.

IT worker D’Wit was jailed in 2024 for life with a minimum term of 37 years for the murders of married couple Stephen and Carol Baxter.

A former Thurrock Council contractor faked thirteen food hygiene inspections and issued ratings with forged signatures.

Essex Cricket's women's team inspired young readers by taking part in Essex County Council's 'Tell me a Story' initiative.

Five postcodes across Essex have won £1,000 each in the latest Postcode Lottery draw.

A 50p coin featuring Paddington Bear is up for sale at more than £20,000 from South Ockendon in Essex.

Essex could see wetter and stormier weather this autumn and early winter as an “unprecedented” El Niño develops, the Met Office has warned.

Billy Ocean officially kicked off the second edition of the Colchester Castle Summer Series.

BILLY Ocean kicked off the Colchester Summer Series in spectacular style with a stunning show that showed why his songs continue to bridge generations.

Repair works are continuing after a train derailment forced part of the Greater Anglia network to close near Wickford in Essex.

A fire broke out on an industrial estate in Braintree last night.

Leo Temple, 55, suffered unsurvivable injuries when he was hit by a Volkswagen Golf heading from Tiptree towards Kelvedon on the B1023.

Stephen Johnson, 38, who was a Staff Sergeant in 16 Air Assault Brigade and had previously served in Afghanistan.