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Temperatures are expected to soar again this week as a 'mini heatwave' could hit Essex with the Met Office and WX Charts forecasting warmer weather.

Major US fried chicken chain Popeyes is set to open a new restaurant in Colchester, bringing a taste of Louisiana to the area.

Police carried out reassurance patrols in Chelmsford, Essex, after reports of a large disturbance, with drones and officers searching the area. Can you help with information?

Among the most frequently mentioned names was Marks & Spencer, with multiple Gazette readers highlighting it.

Unsung heroes from across Colchester have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the community at the Mayor's Awards.

Busy Bees Nursery in Colchester has received a 'Strong Standards' rating in all areas for its nurturing and supportive environment.

Jevgenij Artemjevas attacked his victim after he learned one of his colleagues had insulated twice as many caravans as he had.

The RNLI Open Gardens event returns to The Hall Gardens in Tendring on May 24 and May 25.

A homeless charity in Colchester which says demand for youth homelessness support continues to rise.

An allotment association in Colchester is hosting an annual summer event to support local charities and get people outdoors.

Runners and supporters gathered at Colchester Zoo on Sunday morning for the Colchester Zoo Stampede 10K.

A FREE two-day St Osyth festival combining music and food has announced its celebrity chef stars including Great British Menu and Bake Off Stars.

The Princess Royal will visit the 13 Air Assault Support Regiment at Roman Camp inside Merville Barracks on June 2, according to the Royal diary.

A developer has submitted a prior planning application to Colchester Council in connection to 18 to 20 Head Street and one to two Culver Street West.

A "disturbance" took place around 2.50pm at the Water Gardens centre Asda superstore in Harlow on Sunday, May 17.

St Helena Hospice’s annual Pier to Pier challenge walk, raised more than £80,000.

One lane is closed on the A12 London-bound near Kelvedon from junction 24 to junction 23 near London Road.

A seven-bedroom grade II listed house with an indoor swimming pool has been placed on the market for £7.2 million.

A new exhibition by Colchester charity Lepra is giving a voice to those impacted by leprosy.

Barrier repairs are causing lane closures and delays on the M11 near Stansted Airport.

Barry Billings, 40, from Epping Green in Hertfordshire, was convicted of two counts of sexual assault and coercive and controlling behaviour.

The Armed Forces is connecting with a key recruitment demographic by showcasing role models and high-calibre sporting competitions.

Colchester's women’s walking community WalkNTalk is swapping trainers for paintbrushes and expanding its palette of social events.

Braintree Freeport outlet shopping centre is set to open three new womenswear clothing shops next week.

Colchester's wheeled-bin service is set to start from June as bin rollout begins next week. Here's all the details.

WalkNTalk CIC is undertaking a sponsored walk with dozens of women in Colchester to keep the community going and growing.

Weekly sessions focused on kindness and emotional wellbeing are launching in Colchester.

One of its biggest successes has been the Clacton Art Gallery, a pop-up gallery which opened in a vacant retail unit.

Tripadvisor announced the winners of its Traveller's Choice Awards Best of the Best this year.

A blaze broke out at a two-storey property in Green Lane, Nazeing, at 9.50pm on Friday, May 16.

She now has a Colchester studio at Quayside Drive as well as a room in Whetstone in London.

While most residents in Clacton seemed overjoyed, some expressed cynicism.

Students at a dance academy in Colchester are heading to New York as they prepare to represent England on one of the biggest stages in the dance world.

Generous portions, fair prices, and a warm, unpretentious atmosphere that leans fully into an old-school charm.

Police have released new images of men they want to identify following a fight on Chelmsford High Street and Moulsham Street around 3.25am on Sunday, April 19.

A woman has been jailed for 16 weeks and another ordered to pay compensation following a police crackdown on thefts on the Greenstead estate.

Firstsite art gallery in Colchester has secured nearly £1 million in government funding to invest in its building.

Ten gardens are set to open to the public in Finchingfield as part of a special event with a local artist also attending.

Colchester Record Fair took place on Saturday with thousands of vinyl records, music memorabilia and CDs up for grabs.

Clacton beach has been ranked as the best to travel to by train in Essex and in the top three across East Anglia.

A DRIVER has been left with life-changing injuries after a serious crash on Lower Burnham Road between Fambridge Road and Rookery Lane.

A member of the public called 999 when a Luton van had struck Manningtree railway bridge on The Causeway in Lawford and drove on.

RA Monster Events has announced that its high-energy Monster Truck Motorfest will arrive in Essex this weekend.

Although she describes business as “very quiet”, she remains committed to keeping the doors open

A sprawling six-bedroom home in a picturesque village with a large garden is on the market for offers over £1,200,000.

Clacton has been named as the worst place across England in terms of air pollution due to its lack of trees which could lead to ill health.

THE Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit (VVU) is highlighting the importance of listening to young people to prevent knife crime during Knife Crime Awareness Week.

In January 2026, Ava returned to begin her apprenticeship with, becoming the nursery’s very first “home-grown” apprentice.

Here is every National Trust site in Essex ranked according to reviews on Tripadvisor.