Entertainers Chris and Sarah are bringing country music and line dancing to Colchester and West Mersea.

Essex paramedic Justine Di Fede has won a top award for her contribution to end-of-life care.

London Stansted jobs fair offers more than 500 roles on October 15, with 25 employers including Ryanair, DHL and Jet2, across aviation, retail and logistics.

Harlow Pets' Corner gives animal safety update after suspected deliberate hay bale fire damages an old paddock in Harlow Town Park, Essex.

Bentfield Primary School in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, has closed temporarily because of a water-supply problem.

Two pedestrians were taken to hospital after a car collision at Sainsbury’s in Stanway, Colchester, on September 29. Essex Police enquiries continue.

Essex man Carl Robinson is among three charged after 18 arrests on September 29, during a Met operation in which an officer was stabbed in Cockfosters.

The East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2027 judges reveal what they seek in Project of the Year and Sustainability Strategy entries, closing November 8.

A133 Colchester Road traffic builds near Great Bentley, with westbound journeys taking 31 minutes. Motorists are urged to allow extra time.

Callum Dix’s family backs A Split Second road safety campaign after the young father died in an A414 crash caused by racing drivers.

Philip Morant School and College, in Rembrandt Way, introduced the rule this month, banning all physical contact between pupils.

Plume Academy staff have written to Central Connect, which provides school bus services throughout Essex

A man made a makeshift weapon to protect himself after threats over a drugs debt.

A former councillor has been made an honorary alderman of Colchester.

Colchester Sixth Form student diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis as UKHSA offers antibiotics to close contacts and urges parents to check MenB status.

Emergency services are currently responding to an incident outside a Colchester Sainsbury's, with a police cordon in place.

Essex fire crews have attended a major blaze at a commercial premises in Sturmer.

The Metropolitan Police has carried out 24 raids across several counties including Essex, targeting an organised crime group.

Vickrum Digwa’s appeal over Henry Nowak’s Southampton murder sentence will be heard on November 5, alongside a bid to increase his 21-year term.

The Wimbish Military Wives Choir sang to raise funds for Nepalese flood victims on behalf of the Colchester Nepalese Society.

Teenage boy injured in Chelmsford assault near Kings Road on September 28. Essex Police seek witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage as enquiries continue.

Jake Quinney, 29,  of Nelson Road, Colchester,  admits making and distributing indecent images of children

Thousands of homes in Colchester are set to benefit from a simpler recycling service this October.

The Met Office has confirmed Essex is due to hit with intense rainfall after a period of warm weather at the start of the week

A giant pumpkin has rolled her way into the history books after weighing in at a colossal 593kg and claiming second place at national awards.

Oscar-winning actor Brendan Fraser was seen filming part of the new The Mummy film at MOD Woodbridge in Suffolk.

Pensioners react to Andy Burnham’s plan to replace the state pension triple lock with a double lock after April 2030, funding social care savings in UK.

A crash involving a motorbike in Chelmsford is causing chaos across the city.

Essex Police appeal for information to find missing 81-year-old Richard Hewitt, last seen at The Range on Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, on September 29, in Essex. He has now been found.

Homes in Essex lose power as UK Power Networks tackles an underground network fault affecting several postcodes.

Morrisons cuts its Essex meal deal to £3.65 for More Card holders from September 28, with a main, side, drink, salad, Krispy Kreme and Costa options.

Buses are set to return to Painters Yard under plans for a new transport interchange on part of the old bus station site.

Ten firefighters tackled a suspected arson fire involving hay bales at Harlow Town Park.

A man from Harwich has been jailed for 22 weeks after stealing more than £400 worth of meat and clothing from a Co-op store.

Colchester Zoo welcomes a Rock Hyrax pup, born on July 19 to parents Cindy-Lou and Ryan.

Colchester Council is rolling out wheelie bins to 18,000 more homes in October, with residents able to check delivery dates and new recycling rules online.

Dozens of drivers have been sentenced following anti-social driving at a large car meet.

A search has been launched to find missing 24-year-old Kayleigh Shimmen woman who was last seen more than 10 days ago in Harlow, Essex.

Families in Essex can meet Thomas the Tank Engine at the East Anglian Railway Museum, with rides and fun activities.

East Bergholt’s Fields Farm Shop and Café will go announces change after burglary, prioritising safety following temporary closure.

Christmas has arrived early at a much-loved garden centre, with the store set to unveil its festive department during a special launch weekend next month.

Essex musician Frank Turner will step away from live performances after 28 years, with his 2027 Lost Evenings shows at Wembley set to be his last.

ESNEFT says its investigation into 10 NHS workers accused of accessing Noah Woods’ records without clinical need will be completed as quickly as possible.

A University of Essex study has revealed restaurant complainers do not fit the “Karen” stereotype often seen on social media.

Colchester Borough Homes celebrated another year of progress and community impact at its AGM.

The Headway Essex Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show in Colchester raised thousands to support people with brain injuries.

TV favourite Bradley Walsh is set to take the place of Simon Cowell on the judging panel of Britain's Got Talent for some auditions in the new series.

M25 delays of up to two hours after a lorry fire between Junctions 28 and 29. Three lanes remain closed as recovery work continues on September 29.

Drivers are set to face an hour-long diversion as the A131 in Sudbury is closed for resurfacing from Monday, September 28, to Saturday, October 3.

M25 lorry fire causes severe anticlockwise delays between Junctions 29 and 28, with two lanes closed, 45-minute queues and recovery work ongoing.