Plans submitted to Colchester City Council propose converting the listed Victoria Wine building, East Street, CO1, into an HMO with retail unit.

The business, which focuses on agricultural supply, has 50 stores across the UK, .

Plans submitted to Braintree District Council could see The Gym Group convert a disused showroom on Rayne Road into a 24-hour gym with upgraded parking.

Senior nurse Jane Barker struck off by NMC for stealing fentanyl and misconduct at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Essex.

The A120 is partially blocked following reports of a crash.

The force said the incident happened at a property in Malvern Way, Great Horkesley, at about 6.30pm last Friday.

Perched on the Clacton seafront, Salts by the Sea delivers the kind of dining experience that immediately stands out.

A video showing the amount of rubbish left around a McDonalds restaurant in Colchester has sparked controversy.

The Wedding Shop has been in Colchester for 40 years on the High Street hosted Elle Clancy.

The Edith Borthwick School where pupils “enjoy rich experiences” has achieved a positive Ofsted rating.

Nine individuals have forfeited their MBE or OBE in the latest Cabinet Office update, including a former Essex business owner.

Funding for a new transport interchange has not yet been secured.

The defendant, from Colchester, faces eight charges and will stand trial at Chelmsford Crown Court next year.

An Essex Police initiative, funded by cash seized from criminals, has paid for new cameras to help protect the county's most vulnerable rural areas.

Vitoria Barreto had been with her friend Liliane Silva at Essex University's Wivenhoe campus before she disappeared

The Essex Build Expo brought together businesses from across the county's construction sector.

Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto was last seen in Brightlingsea on March 4

CCTV footage of missing Brazilian woman Vitoria Figueiredo‑Barreto has been released by Essex Police.

POLICE say they have found a bag belonging to a missing Brazilian woman who has not been seen in five days.

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Hello and welcome to our live blog. Essex Police are due to issue an update this afternoon on missing person, Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto, who was staying in the Southend area before she went missing on March 3.

Oil prices have been climbing higher since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran.

Modern bus shelters have been installed at Colchester Zoo to improve the travel experience for visitors.

The Essex estates where you can enjoy Bridgerton style luxury on Mothers Day revealed.

Wilkin & Sons Ltd’s farm in Tiptree is planning to exchange its cherry trees with new strawberry crops.

Many Colchestrians can picture 2009 like it was yesterday, and thanks to Google Street View, a stroll down High Street back then is still possible.

More than 650 people gathered in Colchester to celebrate Holi at a vibrant community event last Saturday.

Psychologist Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto, 30, had been staying in the Southend area but was last seen on Tuesday, March 3, at the Essex University campus in Wivenhoe

The British Transport Police have confirmed a person has been pronounced dead after being hit by a Greater Anglia train this morning.

Colchester eCargo bike rider Emily Hughes is encouraging more women to get involved with sustainable transport for International Women's Day.

The Tiptree Tea Room on Factory Hill is shut temporarily for a refresh, the business has confirmed.

Repair works may be carried out at Colchester's Natural History Museum after part of it collapsed.

An ‘all-through’ school has beaten one of Essex’s top grammar schools to become the hardest to get into this year, with just over half of applicants securing a place, new figures have shown

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be keeping you updated on Greater Anglia routes between Cheshunt and Tottenham Hale, which are blocked due to a person being hit by a train.

All Greater Anglia routes are blocked between Cheshunt and Tottenham Hale, including lines to Stansted Airport, after a person was hit by a train.

Colchester Council confirmed its intention to shut Britannia car park later this year as part of a major redevelopment project for the centre.

Council leaders gathered on the steps of Colchester Town Hall this morning to mark Commonwealth Day.

A report has revealed that complaints against Essex Police are higher than the national average and other similar forces, and have been rising.

Britannia car park will shut in the early autumn as part of the £12million St Botolph’s Quarter redevelopment.

Experts warn UK savers could lose thousands in pension tax relief before the April 5 deadline. The five costly mistakes to avoid now.

Drivers are being urged to cut non-essential car journeys as oil prices surge above $100 a barrel.

Here is everything you need to know about the UK clock changes in 2026

Delays are reaching back to the junction with the M25, as motorists are facing delays of nearly an hour.

On September 30 last year, Kasey Keating was on the way to his mother’s home in Langenhoe in the early hours of the morning.

A fish and chip shop in Colchester has been sold after seven years, with its long-time owners thanking the community for support.

Colchester's first-ever drag club is celebrating its first year of "glitter, grit and community" with a huge anniversary event.

Dr Ian Hudson, ex-MHRA chief, struck off UK medical register after being convicted for sexual online chats with what he believed to be underage girls.

Find the cheapest petrol and diesel stations in Essex, including Colchester, Chelmsford, Braintree and more as prices continue to jump over the Iran conflict.

The BBC's Question Time will visit Clacton, where Reform's Nigel Farage is the MP.

The AA's live traffic map shows long delays on the A12 back to Junction 17 at Howe Green due to an obstruction near Danbury.