On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson is heading to the Headgate Theatre in Colchester.

The track will be upgraded to provide improved vehicular access to the site.

The Royal children have been invited to take part in Colchester's Are You The Next Banksy? art competition.

Councillor Mark Cory also said Highways' information is never very clear and is sometimes wrong.

Traffic chaos ensued in Colchester on the A12 after two crashes caused many to be delayed during rush hour.

Despite the cold and relentless rain, residents turned out in force, united by pride in their village and the rare opportunity to meet the King.

The fact that so many people stood patiently in the pouring rain says something powerful: that moments like this still matter for England.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service will work with knife-crime campaigner, Julie Taylor following a £15,000 grant from the county council.

An Essex Police officer has spoken publicly about surviving sexual abuse as a child.

Chelmsford man has appeared in court and admitted seven counts of shop theft in the city centre following a neighbourhood policing team investigation.

A12 northbound has been blocked following a collision between junction 16 at Galleywood and junction 17 at Howe Green.

These incidents are classified by the NHS as ‘Never Events’, meaning they are regarded as entirely preventable.

A major road closure in Earls Colne is causing 'chaos' as diversion routes lead to accidents and stranded vehicles.

St John's Car Park is set to shut to the public from tomorrow to allow for Colchester Council to carry out essential upgrades.

The chief executive of Denbury Homes, which is working on a development in Colchester, has welcomed proposed planning policy changes.

Residents of Dedham told a heckler to ‘shut up’ after they asked King Charles about the Epstein investigation in relation to his brother Andrew.

A Maldon duo used fake £2 coins to trick slot machines and cashing out more than £3,000.

His Majesty the King’s visit to the charming village of Dedham was marked by a festive atmosphere which not even the rain could dampen.

Moto Pizza teams up with Motorola to give away free pizza in Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, and Norwich for National Pizza Day. First-come, first-served.

Mayor of Colchester Councillor Michael Lilley and Sir Bernard Jenkin, MP for Harwich and North Essex, were both able to meet King Charles III in Dedham today.

The NHS in Essex is inviting residents to share their views on community mental health services.

Researchers at the University of East Anglia are inviting people to take part in a study exploring the benefits of American ginseng.

On the second day of the trial of 41-year-old Ashley Warren, jurors heard how it was “too much” for him to look after two XL bully dogs and their eight puppies.

Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford has secured a share of £15.3 million to fund research projects to transform healthcare in the East of England.

Delays are building in Colchester due to a broken down vehicle in St Andrews Avenue.

The owner of The Sun Inn pub in Dedham has said it was an immense honour to be able to host King Charles III.

Twin sisters Emily and Abigail Roper from the University of Essex have claimed gold and bronze in a national gymnastics competition.

Lavenham in Suffolk which is just 15 miles from Colchester has been named as one of the seven wonders of the UK by Conde Nast.

Colchester man, Anthony Sexton has been charged with being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine after a warrant was executed.

Two brothers and a so called business partner have been jailed as part of an investigation which uncovered more than £470,000 worth of Class A and B drugs.

Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum and the Natural History Museum are holding a packed line-up of activities over February half-term.

Jarman, a solo play exploring the life of film-maker Derek Jarman, is heading to Chelmsford Theatre.

The King has finally arrived in Dedham alongside Queen Camilla to cheers from those visiting and waiting to see him.

Crowds of people have now arrived to greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Many people are now in Dedham braving the rain ahead of the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Warren, who previously lived in Hillman Avenue, Jaywick, and is now of Walnut Road, Leyton, is the first person to face the dangerous dog charges after the XL bully breed was outlawed two days before the incident.

Ahead of King Charles III and Queen Camilla visiting Dedham the streets look to remain fairly empty.

A shuttle bus taking passengers to Dedham for the visit of King Charles III didn't get as much attraction as expected.

The independent hearings for National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury project are due to take place from February 10-12, 2026.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a collision on the A12 northbound, which saw an individual sustain a minor injury.

Two crashes on the A12 heading towards Colchester are causing severe delays this morning.

A vehicle has crashed into the central reservation on the A12 in a second incident this morning.

A crash on an A12 slip road is causing heavy delays for motorists heading Colchester bound this morning.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit a picturesque village near Colchester today.

It was revealed in December that the university is closing its Southend Campus this summer, and relocating all courses to its Colchester site.

Cabinet approved the appointment of a contractor on Tuesday allowing the project to proceed to construction.

Colchester Council is set to spend more than £2m refurbishing 36 of its most worn-out play parks over the next year.

A convenience store in Wivenhoe will reopen to the community next week following a temporary closure for renovation and repair works.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be keeping you updated on the A12 northbound, which is partly closed following a collision.

Traffic is building on the A12 northbound near Chelmsford.