Black Friday is taking place on November 28, an annual event where retailers often slash prices on many of their goods for a limited time only both online and instore.

A driver at the Asda in Church Road, Tiptree, crashed through a brick wall last Wednesday morning shortly before 10am.

Dunmow St Mary’s Primary School has had to shut its doors today as part of an “emergency closure”.

CLACTON's MP Nigel Farage has said he never engaged in racist behaviour “with intent” while he attended a top private school.

Around 80 teachers gathered for the Teacher Climate Action Planning CPD Day at the Colchester Zoological Society.

ESSEX Air Ambulance trust will host an evening of glitter and dance with special celebrity guest appearances.

“We had to cancel all the games, let all the opposing teams know, and children did not get to play.

Crescent Moon is now preparing for its first Christmas—what Mark describes as “exciting and nerve-wracking in the same breath.”

“We are submitting a clear and unambiguous statement that all elections due in May 2026 must go ahead.

The Nick Alexander Music Trust (NAMT) hosted its 10th edition of it’s a Peaceful Noise concert across 10 venues on Saturday.

The 56-year-old was stopped and searched, leading to an arrest on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

The road is currently closed to all traffic, with long delays stretching back to J20A at Hatfield Peverel.

Cyber-flashing – the sending of unsolicited sexual images with the intent to scare, upset or humiliate – became a specific criminal offence in January 2024.

Colchester Round Table's Santa Sleigh event is sponsored by Specsavers with other Colchester businesses including Kew Law LLP and Howdens.

Court papers show Carroll, 36, was filming the Epping protests on his phone when he was seen by a police officer using the device.

“It's simply about doing our bit for the community and helping with transport logistics and supporting our fight against loneliness".

AN 82ft ferris wheel in Colchester broke down on its opening weekend but the issues will be “fully addressed” before it returns next month.

From November 24 to December 3, new members can enjoy 50% off their first month and pay no joining fee when signing up.

A man from Essex is set to break the world record for the most consecutive ultramarathons by a man after starting a special challenge to honour his mum.

For over 30 years, The Mogul has been woven into Manningtree’s everyday rhythm — a place for family celebrations, habitual weekly meals and traditions.

Freddy Brazier, son of presenter Jeff Brazier and the late reality star Jade Goody, has spoken about his long battle with mental health.

Essex Police officer has been dismissed following a finding of gross misconduct over persistent inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues.

A possible sighting of Mr Baker was reported in the early hours of Sunday, November 23, in an area east of Norwich near the A47.

Stacey Solomon has given a glimpse into an exciting new chapter in her TV career, revealing she experienced an “absolute pinch me moment”.

Frankie-Rae Law, 11, of Braintree, complained that he had a sore throat on November 14.

Routes affected include London Liverpool Street to Hertford East, Cambridge North, and Stansted Airport, as well as Stratford to Bishops Stortford.

Festive season is here, and Colchester is ready to usher it in with a special Christmas Market Preview Night this week.

Tymperleys first closed in September, with its owners announcing how "with the continued rising costs it has become impossible to continue trading.”

The Witham-born singer, who shot to fame after he finished runner-up on The X Factor in 2009, posted the gimmick Instagram on Friday.

Richard Ashcroft rose to fame in The Verve which formed in 1990 and went on to receive critical acclaim thanks to their 1997 album Urban Hymns.

Crispins is already a much-loved Clacton spot — and now I know exactly why.

From rustic brunch spots to nostalgic bistros and authentic Italian pizza, these restaurants are winning hearts (and saving wallets).

The Colchester Christmas Market is set to make a festive return this winter, with less than a fortnight left now.

Joint operation between Colchester’s Volunteer Cadet Unit and the neighbourhood policing team has revealed a rise in retailers selling age-restricted items.

The Indie-pop group Bastille will headline the concert on August 23 in Lower Castle Park with support from Arthur Hill, Orla Gartland, and Alfie Templeman.

Follow our live updates on an incident which is causing traffic delays on the A120

The crash is affecting traffic on the westbound side of the A120, according to Essex traffic control centre.

Three men have been spared jail following a drunken attack in Colchester’s city centre.

A social club-turned-pub was granted its bid for a new licence after residents voiced concerns.

A COUNTY councillor is calling for improved safety measures along a dangerous road near Kelvedon, claiming 'a car ends up in the ditch every week'.

An outdoor nursery at Langenhoe Community Primary School in Colchester has opened, becoming one of the first in Essex.

Bosses of The Foresters Arms in Colchester are due to retire after five years of serving punters with a new tenant needed from next year.

Heidi Blake discusses her new true crime podcast Blood Relatives, which uncovered bombshell new evidence in the White House Farm murder case.

Rectory Road in Little Bentley will be closed for 11 days from while carriageway repair and signage works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

The latest planning applications and decisions from Colchester Council.

Air conditioning would be added with external units being discretely concealed on the flat roof extension which is not visible to the public at street level.

Anakin Culley, 22, and Rory Boutell, 21, were drunk when they wandered into the address in Alexandra Street which was being redeveloped.

A suspected robber has been charged for stealing more than £30,000 worth of iPhones from Lakeside Shopping Centre.

A man has been charged with three counts of possession of drugs after his car was stopped in Rayleigh.

The family of a sailor who vanished on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria have said they have discovered the burnt remains of an iPad and a phone.