Kevin Baldwin, former Temporary Assistant Chief Constable of Essex Police, retired in July 2024 after a remarkable 31-year policing career.

His first performance at a school talent show sparked his determination to improve his craft.

The Telegraph has pulled together and ranked the best islands in Britain, and here is why Mersea Island made the list.

Nestled beside the River Stour on the Essex-Suffolk border, this picturesque town draws praise for its peaceful atmosphere, tight-knit community, and stunning scenery.

A father-of-two has shared his concerns after youths set fire to play equipment in a Colchester park.

A FINE dining restaurant in Colchester which suddenly closed after four years of service has been listed on the market.

Abdullah Souse, 27, was driving a Toyota Yaris in Colne Bank Avenue and was stopped when police noticed the car was being driven without headlights.

Wayne Rooney, Maisie Adam, Leonardo Bonucci and Angry Ginge will be taking part in Soccer Aid 2025 but when will it be on?

Deta Hedman, a darts player who now lives in Witham will receive an OBE in this years Kings Honours for services to darts and her charity work.

DEVELOPERS are bidding for a third time to demolish a historic church and build homes in its place weeks after it was hit by fire.

Harrison Challis, 24, was driving his Mercedes in St Andrews Avenue when he tailgated a vehicle which turned out to be an unmarked police car.

Colchester Council described the pledge as a major step forward in addressing the housing crisis.

“Flumps” bursts onto the stage at Mercury Theatre Studio like a glitter bomb strapped to a ticking time bomb.

Roy Barclay, who has denied murdering Anita Rose last summer, has admitted he was in the area around the time of the attack.

Ahead of Father's Day, we have put together some of the best steakhouse options in Colchester to best treat them.

Madness fans will no longer be able to purchase tickets to see the hit ska band perform in Colchester.

Ash Harrington from Sudbury in Suffolk was among those onboard the doomed Air India flight AI171 plane crash in Ahmedabad in India on Thursday, June 12.

Traffic is building on the A12 while one lane is closed due to a vehicle breaking down.

Porsche owners have been warned to stay alert after an increase of targeted thefts in north Essex, officers said.

Jam makers Wilkin and Sons held its Open Farm Sunday on the weekend and more than 2,000 people attended the free event between 10am until 2pm.

Boss Pizza has officially opened its latest branch at 132 High Street, Colchester.

The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board say the campaign ends next week.

An amber weather warning has been issued for Essex by the Met Office ahead of severe thunderstorms.

An inquest into the death of Dawn Cox, from Hintlesham near Ipswich, was suspended at Suffolk Coroners' Court.

Two fathers were driven by huge depts to run a drugs line at the Essex coast, a court has heard.

Essex Police has confirmed it paid a median average of £349,400 to informants over five years.

Upcoming closures from June 13 to 15 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.

Sasi Supermarket opened in North Station Road in November after Indian restaurant Raj Palace closed last January.

Kourosh Armand, 37, had taken his Lamborghini to a show which had been organised by Colchester’s Ferrari dealership in November.

A young woman who threatened to smash a window at Colchester Hospital has been fined.

Two fathers were driven by huge depts to run a drugs line at the Essex coast, a court has heard.

Two buses have reportedly got stuck down a tight lane on the way to Wivenhoe, with one appearing to be a First bus and the other a Hedingham one.

THREE men from north Essex were put behind bars last month.

A COLCHESTER woman who shares a name with one of the most famous pop stars in the world was “treated like a superstar” and enjoyed a night out at a sold-out concert for free.

There will be a rolling road closure in place while the procession takes place.

The band got their start through the Harwich charity We Are Music, which helps young people make friends with shared interests, develop skills, as well as perform.

FATHER'S Day is right around the corner - and what better way to celebrate dad than with a cheers?

Kim Moore, 54, is behind a theatre production which sheds light on the hidden pain of families affected by a loved one’s substance abuse.

A popular bus shelter has been removed after being there for more than 40 years due to it not meeting requirements in Colchester, despite regulations never being changed.

A NEW business is coming to Colchester’s city centre, signs have revealed.

An inquest has concluded into the death of Kevin Findlay, from Dedham, who died on Sunday, May 19 in Acton, near Sudbury.

OFFICERS are looking for a man who is missing from Colchester.

It’s a play based on the story of Sara Wesker, a trade unionist in the East of London in the 1920s and 1930s.

The "Rock 4 Macmillan" event is organised by Colchester-based band Pretty in Pink.

Laurence Fox could face trial in two years’ time over allegations he shared a compromising photo of a TV star on social media.

The public are invited to watch the spectacle and join the celebrations on June 14.

EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Essex.

A headteacher of a school received “personal attacks” from parents after he revealed plans to ban skirts from the school’s dress code.

Officers pulled over a Suzuki on Thursday after a driver attached the items onto the car roof.

COLCHESTER zoo has welcomed two male cheetahs to its reserve in Africa.