Witham MP Priti Patel visited Five Lakes Resort in Maldon to see how the site has developed and hear about its expansion plans.

Visitors to Colchester Zoological Society can learn CPR for Restart a Heart Day.

The Colchester Parkinson's Group received a £500 donation from Palmer and Partners to support people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Man arrested after reported assault at Valley Farm Caravan Park in Clacton on October 14. Essex Police appeal for witnesses, CCTV, dashcam footage and information.

Crews were called to the scene at Harvester, on London Road, Stanway, at 12.50am this morning

The Harvester restaurant and pub in Stanway, near Colchester, has been left beyond saving after a devastating fire tore through the building overnight.

London Road in Stanway is closed after a fire at Harvester on October 15, with severe delays on Essex Yeomanry Way, Western Approach and A12.

The Harvester restaurant in Stanway, Colchester has burnt down overnight in a devastating fire.

The Harvester restaurant and pub in Stanway, near Colchester, has been destroyed in an overnight blaze.

The CWU has called for an emergency summit, warning Royal Mail is on the brink of collapse unless ministers and postal bosses intervene.

A thug who terrorised his ex-girlfriend by breaking into her home and threatening to slit her throat in front of her children has been jailed again.

One of Colchester's most treasured Roman landmarks has a new sign thanks to the craftsmanship and community spirit of a council worker who stepped in after the original was stolen.

A study of 849 UK bank branches found more than one in five had Google ratings below three stars. See which branches scored lowest and what customers liked best

A thug threatened his housemate with a knife after being challenged over taking drugs with friends, then threatened to have his daughter abducted unless he withdrew his statement.

A major derelict building in Colchester city centre has just over four months left before its planning permission expires, prompting calls for action.

Olly Murs career profile: from Witham footballer to The X Factor runner-up, Essex pop star, number one singer, The Voice UK coach and stadium headliner.

Seven arrested for suspected drug-driving as a Vision Zero road safety operation in Colchester records 70 offences, including seatbelt and mobile phone breaches.

Ofwat has proposed £240million in water bill reductions by 2030 for poor company performance

Stacey Solomon donates 990 bales of haylage to Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood after a desperate Essex appeal to feed rescued animals this summer.

Rhodes flooding warning issued after torrential rain kills one on October 14. Travel is restricted, while Stansted flights by Jet2, Ryanair and TUI remain scheduled.

Plans approved for up to 245 homes at former St Peter’s College in Chelmsford, including affordable housing, independent living homes and new green space.

A133 closed in both directions between Little Clacton and Weeley Roundabout after a police incident, causing delays on B1441 Clacton Road.

Simple winter checks on window seals, lofts and radiators can prevent heat escaping and save money on energy bills.

I compared Walkers, Kettle and Tyrells with own brand versions from Tesco, Lidl, Asda, Morrisons and M&S

A12 Colchester traffic: London-bound road partially blocked between Junctions 28 and 27, with delays backing up and busy local routes.

Essex Police seize five illegal e-scooters in Witham and Braintree, plus an e-bike, warning privately owned scooters cannot be ridden on public roads.

Brentwood Thai restaurant Lemongrass is Essex’s only finalist at the Food Awards England 2026, with the ceremony in Wolverhampton, November 9.

A major development plan has reached the final of a prestigious planning award despite critics branding it an “environmental disaster”.

From the moment visitors enter The Minories in Colchester, it is clear Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent is not a typical Banksy exhibition.

The manager of award-winning independent bookshop Red Lion Books says books “are very much back” after its success at the Colchester Business Awards.

Work starts this week on Colchester’s £8 million Heart of Greenstead project to improve health, employment and childcare services.

Eight in 10 Gazette readers believe school uniforms should be banned from pornography, after a campaign launched by schoolgirls.

Suspended GP Dr Ameen Mardanpour faces an MPTS review hearing on November 6 after admitting sexually motivated messages to a vulnerable Benfleet patient.

A headteacher has slammed school transport “chaos” amid overcrowding, injuries, and huge cost increases on school busses.

A drink-driver was more than three times over the limit when she crashed her van into a parked car and a brick wall on a housing estate.

A FATHER whose baby died has praised an “incredible” community for its show of support during Baby Loss Awareness Week

Whether you're heading off on holiday or travelling for business, there are several ways to make the journey to London Stansted Airport from Colchester.

Essex has been named the most haunted county across the UK, with Colchester Castle topping the list of spookiest spots.

Political scientist Professor Kristian Gleditsch will tackle key issues in global politics at the University of Essex's annual Regius Lecture.

BASICS Essex, which is run by volunteer emergency clinicians, has won the Unsung Hero Award at the Pride of Essex Awards.

RAC survey reveals one in 10 UK drivers have driven illegally by skipping MOT tests or delaying tyre replacements as repair bills and fuel costs surge.

Colchester Institute has cut its carbon emissions by more than half since it declared a climate emergency and began monitoring.

A worker died at Tilbury Docks on October 13 after arriving to start work, Port of Tilbury confirms. Emergency services attended.

Crimewatch Live appeals for information to find missing Vitória Figueiredo Barreto, 31, last seen entering a Brightlingsea boatyard on March 4. Call 999.

Drivers are facing heavy traffic in Halstead after reports of a crash this afternoon.

A127 London-bound traffic is queuing at Essex’s A1245 Fairglen Interchange as roadworks and lane closures cause delays. Drivers should allow extra time.

Busy road in Leavenheath will see its speed limit cut from 60mph to 30mph from October 14 until December 31, 2030, for National Grid’s project.

McDonald’s has reopened its refurbished Laindon restaurant at the A127’s Fortune of War junction, with new digital ordering areas.

Discount chain B&M is set to open a new city centre store next month.

A three-week-old turkey named Houdini has escaped from a farm and finds safe home at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Essex.