National Highways have apologised to drivers after an M25 closure caused long delays that left them stuck in traffic for "more than six hours".

An 11-year-old boy who died following a collision in Ongar has been described by his family as a "bright light".

An RAF aircraft was seen departing Stansted Airport earlier this month, catching the attention of aviation enthusiasts and local residents.

Motorists are facing delays on the M11 with a 36-mile diversion in place as emergency repairs are carried out.

A kitchen fire has prompted fresh reminders about the life-saving value of working smoke alarms.

Construction has begun on the East Hill cycle and walking routes in Colchester.

Buildings have been turned to rubble as demolition works continue at the former Army Base Repair Organisation (ABRO) in Flagstaff Road where 203 homes are set to be built.

Essex MPs have spoken about the rising tide of threats, abuse and intimidation following Ann Widdecombe's murder.

Liam McDonagh, 37, was arrested in Clacton on a separate matter but was being taken to Colchester Hospital because he had a head injury.

A second hosepipe ban for parts of Essex has today begun courtesy of Affinity Water.

A Colchester man was snared by members of a paedophile hunter group who filmed him when they turned up on his doorstep to confront him and broadcasted it on Facebook, a court has heard.

Stacey Solomon's hit BBC show Sort Your Life Out has wrapped filming for its seventh season and is already looking ahead to an eighth.

All lanes have reopened on the M25 near Lakeside following an extensive closure caused by an earlier crash.

Motorists face up to 90 minutes of delays as nine miles of congestion continues to cause disruption on the M25 near Lakeside.

Three schools in Manningtree, Chelmsford and Clacton are searching for new headteachers.

Fans once again packed-out pubs and city centre venues such as Three Wise Monkeys, The Centurion, The Marquis for a crucial match on Wednesday night.

Gary Stranaghan, 54, was confronted by a member of the public and was punched in the face when he was seen near a park.

Jake Quinney, 29, was arrested in December after police said they had evidence the defendant was accessing indecent images online.

Essex drivers could face fines of £1,000 over the Anglian Water hosepipe ban for cleaning their car.

An Essex Police officer is set to face a misconduct hearing over alleged inappropriate behaviour towards colleagues.

Do you love Rick Stein but struggle to find somewhere in Essex to get the same food, here are some places serving brilliant seafood.

Anglian Water have issued a brief statement after rumours spread on social media following the introduction of a hosepipe ban last week

The Tendring Furniture Scheme is offering discounted furniture to lower-income families.

Heritage Live Festivals has apologised to concert-goers after delays in refunding tickets after their events were cancelled.

Hello Essex is encouraging families to get out and explore the great outdoors at Essex County Parks this summer.

He was charged after the incident in Danaher RSPCA, in Fairfield Road, Braintree, in May and will stand trial next year.

The driver of a van that caught fire on the M25 yesterday evening was taken to hospital. Fire happened on clockwise near Junction 27 for the M11.

Market Field School, which supports children with learning difficulties in Elmstead Market, was recognised for its inclusive sporting opportunities.

The Essex Chamber of Commerce has launched a new plan to build a stronger, future-ready workforce in Greater Essex.

A man wanted on recall to prison may be in the Colchester area, according to Herts Police.

Christine Barrett, 76, has been reported missing by Essex Police. She was last seen in the Jolly Sailor area in Maldon this morning.

A letter has been written to the editor of the Colchester Gazette regarding the watering of Colchester United's pitch.

Bus passengers face major disruption around Lakeside and Grays after a diesel spill forced route closures.

A number of restaurants linked to Premier Inn have been put up for sale across Essex, including Brewers Fayre and Beefeater.

Essex drivers are being warned of chaos on the roads ahead of the weekend amid school holidays beginning.

Greater Anglia have announced that train stations in Manningtree, Rayleigh and Witham will be installed with taller ticket barriers to fight fare dodgers.

A Harlow road has been closed following a reported crash, with queuing traffic reported in the area.

Anglian Water has set out how it will enforce new hosepipe restrictions brought in this month.

Lookers Corvette luxury car showroom has officially opened its new dealership in Colchester.

Three men have been jailed after posing as police officers to scam victims out of more than £4 million in cryptocurrency.

Drivers are facing long delays on the M25 this morning following a crash near the Holmesdale Tunnel near Waltham Abbey.

Ellisons in Colchester has been named as a season sponsor for Castle Park Theatre's open-air summer programme.

Pictures of film crews in Walton have been released ahead of an appearance on BBC One programme Countryfile this weekend.

A van driver fled the scene of a crash involving a motorbike on the A12 near Witham.

A stretch of the A12 heading towards London is facing disruption this morning following a reported crash.

An 11-year-old boy who died following a tragic lorry crash has been named in tributes from his school and football league this week.

An independent candidate has announced she will stand in the forthcoming Clacton by-election.

A Saffron Walden laundrette fire has been started after burning towels caught alight in a rare case of spontaneous combustion.

University of Essex researchers demonstrated farming technology at Diddly Squat Farm, made famous by Clarkson's Farm.

Students at the Gilberd School in Colchester are transforming their school food environment through the Bite Back in Schools scheme.