A nurse at Colchester Hospital was shocked to find out she had an aggressive cancer while she was pregnant.

Essex Police have launched an appeal after a fatal crash on the A130 in the early hours of this morning.

The A130 in Essex is closed in both directions for "crash investigation work" this morning with detours in place.

On February 2, Marcus Allen was collecting his belongings from an address in Avon Way.

Sir James Cleverly says frustrations with the A120 are a “regular drumbeat” from constituents and that the government cannot ignore it.

On May 28 last year, armed response officers from Essex Police were called to Greenstead, when they heard suspicious noises from Camelia Court.

Jaywick is holding its historic first ever carnival this year to fight stigma and show the world that everyone “deserves a fair chance to shine”.

Chia‑Yen Oh, founder of Reiki Chia Ltd, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Women Changing the World Awards.

Essex Police believe missing woman, Vitória Figueiredo Barreto has been captured on CCTV in Brightlingsea after she was last sighted.

A Tendring Police Community Support Officer who regularly chases down criminals is challenging some of the biggest myths about his role.

Ms Naylor said its clear residents want to stop mass housebuilding and put infrastructure first having a desire to save villages and green fields.

Councils in Essex received confirmation today about the Government’s preferred Local Government Reorganisation proposal.

PollCheck projects Reform UK to gain control of Essex County Council in the 2026 local elections, ending decades of Conservative dominance in the region.

Day-trippers and residents taking in the views around Walton's Naze Tower were shocked to see the boars walking near the Tower Cafe

Colchester Council will merge with the Tendring and Braintree councils to form the the North East Essex Council

Isik Sancakli suffered a broken jaw and serious injuries following a noise complaint getting out of hand.

Two lanes on the A12 northbound carriageway are currently closed due to a fallen tree .

A fallen tree has caused a small fire beside the train line running from Colchester towards Manningtree and Ipswich.

Colchester drivers are continuing to pay above the odds for fuel across the city, so we took a look at how much more they're forking out.

He said the merger of councils across England was being forced by the Government and that it was not in Labour’s Manifesto at the 2024 General Election.

This means Colchester will now be in an authority with Braintree and Tendring in the new North East Essex Council.

The future of local government in Essex is set to be revealed today.

Trains travelling between London and Clacton are experiencing delays due to a plastic sheet being caught on an overhead wire.

A 10-year stalking prevention order has been issued to a repeat offender at Colchester Magistrates Court, keeping numerous women safe.

Trade union bosses have warned of Royal Mail workers being told to leave letters and prioritise parcels.

The University of Essex is hosting the CHUMS sports camp for children during the Easter holidays.

Business leaders from across Greater Essex will gather for a trade event at Stansted Airport aimed at expanding international partnerships.

A Telegraph journalist is suing Essex Police and commissioner, Roger Hirst for libel over claims made.

A well-kept The Who poster dating back to the 1960s for a gig in Ipswich has sold at a Reeman Dansie auction for £4,000.

County Hall is set to contribute almost £1m towards the expansion of Colchester County High School.

The group which owns Majestic Wine is looking to sell the business which has more than 200 stores across the UK.

On Friday, police were called to a collision involving a lorry on the A14 at Rougham at around 7.10am

New photos have been revealed showing the Hogwarts Express train featuring in the upcoming Harry Potter television series

Jason Joseph, 39, became involved in a verbal altercation with a group of men in Queen Street, Colchester, before he shoved two people.

King's Ford Academy in Colchester has welcomed the installation of a life-saving allergy kit with the help of a Colchester councillor.

Thousands more vehicles will use the A12 and A120 after 22,100 new homes are built in the area by 2043.

A spokesperson for Essex Wildlife Trust said they have contacted TDC for clarification on the planning status and environmental assessments relating to the event.

The UK restaurants, cafés and pubs where kids eat free or for £1 this Easter, with full details and booking links.

Brits travelling this year will need to check their passport is valid for travel - here's how they can renew theirs quickly.

Millions of the lowest paid workers will see a welcome boost to their pay as minimum wage rates increase on April 1, the Government has announced.

A huge haul of cocaine which was estimated to be worth £80million was seized at a south Essex port.

Jaywick Martello Tower has been saved following intervention by representatives and strong community support.

Julie Goodson, 43, was charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving after the crash in Mersea Road, Colchester.

The BBC'S key political programme Question Time is due to be filmed in Clacton this week, hosted by Fiona Bruce.

Residents and businesses are being invited to find out more about major regeneration projects set to transform town.

A RAF hangar held an annual remembrance service to mark the largest single airborne operation in history.

Clacton nursery has been praised for having 'Strong standard' of care and education following its latest Ofsted inspection.

Analysis shows that the average cost of renting a one-bedroom property in Colchester has risen by 37.63% since 2020.

Katherine Frost died the day after her 18th birthday on April 22 last year while walking on the A12 near Colchester United’s stadium

Lukasz Wojciechowski, 44, was driving on the A14 at Rougham when he collided with the central reservation at 7.10am last Friday.