Dancers from the Colne Bank School of Dancing in Wivenhoe raised more than £5,000 for the MND Association with a charity dance day.

National Grid is helping young people discover exciting careers in energy and showing how local projects can make a real difference.

The Met Office has announced there is a chance of heavy and prolonged rain affecting the county for the next two days.

Routes affected include Walton-on-the-Naze and Thorpe-Le-Soken/Colchester and Clacton-On-Sea and Colchester/Liverpool Street.

A man who stalked his former partner sent 60 emails in a month which varied between abusive and telling her how much he loved her.

THE childhood guitar teacher for popstar Sam Ryder has recounted the “daunting” but “fantastic experience” of joining him on stage in front of thousands of fans.

Jodie-Lee Borer, 28, got behind the wheel of her Citroen C3 in September and was later stopped by police in Stock Road, Billericay.

Trapped air in radiators creates “cold spots” and prevents full heat output, forcing your boiler to work harder to maintain comfortable temperatures

An Aldi shopper was stunned to find her 'no sausage and bean' pasty really was a no sausage and bean pasty

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a warning to Sainsbury’s shoppers over the “possible health risk”.

The PDSA has also issued a warning to drivers to help keep pets safe this winter

The county made headlines in 2025 when it earned its first-ever Michelin star, marking a watershed moment for the region's gastronomic reputation.

Gordon Bees, 72, was arrested in September after stealing from shops and threatening staff at Co-Op stores and a Premier shop in Harwich.

Two Essex apprentices are among 55 people recruited by UK Power Networks to play a key part in Britain's clean energy future.

An annual Aquathon representing England and in memory Karen Stokoe, who battled cancer for 12 years, raised more than £1,400 for Marie Curie.

Campaigners trying to save parts of Colchester and its surrounding villages from development have been left with mixed feelings following a council meeting.

A documentary featuring a Colchester school has been nominated for a prestigious award.

A trustee of Colchester Canoe Club has been left feeling positive over plans for the future of the weir after a scrutiny panel meeting.

Jonathon Turkentine, 68, was jailed for a year in 2022 but always denied having a sexual interest in children.

Three signs have been spotted in Church Walk as residents and workers have complained of people urinating, defecating, and vomiting along the road.

The Company Shed in Colchester have said their 0-star food hygiene rating is absolutely nothing to worry about.

The stalled vehicle has left the northbound carriageway partially blocked between the A1124 Essex Yeomanry Way junction at the Tollgate interchange.

St Mary's Senior School in Colchester has been named the top non-selective school in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk due to its GCSE Attainment 8 score.

Louise Smith, 59, from Harwich, took the plunge from 13,000 feet in Norwich last week to raise money for St Helena Hospice.

It’s reported that the incident, which involved two men, took place inside Fashion Café Bar, in St Botolph’s Street, on Friday November 7.

Doris Dyer, who lives at Edensor Care Home, marked incredible milestone on November 9, exactly 101 years after she was born.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here will be updating you on Greenstead roundabout in Colchester, where a collision has left the roundabout partially blocked with heavy congestion building.

A MAJOR roundabout in Colchester is partially blocked due to a collision.

The piece capturing a house and a haystack at Flatford was created by John Constable in 1827.The picture sold for double the guide price.

The incident occurred on November 5 when the victim returned home to discover the break-in had taken place.

Following last year's hugely successful event, Enlightened, in association with Colchester Events, will again present an enchanting 1.5km light trail.

Essex businesses are being invited to host conflict management workshops as part of an Essex Police scheme.

Each vault is identity-locked, physically disconnected when idle, and likened to a digital safety deposit box for critical data.

Young footballers heard a hard-hitting message from The Salvation Army about the dangers of gangs and knife crime at a workshop in Colchester.

A celebrated publisher is marking its 90th anniversary with a trail of ‘Book Stops’ around the country – including one in Essex.

This year's festival welcomed acts from India, Japan, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Australia, and the UK, making it biggest edition to date.

Essex NHS is asking residents not to making 'unnecessary trips' to hospital ahead of resident doctors strikes this week.

Essex Police were called to the scene at approximately 2.50am on Tuesday, 28 October, where they launched an investigation.

Members of North Colchester Men's Shed filmed a rap video to raise awareness of loneliness among older men.

Diversions for late night trains from Colchester to Clacton are expected to end tonight.

A new multi-faith committee has been launched in Colchester to bring together leaders from across faith communities.

Colchester Institute has upgraded its gym facilities after securing nearly £10,000 in funding from Active Essex.

THE NHS has teamed up with sea shanty group the Motley Crew to produce a song aimed at reminding eligible people to get their flu jabs this winter.

A burst water main in Colne Engaine is affecting residents' water pressure.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be updating you on the A12 southbound, where a multi-vehicle crash is causing delays.

DELAYS on the A12 southbound following a multi-vehicle crash.

Tributes have been paid to a 32-year-old Suffolk police officer who died after suffering a cardiac arrest.

The report said: “Teaching is now clearer and more focused on what they want pupils to learn. “However, the choice of activities is still often not precisely enough matched to pupils’ stage and next steps.

Great Bradford Junior School in Marlborough Road, Braintree welcomed the BBC Essex Children in Need Three-Legged Challenge.

Before Ipswich Crown Court on Monday (November 10) was 31-year-old Essex Police officer Lauren Brown.