Lychgate House Care Ltd has put forward plans to expand its service to its neighbouring property in Shrub End Road.

Grassroot Media in Brightlingsea has installed its 150th digital screen at Wivenhoe Bowls Club.

A UNIQUE archaeological site welcomed families for an open day celebrating Colchester's Roman past

A 35-year-old man from Halstead has been arrested in connection to a string of burglaries in Braintree.

Essex Police have launched an investigation after a banner outside Lyons Hall Primary School on Deerleap Way in Braintree was subject to racist criminal damage.

John McCormack has been reported missing from Colchester after last being seen leaving home with a suitcase.

Concerns were raised after an apparent ongoing discharge was reported near a village in north Essex, with the incident believed to have been going on for days.

Luke Warner, 35, plunged two knives into his victim – one into her eye and another into the back of her head – in a horrific attack.

A mother is campaigning against a council-imposed, post-16 transport fee for her son with complex needs and other SEND children.

CAMPAIGNERS have reacted to the council's big local plan meeting due to be held on Wednesday.

The council's current plan was formed in 2022 and earmarked the borough's minimum housing requirement as 920 new dwellings per annum - 18,400 new homes between 2013 and 2033.

Gas works have caused traffic chaos, frustration and disruption.

Alexi Rose, 16, had struggled with his mental health for several years, and although he was open with his friends, did not tell his family or teachers.

Leon Constantine, 31, underwent elective surgery in Istanbul on April 21 of last year but did not tell his family after he returned to Colchester.

A detached Essex pub complete with a two-bedroom flat, trade garden and parking for up to 30 vehicles is set to go to auction.

Police have confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances following the recovery of a man’s body after he was reported to have gone overboard.

Plumes of smoke have been seen in south Essex due to a large fire in Tilbury.

A fire next to the railway line between London Liverpool Street and Stratford caused disruption to Greater Anglia services.

Drivers are facing disruption in Braintree this evening as a key town-centre route has been closed for UK Power Networks works.

A field fire burned approximately 10 acres of stubble in Essex.

Sheesh in Chigwell, set in the historic Ye Olde Kings Head on High Road, has been visited by famous movie stars and pro-footballers throughout the years.

Essex Conservatives are urging tougher action on unauthorised traveller encampments, saying illegal sites are causing disruption in local communities.

As the creator of previous 'Save the Wick' drawings, Oliver Dhakal, 30, was heavily inspired by a picture taken by Andrew Neal.

Indie-pop superstars Bastille brought a pristine production to lower Castle Park.

Indie-pop superstars Bastille headlined the Colchester Castle Summer Series on Sunday night.

Colchester Foodbank will officially move into the former Osgood Smith wholesale confectionery site in Greenstead Road after an urgent search that began in September 2024.

The applicant, John Redman, has proposed to install six new two-storey dwellings on land off Valley Crescent.

The project, being developed by Elder for Colchester Riverside Ltd, would demolish empty Fairfax House and Digby House in North Station Road.

AN old London bus is bringing creativity and art to communities across Essex.

The event, dubbed "Farage Fest," was held at Great Oakley Airfield to celebrate Nigel Farage’s win in the Clacton by-election.

A new venue promising late-night fun and live entertainment is set to open its doors in Colchester city centre next month.

Flights were diverted to Stansted Airport as a result of strike action at Norwich Airport at the weekend.

The chairman of Milsom Hotels and Restaurants in Dedham has been appointed as honorary catering adviser to defence.

A pedestrian has been seriously injured after being hit by a bus in Great Dunmow.

A pilot has been released from intensive care following a plane crash at the Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome earlier this month.

Race Across The World star Jo Gardiner has died following a long battle with cancer, one year after the death of her son and co-star, Sam.

Motorists in Maldon are being warned of disruption on two connected roads as a second route has now been closed for water works

PCs Ashley Harrington and Sullivan Ashcroft are accused of bullying and harassing a fellow officer.

A popular weekly community running event in north Essex will not go ahead this weekend after organisers issued an update to regular participants.

A major emergency response was launched after four youths got into difficulty in the sea in Tendring.

Dozens of Ryanair passengers missed their flight to Stansted after a water leak caused airport chaos in Copenhagen.

Essex looks set to be hit by six days of rain this week after a prolonged spell of dry weather that saw the driest July on record.

A deep partial lunar eclipse is expected to be visible across Essex this week weeks after a rare solar eclipse.

Rail passengers are being told to check before they travel as timetable changes come into effect across Essex.

The Red Arrows are set to soar over Essex once again in a dazzling display for Clacton Airshow this week.

Drivers in Elmstead Market are seeing their journeys heavily delayed by a set of roadworks that began last week on Church Road.

Emergency services are responding to a crash near Severalls Lane in Colchester.

Residents in Harwich, Essex may have spotted the coastguard out yesterday morning - here is why.

David Oldershaw, 61, of New Road in Chelmsford, has been charged with racially aggravated common assault following an incident in Braintree.

MORE calls have been raised for Anglian Water to deal with a repugnant stench which has been affecting locals for years.