Suffolk County Christmas Fair returns to Hintlesham Hall near Ipswich from November 20 to 22, with 150+ stalls, Father Christmas, food and a Ferris wheel.

Hundreds of young people in Essex could soon get faster access to orthodontic treatment.

The family of Henry Nowak have condemned the early release appeal of his killer and the early release of his mother who hid the murder weapon.

Halloween and Bonfire Night can be a very distressing time for our pets, and with that in mind a vet has shared their top tips to keep dogs calm

Barclays Partner Finance will offer early settlements to some mis-sold car finance customers. Find out who qualifies and what accepting means.

More than 112,000 people have backed a petition to cut the state pension age to 65, arguing it could free up jobs for younger workers.

A12 crash at Junction 17 for the A130 in Howe Green causes delays towards Chelmsford, with northbound traffic partially blocked.

Marks and Spencer has confirmed progress is being made on a store opening just 10 miles from Colchester.

A councillor has said he is “absolutely disgusted” by changes which mean councillors can no longer call in planning applications for committee scrutiny.

A councillor said that “past decisions have come back to haunt” Community 360, after it announced that it will enter administration.

Children in Chappel now have access to brand-new play equipment thanks to a £16,500 funding boost.

Mother of Jayson Gibson, 15, urges lower speed limits and safety measures on Colchester’s dangerous A133 Clingoe Hill, where he died.

A charity football match will be held to support a father of two battling stage-four pancreatic cancer.

Teenage girls trespassed on railway tracks at Burnham railway station on November 2, moments before a train arrived, prompting a British Transport Police warning.

A British healthcare worker has tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is expected to be medically evacuated to the UK for treatment.

M&S will replace paper price tags with digital labels in some new UK stores.

Married couples and civil partners could claim up to £1,260 through Marriage Allowance. Find out who qualifies and the April 2027 deadline.

Which? explains why it advises against drying washing on radiators, with alternatives and tips for reducing moisture indoors.

UK Blue Badges are recognised in many European countries, but rules and concessions vary, as experts explain.

Angela Eagle told a Times Radio interviewer to "get a life" when asked about smoky bacon crisp labels and a UK-EU food deal.

Essex Bonfire Night forecast for November 5: dry, chilly conditions, temperatures around 9C, low rain risk and winds gusting up to 17mph across the county.

Essex man Daniel Doe pleads guilty to possessing crack cocaine, heroin and other drugs with intent to supply after arrest in Braintree; sentencing November 30.

A133 southbound near Clacton, Essex, closed after a crash between Britton Way and Progress Way, causing slow traffic. Drivers should avoid the area.

Essex wildlife rescue centre Wildlives urges residents to check bonfire piles for hedgehogs and other animals before lighting them this Bonfire Night.

Superdry is hiring a full-time Brand Lead at Braintree Village, offering retail career opportunities, flexible working and staff discounts of up to 50 per cent.

Colchester retailer Claydons says it is protected from Europe’s refrigeration cyber-attacks because its freezer systems are not connected to the internet.

Essex drug poisoning deaths rose 8% to 94 in 2025, with Colchester highest and sharp rises in Basildon and Harlow amid fentanyl-laced drug warnings.

Colchester Zoo has announced their reindeer experience has returned for Christmas 2026 from November.

New owners are preparing to reopen a Thorpe-le-Soken pub this weekend.

Woodham Mortimer Cricket Club launches a fundraiser after a 300-year-old oak damaged its Essex clubhouse on October 24.

A12 southbound closures between Marks Tey and Hatfield Peverel start November 4 for resurfacing. National Highways advises diversions via A120 and A131.

Operation Rifle seizes 116 illegal e-scooters and e-bikes in Tendring, Essex, during a three-month crackdown on anti-social behaviour and road safety.

A safety review is under way after a train crashed at London Liverpool Street station, which serves Essex.

A car burst into flames in Harlow as firefighters looked to put it out and has been recorded as a possible electrical fire.

Vickrum Digwa’s life sentence for murdering Henry Nowak in Southampton faces Court of Appeal review, alongside Ellie Reeves’s bid to increase it on Thursday.

Drivers on the A12 are facing severe disruption this afternoon due to a police incident near Chelmsford.

Broken-down lorry closes one clockwise lane on M25 between Junction 24 Potters Bar and Junction 25 Enfield. AA reports 10-minute delays, increasing.

Lakeside Shopping Centre is due to welcome the first Lego store in Essex tomorrow.

Anglian Water has revealed some of the strangest items which have been found blocking drains across the east.

Crash partially blocks Round Coppice Road at the M11 roundabout near Stansted Airport, causing delays and slow traffic for motorists.

Colchester traffic delays follow a crash partially blocking the A134 Southway in both directions at Butt Road and Headgate. Drivers should allow extra time.

Essex boy with Hodgkin’s lymphoma fulfils an aviation dream with a ‘Day in the Life of a Pilot’ experience at Stansted Airport from Jet2 and Make-A-Wish UK.

Crash partially blocks the A120 westbound at Galley's Corner in Essex, causing queues and delays for drivers near Braintree. Allow extra journey time.

A three-way traffic light system in place by Anglian Water is threatening severe delays across Colchester.

Reform UK councillor Christopher Hudson removed from Suffolk County Council cabinet after sharing a sexualised AI image of his colleague.

Five Colchester businesses which have closed their doors this year in another difficult year for business.

British Transport Police release images of a man sought after a woman was reportedly indecently exposed to on an Overground train to Liverpool Street on August 24.

Essex Police appeal after Waltham Abbey hit-and-run left man with life-changing leg injuries. Arren Lewis charged and due in court on November 19.

Rugby fans could bag themselves a free pint at three Essex pubs this month simply by correctly predicting the winner of a match.

Free train travel has been offered to help people across Essex attend Remembrance events.