Patrolling police officers arrested a motorist for drug driving yesterday.

The closures come after another night of freezing conditions, with temperatures dropping to as low as -5c overnight on Tuesday.

Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s largest carriers, will operate its first flights from Stansted to Istanbul from March 18.

Aaron Witchell, from Chigwell, walked free on a suspended sentence over domestic violence, including pulling a knife and stabbing his girlfriend's tyres.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene overnight in South Woodham Ferrers.

Fin, who works part-time at a Wetherspoons in Colchester, further had members of the public recognise him at work.

Lexden Wood Golf Club are revelling in their progress since the club was taken over a year ago with many improvements made.

An MP has said the education of the next generation of children in an Essex town is at risk due to the government’s decision to cancel a new school.

Local NHS bosses are urging the public to consider whether they need to visit A&E after it was revealed millions of patients visit with minor ailments.

Weheliye Guleed, 22, Khaled Hamarsha, 23, and Abdullahi Hussein, 19, were sentenced on Friday at Ipswich Crown Court.

Issues with blocked drains in Brightlingsea are still yet to be sorted with flooding concerns only worsening.

Drivers are experiencing delays following a crash on the A133.

Milbank Concrete Products in Earls Colne has donated new technology equipment to Great Tey C of E Primary School.

An Essex ex-racehorse and his owner are finalists for a national award.

Missing permits have stalled bridge works in Colchester city centre.

A new Channel 4 documentary will follow an Essex murder investigation, including the search to find the body of a missing father in a Colchester landfill site.

A Colchester hairdresser has turned his dream of an inclusive and relaxing retreat into reality.

Colchester Council has secured seven affordable three-bedroom homes for families in need.

An Essex Police dog has led officers to the discovery of money, drugs and a prohibited weapon during a recent Colchester warrant was executed.

Braintree Village is known for its glittering array of luxury brands, from Polo Ralph Lauren, to Barbour, to Julian Charles and Le Creuset.

Fresh plans have been lodged to bring an empty High Street building in Dedham back into use.

Murphy has consistently denied the murder charge she first faced after the death of boyfriend James Self, 47, in December 2023.

Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Colchester bin collections will run as normal despite the snow.

Snow will give way to heavy rain and strong winds in Essex, with experts warning of a possible multi-hazard event.

Freddie Coleman, 15, died at the scene after being hit by a car in Stock Road

ACL Essex is expanding its digital training for adults across the county to help more people get online.

Cadent Gas is starting work to upgrade 800metres of gas mains, in Maldon Road, Southway side, which were originally built in the 1930s.

An Essex Police officer has been dismissed for making false reports to police and an insurer about an alleged vehicle theft.

Essex Life magazine has teamed up with BTMK Solicitors to launch a poetry competition celebrating mums

Bus passengers travelling between Manningtree, Harwich and Colchester will face diversions until March.

A woman who claims she was sexually abused by her own father says she was "robbed of justice" after he took his own life days before court

Approximately 1-3cm of snow fell in Essex throughout the night and in the morning, leaving a white layer over Colchester, Clacton, Harwich and the surrounding areas.

Richard Mason, 41, of Summer Leeze, Ashford, has been charged with GBH with intent after an assault in Market Place, on November 23 last year.

Train services running between Colchester and Walton are suffering from major delays.

The 2010 cold snap started when temperatures began to dip on December 10, leaving Essex covered in four inches of snow.

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of Essex.

Snow has covered Colchester this morning, with residents waking up to wintery scenes.

With stylish shop fronts and premium brands, few shopping destinations in Essex deliver like Braintree Village - which has big plans for 2026.

A Colchester GP service has received an upgraded report from the health care watchdog.

The highly-anticipated 'Heart of Greenstead' project will transform the existing community centre and other buildings in Hawthorn Avenue.

Burger King plans to open between Costa Coffee and Nando’s in Stane Leisure Park as works continue on the site.

A second eatery has been confirmed for a highly-anticipated city centre complex in Colchester.

Dad-of-four Jason Lambert, 37, was on a family holiday in Phuket, Thailand, when he was pulled out to sea in November last year.

Family home with pool and tennis court in a peaceful parish

The incident happened on the eastbound side of the Coggeshall bypass, shortly before the junction with the B1024, at about 7am on Saturday.

The former bus depot was demolished in 2023 as part of a £6.2 million scheme to revive the site.

A spokesperson for the SNEE ICB said GPs face challenges, primarily the recruiting new staff and retaining existing staff against a backdrop of a growing population.

Dr John Cooper Clarke has lived in Colchester for 35 years and is a celebrated wordsmith whose work has been included in the GCSE English Literature syllabus.

With the cold UK weather many want a January getaway so we have put together four destinations which are around 20C for less than £60.