A man is due to appear in court on theft charges for items valued at more than £800,000 which allegedly took place in Brentwood.

Pete Barrett, was on his way to his son's house in Guilford after finishing three days of shooting his new film Red Riding Hoodie in Hadleigh on New Year's Day.

Darcy’s Traditional Sweet Shoppe on Eld Lane is a one-of-a-kind spot run by Carly Carter, 39.

A stunning five-bedroom home combining comfort and luxury in the heart of Colchester is on the market.

Across the whole area of Colchester a total of 1,294 crime reports were submitted

Dan Loveless, 22, is the founder of Forge Fitness & Nutrition in Cockaynes Lane, Alresford

Essex is home to a number of top restaurants, plenty of which have recieved a number of top reviews from happy customers.

Essex's best places to live have been revealed in a 2025 survey of England and Wales.

I taste-tested hot cross buns from ASDA, Lidl, Aldi, Tesco and more to find the very best to enjoy this Easter weekend.

A list of hidden gems and local favourites to explore in Essex over the Easter bank holiday weekend including gardens and animal sanctuaries

From Nestle's Willy Wonka Weggs to Cadbury Dairy Milk Egg 'n' Spoon Cartons, these are the Easter treats Brits miss the most.

A Reddit user has shared a guide to secret codes that will allow you to quickly narrow down your Netflix search

The travel search engine KAYAK has revealed the best month, time and airport to fly out from the UK in the summer of 2025 to get the best experience.

A mum who paid extra for a sea view from loveholidays was appalled to discover the hotel room looked out at an apartment block.

Dog walkers have been warned over a 'dangerous' yet common habit ahead of the Easter weekend.

There are severe delays on the A120 this afternoon, due to a "police incident", with the road closed in both directions.

Essex superstar Olly Murs and his wife Amelia are expecting their second child, the singer has revealed

A Colchester man in his 20s was arrested after a warrant was executed in Mile End, following reports of "dangerous dogs on the loose".

AS motorists, you’ll always need to stop off at some point to refuel and with the cost-of-living crisis, paying for petrol can take good chunk of money out of your pocket.

THE BOSS of an independent bookshop in Colchester is “very excited” to be hosting an artwork that is raising awareness about the current “climate and ecological emergency”.

Jamie-Lee Craven, 22, was jailed for 25 months after he led police on a high-speed chase before crashing into a bus stop and injuring a university student.

A GROUP of travellers have pitched up in a Colchester park and a resident thinks it is “getting ridiculous now”.

AN Easter egg trail will be taking place this weekend at a Grade I listed historic building in Colchester with booking not needed.

The reason behind the heart has now been revealed.

Essex Police have now give an update as to why the A120 was closed in both directions earlier today.

A senior Essex Police officer has been dismissed following a gross misconduct hearing after he was found to be abusing his position for 'sexual purposes'.

Firefighters cut a casualty out of their vehicle after a two-vehicle crash in Great Bentley this morning.

The A120 is closed in both directions following an incident and causing severe delays between Colchester and Clacton

Following a fire at the University Community Sailing Club in Brightlingsea, Essex Fire and Rescue have issued an update with further information.

A POPULAR tearoom transformed its garden marquee into a scene out of a fairytale for its first afternoon tea party of the year.

The authorities were alerted to the incident in the early hours of Saturday, April 12, in Layer Road, Colchester.

The University Community Sailing Club in Brightlingsea caught fire today, as many residents watched on.

Toblerone Dark will no longer be available to buy in the UK as Mondelez has discontinued the chocolate bar.

MANY people will be enjoying the long bank holiday weekend from today onwards.

A cruise company has pledged to make regular donations to a college to help students in need.

The events will give residents a chance to see the site-wide masterplan and speak with the project team.

YOUNGSTERS learned some new dance moves during a free easter holiday event at a Colchester Venue.

A magical candlelight experience of classical renditions of iconic ABBA tunes came to Colchester last weekend.

A man from Colchester has pleaded guilty to 34 counts of shop theft taking place across the city and West Bergholt.

A GROUP of travellers have reportedly pitched up in a Colchester park.

A family friendly opportunity has been presented in Colchester, as 13 golden eggs are there to be collected in order for people to win a special prize.

Essex Police are urging people to stay safe on the roads after 22 fatal crashes so far in 2025 – a “horrific” number.

More than £35,000 has been raised for BBC researcher Bruce Miller, from Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, who fell from Avon Gorge in Somerset last year.

A man has been jailed for more than four years after he attempted to rob a property in Bildeston, near Ipswich, in November 2024.

The Thatcher's Arms picturesque Suffolk border village of Bures has been announced as a finalist for a national award.

Naqaa Al-Farai, who studies psychology with neuroscience at Essex University, prepared a victim impact statement ahead of a sentencing hearing.

Richard Graves, 43, grabbed his partner by the throat and pushed her over at their address in Colchester after they had a disagreement over a set of doors.

WITH the car boot season off to an early start thanks to the dry weather, many anticipate a bumper weekend over Easter.

The former Cavalry Barracks, in Butt Road, has been sold.

We've dived into our archives to reminisce over memories of the huge school in Rembrandt Way, Colchester