Drivers are facing delays after emergency repairs forced the closure of a lane on a busy stretch of motorway.

Elizabeth line suspended between Paddington, Heathrow and Reading after casualty on tracks, with severe delays to Abbey Wood. Check routes before travelling.

M25 traffic delays follow a crash partially blocking the QE2 Bridge clockwise at junction 1a, with queues from Swanscombe back to junction 30 at Lakeside.

Discover Kenwood House and Gardens, an English Heritage gem with art, historic rooms, parkland and free pre-booked entry for families.

The use of city hotels to house former crooks was discussed during a Colchester Council cabinet meeting

The Booking Hall Cafe in Rayne has become popular for its giant sandwiches, with guests describing it as "brilliant".

Tributes paid to Colchester Morris dancer and community volunteer Keith Graham, who died aged 76 on September 22 after a short illness.

The fiancé of a woman missing from Essex for almost eight months has pleaded for help.

Jay Taylor, 29, was prohibited from contacting his ex-girlfriend in September last year but left the woman petrified when he flouted the ruling.

Councillor Paul Dundas has told locals not to stockpile, after it was claimed to the Gazette that the shelves at Asda were empty.

Essex residents react to the Government’s Be Ready campaign as households are urged to prepare for emergencies and stock up on essentials.

Saffron Walden named the best place to live in Essex for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos. Here's why.

Clacton Pier’s Halloween events resume October 29 after strong winds caused cancellations, with Clacton FEAR and spooky attractions running until November 1.

The family of Henry Nowak have said they will not stop fighting for answers following the announcement of an independent review into his murder.

Troops from Colchester’s 16 Air Assault Brigade are taking part in a major exercise in Germany to prepare for modern warfare.

New Telegraph guide grades every secondary school in Essex. See local scores, with Chelmsford's KEGS topping England on a perfect 40/40 score.

Bourne Mill in Colchester is set to be restored thanks to new funding from Historic England and the National Trust.

Essex is named the UK's third-biggest haunted road hotspot, with 50 paranormal reports, including ghostly sightings near Colchester and Margaretting.

An inclusive and welcoming school culture has been praised by Ofsted inspectors.

A Colchester councillor has criticised the “mindless and unfair” vandalism of bus stops.

A family who has spent almost three years navigating the criminal justice system after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted have welcomed specialist courts.

From the moment I arrived at Hatter's Farm, it was clear why the pumpkin patch is a popular spot among celebrities.

Superdry & Co opens at Braintree Village on November 13, with Sweaty Betty, Lisa Angel and Christmas pop-up shops joining the Essex outlet.

Frurt opens at Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock on October 23, giving away 150 free frozen yoghurt pots and creating 10 jobs during half term.

A public survey on community transport services in Essex has been extended.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is praising control room teams for the vital role they play in emergency response.

An independent review is to be launched into the murder of Henry Nowak, whose death sparked national outrage.

GAIL’s Bakery has opened at Lakeside Shopping Centre, offering shoppers fresh bread, pastries, cakes, sandwiches and speciality coffee in a stylish setting.

RNLI Harwich crews responded to a kite surfer in trouble off Erwarton Ness during Storm Austen on October 25, plus call-outs to swimmers and a nearby boat.

Ryanair passengers flew from Stansted to Prague without luggage after a power surge disrupted baggage systems; bags were sent on the next flight October 26.

M25 traffic delays follow a crash on the clockwise exit slip at Junction 30 for the A13, with queues back to Junction 29 near Romford and 15-minute journeys.

Southend Hospital gynaecologist Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri must see female patients with a chaperone under GMC restrictions ahead of a fresh tribunal.

King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford is named England’s best state secondary school by The Telegraph, scoring 40/40 in its October league table.

Police appeal to identify a man known as Lee, last seen in Harlow at 8.50am on October 26. Officers are concerned for his welfare.

Two crashes cause delays towards Essex, with congestion stretching to Orpington and the Dartford Crossing. Travel times hit 50 minutes.

Two parents jailed for 23 years after deliberately starving and imprisoning a boy in Essex. Convicted of GBH with intent at Ipswich Crown Court.

Wethersfield Airfield Museum in Finchingfield will permanently close after its final opening, placing its RAF Wethersfield collection into storage again.

Essex Police force entry into a Maldon property, discovering a significant quantity of controlled drugs and detaining two local men during a warrant.

Braintree woman April Richardson banned from keeping animals after two cats died and two dogs suffered neglect; suspended prison sentence handed down.

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Essex closes on October 26 after a power cut caused ongoing electrical issues, disrupting pre-booked Halloween visits today.

Essex fire crews warn residents after storms and high winds caused fallen trees, unsafe structures and hidden power cables. Call 999 if lives are at risk.

Colchester victim among those targeted by courier fraud gang that scammed more than £250,000 nationwide, as four people are sentenced after NEROCU probe.

A12 southbound crash near Witham causes major traffic delays, with one lane closed between Junctions 22 and 21.

Essex commuters face severe London Underground delays on the District and Circle lines after engineering works overrun, with disruption across TfL services.

c2c rail disruption continues after GB Railfreight train derails at Barking on October 23, with cancellations, diversions and replacement buses until October 29.

Accommodation alone will not reduce homelessness, heard a Colchester City Council cabinet meeting.

Colchester’s historic Oyster Feast returned to Moot Hall, celebrating the city’s 1845 tradition with native oysters, civic guests and entertainment.

Colchester’s Culver Square gets new paving and seating after fountain demolition, creating an events space ahead of the Christmas lights and ice rink.

A Stansted Airport passengers has been left without luggage after it was lost by Ryanair amid chaos caused by a power surge.

Pictures have shown hundreds of stranded passengers at Stansted Airport amid a power surge issue.