Essex Police have said a van which was potentially involved in the collision was later found burnt-out three miles away in a layby near Watery Lane.

There are many villages scattered across Essex, but the market town of Rayleigh is home to the UK's smallest council house.

A group of friends in Essex have shaved their heads to bring joy to a man battling cancer.

One councillor said the site shows it is possible to respect our shared heritage while creating welcoming, modern homes for the future.

Colchester and its surroundings were hit by the earthquake on April 22, 1884.

Ryan and Dean Appleton were both named in the New Year Honours list for 2026, receiving coveted BEMs for services to the community in the East of England.

A major supermarket is offering free apples for children to help the nation eat more fruit and vegetables at the start of 2026.

Police say a burned-out van was found on the westbound carriageway near Watery Lane – about three miles west from where the man was hit.

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A MAN who has saved countless lives says "it is lovely" to be recognised alongside his identical twin brother in the New Year Honours list.

The owners wanted to create a space and social hub for Colchester.

A group of 31 Essex residents have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list for their service and charitable contributions.

Braintree Town FC is holding its first reunion in 40 years to celebrate two title wins in the 1980s.

The Great Arts Centre Jumble Sale, at Colchester Arts Centre, in Church Street, will be back on January 4.

Unit one Quayside Industrial Estate, in Bates Road, Heybridge, has been listed on Rightmove by property firm Kemsley LLP Property Consultants.

Birch Grove Golf Club in Colchester are continuing to support a number of charities including St Helena Hospice with another generous donation.

Colchester Zoo is bringing back its Winter Blues sale from January 5 to February 13.

Police have confirmed a pedestrian has died following a collision on the A120. The incident is being treated as a suspected hit and run.

The incident took place on the Coggeshall bypass between West Street and Colchester Road at about 7am this morning.

Police say Marie Hutchinson, 90, was last seen wearing dark-coloured trousers and a blue jacket over a peach jumper.

The Telegraph has rounded up its picks of Britain’s 10 most underrated places to visit in 2026.

Colchester Council defended its strategy saying work is constantly being done to improve the city and drive punters in.

A roads policing boss has said Essex needs infrastructure which is fit for purpose as more pressure on major roads is starting to “suck the life” out of traffic teams.

Nina said theatre is a place where children and adults are equal at school.

Highlights include a new city festival, luxury short breaks and the celebration of a major sporting milestone.

Judds Place is a new business park off Tollgate West, opposite the Currys retail unit.

Tiny Toes Ballet in Colchester hosted an intergenerational dance session at Woodland View Care Home.

Stephen Paget, 50, appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday where he faced three charges.

The Nick Alexander Music Trust’s A Peaceful Noise concert has been nominated for the Festival of the Year award at the Full Pelt music awards.

Wivenhoe campaigners fighting to save an ancient tree have launched a new fundraiser after legal notices vanished.

Wildlives Rescue has had an 'incredibly busy' year of more than 2,000 wildlife missions, including heart-warming animal releases and shocking cases.

A medieval seal set with a Roman carved gemstone found near Braintree could soon go on display in Essex.

Essex Therapy Dogs has been named the 1 Million Minutes Volunteer Champion for 2025.

Drivers are experiencing delays following a crash on the A12 near Chelmsford.

New figures show Essex firefighters are being hurt as pressures mount on the service.

Nick Hulme, the outgoing chief of ESNEFT which runs Colchester and Ipswich hospitals, has said he is retiring "with a real sense of sadness".

Rebecca Fox, 41, committed the offence in Harwich in September last year, according to court papers.

Neighbours in the CM20 3QT postcode in Harlow and the CM77 7UT postcode in Great Notley both won in the Postcode Lottery just a week apart.

Gareth Gates, 41, first rose to fame after finishing as runner-up in the first series of Pop Idol in 2002.

Joseph Miceli, 31, appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday where he indicated guilty pleas to two charges of actual bodily harm.

Police officers were called to reports of a burglary which took place in St Clare Road, Colchester, at around 7pm on Tuesday, December 30 2025.

An arrest has been made outside the Colchester United football ground after some unsavoury scenes.

Chorus Iceni is an all-female voiced a cappella choir with more than 30 members.

The number of young people not in education, employment or training has been “far too high for far too long”, a government official has said.

SV Care Services Limited has applied to change Oaklands Care Home, in Church Road, Brightlingsea, which closed in August 2024, into a children's care home.

There are no existing parking or cycling spaces, with the proposed development creating a total of 30 cycling spaces and 86 car spaces.

High Steward of Colchester, Sir Bob Russell has said the potential of 600 new homes in The Hythe would only worsen the current issues with flooding

Robert Rumbelow, 66, was due to appear before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday after he was charged possessing a seven-inch knife.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a cold weather health alert for the East of England until 10am on January 6.

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