Perrywood Tiptree garden centre is inviting customers to enjoy a 1930s-themed festive meal with a mysterious twist.

Super El Niño is forecast to peak in December 2026 and could bring stormy autumn weather, UK cold snaps, snow and wintry conditions.

A 15-year-old girl has been reported missing from the Stanway area of Colchester since Monday evening.

Find out what the Net Zero Award and One to Watch Award judges will be looking for at the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2027.

Drivers are facing delays after a crash on a major road near Weeley.

An Essex fish and chip shop has been named one of the best in the UK and is now in the running for Takeaway of the Year 2027.

A MAN who threw the first punch in a Colchester street fight came “very close to reasonable self-defence”, a court heard.

A PENSIONER with Parkinson’s disease choked two days after moving to a care when he was fed a roast dinner which had not been cut up for him properly, his son has said.

Large potholes at a city-centre car park are frustrating drivers and sparking safety fears.

Harlow road closure: route between Fifth Avenue roundabout and Burnt Mill Lane closes from September 21 to November 8 for roadworks, with a 12-mile diversion.

University of Essex graduate Sreedev, from India, says failed care sponsorship and UK immigration rules left him homeless and unable to claim benefits.

Colchester rough sleepers Roy and Kerry explain how Brexit settled status and missing citizenship documents have left them unable to work and sleeping rough.

A third fire in three days has broken out near a historic pub in Tilbury.

A rescue helicopter was deployed to help a stranded boat operator near the MoD's live firing range in Foulness.

Two city centre car parks will be temporarily closed to the public on Wednesday and Thursday.

Colchester doctor Dr Okolie faces tribunal over claims he worked as an Approved Clinician without authorisation from 2018 to 2023; hearing October 5-16.

Pam Cox MP urges Colchester Council to set a reopening date for Castle Park boating lake, closed since May 2024, with Colchester Institute offering support.

Ongar Garden Centre launches its Christmas department on October 3 and 4, with festive family fun, discounts, decorations, gifts and Santa experiences.

Thai One, a small family-run Thai restaurant in East Hill, has spoken out about the impact of ongoing roadworks on its business.

Essex residents could see the Northern Lights in autumn 2026 as Solar Cycle 25 keeps geomagnetic activity high, with equinoxes improving viewing chances.

A community memory walk from the Harwich to Dovercourt seafront raised vital funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Lakeside Shopping Centre unveils The Santa Express, a train-themed Christmas grotto in Thurrock, running from November 27 to Christmas Eve. Book now.

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A former school with more than a century of history is now on the market following its closure with "immediate effect" in August.

Lidl has unveiled plans to demolish one of its stores and replace it with a supermarket almost twice the size.

Rochford and Castle Point named among East of England’s most peaceful places to live, as a national study ranks crime, noise, green space and nightlife.

TG Jones, which operates the Brentwood's Post Office will close down in January 2027 it has been confirmed.

The Essex County Christmas Fair is moving to Boreham House, with more than 150 stalls offering a range of gifts and festive items.

Essex Police seize quadbike after suspected night poaching and hare coursing in Cressing, Essex, on September 19; drone tracking aids ongoing police investigations.

Emergency crews have issued an update after being called to reports of a caravan fire off the A127 near Wickford.

West Mersea Town Council appeals for information after antisocial behaviour left Fairhaven public toilets unusable on

Great Bentley Road, Frating, is due to shut for two weeks while drainage works take place.

Two Humboldt penguins have found companionship after both their partners died earlier this year.

Essex Police arrest wanted man during routine vehicle stop in Maldon after prison recall; car seized for driving without a valid licence in Essex.

British father pleads guilty over two-year-old son’s fatal fall from a Cyprus hotel window. Paphos court will hear the facts and mitigation on October 5.

Orwell Bridge average-speed cameras caught 26,694 motorists speeding by July 2026, with eastbound drivers responsible for most offences on the A14 crossing.

Essex Police seek two men after a burglary in Braintree Road, Tye Green, on September 21. Witnesses and dashcam footage could help the investigation.

Families enjoyed a magical summer adventure at Camp JoJo, a fully accessible campsite near Colchester.

A127 eastbound crash near Southend Airport causes lengthy delays and heavy congestion in both directions at Rayleigh Weir, Essex.

A man has been airlifted to hospital after a crash on the M25 between a lorry and a motorbike.

Thomas Broomfield, 41, was last seen at around 11.55am on Monday, September 21, in the Hythe area of Colchester.

Pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures. The Government has rejected the proposal.

Drivers are at a standstill on the M25 after reports of an incident, forcing long delays.

A business has given a verdict on the future of their Colchester High Street branch.

Central Connect defends Essex school bus fare hikes, saying prices were too low, while parents call rises “disgusting” and Essex County Council criticises move.

Mother-and-daughter sea lions Sofia and Cali have moved into their refurbished home at Colchester Zoo.

Coco’s Room opened on September 1, marking a major step for 25-year-old owner Chloe Jerram

Farmers across the country are counting the cost of one of the driest growing seasons in decades.

‘Business’ and ‘festival’ rarely appear in the same sentence.

An aspiring Royal Marine who stole a motorbike from Wivenhoe railway station blamed the death of a grandparent and a relationship break-up for reoffending.