Greater Anglia warned passengers of disruption after an incident between Stratford and Shenfield.

The doors of Phonedoctor in Osborne Street, at the Scheregate Steps, have been closed for many months.

More than 70,000 potholes have been reported and repaired since 2022, seeing Essex County Council pay out over £400,000 for vehicle damage.

A Freedom of Information request submitted by the Gazette confirmed neither National Rail nor Greater Anglia put the land forward to Colchester Council.

Two pupils at One Sixth Form in Scrivener Drive, Ipswich, have been part of the school’s musical production of The Addams Family.

Property group Rightmove has published its latest Most Expensive Streets report, with one in Sussex making the list.

Cadent Gas works between Earls Colne and White Colne have entered their seventh stage as road closures continue near Halstead.

The soothing blue façade of The Vine Inn in Black Notley is a particularly welcoming site to its new landlords.

The question of whether 16 and 17-year-olds should be given the vote has been a hot topic of debate since the Labour government announced the plans last July.

The search for missing woman Vitória Figueiredo Barreto continued today, with officers covering the coastline.

Official Police.uk data reveals Colchester’s 10 most dangerous roads for January 2026, with violence and sexual offences topping crime statistics.

Colchester City Council to decide on plans for 250 new homes near Eight Ash Green, with 30% affordable housing as objections raised over countryside impact.

Dillys Bespoke Florist, located in the heart of Colchester town centre on Crouch Street, has been creating floral arrangements for residents.

Radios in Colchester are set to get a huge boost in range as plans to increase the city's radio transmitter are approved.

Parliament backs the Courts and Tribunals Bill to limit jury trials for minor offences, aiming to cut the Crown Court backlog but Essex MPs remain divided.

An Essex restaurant has been recognised as one of the best curry houses in the UK and Ireland in a new national ranking.

Leandro Nascimento, 21, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday after admitting one count of assault with causing actual bodily harm.

Colchester Zoo has announced the loss of a 'big character' at the zoo as they announce the death of Bailey the lion.

Traffic is on the A12 Colchester-bound following a collision involving two vehicles near Hatfield Peverel this afternoon.

Essex Police appear on Crimewatch Live as a part of work to bring the killer of the man who was found in a Colchester landfill to justice.

North West Essex MP Kemi Badenoch clashes with PM Sir Keir Starmer over Labour’s planned fuel duty rise.

A round up of comments from the latest stories, including the news Nathan Robins is to become the first officially elected Reform Councillor for Braintree.

Essex residents express upset at the potential closure of Clacton's National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) centre.

Young artists are taking part in a competition to feature in a Colchester-wide public art display.

A new housing development by Burfoot Homes could be built next to a spa in Thorpe-le-Soken.

Clacton was awarded £20 million in funding which aims to revitalise towns that have been overlooked.

Chopstix is preparing for its official doors-open this Thursday in Culver Street West, taking over the former Starbucks cafe site.

A Co-op food store in West Mersea will re-open later this month after the site underwent refurbishments.

St Helena Hospice is inviting people who are grieving the death of a loved one to its first community bereavement café.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service completed 2,829 home fire safety visits in February as part of dedicated Days of Action.

Greater Anglia has won four national awards for train performance at the Golden Whistles.

Plans submitted to Colchester City Council propose converting the listed Victoria Wine building, East Street, CO1, into an HMO with retail unit.

The business, which focuses on agricultural supply, has 50 stores across the UK, .

Senior nurse Jane Barker struck off by NMC for stealing fentanyl and misconduct at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Essex.

Plans submitted to Braintree District Council could see The Gym Group convert a disused showroom on Rayne Road into a 24-hour gym with upgraded parking.

As spring approaches, Brits are preparing to pull on their gardening gloves and get their hands dirty, but rusty equipment could halt their progress

Brits have been warned by His Majesty's Passport Office to complete a simple check before they book a holiday or trip abroad this year.

The change makes it more difficult for the notes to be counterfeited while making security features more distinguishable

The A120 is partially blocked following reports of a crash.

The force said the incident happened at a property in Malvern Way, Great Horkesley, at about 6.30pm last Friday.

Perched on the Clacton seafront, Salts by the Sea delivers the kind of dining experience that immediately stands out.

A video showing the amount of rubbish left around a McDonalds restaurant in Colchester has sparked controversy.

The Wedding Shop has been in Colchester for 40 years on the High Street hosted Elle Clancy.

The Edith Borthwick School where pupils “enjoy rich experiences” has achieved a positive Ofsted rating.

Nine individuals have forfeited their MBE or OBE in the latest Cabinet Office update, including a former Essex business owner.

Funding for a new transport interchange has not yet been secured.

The defendant, from Colchester, faces eight charges and will stand trial at Chelmsford Crown Court next year.

An Essex Police initiative, funded by cash seized from criminals, has paid for new cameras to help protect the county's most vulnerable rural areas.

Vitoria Barreto had been with her friend Liliane Silva at Essex University's Wivenhoe campus before she disappeared

The Essex Build Expo brought together businesses from across the county's construction sector.