The study at Essex University will use the Isambard-AI system for 10,000 hours to power large-scale models.

First-look images reveal bold sets, playful characters, and a production brimming with energy and heart.

Tributes have been paid to a "courageous" Essex Police officer who died on the A12 near Ingatestone while responding to an emergency.

POLICE are concerned for the “welfare” of a missing man after he was last seen more than a week ago.

Traffic control has reported a crash involving two vehicles in East Street, specifically near its junction with Old Coach Road.

A BID to block delay after delay to council elections in Essex and beyond has failed.

The lead singer and frontman of a popular punk band from Colchester has shared a major life update.

The applicants were assessed on four main areas of their business – inclusivity and accessibility, sustainability, customer service, and uniqueness.

The authority is hosting its next planning committee meeting tomorrow evening from 6pm.

A building which houses a long-standing Colchester business in the city centre is due to go up for sale at the next Dedman Gray auction.

Passengers using a bus service to and from Wivenhoe will be faced with more disruptions.

An emergency service has been called out more than 700 times to the A120 in the past five years, further adding to its reputation for being an accident hotspot.

A dad from Colchester is in need of a lifesaving battery which keeps him alive as he battles a rare condition.

The show will be about two hours and 30 mins, including an interval, being rated for children aged 14 and above.

A DANCE music duo will headline a Colchester nightclub this weekend.

Simon Hipkin, 35, was ecstatic when he got the call accepting him as a contestant on season two of Squid Games: The Challenge.

“The day will bring together a fun and festive mix of generations who have shaped and been shaped by music culture, hopefully including some radio legends from across the years.

Essex Police said: “Burglars target homes they think contain valuables and leaving packaging, especially from expensive items, outside your front door or by bins is a sure giveaway.

BIG plans to completely revamp Colchester’s St Botolph's Quarter should be decided upon by the local authority later this week.

Bakelicious offers an extensive menu featuring breakfast, lunches, coffees, shakes, homemade cakes, fresh scones, and pastries.

RedCat Hospitality, founded by Rooney Anand, is now refocusing its efforts on its managed business.

The careers fair was organised by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

With less than a week to go until the reopening of Colchester Library, all plans are said to be on track.

The pub will be hosting their annual Christmas Lights Switch on at 7.30pm on Friday November 28.

Campaigners from Wivenhoe are calling upon a major insurance company to find a solution for an ancient oak tree.

Stearn is of stocky build, is 6ft 4ins (193cm) tall, with short receding hair, and a short brown beard.

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

Symmetry Cafe Limited, based in 84 Rotary Way in Colchester and founded in April, have now given notice to apply for an alcohol licence for the property.

The inivative ‘One Beautiful Day Free of Poverty’ will also be supported.

Make Colchester Great Again, a tribute show by Neil Devlin will take place at Headgate Theatre on January 9, 2026.

Tickets are free.

AN act which combines the music of Elvis and Nirvana is returning to a Colchester venue next week.

Marks & Spencer is looking to open 13 new stores across Essex, the firm has revealed on its corporate website.

An investigation by Essex Police also established Walkley had benefitted from £74,900.98 in criminal funds through his drug dealing activity.

The fire service has asked the public to please avoid the area.

The Albanian national, of no fixed address, will serve half of his sentence in the UK and will then be deported.

Amy Yankuba-Triggs and Rio Montana Topley, co-founders of Succulent Theatre, led a workshop for first-year students.

Colchester United have joined forces with The Robin Cancer Trust for a campaign called "Check Your Balls".

Sasha Latoya, 36, is marking her fifth consecutive year at the Mercury and will once again enchant all audiences as the magical fairy in this year's pantomime.

Black Friday is taking place on November 28, an annual event where retailers often slash prices on many of their goods for a limited time only both online and instore.

A driver at the Asda in Church Road, Tiptree, crashed through a brick wall last Wednesday morning shortly before 10am.

Dunmow St Mary’s Primary School has had to shut its doors today as part of an “emergency closure”.

CLACTON's MP Nigel Farage has said he never engaged in racist behaviour “with intent” while he attended a top private school.

Around 80 teachers gathered for the Teacher Climate Action Planning CPD Day at the Colchester Zoological Society.

ESSEX Air Ambulance trust will host an evening of glitter and dance with special celebrity guest appearances.

“We had to cancel all the games, let all the opposing teams know, and children did not get to play.

Crescent Moon is now preparing for its first Christmas—what Mark describes as “exciting and nerve-wracking in the same breath.”

The Nick Alexander Music Trust (NAMT) hosted its 10th edition of it’s a Peaceful Noise concert across 10 venues on Saturday.

“We are submitting a clear and unambiguous statement that all elections due in May 2026 must go ahead.

The Palmer and Partners 500 Club's fundraising event for Tots2Teens collected £1,054.