Crafting is helping mental health patients in Ardleigh Ward at The Lakes, Colchester calm negative thoughts and reduce stress.

Live updates as heavy rain sweeps through Essex

The incident was first reported by the AA at 7.54am and is causing major congestion on the southbound carriageway.

District Commander Michelle Sparks was responding to criticism that the force acted too slowly in response to an emergency call-out.

Mr Lilley sent an email pleading with Colchester District Commander Michelle Sparks after he was told his brother Andy collapsed at his flat.

It has emerged Culver Square Shopping Centre has been sold by property firm Green and Partners on behalf of M&G Real Estate for a staggering price tag of £11.4million.

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust covers Colchester and Ipswich hospitals, Aldeburgh and Felixstowe community hospitals.

Andy Lilley, 64, collapsed at his address in Dorchester End, Colchester, earlier this month and was found by his wife when she returned home.

A man stabbed another man on crutches in the chest with a kitchen knife in a dispute about a child’s father.

Storytelling classes which build children’s confidence and love of reading are becoming a franchise and expanding across Essex.

Budget proposals have been put forward in Essex as part of plans to keep the county safe and secure.

It has been four years and eight months since Debenhams, in Culver Street West and Culver Square, closed its doors for good.

New investment at Colchester Railway Station in North Station Road is bringing more independence to passengers, Colchester’s MP confirmed.

There are numerous roles which can be done as a team or individually.

Maldon’s Tin Roof Café has been given a glowing write-up with The Guardian describing it as “not-so-hidden gem”.

Danijel Grmoja, 47, is alleged to have committed the offence in the smoking area of Trilogy nightclub in March last year.

Passengers travelling between London and Stansted Airport are facing significant disruption following a points failure in Essex.

A12 Colchester-bound traffic is currently blocked between Junction 27 (A133) and Junction 28 (A134) following a collision.

Cambridge man has been sent to crown court accused of possessing cocaine with intent to supply in Rayne.

Retail landscape in Essex underwent significant change in 2025 as several well-known national brands were dramatically reshaped

An Essex company which went through the ‘incredibly rigorous’ process to earn a coveted corporate certificate has shared why it was worth it.

FORMER AC Milan striker and Brazil international Alexandre Pato has held provisional talks regarding a stunning potential takeover at Colchester United.

A Pomsky couldn’t contain his excitement after his owner returned home following nearly a month apart.

Parts of Essex are set to see periods of heavy rain and gusty winds, particularly during the early hours of Tuesday.

ROL Cruise in Colchester raised £35,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support throughout 2025.

The land north of Wyvern Farm covers an area between Stanway and Copford, which was previously arable farmland, stretching from north of London Road to the A12.

Annie's Cake Creations opened for business in 2022, and is now offering wedding cakes to happy couples.

It is alleged she had made racist comments on social media including “white scum” and “white trash”.

Here are the latest planning applications and decisions from Colchester Council.

Dusty’s, in Magdalen Street, was meant to reopen early this month, but now it won’t reopen until mid-March, owner Bryan Amey says.

The Balkerne Water Tower in Colchester is set to undergo restoration efforts so ahead of the start we wanted to show you what it is like inside.

Blur legends Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon are set to feature on the new album Help (2) in aid of the Warchild UK charity.

Here are the latest cases heard at North Essex Magistrates Court.

Colchester and nearby villages have plenty of independent shops offering bespoke arrangements in all sizes.

Jamie Oliver's latest cookbook, Eat Yourself Healthy aims to prove that good nutrition can be simple and achievable

Her husbands were said to have followed her coffin together.

Laurence Fox, 47, of Peldon, has appeared in numerous television programmes, plays and films from 2001 onwards.

Dog Training Essex and Suffolk, in Harwich Road, Ardleigh, offers regular training classes for puppies, dogs, senior dogs, and teenage dogs

James Batchelor, 39, is excited to be publishing his fourth book, The History of the Pokémon Games, on January 30.

Dogs at the National Animal Welfare Trust centre in Essex are hoping 2026 will be the year they finally find a place to call home.

THESE pictures of Colchester give a sense of how much the town has grown and changed over the last few decades.

Greenstead took centre stage as a community champion project represented by councillor Elizabeth Akinyemi at a special Pride in Place reception.

The home is nestled in Bury Close near Colchester’s bustling city centre, and comes with three bedrooms, one bathroom and two receptions.

Muddy Stilettos has revealed the best nine walks in Essex for spotting beautiful snowdrops as they begin flowering.

THE shirt worn by a legendary England star during a historic football match will be up for grabs in an auction.

Eight Ash Green Cricket Club in Colchester is planting trees at the edge of its waterlogged pitch to provide wood for cricket bats.

Bosses at a Colchester ice cream business have taken a bold step to make their fleet more eco-friendly.

Walton residents said: "I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.”

Arts stalwart Ben Howard takes us through five great events to enjoy in Colchester in the coming week.

Plans have been submitted for a water sports business at The Anchor Inn in Nayland, between Colchester and Ipswich.