Paul Hardcastle has shared his son died in a motorcycle crash after missing his flight and trying to collect his saxophone.

More than 100 wanted criminals have been arrested by police in the first few months of a pilot programme using live facial recognition cameras.

A major supermarket is expecting to cut more than 150 jobs after suffering a drop in sales over Christmas.

A Colchester food and wine pairing evening is staging a second date after the first event sold out.

Clare Auty was a teacher in mainstream primary schools for about 27 years, being at her last school for more than 20 years

Staff members at Market Field School, in Elmstead Market, are set to jump out of a plane 15,000ft in the sky to fundraise for the educational facility.

Each year, an expert panel picks the books from the past 12 months they most recommend for sharp writing and readability.

A 78-year-old grandad from Tendring who is battling cancer is attempting to walk 450 miles to raise £20,000 for four charities.

He told a court he was unaware he had dangerous weapons in his home

Pupils from the St Thomas More’s Catholic Primary School have began their winter reading challenge at the newly refurbished Colchester Library.

Lydia Forrester, 60, stole £75,000 from Rutland Haulage in Manningtree and used a Halifax bank account set up in 1988 under a fake name to disguise the fraud.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has admitted she would "love" to host Strictly Come Dancing following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's exit

EastEnders confirms recast for Mark Fowler Jr as character returns to BBC soap after 10 years - see which star is heading to Walford

Plans for a communication hub in Colchester High Street have been blocked due to concerns over the impact on a heritage area.

A number of road closures and restrictions are to be put in place across north and mid Essex over the coming weeks.

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

Animal lovers are invited to share their best photos take at Colchester Zoo for a chance to win tickets to see wildlife expert Gordon Buchanan on stage.

A 78-year-old grandad from Tendring who is battling cancer is attempting to walk 450 miles to raise £20,000 for four charities.

Mahala Sauna Lt is helping to bring this wellness trend closer to home

What screens does Vue have to offer? When it opens, the venue will boast nine screens with Vue’s Lux seats and Ultra-Lux recliner options.

A police officer was 'dragged along' by a quad bike after responding to concerns about anti-social driving.

Freeport East is celebrating its third anniversary of supporting economic growth across East Anglia.

Colchester Borough Homes gave out £18,739.75 to organisations and charities from their Community Initiative Fund.

Tendring named as one of the best places to retire in the UK, according to a new list published by House & Garden magazine.

The Traitors star Leanne Quigley is urging people to sign up to Cancer Research UK's Race for Life in Colchester.

An elderly couple are "on the verge on breakdown" after sewage water erupted causing lasting damage to their home and garden for the third time

Firefighters rescued a pensioner after he became trapped in his car in a flood.

Magician Michael J Fitch is hosting a one-off variety show at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester.

More than a year has passed since the highly-anticipated of Princess Anne as she arrived in Colchester and Brightlingsea.

The Telegraph has revealed its 50 best pubs with rooms in England, highlighting spots with a "cosy bed above a boozer with local food".

An inquest held at Essex Coroner’s Court on Thursday heard Mr Ketley was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, but his condition deteriorated.

Here are 12 major fires which took place across areas of Essex throughout 2025.

SIX criminals have been out behind bars across the county so far this month.

Essex has the perfect places to kick off 2026 with vibrant dishes that taste as good as they look.

Heavy traffic is stuck on Colne Bank Roundabout due to the situation, with Station Way blocked off by Essex Police.

Greater Anglia has begun a programme of upgrades to waiting room facilities at Wivenhoe Station.

A family has been left shocked and saddened after a fairy statue to honour their mum has gone missing from her grave.

Anglian Community Trust is awarding more than £58,000 to projects in Colchester and Tendring.

A welcoming family home in a quiet corner of Colchester is looking for new owners.

Essex Wildlife Trust has announced the winner of its 2025 photography competition.

Murphy, who insisted during the trial the pair were friends - and not boyfriend and girlfriend - locked herself in the bathroom after she phoned paramedics

VALENTINE'S Day is just around the corner and love is in the air across Essex.

Colchester was at the centre of a number of wildfires which added to the increased tally recorded for 2025.

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

A swan found at only half her healthy body weight has been saved by a Colchester animal rescue.

Many homes sold in Colchester across 2025 so we put together the most expensive sales over the past year.

Essex County Council is urging more people to consider becoming foster carers.

The spokesperson said they noted Councillor Goss’ concerns regarding the number of times the specific area of Mill Road has been evacuated and dug.

Philip Cohen, 81, was reported as missing on November 7 last year and was considered high-risk by the authorities because of a previous incident.

In 2019, councillors approved controversial plans for Fiveways Fruit Farm in Heath Road.