Essex NHS trusts have confirmed there are currently no cases of meningitis in the county.

Parts of the UK may see snow this week while low temperatures and frequent showers are predicted for Essex.

Several porridge products have been recalled from supermarkets over a possible mice contamination at their manufacturing site.

Fire crews have worked through the night to tackle a blaze at three commercial buildings in south Essex.

West Mersea councillor Carl Powling has investigated sewage discharges affecting the Blackwater and Colne.

Missing psychologist Vitória Figueiredo Barreto landed in the UK just three days before she was reported missing.

A woman from Clacton has been banned from the roads after driving without insurance and with only a provisional licence.

Several public bodies have been consulted while a Local Plan is drawn up for Colchester during the period running from 2033 to 2043.

Daniel Hudson, 37, turned to alcohol after being told his mother had been diagnosed with cancer, Colchester Magistrates' Court heard.

A Colchester councillor has been ordered to provide a written apology to a resident after serious allegations of breach in code of conduct.

A report was broadcast on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme this week examining life in Colchester, and challenges facing its residents.

Fire crews from Halstead were called to Monks Road, in Earls Colne, this afternoon after Elsie the cockapoo wandered off.

A woman has appeared in court after driving 25mph in a 20 zone.

Colchester is due to experience some road closures and diversions in the coming weeks - of which we have listed.

William Charity is one of six finalists who will compete in the Eastern Regional Final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition

Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity has funded for a second minibus in partnership with Tendring Community Transport which operates the hopper service.

Here are some of the latest cases heard across North Essex Magistrates Court including dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances affecting benefit entitlement.

The music lover will put on her second In The Garden show at The Minories in High Street, On April 4.

Curious, generous, intellectually rigorous, and quietly joyful, Emma Roodhouse is one of Suffolk’s most influential cultural voices, and her work resonates far beyond the region.

A former England netball captain visited pupils in Colchester to inspire the next generation of players.

Officers discovered a “substantial and well-organised cannabis factory” in a barn on the property.

A man has been convicted of setting fire to rooms in two hotels in Essex.

Jeff Brazier shared a series of pictures following the birth of his first grandchild.

Jamie Oliver was born and raised in Essex, and this restaurant in the county is one of his favourites.

Winstree Road and Peartree Road Retail Park were targeted in a collaborative day of road safety action.

Local news has never been more important than it is today – and it was only right to see the government acknowledge this in the publication of its Local Media Strategy, a document supporting local news provision.

Essex has many well-known places, but these places are commonly said incorrectly, whether it be from visitors or even locals who get it wrong.

The work has been carried out by an international team led by scientists at Essex University.

The Gazette recently reported on how empty land behind AGM House, in London Road, Copford, earmarked for a 4,248sq metre business park has been listed on Rightmove for £2,250,000.

Discover Harlow’s Sculpture Trail with works by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, explore Harlow Museum, and learn about the new Marks and Spencer store

When the Gazette visited the 645-space St John's Car Park off Southway last week, I was not impressed by the reopening following its closure in February.

At 38, Kelly Day found herself in the busy world of competing on the international stage.

A packed audience at Colchester Arts Centre enjoyed an evening of comedy, music and honest conversationlast week.

Mersea Island could see 300 homes built as part of major plans by Colchester City Council, but campaigners fear the “horrendous” impact from the Government’s housing targets.

Six individuals have been put behind bars across Essex for sexual assault and paedophilia offences so far this year.

Grade II Listed The Grange, a historic 17th-century eight-bedroom country house in Little Sampford, Essex, is for sale on Zoopla for £1.6m.

The incident took place at Waterfront Pizza, in Coast Road, at around 3.25pm on March 14.

In June 2025, the woman first spoke to police and disclosed the abuse she had suffered from Ricky Cutts.

The 31-year-old shared a video from his hospital bed as he is treated for meningitis and encephalitis.

Lifestyle brand, Muddy Stilettos has put together the top 10 places to see bluebells in bloom across Essex.

An Essex mum is urging others to consider a career in probation.

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

It is comprised of former 10CC drummer Paul Burgess, Neil Cossar of The Cheaters, Craig Fletcher and Jez Smith of John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest, and Clive Gregson of Any Trouble.

Children took part in Theatretrain classes at the Oak Tree Centre, in Harwich Road, on Saturday.

Visitors are being invited to step behind the scenes at Colchester Cemetery and Crematorium on their bi-annual open day.

The B1027 Hollybush Hill is partially blocked near Dial Road this morning, with both carriageways affected.

Essex Police confirmed a 35-year-old has been charged with numerous shoplifting offences across the city with a total value of more than £4,000.

Ye Olde Swan, in High Street, is due to reopen on Wednesday as new owners take over.

JJ Smith was arrested on January 15, when he was found hiding from police officers.

Greater Anglia warned passengers about the fault between Manningtree and Ipswich, which is affecting trains between Beaulieu Park and Norwich.