Students at the Sixth Form College in Colchester delivered a three-night run of The Addams Family to a sold-out full house.

Paedophile  Robert Slight, 45, committed offences against more than a dozen victims

The finalists for the Supply Chain Business of the Year award, sponsored by Cargostore Worldwide, have been named at the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2026.

The outages are expected to begin at 9am in the CO6 2 area, which covers Chappel, Wakes Colne, Earls Colne and Colne Engaine.

Bubbling Burkes in Chelmsford, Essex offers Harry Potter-inspired gifts, potion classes, and immersive witch trial walks—magical experiences for all ages.

A young man has been left paralysed after a horror skiing accident in the French Alps

A new study has revealed Colchester as one of the hardest places in the county to pass a driving theory test, seeing a pass rate of less than 50 per cent.

Wilson Autos, now based in the Systematic Business Park, Old Ipswich Road, is celebrating its one year anniversary.

Thomas Lord Audley School, in Monkwick Avenue, has started a fundraiser in a bid to provide first aid classes for students.

Donovans Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts which is a “home away from home” is celebrating 30 years of learning.

Levi Bird, 44, failed to report to an appointment with the Probation Service and did not stay in touch with his allocated officer, court papers show.

Colchester-based Sudbury Curtain Workroom enters voluntary liquidation.

Families will be able to save on a range of household and food items as the supermarket cuts prices for Asda Reward members

From the New State Pension to Attendance Allowance, here’s how much payments will rise in April 2026 and what it means for you

After analysing years of Met Office date, heating experts can reveal the date you should stop heating your home this year.

A new regular market is launching in the city centre with street food, live music, and a friendly atmosphere this weekend.

Essex Police are looking for a 15-year-old boy missing from Colchester.

Ruth Langsford opened up to Rylan Clark on his BBC Radio 2 show about her WORD split with Eamonn Holmes.

Earlier today, Essex Police had published an appeal seeking information on Karn Statham’s whereabouts.

F1 talent Ollie Bearman is the latest guest on the High Performance podcast, talking about his impressive performances, loneliness, and Ferrari.

Essex police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in an assault outside a bar in Braintree town centre.

Colchester bound on the A12 are facing delays this evening after a collision involving three vehicles just after Junction 24 (Kelvedon).

University of Essex staff to strike for nine days in March over Southend campus closure, 400 job cuts and course reductions.

Councillors Will Calverley, Paul Dundas and Rhys Smithson used Colchester Council funding to buy the bleed control kits.

Developers have had their eye on a 10-hectare field in south-west Tiptree for years.

A rare Colchester United 2010–2012 home shirt was found by YouTuber Matias Bueno in a Baghdad market, highlighting unexpected UK football culture abroad.

On Clacton’s high street, Rosie's Kabin is more than just a café—it’s a community hub that feels like home from the moment you walk in.

Bradley Cousins was sentenced for serious drug trafficking offences in April 2024, but walked away with a suspended sentence order.

On Monday, Honore Hitimana, formerly of Colchester, appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates Court.

Grey Soft Furnishings remains a colourful reminder that behind every independent storefront is a story stitched into the fabric of the town.

The art museum in Lewis Gardens hosted the art fait, which brought together the work of a diverse range of artists.

A shoplifter from Colchester has admitted committing 33 thefts and breaching a court order 31 times following an investigation.

A team of 40 female founders and business leaders are tackling a 1,200km challenge across India to raise funds for grassroots charities.

Organisers of the Colchester Castle Summer Series have issued urgent warnings after reports of ticket scams targeting music fans.

A Ryanair flight from Stansted was diverted mid-flight after as its destination was evacuated due to a 'suspicious object' being spotted on radars.

The finalists for the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2026 have been announced. The Project of the Year category, sponsored by Stowen Group, recognises projects across the region that are encouraging sustainable practices.

Police closed the road in both directions while they investigated the incident, which is being treated as a criminal matter.

Essex Police released a ‘Wanted’ appeal for Karn Statham, 30, in relation to suspected breaches of court orders.

Tucked quietly into the countryside of Colchester lies Easthorpe — a place many drivers pass without ever realising it was once a village in its own right.

Pupils in Essex are discovering the outcome of their secondary school applications today, with 97 per cent offered places at preferred schools.

Throughout January and February, we have had to endure short, cold, grey days with very little sunshine – but that could all be about to change.

The Colchester community gathered at the town hall to mark four years since the invasion of Ukraine.

Elmcroft Care Home, Tolleshunt Major, rated ‘Good’ by CQC after leaving special measures as major improvements in care, safety, and management praised.

US forces hit the oil-rich Arab state with a series of military strikes on Saturday, leading to fears of global economic disruption.

Extensive weekend engineering works are set to significantly disrupt services on routes into London Liverpool Street.

Flights from Stansted to Dubai cancelled as Dubai Airport shuts after Iranian missile strikes.

Essex Police have recovered three stolen vehicles — including a construction telehandler in Saffron Walden in the early hours of Monday.

The appeal was put out on Monday morning in relation to Karn Statham, 30, who has connections to Greenstead.

Essex ambulance service has confirmed an individual was taken to hospital on Saturday morning, after a multi-vehicle crash on the A12, near East Bergholt.

Bobby Brazier, who hit the catwalk at Milan Fashion Week on Friday, had been in a Costa chain with his dad shortly before a crunch meeting with the school headmaster.