From sprawling maize mazes to pick-your-own patches, the county offers several excellent destinations for a memorable day out.

Geoff Young was on his way home when he came across halted traffic before the Dartford Crossing.

A 31-year-old “outstanding” paratrooper from Colchester who kneed a police officer in the head during a violent incident at an Ipswich hotel has been given a suspended prison sentence.

A Colchester photographer's image of South Essex music legends is now on display at Southend's Beecroft Gallery.

The average UK home has soared by £8,000 in a year, and in this Essex town, the average house prices have risen by more than £38,000.

Did you know Essex has been the location for several big film shoots? From Batman to Indiana Jones, Hollywood has been in the county several times.

An inspection into medical care services at the hospital by The Care Quality Commission (CQC) was conducted in April

The hundreds of houses which were built in Highwoods in the 1980s did not come without controversy and hours of planning meetings.

MP Nigel Farage donated £861 to The Wrinkled Wheels, a group of friends all based in the Colchester area have been fundraising to support the hospice.

Former Colchester General Hospital worker Sheila Gibbs, 92, raised £300 for St Helena Hospice.

Here are the latest cases heard at Colchester and Chelmsford magistrates courts.

The incident, which took place at about 1pm on Colchester Road towards Clacton, is causing heavy traffic in the area.

Arjun Rajan, 33, had driven into Colchester city centre on a Saturday night in July 2022 when he saw the woman walking down the High Street.

A former University of Essex graduate has said studying in Colchester was a "truly transformative experience" in her becoming a theatre director

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

We review a tasty homemade lunch from Poplar Nurseries' onsite food hall in Colchester.

The event, named King Coel's Kittens Spectacular, will take place on November 5

Lost Atoms, the 30th anniversary production by theatre company Frantic Assembly, is heading to the Mercury Theatre in Colchester.

SMOKERS across Essex are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Stoptober campaign to help them quit smoking.

Isobel Merry said she heard Jocelyn Law call her 'a bit of a kn*b', but the cabinet member and Lee Scordis strongly reject the accusation.

There are a number of adorable pooches at the Dogs Trust centre in Essex are looking for their new home - can you help any?

Colchester Council is owed £11,330 and £10,000 is owed to employees’ claims.

The day will include sessions that are 50 minutes long and the cost is £5 per dog.

A man battling a life-threatening cancer has shared an update as he is returning home after surgery.

If you are looking for somewhere to go pumpkin picking in Essex, this spot may be the one for you, having been named among the UK's best.

Colchester Council received an application for signage to be installed outside the property in North Hill.

Sanaullah Niazai, who owned sweets and vape stores in Sudbury and Haverhill and currently in Ipswich was handed a £7,800 bill by magistrates.

Mersea Island near Colchester in Essex has been ranked among the top 10 places to live in the county and one of the best in the country.

Mathew Alum, 41, who runs three pubs with his parents Julie and Derek, said the proposed reforms will not help struggling venues.

Colchester Unite Against Racism (CUAR) and Stand Up To Racism Colchester (SUTR Colchester) held a highly successful march around the city and rally in Castle Park, on October, 4.

"It's a nice little slogan for a government to put up, but it's different for when you are down on the ground."

Colchester could soon see pubs, restaurants and clubs allowed to stay open until the early hours of the morning under new Labour proposals.

Owen Louis, 50, who performs as Project Lando, is bringing his 'Pattern Up' event to The Minories Art Gallery this Saturday, October 11.

Colchester Zoo's Trail of Terror will once again take over the zoo, transforming it from the usual peaceful daytime attraction into a horror-filled night.

Vans and units covering the two cities have been out of action due to a “technical issue”, the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Trust (ESNEFT) confirmed.

The property, located in Quay Street close to The Quay, will be auctioned by Clive Emson Auctioneers on Thursday October 30.

“We are proud to have received funding from the Department for Education, and it was a pleasure to share our vision for the new nursery with Pam Cox MP.

Colchester residents will need to remember to turn their clocks back by one hour later this month as British Summer Time comes to an end.

A man has been found guilty of assisting the murder of a man in an Essex city bar and preventing a decent burial of the body.

An Afghan small boat migrant has been found guilty of making a threat to kill Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in a TikTok post.

Danny Walker was reported missing on September 25 and officers are continuing to locate him and make sure he is safe.

A 32-year-old man was arrested after Essex Police officers stopped a vehicle on Mount Hill, in August.

Walton residents are concerned about the postboxes being out of action, with the tape first appearing last week.

The roundabout will be closed to allow for works on the new Judds Place to commence.

The Streets have announced a huge show coming to Audley End Estate, in Saffron Walden, as they bring their album A Grand Don't Come For Free on the road for the first time.

National Highways announced planned road closures between Colchester and Ipswich will take place this month.

Greater Anglia’s trainlines will be transferred to public ownership this weekend, joining half of the UK's rail operators in nationalisation.

Here is a list of some of the Essex charities and organisations providing help for people struggling with their mental health.

The crew was called to Monty the miniature schnauzer after he leaped through the garden railings while chasing his tennis bal

Kriss Wood, 30, died on September 26 after suffering from pulmonary embolism all of his life.