An Essex Police officer who threw her body-worn camera at another officer has been dismissed for gross misconduct, following an accelerated hearing.

A third heatwave could be on its way to Essex, as rising temperatures look set to return. Met Office predict return of "very warm or hot" weather.

The Royal Navy recently monitored a Russian warship near the Galloper Wind Farm, near the coast of Harwich, Essex.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has surprised a Harlow girl with a special appearance at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.

Delays are mounting on the A12 this morning after an obstruction near Kelvedon began disrupting rush hour traffic.

A popular archaeology and history festival is set to return for a second year.

Sir James Cleverly has slammed the government for breaking promises to residents over Wethersfield Asylum Centre.

Bateman's Tower Café bosses have put forward plans to restore the venue in Promenade Way, Brightlingsea, after six years of decay.

Sir Bob Russell has been bestowed the highest honour available at Colchester Council, the title of Freeburgess, or formally known as Freeman of the Borough.

The incident screens in Balkerne Hill, Colchester, were wrecked following the incident which left debris in the central reservation.

A key link between two major motorways is out of action overnight in Essex.

Shane Halls, 26, had overtaken a vehicle on a downhill stretch of Hedingham Road, Wickham St Paul, while his girlfriend was sitting in the front seat.

Foster carers in Essex have been celebrated for their "extraordinary dedication" at the Essex Foster Carers Awards 2026.

A collision has closed the A120 in both directions this evening rush hour.

Claydons underwent a change in June as it had teamed up with Nisa and expanded its chilled good and groceries lines by moving the shop layout around.

THE manager of the new Vue Cinema in Colchester has said it is "beyond exciting" to bring the high-end experience to the city.

Jack Byfield, 24, used the Kik and WhatsApp messenger apps to talk to what was in fact a decoy account posing as a girl called Poppy.

Colchester Morris is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month and a day of dance was held on Saturday to mark the occasion.

Protests are continuing in Essex after the Home Office confirmed that Wethersfield Asylum Centre will expand and remain in use beyond 2027.

Plans for 100 acres of greenhouses in Essex could begin to transform tomato production in the UK.

Barclays bank will be leaving nine High Street.

A 16-year-old girl had been reported missing from the Great Bromley area today.

Rahand Abdullah sold an Elf Bar to a 16-year-old volunteer during an underage test purchasing operation at Yellow Express in Witham.

Work has started on the latest phase of the Dovercourt regeneration programme to transform the town centre.

A historic cottage badly damaged by a thatched roof fire has now gone up for sale.

Drivers are facing severe delays on the M25 today after an emergency closure near the Dartford Crossing.

The A12 northbound between Junction 16 (Galleywood) and Junction 14 (A414) has been partially blocked following a crash.

A nurse who was suspended due to a lack of knowledge of English and several instances of misconduct has been struck off the register this month.

A major new road has opened in the first phase of plans for the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community

Centuries-old mulberry trees in Essex are expanding into new territory as part of a heritage project by the Conservation Foundation.

Staff were first made aware of the issue at the Colchester Hythe store on Friday when temperatures exceeded 35c.

The Colchester Frock Swap returned to Colchester Arts Centre on June 20.

Essex's Northey Island is set to appear on BBC's Countryfile this weekend, with a focus on the conservation work done to protect the island.

A drink-driver who crashed into another vehicle after driving the wrong way down the A14 has been sentenced.

Crews were called to the scene of a fire on Lancaster Gardens in Clacton, where a bush fire had been reported near the seafront.

A therapy dog and a giant African land snail are helping teenagers with mental health difficulties at the St Aubyn Centre in Colchester.

Proposals for five three-bedroom bungalows on land behind Stoney Acres, in Robinson Road have been revealed.

Bobby Watson, 46, of Highbridge Street in Waltham Abbey, has been charged with three counts of rape after an incident in Southsea.

Two lanes have remained closed on the M25 near Brentwood following an early morning vehicle fire.

Earlier this month, Culver Square Shopping Centre submitted a planning application to transform the square.

Colchester's popular pizza restaurant has taken a slice of its dining scene outdoors, with its new al fresco space arriving in time for summer.

TWO men took home trophies after facing some of the hottest peppers in the world at a Colchester festival.

In 2019, councillors approved controversial plans for Fiveways Fruit Farm in Heath Road which is being delivered by Mersea Homes and Hills Residential.

The first ever Jumbo Community Activity Day took place on Saturday in front of the tower and Mercury Theatre.

The Dragonfly Lounge, in Long Wyre Street, opened just over a year and a half ago as the first drag-exclusive club in Essex.

Pingles Minis will be returning to UK stores for the first time since 2009, when they were discontinued

THE sun was finally setting over State Fayre to the west as a huge moon rose on the big screen at Hylands Park.

Rowhedge villagers have praised their beautiful village and described it as a 'hidden gem' surrounded by countryside.

Here are the latest planning applications received and decided by Colchester Council.

Presenter, author, actor and singer Tom Read Wilson will bring The A – Z of Me comedy tour to Colchester Arts Centre on September 6.