The Partridge Retreat, he boutique glampsite near St Osyth offers an escape from it all

All flights from Stansted to a Spanish airport have been cancelled for more than a month, with it closed for a month.

A number of crews have tackled a fire at a scrapyard in Upminster which affected a number of vehicles.

An urgent search has been launched for a missing man from Southend.

A man has ben arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer in Broxbourne and driving without a licence.

An ex-serviceman accused of waging a campaign of violence against multiple women cornered and assaulted a woman in a burger van, a court has heard.

Essex is home to many great beaches, but here are the top 5 according to Tripadvisor reviews.

Cozy Nail Spa, in Head Street, Colchester, opened on March 24.

A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy who started selling eggs and vegetables from his garden to fund his farming dreams has celebrated the first year of his business.

A Spurs fan is hoping to reunite Maurice Norman's signed wedding photo with his family. Maurice owned a wool shop in Frinton for 15 years.

At the forefront is Rosie Nicol, a research midwife based at Broomfield Hospital, who combines clinical care with research.

Global icon Billy Ocean to perform at Colchester Summer Series

Essex is full of hardworking people, entrepreneurial people. They’ve had enough. They want real change and that’s what they voted for

The Government has responded to calls to increase everyone's personal allowance from £12,750 to £18,000 after a petition was launched.

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage has landed in Essex by helicopter at Chelmsford Racecourse.

A reported crash is causing delays for Essex commuters on the A12 Northbound.

Essex Police have issued an update following a three-vehicle collision on the A12 this afternoon, May 8.

Staff members at the Mulberry Tree Pub, in Braintree By Pass, were shocked when they found a bird's nest inside a wall-mounted ashtray.

Guitarist Robin Nolan is set to perform a tribute to George Harrison at Colchester Arts Centre.

A Witham man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder during an incident during which a woman sustained very serious injuries.

A major Essex road is blocked due to a crash on the A12 Londonbound.

Runners have raised nearly £60,000 for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance during recent marathons.

With results of Essex County Council elections now in, we have put together the biggest names to lose their seats.

A city street is set to close for upcoming overnight roadworks.

Houses, flats and cottages in Colchester and Witham have been snapped up at auction.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she was “very proud” of her party’s election results, despite losing Essex County Council to Reform UK.

A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving offences after a crash which left a passenger seriously injured.

Mid and North Essex Mind is helping businesses create a healthier environment for their staff.

Police are searching for a wanted man on recall to prison.

Reform UK has taken control of Essex County Council after dramatic night of election results across Essex.

The leader of Essex County Council, Kevin Bentley has lost his seat to Reform UK.

Councillor Kevin Bentley was defeated in the Stanway and Marks Tey division by Reform UK candidate Andrew Patrick Harding.

Gary Maughan, aged 59, from Saffron Walden, has been reported missing to Essex Police.

A woman and her dog were injured in an incident involving two other 'boxer-type' dogs.

Essex Police have put out an appeal for Witham resident Jamie Hatch, 24, who is wanted in relation to an incident where someone was threatened.

The driver of a white Ford Transit van is wanted on suspicion of spitting at a fellow driver in Colchester, Essex.

Reform UK have taken control of Essex County Council, ending 25 years of Conservative control.

The artwork is described as a new chapter in Hubert Kerry’s work which explores imagined terrains and parallel realities.

Residents have been left “in tears” after 30 lorries and diggers were used to rip up grassland to build an unauthorised travellers’ site over the weekend.

Clacton MP and Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage has poked fun at Prime Minister Keir Starmer after election success for his party.

A crash has been reported on the A12 Southbound, leaving the Junction 26 exit ramp partially blocked. Traffic has begun to queue back to Colchester Stadium.

The latest Colchester Council elections count took place at Colchester Sports Park last night and into the early hours of this morning.

The defendants’ home in Danbury was raided by Essex Police on Wednesday when the pair were arrested and held in custody.

MP for Clacton Nigel Farage has said he is thrilled with the local elections in Clacton.

Forecasters the Met Office are forecasting hot and sunny temperatures in Essex tomorrow, which will see peaks higher than the Spanish island Ibiza.

Shadow secretary James Cleverly has said Reform UK will “let down” voters after the party has seen major gains across Essex in the local elections.

The verification of the ballots for the Braintree District began shortly after 10pm at Tabor Academy in Panfield Lane, Braintree.

Full results for the Maldon district in the Essex County Council 2026 elections.

Reform candidates have taken all eight council seats in Tendring, with decisive wins across the district.

The council’s third local elections as a city took place with 17 seats up for grabs on May 7 at Colchester Sports Park in Northern Gateway, Cuckoo Farm Way.