A major road is currently closed in both directions, with backlogs likely to stretch to Essex.

Becky Hill performed to thousands of fans in Lower Castle Park last night.

Commuters travelling through part of Essex this morning are being warned to allow extra time for their journeys following a track defect

Set in the heart of Castle Hedingham, The Elms blends countryside charm with a strikingly luxurious dining experience.

Aaron Ward, 33, was stopped by police in Witham last month when he was seen speeding on the B1018.

A HMO could be turned into a new children’s care home under fresh plans submitted to Basildon Council

For almost a decade Dovercourt holiday camp Warners doubled up as Hi-de-Hi’s Maplins

A Colchester business owner is set to take on a new challenge as he is confirmed as a cast member for season 3 of hit Netflix reality show, Love Is Blind K

On July 22, 15-year-old Sameeha Rahman and her mother, 41-year-old Shelina Rahman, died after getting into difficulty in the water.

Holmwood House in Colchester is celebrating its first ever set of GCSE results after expanding its senior provision.

Iyanu Taiwo, 30, founder of Colchester-based Otolorin Photography, is launching the Portraits for a Purpose initiative.

A Grade II listed cottage in the centre of one of Essex’s most sought-after villages has had £225,000 knocked off its asking price.

Drivers are facing delays on a major Essex route following a crash near the Boreham Interchange.

An investigation has been launched following a serious collision on a busy route near Felsted.

A man has been arrested in connection with a report of indecent exposure in Colchester following a CCTV appeal.

Police are appealing for information following a robbery at Blackwater Retail Park, Maldon.

Emergency services were called after the incident involving Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition in the North Sea on Friday, August 21.

Charlie Goody, 24, of Field Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, was found guilty of two counts of rape following a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court in April.

A stolen vehicle has been recovered, and a man arrested in connection with a theft in a rural Essex village.

The applicant, Mr M Rahma, has proposed to demolish a bungalow in London Road and build a two-storey block of flats in its place.

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

THOUSANDS of music lovers turned out to catch a glimpse of a legendary ensemble of musicians and a Hollywood star in Essex.

Essex Libraries have launched the new Read On app to help people build positive reading habits.

Tom's Farm Shop in Tiptree is the sort of place you head to for a bag of carrots and leave with materials for an entire garden makeover.

Are you a fan of Diddly Squat? Here are five Essex farm shops that could rival Jeremy Clarkson's popular attraction.

Passengers using one of Essex’s busiest rail routes have been given a new indication of when services could return to normal following last week’s derailment.

Misbah Yuddin, supported Shelina and Sameeha Rahmen’s family after the mother and daughter died on July 22 after getting into difficulty in the water.

Drivers are facing severe delays on the M11 near Harlow following an earlier vehicle fire.

The Hollywood Vampires headlined Lower Castle Park on Friday night to thousands of excited fans.

A major Essex route is expected to face disruption for several hours following a crash between a lorry and a car early this morning.

A motorist was banned from driving after an alarming incident on one of Essex’s busiest stretch of motorway.

A major Essex route has been shut in both directions after a vehicle overturned this morning.

Plans have been submitted to turn a Canvey storage warehouse into a members-only Alpine-themed events venue.

Drivers face a 37 mile diversion route as the B1018 Cressing Road in Braintree looks set to close for urgent works this weekend.

Pam Cox, the Labour MP for Colchester, has welcomed new plans that will clamp down on betting and vape shops.

Plans for a major new housing development have sparked concern in a rural Essex village.

Priti Patel has supported calls for tougher measures to tackle anti-social behaviour impacting businesses.

City and county councillor David King has responded to pleas by Colchester High Steward Sir Bob Russell and councillor Tim Young

Four more major retailers are due to open at Lakeside before the end of 2026, including Essex’s first official LEGO Store.

FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a blaze at a wind farm on the Essex coast

A 21-year-old from Rayne was caught in possession of drugs while riding an illegal e-scooter through Braintree high street.

Essex Police are searching for missing 13-year-old Mia Murphy from Purfleet, who may have travelled to Surrey.

A man from Colchester is set for an "unbelievable" trip after he won a campaign prize.

Charles Massenhove, 34, had been drinking in the Victoria Inn in Burnham when he got behind the wheel of a Ford Prefect 1957.

David Smith, 44, terrorised his girlfriend after moving in with her and demanding access to her social media accounts.

Crowds were treated to a night of music and nostalgia in Colchester Castle Park, headlined by Marti Pellow and Billy Ocean.

The inquest heard she had travelled from Basildon for the day on Sunday, August 2 and went up the tower while her husband looked after their pet dog.

Colchester Prep and High School (CPHS) is celebrating record-breaking GCSE exam results, with a 97 per cent overall pass rate.

Students at St Mary's School in Colchester are celebrating earning strong grades across all Level 2 qualifications.

The lake in Lower Castle Park shut in May 2024 after its water feed from the River Colne, via Middle Mill Weir, was cut off due to the weir collapsing.