JLS will headline the Colchester Castle Summer Series in Lower Castle Park on Friday August 28.

New signage and bike lockers have been installed in Colchester to encourage active travel.

Judge Samantha Cohen called prolific offender Shane Hagger 'smug' and 'cocky' as she jailed him for a dangerous, high-speed police chase through Basildon.

Deta Hedman, nicknamed the Caribbean Queen, collected her OBE from the Princess Royal at a ceremony at St James’s Palace.

The Archbishop of York will not face disciplinary action over his handling of a priest who faced sexual abuse allegations.

Abdelrahman Abdelkarim, 34, had arrived in the UK from Sudan in 2015 and originally moved to Birmingham before settling in Colchester in 2024.

Lexden Conservation Group’s annual Wassail was held earlier this month in the orchard next to Lexden House in London Road, Colchester.

The George Hotel, in High Street, has been serving the traditional afternoon treat in a stylish and whimsical venue at the bottom floor of the hotel.

Terminally ill cancer patient Sonya Corris, 53, was left with no source of income after waiting weeks for her terminal illness claims to come through.

Regan Humphries, 21, of Boundary Way, Shoeburyness, Tyler Humphries, 23, of Hickory Avenue, Colchester, and Kye Perkins, 19, of no fixed address, were jailed for a combined total of 15 years at Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday.

St Helena Hospice, in Barncroft Close, announced in late 2024 that rising costs and insufficient government support created the perfect storm.

Logan Houillon, 15, was diagnosed with non-verbal autism at the age of three and attended a school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties until a year ago.

Each session will take place in the Wyvern room at the William Loveless Hall.

Overall, Alexander Cleghorn owes its creditors £4,429,454.

James ‘Jemsie’ Nunan, from Colchester, vanished in August during a round-the-world sailing trip.

AS King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit a picturesque village near Colchester next week, several roads will be closed as a result.

A 30-year-old man accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm on two cousins following a gas heater explosion at a Suffolk pub has been cleared by a jury.

HIS Royal Highness is set to visit a picturesque village near Colchester next week.

His Majesty King Charles III and her Majesty the Queen will visit Dedham on Thursday, February 5.

Taking place between 10am until 1pm, Cadent Gas employees will inform residents on the works taking place in Earls Colne and White Colne.

A Colchester girls’ school is hosting a careers fair to empower the next generation of female leaders.

Jet2 has revealed plans for a new holiday route alongside a significant milestone at Stansted Airport.

Colchester's Saraswati Puja celebration is taking place at Nayland Hall to honour the Hindu goddess of knowledge.

With large ears and tiny paws, Colchester Zoo has welcomed one of the smallest fox's in the world to the zoo family.

Natalie Cassidy, best known for playing Sonia Fowler in the soap, is set to bring her Live With Nat podcast tour to Essex.

People around the world commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday.

Colchester Castle has partnered with Ace Comics to present an exclusive gaming evening on Tuesday February 27 .

Tiptree support worker Sheena Richmond, who works at Henderson and Harvard, has reached a milestone achievement in caring for people in need.

Coroner Michelle Brown told the inquest there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and there will be no prosecution

Other fundraising ideas include a family holiday at a beach cottage to create happy memories.

A Colchester actress has been confirmed for the next season of hit Netflix series, Bridgerton, which airs today.

Tom Skinner, who is known from The Apprentice and Strictly Come Dancing, stopped by the Shoulder of Mutton in Assington for a bite to eat.

Back in April 2021, Dale Carter was among a group of friends who met at the King’s Head in Great Cornard

Tiptree Road Runners welcomes runners of all ages and abilities, organising regular events to support community causes.

St Helena Hospice has been handed another £238,000 from the Government’s national hospice support pot.

Town councillor Tim Multon quit earlier this month, triggering a by-election on March 12.

Its mission, alongside the non-profit Casus Pax, is to make military-style bleed control available to the public.

The festival further makes a substantial donation each year to the mental health charity Mid and North East Essex Mind.

The production will also a feature a community chorus of performers from the region.

There are long delays back to J24 (Feering).

Earlier this month, developer Elder and landowner RoundShield unveiled plans for land east of North Station Road and south of Causton Road.

Make-up artist Joanna Plimmer from Brightlingsea has been named Wedding Makeup Artist of the Year for the second year running.

Film 'Finding My Voice' which was shot across Braintree and Colchester has been selected for a world premiere at a BAFTA-qualifying film festival.

An innocent man from Essex may have spent four extra months in prison due to Met Police delays.

Councils are awaiting a response from the government as the cost for a vital link road project has nearly doubled.

Villagers have expressed their anger as plans for 5000 new homes in Kelvedon advance despite unresolved transport risks.

Colchester will transform into an open-air gallery as part of the 'Are You the Next Banksy?' children's art competition.

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson is coming to Braintree to cover the protest against Wethersfield Asylum Reception Centre this weekend.

For the East of England, Zoopla says there will be a two-tier market for 2026.

Tommy Robinson is coming to Braintree to take part in the protest against Wethersfield Asylum Reception Centre this weekend.