Nearly 3,000 hospital beds will help Essex's NHS cope with winter pressures that could lengthen A&E waits and ambulance handover delays.

A member of the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas says he was living his “dream”, following a performance in front of Colchester Gurkha veterans.

Smoking rates in Essex have fallen to the lowest on record

Colchester council leader Paul Dundas welcomes Budget growth and housing measures but warns homelessness concerns.

A retired major was delighted to see The Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas again after fearing he would never see them after leaving the Army.

A retired captain described Colchester’s Gurkha community as “one family” as The Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas built links with local veterans.

Pupils and staff at Great Bentley Primary School have welcomed Daniel Wilkinson as their new head of school.

An army band that recently arrived in Colchester entertained local Gurkha veterans with Nepali folk music.

A Colchester man is celebrating 30 years of supporting the Royal British Legion.

A Colchester mum says you are “never too old to learn a new skill” after leaving her job as a lawyer to become a voice actor.

A remarkable Grade II* listed Tudor hall dating back more than 500 years has gone on the market in Clacton with a guide price of £800,000 to £850,000.

Bookings are open for families wanting to visit Father Christmas at Lion Walk Shopping Centre’s festive grotto

Essex Police issue Halloween dispersal orders in Colchester, Witham, Wethersfield and Canvey to tackle anti-social behaviour and protect the public.

Essex Police appeal for witnesses and footage after a man in his 20s was seriously injured in a hit-and-run involving a white van in Great Leighs on October 20.

Essex Police appeal for witnesses after a grey Ford C-Max hit a woman on Main Road, Harwich, on September 21. Dashcam footage sought.

Essex Police appeal for witnesses after a Golden Retriever was injured by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier near Maldon Road, Dengie, on October 18.

Tanishq Indian restaurant in Ongar, Essex, named among the world’s best in TripAdvisor’s 2026 awards after ranking 21st in the UK top 100.

The charming village of Manningtree has been named among the best places in the UK to live by Muddy Stilettos for 2027.

Harry Enfield will bring his And No Chums! comedy show to Colchester’s Charter Hall on March 4, 2027. Limited tickets cost £39.60 to £57.20 in Essex.

Historia Normannis Colchester brought medieval history to life at a free University of Essex combat training session on October 24.

Cyclists of all ages took to the streets in Essex for the Cycling UK Glow Ride.

A new Abbey Field bench in Colchester honours military personnel, veterans and the wider community, unveiled with councillors, army personnel and choir.

More than 60 East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices volunteers were praised for their generosity and hard work at a celebration in Colchester.

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

HMP Chelmsford are hiring for a prison security escort with no experience needed to apply.

Driver dies after A127 crash near Southend on October 7 as Essex Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following the four-vehicle crash.

Henry Barnes, 23, appears at Colchester Magistrates’ Court charged with causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving after fatal Purleigh crash.

Saffron Walden has been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2027. But how much does it cost to live there?

A mum has been named as a finalist in the search for Tiptree’s Raise a Toast to Britain’s Morning Heroes competition.

A pub with two bar areas, a function room, and living accommodation has been put on the market.

Vet Charlotte Mayne judges the Gazette Essex's cutest pets competition, choosing Arnie, Luna and Teddy as cutest dog, cat and other pet winners in a heartwarming contest.

A new radio station is set to launch with community at its heart.

Colchester’s Mayor receives a charming surprise after Men’s Shed members transform his first oyster shell into a special keepsake.

Essex's cutest pets have been revealed in the Gazette competition — and they are adorable.

A Choir leader has said that she was looking for a “colourful and uplifting” theme for an upcoming concert, instead of the Halloween fright.

Passengers are being urged to plan ahead due to scheduled railway engineering works across north Essex.

Timbers is Colchester’s highest-rated full English cafe, praised for home-cooked food, friendly service and 4.7-star Tripadvisor reviews.

Discover Manningtree, Essex, the historic River Stour town linked to Matthew Hopkins and 17th-century witch persecutions, with the Tendring Witch Trail.

The A1245 is shut northbound between the A127 Southend Arterial Road at Fairglen Interchange and the A130 at Bonville’s Roundabout

Three small homemade explosive devices have been safely dealt with after around 40 homes were caught inside a major 100-metre police cordon in Brentwood.

People claiming three major benefits could have their bank accounts checked under new powers now being used by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Two lanes have been closed on the M11 near Harlow after a crash involving a lorry and two cars.

Maldon bin collections are delayed by Fambridge Road closure for Essex County Council zebra crossing works. Crews will collect on November 3; bins out by 7am.

Residents called police after a man was found unresponsive in a block of flats during a 36C heatwave, an inquest heard.

A tattooist who helps cancer survivors and people with medical conditions has opened her first dedicated studio in Colchester.

William Whiting, 36, confronted the teenagers at Clacton railway station in August before a fight broke out in front of parents and young children.

Tributes are paid in Colchester to Sir Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor, after his death aged 86 in Los Angeles.

Mark Greenbaum, 30, started grooming the girl after he messaged her on TikTok and later took her and her parents out for dinner.

There is severe disruption on the A120 near Marks Tey in both directions this afternoon due to an ongoing incident.

Essex Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted at Trilogy nightclub in Colchester and want to speak with a man in connection.