Young people in Essex have named knife crime as their top safety concern as part of the Violence and Vulnerability Unit's Listening Project.

The grey Range Rover smashed into the side of the Tesco Express, in Crouch Street, earlier this morning.

Children at Busy Bees nurseries in Colchester are taking part in the Great Kindness Swarm for Children in Need.

The grey Range Rover smashed into the side of the Tesco Express, in Crouch Street, earlier this morning.

Sam will join TV chef Big Zuu, former footballer Jill Scott, actress Rose Ayling-Ellis and lexicographer Susie Dent in the Taskmaster New Years Treat special

Terry’s Antiques and Secondhand shop, in Station Road, Walton, has announced it will be closing tomorrow.

The British Medical Association (BMA) called strike action from 7am today (November 14) to 7am on November 19.

Christian Capes, 42, was arrested in August on suspicion of committing arson with intent to endanger life.

The attraction will be set up and ready to go on Saturday, November 22 at St Nicholas Square, which was revamped earlier this year.

A piece of art by a Colchester artist has been chosen as part of a prestigious show.

VisitEngland has revealed the winners of its Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2024-2025, recognising "excellence within the visitor attraction sector".

Essex Police praises its members on four paws after they caught two suspects in Colchester and Clacton.

THE BOSS of a Colchester organisation which helps the vulnerable is campaigning for a life-saving piece of kit to be made mandatory in all schools in order to “safeguard children’s lives.”

On March 4 this year, Hunt was driving his silver Vauxhall astra along Lewis Gardens, Colchester when he was asked to pull over by officers.

An Indian Kashmir shawl which was a gift from Queen Victoria has sold for £8,000 at the latest Reeman Dansie auction in Colchester.

The Met Office has announced there is a chance of heavy and prolonged rain affecting the county for the next two days.

A new app which will link police with retailers will give officers an 'enormous advantage' in tackling shoplifting.

Braintree’s MP James Cleverly has received his knighthood after being named in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list for "political and public service".

A man who imported 2kg of class B drugs from the US demonstrated "immaturity and naivety" in being involved in criminality, a court heard.

Brightlingsea promenade is set for repair and reconstruction in the new year.

Essex Highways have cleared up confusion over a road in Colchester which was thought to be closing while footpath improvements took place.

Save the Wick campaigners have welcomed the revised draft plan for Colchester’s Local Plan

A POPULAR retailer in Colchester wants to add extra storage over the Christmas period to cater for an “exceptionally busy time of year”.

St Mary's in Colchester has officially cut the ribbon to open its new Kindergarten extension.

The A133, Cowdray Avenue in Colchester is blocked in both directions after a crash.

A man is wanted on recall to prison after being sentenced as part of a wounding investigation.

The A133, Cowdray Avenue, is blocked in both directions, causing heavy traffic on Colne Bank roundabout.

The B1025, Mersea Road, was obstructed both ways at Pownall Crescent, due to a crash between a car and a pedestrian.

Colchester Council is taking steps to clean a street which has been frequently used as an outdoor toilet.

POLICE have launched an appeal after a car was stolen from a road in Colchester.

Donny Bond, 38, had cocaine in his bloodstream when he got behind the wheel of his Ford Kuga in June of this year and drove in St John’s Road.

The B1025, Mersea Road, is obstructed both ways at Pownall Crescent, and is causing long delays in the area.

A man who failed to stop for officers was arrested for drugs and driving offences after being spotted by an off-duty officer.

Snow is forecast for Essex next week as temperatures are set to drop.

Highfield Grange Holiday Park, in London Road, Clacton, is set to receive a huge investment so its owners, Parkdean Resorts, can transform the park.

Dancers from the Colne Bank School of Dancing in Wivenhoe raised more than £5,000 for the MND Association with a charity dance day.

National Grid is helping young people discover exciting careers in energy and showing how local projects can make a real difference.

The Met Office has announced there is a chance of heavy and prolonged rain affecting the county for the next two days.

Routes affected include Walton-on-the-Naze and Thorpe-Le-Soken/Colchester and Clacton-On-Sea and Colchester/Liverpool Street.

A man who stalked his former partner sent 60 emails in a month which varied between abusive and telling her how much he loved her.

THE childhood guitar teacher for popstar Sam Ryder has recounted the “daunting” but “fantastic experience” of joining him on stage in front of thousands of fans.

Jodie-Lee Borer, 28, got behind the wheel of her Citroen C3 in September and was later stopped by police in Stock Road, Billericay.

Trapped air in radiators creates “cold spots” and prevents full heat output, forcing your boiler to work harder to maintain comfortable temperatures

An Aldi shopper was stunned to find her 'no sausage and bean' pasty really was a no sausage and bean pasty

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a warning to Sainsbury’s shoppers over the “possible health risk”.

The PDSA has also issued a warning to drivers to help keep pets safe this winter

The county made headlines in 2025 when it earned its first-ever Michelin star, marking a watershed moment for the region's gastronomic reputation.

Campaigners trying to save parts of Colchester and its surrounding villages from development have been left with mixed feelings following a council meeting.

A documentary featuring a Colchester school has been nominated for a prestigious award.

Gordon Bees, 72, was arrested in September after stealing from shops and threatening staff at Co-Op stores and a Premier shop in Harwich.