ESSEX residents have been invited to have their say on e-scooter trials taking place across the county.

If you have items that you no longer use, it’s worth knowing that some retailers will buy them back.

A FIREFIGHTER who found herself in a “dark place” following the death of her boyfriend and then getting in a toxic relationship has spoken about her mental health fight.

VETERAN councillor and former leader of Colchester Council Anne Turrell has seen more than her fair share of change in the town during her two decades in politics.

Chelmsford restaurants are amongst the cleanest in the UK, according to new analysis of official food hygiene ratings.

RESTAURANTS are back open both inside and outside to the delight of foodies across north Essex.

DRIVERS should be aware of an important road closure in Colchester.

Police officers in Essex were paid almost £76 million in overtime in the ten years up to 2020.

Despite being under lockdown restrictions, violent and sexual offences topped reported crime in March 2021.

Here are five pubs in Colchester where you do not need to book in advance of visiting.

Here are all the films being played at the food and film festival coming to Castle Park in Colchester this August.

Parking bays for electric vehicles could be introduced at two streets in Colchester.

Tonight the Eurovision song contest takes places - but can you remember the year an Essex star was the UK's entry?

POLICE investigating the murder of Scott Gilhooly described it as a "cowardly, vicious and brutal attack".

DOGS on beaches is always a hot topic across Essex, with owners desperate to walk their pooches along the sand and shingle.

The number of school exclusions for sexual misconduct across Essex since 2014 have been revealed.

A SENSATIONAL portrait of the late Helen McCrory has gone under the hammer for more than £1,000.

Essex Police officers recovered a Range Rover stolen from Queen Elizabeth Way, Colchester, 11 minutes after it was reported stolen.

The Safer Essex Roads Partnership has released shocking footage of a series of close passes of cyclists by drivers on roads in Essex.

The George Hotel has given residents a sneak peak at the premises after its £10 million revamp and announced it will open on Friday, May 28.

TRIBUTES have been paid following the tragic death of an “optimistic” teenager who “had his whole life ahead of him”.

A WARPED killer who murdered a popular pub landlord in a horrifying attack has been jailed for life.

A MAN is set to appear in court charged with nearly 40 offences as part of an investigation into alleged child abuse, grooming and blackmail.

Braintree pub landlord Scott Gilhooly was murdered by crazed drunk Lawrence Bourke, a court has heard.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash which saw someone rushed to hospital.

THE new mayor of two seaside towns says she is honoured take the chain of office after being elected following a ceremony.

Four members of an organised crime group have been jailed for a total of 30 years and three months for selling drugs in north Essex.

CAMPAIGNING students who fear their college is being neglected have launched a petition calling on the trust which runs the school to cease control.

Attik is Colchester is reopening its doors for the first time in almost 18 months on Friday - as a 'nightpub' not nightclub.

A SCHOOL’S boss has come under fire for allegedly receiving an eye-watering salary while a college’s staffing levels are being cut back.

A WOMAN has told of the heart-sinking moment she discovered her project had been vandalised by mindless criminals.

The Woodland Trust has objected to £70 million plans for a new dual carriageway, saying it will mean the loss of ancient woodland.

PLANS have been submitted for a new £2 million project designed to improve a coastal community following a consultation with residents.

FIREFIGHTERS from Halstead were called in to action yesterday to fight an severe blaze more than 20 miles away.

An oddball swan that hit headlines after being left with a bizarre neck deformity has sadly died after a dog attack.

A pedestrian who was taken by air ambulance to hospital with life-threatening injuries has died three days after a crash in Loughton, Essex.

A MAIN road has been blocked after an incident involving two vehicles.

I was surprised to read the response of Mark Cory, leader of Colchester Council, in finding out the Independents had decided to join a coalition council with the Conservatives, he obviously assumed incorrectly he would carry on being leader of the...

A GENEROUS restaurant owner served up thousands of pounds of free food as a way of saying thank you to Tendring’s frontline workers.

TODAY’S Nostalgia spread takes us back to a magical year - 1966.

TWO grammar school students have been accused of rape following scathing criticism from an alumna about the school’s “toxic male culture”.

THE winner of a national television singing competition is set to tread the boards as he takes on the lead character in a forthcoming pantomime.

CROWDS lined the street to see the mayor and mayoress throw kitchels from a window as part of Harwich’s traditional mayor-making ceremony.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning covering Essex due to strong winds set to batter the country on Friday.

A LOT can change in the space of a decade.

Here is a list of places in Colchester where you can get a Covid test.

Here are the latest coronavirus infection rates for all areas of Essex.

LIFE is slowly, tentatively, returning to some normality after the horrors of the last 18 months.

AN education watchdog has inspected a prestigious grammar school following allegations of sexual abuse.

A VULNERABLE teenager who was mugged by two thugs has thanked strangers for their kindness after anonymous supporters clubbed together to buy him a new bike.