A FURIOUS homeowner says elderly and disabled residents have been waiting more than a year to have potentially damaging potholes fixed by the council and amid claims Braintree gets preferential treatment from highways bosses.

It was the tenth anniversary of the event, which raised close to £15,000

CREWS worked hard to rescue two people trapped in their vehicles following a three-car crash.

The auctioneers is one of Colchester's oldest businesses

He admitted four offences

AN author has penned her debut novel despite having dyslexia.

It was given high praise in a glowing report

The couple hopes the land can be preserved for nature and residents to enjoy.

A MAN from Burnham visited Ukraine for his birthday and has been working with soldiers ever since.

The Home Office revealed plans to restrict claims to stop alleged "abuse" of the system.

The event is set to return this weekend

The most and least complained about Essex councils have been revealed

CONCERNED campaigners have hit out at the Government amid fears controversial plans for two mega-prisons are a ‘ruse for other development’.

One very unusual venue - Talliston House - is inviting people to stay in its notorious haunted bedroom, if they dare.

You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

The British public has begun asking whether a general election will take place in the near future, who will run in the race and who they will vote for. 

Live updates with all the latest traffic, travel and other news from across Essex

The TENDRING4GROWTH award ceremony night marked the last day of Tendring Business Fortnite.

The TENDRING4GROWTH award ceremony night marked the last day of Tendring Business Fortnite.

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from October 21-23

A ROAD has been closed due to a "police incident".

A MAJOR road has been blocked after a large accident.

The pair announced their sudden resignation last night.

A young man has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of sharing so-called Islamic State propaganda on Telegram and WhatsApp.

He has been put behind bars for more than four years.

Drivers should be aware of delays on all approaches.

His murderer has now been convicted by a jury

The plastic surgery now risks being closed down completely

The pair served Colchester Council for a combined 43 years

Liz Truss resigned as PM after a chaotic 45 days

Local students have been given the opportunity to tackle the world of set in new drama Silent Secrets.

Trying to find books is hard, trying to find books that have representation from a minority group is even harder. Here is my top picks of books that have authentic queer rep, written by queer authors.

SHOCKED shoppers and nearby business owners had to evacuate after smoke was seen “pouring out” of a beloved town centre café.

A COMMUNITY lunch club hopes to welcome new diners for homemade meals after being given a revamp thanks to volunteers.

Generous volunteers across Essex joined the Great British Beach Clean.

HUNDREDS of refugees from war torn countries are being assisted in starting a new life in Essex by being given the chance to learn skills and enter the workplace.

A LONG-RUNNING animal safe haven battling "frightening" costs has issued a desperate appeal to the public, asking: “Can you help us get through the winter?”

A SEASIDE venue is set to host two festive themed charity events, giving shoppers the perfect opportunities to purchase quirky stocking fillers ahead of the big day.

AN exploding display of vibrant colours and whizzing rockets will pepper the skies above a primary school next month.

Greenstead residents have said they are fed up of the damage which is being caused by lorries and workers

A MAN was caught carrying coats with their tags still on after they had been stolen from a town centre store.

A diversion route will be in place.

His last 50 junior parkruns add up to more than 100k – which is the equivalent of an ultra-marathon

Shoppers watched on as a Home Office enforcement team raided the Post Office

He was spared jail

The Christmas special has aired for the past 12 years with the festive episodes becoming a bit of an ITV tradition.

Scientists have developed a more accurate test for cell changes that could lead to cervical cancer and it can also pick up markers for other cancers.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned anyone who has purchased the product not to eat it and to return it for a full refund

People who have purchased the ornament are being asked to return it to an Aldi store for a full refund

Supporters of Boris Johnson are backing him to takeover from Liz Truss following her resignation on Thursday