Latest breaking news, traffic and travel updates across Essex

A CHILD victim of sexual abuse has told of the hardships of speaking out and praised how she was supported through the process by Essex Police.

In total, 14 victims have come forward

She survived a crash after the coach flew off the road at 55 miles per hour

Good luck, Chantel!

They will be in place overnight from 8pm until 6am

He must also pay a hefty fine

The Labour group have berated the meeting.

A ceremony was held to unveil a plaque at the former home of a women's rights activist.

A trial continues

A woman is facing a trial in relation to the fatal incident

A LANDLORD is at war with council bosses after they threatened him with legal action unless he takes down an advertising board which has boosted business for decades.

The drug dealer claimed he was too 'socially awkward' to claim benefits

Tesco Delivery Saver customers were told they could book a Christmas slot from 6am on November 15

Three out of four people said they cannot afford to make the energy efficiency changes they would like to make within the next five years, according to Barclays's survey.

Asda has made an "important" change to their toilet roll which will create much less waste.

The MoneySavingExpert founder took to social media on Monday evening to share a 'memo' ahead of the biggest shopping period of the year. 

The former King of the I'm A Celeb jungle, Harry Redknapp has shared his thoughts on the 2022 series and this year's most controversial campmate.

Major supermarkets have co-written a letter urging the government to expand the eligibility of free school meals in England amid the cost of living crisis.

As of May 2022, 100 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide. Mehdi Jalalaghdamian explores this crisis through his own experience in his inspiring exhibition, Art in Exile, which is currently on show at Firstsite Gallery in the centre o...

POLICE have confirmed they are currently on the scene of a serious collision in Little Hallingbury.

The event, Run for Gem, is inspired by Colchester mum-of-two Gemma Edgar

A FAMOUS metal sculpture of a well-known animated television character has been left headless after a hooded gang of “herbets” stole his 30kg noggin.

A MUM whose son fled from an Essex mental health unit and was struck by a train was “in disbelief as to how he could have got out”, an inquest heard.

Fed-up police call handlers have asked for 'some common sense'

A CHARITY has cancelled a world record attempt after potential participants said they would feel too embarrassed checking for testicular cancer in public.

A gay couple from Essex who say they were turned down 31 times for a church wedding are overjoyed to have finally tied the knot

England Star and West Ham captain Declan Rice drove to south Essex on Saturday night to see a mural painted in his honour.

Essex Police will crack down on disorder during the World Cup

English Heritage says bird flu has been found at Audley End House and Gardens

New laws are expected over the use of the scooters in 2024

The day was packed full of excitement

A YOUTH club is asking for more volunteers after children turned up to a closed building.

COLCHESTER Gazette Camera Club is back with another weekly instalment, showcasing your best images taken in and around Colchester.

This looks like a great team effort

Christmas lights have been a major part of Christmas culture in Colchester for many years

A BOX of baby rabbits was found dumped on the side of a Southend road.

A Eurovision star made a guest appearance on a popular children's show.

ESSEX Police will be putting tailored policing plans in place across the county when the Men’s football World Cup gets underway next weekend.

Five Guys has been given the green light to install a new sign

The event was held in Elmstead Market to remember Peter Potter

A DRIVER has been banned from the roads after being caught driving without insurance.

A grizzled ex-special forces soldier and the star of the Channel 4 show SAS: Who Dares Wins is set to come to Colchester for a new stage show.

A CAR crash has resulted in a village road becoming partially blocked.

A TRAIN company is warning of new strikes coming which will cause ‘widespread disruption’.

Council workers say repairs are schedules

Planning bosses are yet to decide on the plans

Multiple events had to be moved

He drove into traffic along the A12 for three miles

It is a major fall following its previous inspection rating in 2020