Ferne McCann on spinning work and motherhood plates.

Essex Police have named 21-year-old Jack Sullivan as the man who died after sustaining fatal injuries following a kidnapping in Waltham Abbey.

A record of 34 candidates are confirmed to stand in the Clacton by-election. Get to know the people who are standing.

Postcard-sized collages from around the world are on display at the Cut and Paste exhibition at the Minories Gallery in Colchester.

Colchester NHS nurse Kim Ness has stepped down from her role after 50 years.

Baahn Developments submitted plans for Boxted Park, a set of 23 business buildings in Straight Road, Boxted, back in 2022.

Picturesque streets, historic charm and timeless English countryside pitch these Essex villages as rivals to the Cotswolds.

Steven Turnbull, headteacher of Hazelmere Infants and Nursery School in Colchester, is bidding a fond farewell after more than a decade in the role.

It follows a national survey by consumer group Which?, which ranked 135 coastal destinations across the UK.

Children's clothing brand Moon and Bear, from Colchester, has won a free exhibition stand at Spring Fair 2027.

A day centre is helping adults with additional needs gain independence through life skills and creative activities.

The ballot for the Clacton by-election has been revealed, showing a record 34 candidates will compete for the seat.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has called for an immediate general election following Andy Burnham's appointment as Labour leader.

A disqualified Clacton drink driver has been handed an additional six year ban after being caught over the limit behind the wheel.

A modern country home on a vast equestrian estate has come to market in Brentwood, Essex.

Welshwood Manor, in Welshwood Park Road, Colchester, has been rated as ‘requires improvement’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following inspections in May and June.

Colchester's Castle Park and High Woods Country Park have been recognised among the best in the country.

Residents in Essex villages say they are being “failed” as the Indaver Rivenhall incinerator is drawing on the local water supply and causing low water pressure.

Ashely Wellman-Shaw, 42, was one of four people who targeted the victim who was by himself in East Stockwell Street, Colchester, at 1am.

A nursery worker has won an employment tribunal case following a dispute with a childcare provider based in Clacton.

The 13th edition of the Relay for Life Colchester ended up raising £38,537 for Cancer Research UK last year.

The Rec and Ribs BBQ Festival is returning to Colchester with a full day of barbecuing, music and market stall browsing.

Smoke blowing across the M25 due to a grass fire next to the motorway is causing severe delays for drivers.

Drivers are facing long delays on the M25 this afternoon following a crash near Potters Bar.

A number of crews are currently on the scene of a wildfire in Great Totham.

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for parts of the Essex coast as high tides are expected to bring possible flooding.

The world's largest bouncy castle attraction is making its UK debut at Braintree Village after its Dubai debut.

An officer’s swift actions to confront and disarm a knifeman inside a Clacton Lidl have helped secure a prison sentence for the offender.

A man who stabbed a pensioner in a Lidl supermarket before stabbing himself has been sentenced to 25 months’ imprisonment.

Major parking company, Euro Car Parks is under investigation for issuing parking fines to drivers at petrol stations.

The mother of Henry Nowak's killer has been jailed for three years for removing the knife used by her son to murder the Essex teenager from the crime scene.

Essex Police recovered £95k worth of stolen specialist vehicles and equipment across the Chelmsford area in just 24 hours.

James Ransley of the Consensus Party has made a late entry into the Clacton by-election race.

The family of 11-year-old George Dennis, who tragically passed away following a crash in Ongar, have been invited to watch Tottenham Hotspur by Xavi Simons.

The leader of a national party is set to stand in the Clacton by-election and challenge Nigel Farage.

Sarah Muckle, the director of public health for Essex has backed the Government's decision to ban energy drinks for under-16s.

Anglian Water has provided an update on water usage, nearly a week on from the introduction of a hosepipe ban across Essex.

Asda has introduced electronic shelf labels to more than 140 of its express stores across the UK.

A man has been sentenced for the murder of a father who was fatally stabbed in Epping.

A major operation at Stansted Airport has stopped suspected cigarette smugglers from entering the country with 80,000 cigarettes.

With two hosepipe bans underway across large parts of Essex, some residents are exempt - here's who.

A wanted man was arrested just minutes after officers deployed live facial recognition technology in Greenstead.

Reality stars Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood have made their romance Instagram official.

A letter to the editor of the Colchester Gazette has stressed that water supplies will improve amid the heatwave.

Police are investigating after a man was reported exposing himself in a field in Danbury.

Our 25th anniversary sale is the perfect time for people in and around Colchester to discover how the right mobility support can make everyday life easier, safer and more enjoyable

National Highways have apologised to drivers after an M25 closure caused long delays that left them stuck in traffic for "more than six hours".

An 11-year-old boy who died following a collision in Ongar has been described by his family as a "bright light".

An RAF aircraft was seen departing Stansted Airport earlier this month, catching the attention of aviation enthusiasts and local residents.

Motorists are facing delays on the M11 with a 36-mile diversion in place as emergency repairs are carried out.