Veterans and their families in Colchester have received a helping hand thanks to a £500 donation.

The Mayor of Colchester's Variety Show is heading to the Mercury Theatre, and tickets are selling fast.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be updating you on the A12, which has one lane closed due to a crash

A crash near the Eight Ash Green interchange is causing severe traffic on the London-bound side of the A12.

Eduardo Teodorani-Fabbri, then a boss at CNH UK Ltd, which ran the Basildon New Holland tractor plant, appears hundreds of times in the Epstein Files.

Regional editor Richard Porritt introduces the finalists for the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2026.

Retired resident George Foster and the Jaywick community are raising funds and restoring the town's war memorial garden.

Crews from Colchester, Weeley, Clacton and Dovercourt were called to The Street in Bradfield Heath in the morning of August 20 last year.

In September last year, Robert Reeve attacked a teenager on a train before the victim’s bike was taken when the train came to a stop.

Anglian Water faces criticism after a 15-day sewage overflow in Bocking polluted the River Blackwater.

Dean Sharrard appeared before Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where he admitted one count of assault by beating.

A Colchester woman says a taxi driver hurt her in the city centre after dropping her off and then drove away.

The 5ft-high container cost Colchester Council £4,547 when it was placed in the High Street in October 2024.

The case was originally opened in June last year after officers were called to reports of a burglary taking place in Avon Way in Greenstead, Colchester.

The experienced team at East of England Co-op Travel give their top holiday destinations to explore this year.

Essex is home to some of the nation’s favourite and most recognisable celebrities.

Residents' gardens have been completely flooded after a water main burst at a Braintree primary school.

The situation has now been made safe by the power network.

Essex Senior Coroner Lincoln Brookes said an inquest will be held into Mr Goddard's death later this year.

Colchester Town Hall hosts The UK Careers Fair on 25 Feb, offering free entry, networking with top employers, and job opportunities across multiple sectors.

From beautiful green spaces and historic landmarks, residents say there’s plenty to love about living in the historic Roman city.

Every Thursday, we’ll be sharing readers’ announcements across five key areas

Pupils and parents at North Primary School and Nursery were met with frustration on Monday morning when a set of traffic lights were out of service.

A darts legend will be attending a Colchester fundraising event.

Newly launched debate society, Forum Colchester held its first meeting on Sunday seeing success with every seat at the Queen Street Brewhouse filled.

New venue is set to open in Colchester city centre after a premises licence was granted for a long-vacant unit on St John’s Street.

Police recorded 1,687 shoplifting incidents in Colchester in 2025, with most cases unresolved due to no suspects identified, data.police.uk reveals.

At about 11.40am, a water main burst at the edge of St Michael’s Primary School’s premises in Maple Avenue, Braintree.

Colchester Museums have launched a flash sale offering children 50p entry to Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum.

Three men have been arrested by Essex Police after officers prevented a potentially large-scale cannabis farm in Colchester.

Essex County Council is investing more than £1.45 million to boost bus usage across the county.

Firefighters are urging drivers to stay in their vehicles as crews work at the scene of a lorry crash on the M25.

The incidents are understood to have taken place in the early hours of Monday morning when a man broke into at least five cars in the New Town.

The group are also hosting the upcoming Love Music Hate Racism multi-genre music gigs, with ska, rap, indie, rock and DJ sets being performed.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will keep you updated on the M25, which is blocked in both directions after a lorry had a 'blow out' and went down the embankment.

The Invincibles, written by acclaimed playwright Amanda Whittington, tells the true story of the Sterling Ladies of Dagenham.

Men are invited to come along to a free Mental Health Matters session on Saturday at the Kings Head pub in Brightlingsea.

M25 is blocked in both directions after a lorry had a 'blow out' and went down the embankment, reportedly bringing down power cables.

Passengers travelling on the Grater Anglia network will be able to use pay-as-you-go contactless ticketing at 20 additional stations from next Sunday.

A carraigeway on the M25 anticlockwise between Junction 28, A12 and Junction 27, M11 is partially blocked due to a collision.

The trial of Brian Lyttle, of Stanway, Colchester, has begun at Ipswich Crown Court. Lyttle has denied rape, attempted rape and false imprisonment.

A total of 141 mobile phone offences took place in January.

A man from Jaywick has been handed a suspended prison sentence after leaving his emaciated Dogue de Bordeaux, Ruby, to suffer from an untreated skin disease and pressure sores.

The A12 northbound is partially blocked with delays after a collision.

Organisations across Brightlingsea are hosting a health and wellbeing day for all residents.

Renowned musician and drummer for Blur Dave Rowntree is headlining the Colchester Arts Centre and there will be discussion about his photography and the band.

Beverly’s mother Sylvia,92 described her as "forever my baby girl. Never forgotten, with me always. You was so brave."

Walid Khan, 52, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Monday following an incident in June last year at the Tesco Superstore in Greenstead Road.

Colchester councillor, Alison Jay is joining up with a specialist team to put on dance classes for residents living with dementia.

A viral TikTok highlights JD Sports Outlet at Clacton Shopping Village, Essex offering discounted trainers, Nike, adidas, and more at bargain prices.