Work is set to begin on a major refurbishment at a play area in Wheatfield Road, Stanway.

Claydons-Nisa has joined the Visit Colchester Discover Map scheme to help residents and visitors discover more of what the city has to offer.

The country’s leading mobility and stairlift retailer, Ableworld, is celebrating 25 years of helping people maintain their independence, with a series of customer events, special offers and community celebrations taking place across its nationwide ...

The A127 Westbound has been "partially blocked" following a crash near Childerditch Lane, leading to severe delays.

Ozzie Rasih has owned the Silk Road nightclub on St Botolph’s Street in Colchester since 2008

Beach patrol teams have issued a warning after a "difficult" rescue in which four people got into difficulty in the water off the coast of Clacton, Essex.

Fire crews continue to monitor the situation at an industrial site at Highlands Farm on Southend Road, near Rettendon, following a fire and explosion.

Shahin Ahmed, father of Musa, who has been left in critical condition after an incident at West Mersea beach, has called for a safety review.

The UKHSA has issued a new yellow heat health alert for Essex as temperatures look set to soar to 34C this week.

Emergency services were called to West Mersea beach after a mother and daughter from London got into difficulty in water on Wednesday, July 22.

A COUNCILLOR has explained the reason behind his comments at a heated council meeting, explaining he wants to “see a society where people can disagree well”.

A REFURBISHED pub has reopened following a major makeover aimed at modernising its space while keeping its traditional charm.

COLCHESTER Councillor’s leader has weighed in after “emotions ran high” in a council debate over Pride in Essex Libraries.

F J Martin and Son, of Canterbury Road, has been operating in Colchester for almost a century.

A council meeting turned heated when a councillor claimed 'practicing Catholics and evangelical Christians' would feel they are entering a "hostile environment" if libraries display Pride flags.

Labour leader Councillor Lee Scordis called for a motion at the authority’s full council meeting on Wednesday night, called ‘Delivering on the Promise of City Status – Revitalising Colchester’s High Street and Retail Offer’.

Many councillors had passionately spoke for and against the motion, including Colchester’s Reform leader Andrew Harding.

Police are appealing for help to trace a prisoner who has absconded from HMP Hollesley Bay, with links to Essex and Ipswich.

A major stretch of Essex motorway is closed, causing disruption on the M11 near Harlow.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about a robbery in Pilgrims Hatch.

Police are investigating a broad daylight confrontation between two groups in Chelmsford.

Thousands of tickets for Harlow’s revived Town Show have been reserved in the first 24 hours – but council bosses are warning residents to be on high alert.

Firefighters tackled a late-night wildfire in Tendring that spread rapidly across a field, with crews working alongside a local farmer.

One of Colchester Council’s zone teams, a group of dedicated volunteers, and Berechurch councillor Dave Harris have been tidying up areas of the Monkwick Estate.

One man is in a critical but stable condition after three people got into difficulty in the sea in Clacton.

Residents living near East Hanningfield are being urged to take care when dealing with ash and debris following Friday’s major fire and explosion.

Rail passengers face disruption today after damage to track equipment blocked the line between Witham and Braintree.

Epping continues to be a popular hotspot for day-trippers looking for a relaxing time out.

A Sudbury man has been jailed after police uncovered drug-dealing activity in the town.

Fire crews have remained at Highlands Farm overnight following the huge fire and fertiliser explosion in East Hanningfield.

A 24-hour charity event is set to return next month.

Essex County Fire and Rescue service crews rushed to a fire involving industrial units at Highlands Farm in Southend Road, between East Hanningfield and Rettendon, on Friday at around 4.50pm.

A new volunteer app is helping therapy dog teams spend more time supporting others.

Clacton Counter Crime Partnership has provided a lifeline for businesses across the district with a shared radio system.

A Colchester motorcycle community hosted an evening of camaraderie, solidarity and fun for cancer patients and their families.

Colchester United owner and chairman Robbie Cowling answered questions during the football club’s open day event at JobServe Community Stadium last Sunday.

With the school summer holidays underway and household budgets under pressure, parents across Essex are on the hunt for low-cost days out.

Holland & Barrett has hired undercover detectives in some shops due to shoplifting

An update has been issued after a major emergency response at Clacton beach.

A major emergency response is underway at Clacton beach, with multiple services including an air ambulance and coastguard helicopter at the scene.

Video shows the dramatic moment when an industrial units fire in Essex led to an explosion in one of the most serious incidents the county fire service has dealt with in recent years.

The M11 is currently experiencing disruption near Harlow after a fallen tree has blocked part of the road.

It comes after the Gazette reported on how sector-wide financial issues and funding pressures had led to redundancies and the closure of ten of its 18 beds at the hospice in 2025.

THE man set to take on a prestigious role on behalf of the county says he feels a mixture of “terror and excitement”.

A UNAMIOUS decision was made at a council meeting to pass a motion connected to Colchester’s Local Plan.

The Heckford Angel, in Maldon Road, is a grade-II listed building which has been disused and in disrepair for several years.

Braintree Road is currently closed in both directions this afternoon due to a police incident.

The Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has praised the handling of the Highlands Farm explosion and fire.

A teenager has been seriously injured in a park assault in Aveley.

Firefighters tackled a blaze involving a tractor and straw-filled trailer in Hullbridge this morning while continuing to respond to a separate ongoing incident.