More than 40 firefighters have been on the scene of a fire in North Stifford, Grays overnight.

Green Lodge, in Halstead, sits next to the Halstead Hall care home, and remains empty years after it shut.

BizzFest 2026 has announced the Colchester-based Robin Cancer Trust as its official charity partner.

Black Brook Theatre, an intimate woodland venue near Langham, has announced its 2026 summer season.

At heart of Clacton-on-Sea’s Pier Avenue, Just Flowers has quietly become one of the town’s most enduring independent shops.

Queues of people lined up outside pubs including the Marquis, King’s Arms, and Centurion ahead of the World Cup quarter final.

From cannoli-and-coffee hits to sunset pizzas, consider this your permission slip to snack first, plan later

Following an investigation, the family’s life was turned upside down when Remy was diagnosed with an aggressive rhabdoid tumour the day before Christmas Eve.

21 objection comments have been received so far for Colchester Riverside LTD plans to demolish the empty Fairfax House and Digby House, and to part-demolish and convert Century House in North Station Road.

A striking barn conversion on the edge of Great Dunmow, complete with its own indoor swimming pool and leisure suite, has come onto the market.

The two-storey property at Sunny Point, boasts front-row, uninterrupted views of the sea.

Labour group leader Councillor Lee Scordis will be putting forward a motion at the next full council meeting on July 15 to support the High Street Rental Auctions scheme.

Essex Police have launched an urgent appeal for a missing 34-year-old man from Maldon, Nathan Crawford.

The Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Market took place on Saturday at Firstsite, with dozens of talented artists and creators.

Several people have been injured and one seriously injured after a fight near Clacton Pier in the early hours.

Anglian Water and Affinity Water have announced hosepipe bans following extreme hot and dry weather - but who has actually been affected?

Hundreds of train passengers have been pictured walking along the tracks at Stratford station after being evacuated due to a fire.

Train passengers are being advised not to travel from Essex to London until later today after a fire near Stratford station.

Hollywood superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has surprised pupils at Vue Cinema in Colchester with a special viewing.

Three men from Essex have pleaded guilty after stealing around £225,000 of jewellery from a Richmond jewellery shop.

All train services between Essex and London are cancelled this morning after a fire at Stratford train station last night.

Signs have been spotted for The Real Pizza Company next to St Botolph's Circus.

Long-serving headteacher Mr Bland will be leaving The Stanway School in Colchester next week after 18 years working there.

WITH major plans to transform 1970s office blocks in Colchester into a shared living and commercial space, we’re looking at what exactly co-living is.

More than 150 people enjoyed promenade concert at a working farm in Colchester.

A much-loved village pub has scooped a prestigious national honour for the way it brings local people together.

A long-derelict village pub in Earls Colne could soon be given a new lease of life under fresh plans to convert the historic building into homes.

St Margaret’s Bay in Kent and Walberswick in Suffolk were listed in The Telegraph’s ranking of the best beaches across the UK.

Essential road repairs are set to bring overnight disruption for drivers on the M11 this month.

A substantial six-bedroom Victorian home in East Clacton has been brought to market.

A hosepipe ban across Essex and the East of England has begun from this morning - here's what to consider.

A major lineside fire at Stratford has brought rail services to a standstill, with passengers urged not to travel.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a child was seriously injured in a collision with lorry in Ongar.

Nigel Farage claims "things have become even more dangerous" for people in public life after a man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe.

One of the world’s largest container ships is set to dock in Essex this week, offering a rare chance to see a modern mega‑vessel.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the death of Ann Widdecombe - here is all that is known so far about the incident.

Police are appealing for help to find a missing man from Harlow with links to Epping.

Campaigners in Colchester say they will keep fighting for 20mph limits on residential streets amid Essex County Council’s plans to improve the county’s roads.

Ayden Friday, 24, was arrested in May and later found to be nearly three times the drink drive limit when he given a breathalyser test.

Professor Philip Terry from the University of Essex has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.

ROL Cruise in Colchester has been named the UK's best medium-sized travel agency to work for.

easyJet has issued a statement regarding flights to popular Spanish destination, Almeria amid deadly wildfires.

A road has been closed this evening following a police incident, with slow traffic reported.

The planning team at Essex County Council has been named the best in the region at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) East of England Planning Excellence Awards.

A man has died after reports of a person in difficulty in the sea in Walton near Clacton in Essex.

A road in Harlow has been closed following a reported serious crash, with delays reported.

Essex County Council plans to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as part of its 100-Day Plan.

A road has been closed in Cressing following a collision, with slow traffic reported in the area.

A city is proudly showing its colours with the new flag coming to Colchester Town Hall.

A murder investigation is under way following the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe.