Hundreds of homes in and around Colchester and Great Horkesley, Essex, are without power this morning.

A behind the scene documentary series on Maldon and Tiptree FC is set to feature on ITV later this month.

Edward Jackson, 58, assaulted his victim in July last year and was initially charged with causing grievous bodily harm without intent.

Ginger and Tails, which provides dog-walking, pet visits, and overnight pet-sitting was shortlisted in the At Your Service category.

Signs have appeared outside the former Caffe Sala in Eld Lane.

Ernest Coppin, 55, was discovered in November at his home in Colchester.

Michael McCabe will bring his Troy Hawke character to Charter Hall, in Cowdray Avenue, on May 16 for the Never Stop, Never Change UK tour.

SadoMusical will be performed at Dragonfly Lounge on May 21, promising an evening of high-energy, improvised musical comedy.

Morgan Meldrum and Toni-Leigh Dickson are passionate student midwives who have been given the "opportunity of a lifetime."

Plans by NEEB Holdings Ltd were registered with Colchester Council on April 29 for a 65-bedroom care home with 18 bungalows for people aged 65 and over in West Bergholt.

The presentation of the donation took place at the Colne Delta Blues and Americana Club’s latest concert at St James’ Church in Brightlingsea.

Police are searching for a man who is wanted on recall to prison

Aaron Taylor is understood to have written the posts on X while serving as interim treasurer of Reform UK’s Harwich and North Essex branch.

A pub has insisted it does not support any political party after a visit from Reform's leader - but has publicly "barred" the current Prime Minister

A car caught fire at the end of Ipswich Road, just before the A120 and A12 roundabout, on Friday night.

Dozens of firefighters attended the incident in Third Avenue, Harlow, to help tackle the blaze at the derelict property

Two people have been arrested following a stabbing at a holiday park in Essex

Colchester Zoo in Essex has announced two new job opportunities.

Colchester has many great restaurants but there are some across Essex which could be worth travelling outside for.

The much-loved steamboat The Waverley, who operate tours from Southend Pier, have been forced to hike their ticket pries amid the ongoing fuel crisis.

A man in his 40s has died following a motorbike crash in South Ockendon

Drivers are facing severe delays at the Dartford Crossing this morning after a crash and "infrastructure defect" caused lane closures.

Colchester's Beat the Street challenge has officially concluded, and saw a record-breaking number of people take part.

A new forum is launching in Colchester for young men to build community and boost wellbeing.

Discounted beach hut rentals in Colchester are among the welfare benefits under scrutiny in the country.

A greyhound at Clarks Farm Greyhound Rehoming Centre is looking for his forever home.

A huge fire destroyed a house in Essex last night as 35 firefighters battled the inferno in Harlow.

The newly-dualled A120 could have opened this year if plans for the project had been confirmed by the government.

For Florina, opening La Carina marks not just a new chapter, but the fulfilment of a long-held dream.

Only one councillor will be elected for each of Colchester's 17 wards when elections take place on Thursday.

These seven schools in Essex, including The Bromfords School in Wickford and the Ravens Academy in Clacton, are looking to hire new headteachers.

London Stansted Airport is hiring across its operations with a range of roles available. ahead of summer 2026.

After a short briefing, I climbed into the police car, fastened my seatbelt—and within moments, the calm gave way to urgency.

David Thompson, 64, of Aldham, is the founder of Willow Park Group and bought Mill Race Garden Centre after it shut to the public last summer.

High street shopping has suffered for several years across the country, with the rise of online shopping greatly changing retail habits.

A selection of the latest cases heard at North Essex Magistrates' Court.

Here are the latest planning applications and decisions from Colchester Council.

A Grade II listed detached house set within eight acres and offering equestrian facilities is for sale in Essex.

The site in Willows Green, near Felsted, was 'taken over' after the district council offices closed on Friday

Residents in five Essex postcodes were among this week’s People’s Postcode Lottery winners.

Channel 5 reality TV show, Rich Holiday, Poor Holiday is looking for people from Clacton to take part in their new series.

Everyone enjoys looking back at how places used to be - but how well do you remember what Colchester looked like more than 15 years ago?

A life-saving lesson is being offered free to schools and young people across the region thanks to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance’s CPR Smart programme.

A developer is proposing a £1billion scheme to build a new A120 dual carriageway which would not be funded by the taxpayer.

Sundays on the Square held a lively festival-style market last weekend with more than 30 independent traders and local talent.

A home with its own recording studio is on the market for £3 million in Essex.

Steam Dreams has announced a day-trip picking passengers up from Colchester and travelling through to Winchester.

TEN pubs across Essex are up for sale on Rightmove - including a Canvey landmark that has hit the market this week

Essex is often celebrated for its popular commuter towns and seaside destinations, but estate agents have highlighted the most underrated places to live.

A six-bedroom detached house set on a 1.5-acre plot has gone on the market for £6 million in Chigwell.