A banking giant is set to close its branch in Brentwood high street next week due to more people using online banking tools.

Former TOWIE star James Argent has paid tribute to his former co-star Jake Hall, who tragically passed away at a holiday home in Majorca last week.

Essex Police have launched an appeal to find Adam Smith, 40, who is missing from Southend. Officers believe him to be wearing grey joggers and white top.

Brightlingsea Lido is a volunteer-run outdoor swimming pool by the sea. Lidos were once all over Essex but today this is the only one in the county.

Stephanie Blythe, 58, launched the business CakeWorx after deciding to turn a difficult life change into a fresh opportunity.

Colchester residents are “horrified” after works to repair cracks in a busy residential street have left the road looking like “an absolute eyesore”.

A group of young footballers from Essex watched Ipswich Town secure promotion.

A major stretch of the A12 will remain closed in both directions this week as roadworks continue between Chelmsford and Brentwood in Essex.

The Half Butt Inn, Great Horkesley near Colchester is due to reopen under new management in June.

Marks Tey in Colchester is often associated with just being a commuter village, but it is so much more than that.

The blaze, which Essex County Fire and Rescue Service believes was started deliberately, broke out at about 1.45am on Sunday.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has hit bat at critics who say he has never visited his constituency of Clacton after local elections success in Essex.

The incident happened at about 8.30am on Sunday at the junction between London Road and Villa Road in Stanway, Colchester.

A team of dads with children of SEND are climbing a mountain to support a special school in Colchester.

Nigel Farage arrived at Chelmsford City Racecourse to celebrate what Reform UK described as a historic victory in the elections.

The Bakehouse Express Colchester on Culver Street East has been up and running for the last three years.

It was revealed in back in February that ‘Juliasaurus’ will go on display at Colchester’s Hollytrees Museum, in Castle Park.

Natasha further worked at a burger van saying building a rapport with people and helping them after a hard day sparked something in her.

A man has been stabbed after he was followed by a group of men in Leigh, Essex.

A substantial four-bedroom detached home set on a generous plot in Copford has come on to the market.

New research has shown Frinton to be in the top 10 cleanest beaches across the UK, coming in second.

A new housing development has featured on BBC show Gardeners World, putting a spotlight on their innovative approach.

The Colchester 10k, which raises tens of thousands’ of pounds every year for charity, proved to be another hit for the city on Sunday morning.

A team of Colchester paratroopers have been at the centre of a rescue mission of a British national who has suspected hantavirus.

Essex is a county steeped in history and we have put together five Essex castles which are well worth a visit.

Reform UK has taken control of Essex County Council in dramatic political earthquake which ended 25 years of Conservative rule at County Hall.

The Folk & Bespoke Craft Fair was held inside Firstsite, in Lewis Gardens, last weekend.

Wivenhoe Art Trail features a breadth of creatives using an impressive variety of mediums, from ceramics to textiles to paint to photography.

Mason, Apollo, Hades, Summer and Mina are five cats currently under the care of Cats Protection who are looking for forever homes. Can you help?

With a population over 600,000, Montenegro is described as a "small and beautiful" Europe hidden gem, soaking up between 240 to 270 days of sun each year.

A crash in Brook Street, Colchester is causing long delays for drivers in the centre of the city.

Multiple properties have been destroyed in a fire which was started by a battery in North Fambridge.

The regional finalists in the Muddy Stilettos awards for Most Loved Local Pub are in, while Essex drinkers vote for their winner.

Star of Shaun of the Dead, Peter Serafinowicz has made a cameo as Nigel Farage as "prime minister" in 2046 on SNL UK.

Stansted and Southend airports have both appeared on the list for the worst in terms of punctuality across 2025.

A new born baby died at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford after pleas from the parents for a C-section were ignored.

The mother of former The Only Way is Essex star, Jake Hall has paid tribute to him after the star died in Majorca.

With many beaches restricting dogs through summer, we have put together five where you can walk your dog all year round.

With its headquarters in Black Notley, the business will offer live-in 24-hour, dementia, palliative, disability, and home care across the city.

Billericay can be found in South Essex, and is home to one of the biggest comedians ever.

A much-loved green space in Braintree is getting extra protection after a rise in damage and anti‑social behaviour.

The Partridge Retreat, he boutique glampsite near St Osyth offers an escape from it all

GAZETTE Camera Club members have once taken some very impressive photographs of many different animals and critters.

Wildlives Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation, based in Thorrington, has been rescuing plenty of fox cubs this year.

Jason Mageehan, 41, of Little Bromley, and his wife have put their three-bedroom detached home in Chequers Road on the market.

The St John’s Street pub is unlike any other Wetherspoon establishment I’ve ever been to in the country and therefore holds a special place in my heart.

Essex residents have mixed opinions about artificial intelligence, with some condemning its pollution of the creation industry, and others embracing its efficiency benefits in work.

Take a look inside this luxury home in Thorpe Bay worth £1.2m. The home has its own heated swimming pool and a home cinema room. For sale on Zoopla.

CCTV images have been released of a 63-year-old man who is missing from Southend, as part of an urgent appeal

Two riders travelled thousands of miles in an emotional challenge to raise £3,500 for mental health charity Mind.