A driver is believed to have fled the scene of a crash in Thorrington after a collision between two vehicles.

Hundreds of residents looked on at the fire in shock and fear as flames charred the field and smoke billowed into the sky.

An Essex golf club's charity golf day raised a record amount for a life-saving cause.

A cosy interior and welcoming prices invite visitors to The Ship Inn, one of the pearls of Tiptree tucked on a bend on Maldon Road.

Richard Thompson, 43, of Colchester, is the founder of the Tiny Music Store which originally opened in Hythe Quay last November.

The Never Mind the Buzzcocks star and QI panellist Phill Jupitus attended The Minories art gallery in High Street last weekend.

Minty, Bobby and Mitzy regularly visit the St Aubyn Centre in Colchester, where they provide companionship to those staying at the unit.

Essex and Suffolk Water’s new hosepipe ban is the first since 1997 - here’s what happened the last time restrictions were imposed almost 30 years ago.

Firefighters are tackling a field fire that has sent smoke billowing across the area in Ingatestone.

A heat-health alert has been issued across Essex as high temperatures continue to cause health and safety concerns.

A Colchester road is expected to remain closed throughout the evening following a fire at Middlewick Ranges.

Plumes of smoke can be seen from Billericay as residents are urged to "avoid the area" of a major field fire near Ingatestone.

AN action group campaigning for the Middlewick Ranges to become a protected site has said more needs to be done to prevent fires in the future.

A LARGE crowd gathered for the unveiling of a new life-size statue to commemorate a military milestone.

Joseph Wicks was branded a coward at Ipswich Crown Court, having spat in a woman's face and been caught dangerously driving through Colchester.

A person has been taken to hospital following a crash on the M11 near Stansted Airport.

Francisca Nti, 36, of Milwards, Harlow, has been charged with the murder of her eight-month-old daughter, who has since been named in court as Nana Amoakoaa.

Three fires broke out in the Kendall Road area of Colchester in just under a week, prompting repeated callouts for fire crews.

Late-night noise and disruption from car gatherings at Colchester Leisure Park have led to swift enforcement action.

Betfred announces it will close 132 stores across the UK which could result in Essex shops being closed.

Online searches for delay repayments have soared in the wake of widespread heatwave-related train cancellations in Essex by c2c and Greater Anglia.

Ambulance and fire crews have attended a crash on the M11 northbound near Stansted Airport, where two lanes have been closed.

England is on track for its driest July on record, with one Essex reservoir now classed as "exceptionally low" as a hosepipe ban comes into force .

A hosepipe ban is being introduced across Essex and Suffolk Water's supply area for the first time since 1997. Here are all the rules and exceptions.

Cancer Research UK has opened its 50th superstore in Thurrock, marking a major milestone for the charity.

A manhunt is underway after a window was smashed at an address in Wellesley Road in Clacton.

Colchester residents are urged to keep their windows and doors closed as a huge fire has triggered major disruption and safety warnings.

Support staff at the University of Essex have voted to strike after plans to axe 400 jobs were announced in December, and the closure of the Southend campus.

Two major road schemes have been approved which will support the development of the Chelmsford Garden Community.

Aerial shots have shown the extent of a fire at the Middlewick Ranges in Colchester which can be seen for miles.

A temporary airspace restriction is in place to ensure safety during the Airborne Soldier Statue Unveiling at Colchester Garrison.

Essex Police have set up cordons on roads surrounding the fire at Middlewick Ranges as the blaze is believed to be 'spreading quickly'.

Another waste truck has gone up in flames caused by the wrong disposal of batteries in Uttlesford.

A holidaymaker from Essex was forced to evacuate his holiday lodge due to an 'apocalypse-like' wildfire in Dunwich, Suffolk.

Fire crews are urging residents to keep their windows and doors shut following a fire at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester.

Around 30 firefighters are now said to be at the scene of a massive fire at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester.

Around 30 firefighters are at the scene of a fire at Middlewick Ranges in Mersea Road

Firefighters are tackling a blaze in Colchester at Middlewick Ranges.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a huge blaze at Middlewick Ranges, Colchester.

Sainsbury's has agreed to sell Argos in a £120m deal to Swift Partners as part of a major strategy shift.

Essex and Suffolk Water, the largest clean water supplier in the county, have announced a hosepipe ban will be introduced next week.

Rhys Matcham, 34, of Barnston, has been charged after hunting a wild mammal with dogs, following an incident in Ashdon.

Fire crews from Wethersfield were sent to to help Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service tackle a huge blaze at Dunwich Heath and RSPB Minsmere.

Screenwriter Emilia di Girolamo has been hired to dramatise true crime podcast Blood Relatives, which uncovered new evidence in Jeremy Bamber's murder case.

Anglian Water implemented a hosepipe ban for parts of Essex, including Colchester, on July 11.

Enthusiast and resident Alan Blois wants the local authority to make more of the Roman Circus Visitor Centre in Roman Circus Walk which is run by the Colchester Archaeological Trust

Essex Police was contacted by the East of England Ambulance service shortly before 2.10pm today, it reported a man had got into difficultly in the sea off the Esplanade.

A PLAY park has reopened to the public following weeks of renovation.

A 168-metre "superyacht" has attracted attention after being spotted just off the coast of Southend on a voyage to London.

DRIVERS are facing delays of more than an hour after a police-led incident on a major route in Essex.