Colchester Action for Palestine held its annual Nakba memorial for Gaza, marking the longest-running Gaza vigil in the UK.

The Met Office and UKHSA has issued a yellow heat health alert for the whole of Essex this bank holiday weekend as temperatures set to hit 32C.

Agatha Christie's Poirot, which aired on ITV from 1989 to 2013, is reportedly being revived in a new series on the BBC.

Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles have come to Braintree Village in time for this sunny bank holiday weekend.

The Wizard of Oz Musical will run for 34 shows at Charter Hall in Cowdray Avenue from December 12 2026.

Families have thanked Essex Police after a Colchester man was jailed for a series of child sexual offences including using AI to make indecent images.

Stock in Essex was recently named one of the poshest villages in Britain. Here is how to spend a day here.

A new 'league table' has outlined the UK's best secondary schools after analysing data from almost 3,500 state-sector secondary schools.

Benjamin Stokes, 28, had been the victim of an assault earlier that evening and attacked the man in George Street Snooker Hall.

VUE Colchester really is going to be the jewel in Northern Gateway’s crown and after a quick impression, it’s easily the city’s most impressive cinema so far.

Ricky Brandon, 40, had been in a relationship with the woman for six years but was served with a restraining order after they separated.

As families and friends get ready for the Bank Holiday weekend - and the start of school half-term - there are thousands of places to go.

Paul Chapman, from Colchester, sent a Southend woman a string of abusive, threatening messages after she declined sex, Basildon Crown Court heard.

Major British retailer, Quiz is set to close all its remaining 37 stores across the UK, including their Lakeside shop.

Pictures have shown the extent of a house fire in Laindon which has caused severe damage.

HUGE balls of red flames and smoke bellow into the sky as firefighters tackle a car fire near homes in Laindon.

Drivers are facing severe delays on the A12 near Shenfield due to an incident.

Coroner Michelle Brown said a brain scan showed haemorrhages and diffused axonal injury.

Police attended an address in Geoff Seaden Close, Colchester, in August 2022 after one-year-old baby Ralphie Payne was found unresponsive.

A spacious six-bed home in Langham, Colchester with stables and leisure facilities has come on to the market. Take a look inside.

Drivers have been issued a warning to expect heavy congestion this bank holiday.

Improvements are needed in the delivery of support for children with special educational needs in Essex.

Police are trying to locate a missing 15-year-old girl from Clacton, with concerns for her welfare.

A man who is accused of murder partied with friends after a stabbing at a video shoot in Epping Forest in Essex.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that the 5p per litre fuel duty cut introduced in March 2022 will remain in place until the end of the year.

Nationwide to hand millions of customers £100 bonus again as Virgin Money takeover hits profits

Martin Lewis has revealed the bizarre fake story about Clacton MP Nigel Farage that convinced him the UK’s online scam problem is spiralling out of control.

Three lanes of four on the M25 are closed between Great Warley and Aveley, with 60-minute delays and average speeds reported at five mph.

DRIVERS are facing severe delays on the M25 near Aveley after a crash has shut all but one lane on the motorway.

Brett Webster, 31, of Virginia Close, Clacton, punched Luke Hannington in the Rovers Tye pub in January 2024.

Morrisons has become the first supermarket to introduce an important change to their toilets across all UK stores.

Jake Banfield, from Essex, will perform his magic act on ITV's Britain's Got Talent this Saturday.

Ginger and Tails in Colchester has created a new tribute space to help pet owners  remember their beloved companions.

The M25 motorway in Essex is experiencing severe disruption following a crash.

Award-winning Essex restaurant Tanishq is set to launch a new monthly fine dining experience showcasing the diversity of Indian cuisine

The newest fast-food restaurant in Colchester which is due to open, Miss Millie's is offering new customers free chicken.

Here are five of the top attractions for families to visit this bank holiday weekend, according to TripAdvisor.

Two further arrests have been made as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking for sexual exploitation in Danbury.

Vue Cinemas will open its first ever branch at Northern Gateway Leisure Park.

Two people from Essex have been arrested in Kent following a reports of 'disguise' thefts.

Here are some of the best car boot sale open this bank holiday in Essex. With hot weather forecast, shoppers can enjoy a sun-soaked bargain hunt.

Forecasters predict highs of up to 30C in Essex on Bank Holiday Monday, which is set to surpass the Balearic island’s expected 28C.

Several fires have been reported on abandoned land in Harlow throughout May, prompting a police investigation

Leisure World Colchester has announced the temporary closure of its swimming pool due to essential maintenance works.

A five bedroom home in the Hutton Mount area of Brentwood has been listed for sale for £2.25 million. Take a look inside.

A rare gibbon baby born at Colchester Zoo is thriving and beginning to explore its surroundings as the first of its species born at the zoo since 2013.

A herd of cows blocked commuters on Cuckoo Hill, near Bures in the early morning yesterday as people were left bewildered at the situation.

Drivers are facing severe delays on the M25 near the QE2 bridge in Essex following an incident.

Thrifts Hall Farm is listed with Savills for £3 million and includes a farmhouse, lakes and a private footpath leading to Theydon Bois station.

Landlords, freelancers and self-employed workers are now receiving warnings from HMRC about a major tax rule change that will soon become a legal requirement