A12 southbound crash near Witham causes major traffic delays, with one lane closed between Junctions 22 and 21.

Essex commuters face severe London Underground delays on the District and Circle lines after engineering works overrun, with disruption across TfL services.

c2c rail disruption continues after GB Railfreight train derails at Barking on October 23, with cancellations, diversions and replacement buses until October 29.

Accommodation alone will not reduce homelessness, heard a Colchester City Council cabinet meeting.

Colchester’s historic Oyster Feast returned to Moot Hall, celebrating the city’s 1845 tradition with native oysters, civic guests and entertainment.

BRAND-NEW paving has been installed in a city centre square, after a long-standing water fountain and seating were demolished

A Stansted Airport passengers has been left without luggage after it was lost by Ryanair amid chaos caused by a power surge.

Pictures have shown hundreds of stranded passengers at Stansted Airport amid a power surge issue.

The manager of a local Business Improvement District (BID) says shoppers are choosing not to visit town and city centres due to perception.

Colchester MP Pam Cox urged the Prime Minister to tackle long waits for endometriosis diagnosis and treatment after hearing from women living with chronic pain.

Fireworks displays in Colchester, Braintree, Maldon, Witham, Clacton and more from November 1 to November 7, with event details.

A new change will mean Colchester councillors will no longer have the power to call in planning applications for scrutiny once it is implemented next week.

Hundreds of passengers at Stansted Airport have been stranded after reports of a power surge which is causing mass disruption.

Essex Police confiscate £1.04m from convicted drug dealers Simon Renoldi and Iain Green under the Proceeds of Crime Act after an EncroChat operation in Essex.

A pedestrian has been hospitalised with serious injuries after a crash on a busy roundabout in Chelmsford.

Sainsbury's in Stanway, Colchester has today cancelled 700 home deliveries according to one customer, after a power cut.

Large parts of the Essex coastline are at risk of flooding from tonight with a warning issued.

A fallen tree across the train tracks is causing significant disruption to Greater Anglia services.

Thomas the Tank Engine returns to East Anglian Railway Museum on October 31 and November 1, with unlimited train rides, characters, crafts and family fun.

Clacton Keyboard Music Club celebrated 50 years on October 14 .

Drivers on the M11 are facing delays of nearly an hour after a crash near Stansted Airport.

A Colchester man has been jailed after being found guilty of 11 counts relating to child sexual offences.

Marsh Farm has been closed today after significant damage caused due to strong winds.

AS DIGGERS broke ground on TECNIQ's future global headquarters at Oval Park, Maldon, the moment represented far more than another business expansion for founder Nigel Lempriere

Work on the major roundabout upgrade is moving into its next phase.

We have put together 10 Halloween themed family days out to enjoy as a family this October half-term

An 11-year-old boy who survived a life-threatening illness at birth has completed a 25km challenge walk

Gazette readers have written to say if they believe that shuttle buses should return, for Colchester United home games.

A fundraising ride by Tendring Hundred Riding Club has brought in £900 to support plans for a new all-weather riding arena.

Ukrainian woman Kristina Tielkova opens Yoga Art Happy wellbeing studio in Jaywick, Essex, offering inclusive yoga classes for adults and children after RAMA support.

Meet five dogs seeking forever homes at Dogs Trust Basildon, including poodles Pablo and Bowen, nervous Chihuahua Saturn and playful malamute cross Forest.

West Mersea fire: Embers from a log burner caused a smoke-filled property fire while occupants were out, prompting a warning over safe disposal.

Video footage has shown long queues of shoppers exiting a Colchester Asda car park after reported panic buying.

Gok Wan will headline Colchester’s ALB Festival Christmas Takeover at Trilogy Nightclub with DJs, festive surprises and charity support.

Measures to tackle anti-social behaviour, on public transport, have been announced by the Government.

Colchester period house restored from flats to a six-bedroom family home is on the market for offers over £1.25m, with four bathrooms and a landscaped terrace.

Toby Carvery’s new Colchester restaurant opening delayed until 2027 as complex plans progress for the former Beefeater and Premier Inn site.

People grieving the death of a loved one can connect with others in north Essex through a free support scheme

Pocket defibrillators have been introduced by the Tendring Neighbourhood Policing Team thanks to funding from the Tendring Community Safety Partnership.

Greggs in Tilbury has been significantly damaged after a car 'deliberately' drove into it.

A cyclist in his 70s has died after a crash two weeks ago in Westcliff with a pedestrian.

Storm Boelo is set to hit the UK this weekend with powerful winds and heavy rain.

Clacton Pier FEAR Halloween event has been cancelled for a second day in a row over bad weather concerns.

Discover the picturesque village of Finchingfield, Essex, where it feels like time has stood still.

A scarecrow competition at Ferriers Barn in Bures will feature creative entries from schools, families and the community, celebrating inclusion during half-term.

A former Mayoress of Colchester has marked a major milestone after celebrating her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends

Arts stalwart Ben Howard takes us through five great events to enjoy in Colchester in the coming week.

Coldplay tribute A Head Full of Coldplay comes to Colchester Arts Centre next year.

A north Essex therapist who was told her crippling pain was normal has completed her first half marathon after years of battling undiagnosed endometriosis

A man with links to Essex is wanted by police in connection with a robbery in Birmingham.