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Hello and welcome to our live blog - Halle here. With this blog, we will be keeping you updated on the A120, near Coggeshall Road where drivers are facing severe delays following a crash. Contact halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk with information. Thank y...

Motorists are facing severe delays along the A120 near Coggeshall Road following a crash.

Passengers travelling between Essex and London are facing disruption this morning due to a broken-down train at Gidea Park station.

Essex Police has launched an urgent to search to find missing man Timothy Roughton who was last seen in Chelmsford.

A major overnight closure affecting a 15-mile stretch of the A12 comes into force today, with disruption expected for up to two months.

A surge of summer heat is set to sweep across Essex this week, with towns bracing for temperatures climbing into the mid-30s by Friday.

Aaron Hudson, 32, had accused the woman of having an affair before cornering her and smacking her several times.

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is an independent charity preventing young, sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening, research, and supporting affected families.

James Thoirs, 28, was facing a driving disqualification after he hit speeds of 100mph on the A120 in May despite having nine points on his licence.

Colchester United’s boss and supporters have previously called for the gate which exits onto Boxted Road to be opened post-match as there is only one exit available.

On Wednesday (August 12), the celestial event will see around 90 to 96% of the Sun obscured by the Moon as it passes between the Earth and the Sun.

The Gazette reported last month how the Court House in Great Bromley which won an episode of Channel 4's Four In a Bed was listed on Rightmove for £950,000.

Braintree Village contributed almost £49million to the local economy and supported more than 1,000 jobs in 2025.

A crash has partially blocked part of the A120 near Bradwell.

Six Aldi stores across Essex are closing an hour earlier as part of a cost-saving trial.

I tried my first seafood boil dish at XO The Greek in Clacton-on-Sea - and I haven't stopped thinking about it since.

The Retail giant M&S pulled out of the High Street in September 2022 after having operated out of the building for more than 90 years.

Hoglets were rescued this week by a wildlife charity and rescue centre.

A serving transport police officer has died after an incident at an Essex station.

Voters in Clacton go to the polls on 13 August in a by-election triggered by the resignation of former MP Nigel Farage.

Clacton’s seafront came alive on Saturday as the town’s annual carnival procession brought colour, creativity and childhood nostalgia to Marine Parade.

Brightlingsea Free Music Festival prides itself on championing local music and allowing free entry for all.

A FREE summer fun day brought a welcome break from the office routine.

Three men were injured during an incident in Maldon High Street.

Crews remain at the scene of a huge fire at a metal recycling centre this morning with plumes of smoke seen across East Tilbury.

A group of quick-thinking youngsters has been praised for raising the alarm during a blaze at a Brentwood country park.

Pub brands with ten restaurants across Essex are in their final days as near 4,000 jobs have been lost.

A major blaze has broken out at an East Tilbury recycling centre, covering nearby areas in thick smoke.

Located in Harwich in Essex, Dovercourt Beach is an often-overlooked area, labelled a hidden gem.

Mint Properties Limited has submitted plans to Colchester Council in a bid to transform the upper floors of 16 High Street.

The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Red Arrows have halted their trip back to the UK from North America due to bad weather in Canada.

More than 1,000 properties have been left without electricity following a power cut in Colchester.

Plans have been submitted to Colchester Council to convert the upper floors of a High Street building into new apartments.

Objections were raised after planning applications were submitted to Colchester Council for new homes on land north of Straight Road in Boxted.

Sophie Phillips, who works at The Lakes mental health unit, is preparing to take part in Cancer Research UK’s 10km Shine Night Walk.

The ceremony recognising Thomas Bolton marked a significant moment in the history of Colchester Cemetery.

Essex Fire Service have left the scene of a devastating industrial fire that led to 20 firefighters being taken to hospital.

A crash has brought traffic to a standstill on the A12 Colchester-bound in Essex.

A new series of creative writing classes is launching in Colchester.

BRAVE neighbours joined forces to tackle a wildfire just metres from a solar farm near Maldon.

Research has revealed the top ten most and least expensive streets in Colchester, according to sales over the last year.

A luxury coastal bungalow has come onto the market in Frinton, offering high-spec living just moments from the sea.

A garden centre on the Essex-Suffolk border is set for a major transformation just months after being put up for sale.

Counter-terrorism police have re-opened their probe into an alleged firebomb attack at Nigel Farage’s home in south London.

An Essex-border school with more than a century of history has closed its doors for good.

New heat alerts are to come into force in Essex today as the county braces for its fifth heatwave of the year with temperatures to hit 33C.

AN ENCHANTING light trail is set to return to Colchester Zoo this winter.

Clacton has been left without an MP for one month after Nigel Farage resigned, then announced he was standing in the by-election for his seat.

A children’s book is helping raise funds for a young boy who needs specialist therapies.