Many homes sold in Colchester across 2025 so we put together the most expensive sales over the past year.

The spokesperson said they noted Councillor Goss’ concerns regarding the number of times the specific area of Mill Road has been evacuated and dug.

Essex County Council is urging more people to consider becoming foster carers.

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for more than £125 on eBay in Essex, and it is not the only coin that could be worth a small fortune.

Philip Cohen, 81, was reported as missing on November 7 last year and was considered high-risk by the authorities because of a previous incident.

In 2019, councillors approved controversial plans for Fiveways Fruit Farm in Heath Road.

A12 Londonbound has been closed at Junction 19 (Boreham) following a collision, causing significant disruption for motorists.

Colchester has taken another step towards deciding what gets built in and around the city as its Local Plan moves to the next stage.

A brave little girl is tackling her second brain surgery after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

The site, which was originally planed to be the new home of a Cineworld venue, is now set to open as a Vue cinema this spring, bosses say, creating more than 50 jobs.

Essex Police said a suspect allegedly entered the shop, picked up a packet of meat and left without paying.

Year 6 children visited the newly-refurbished Colchester Library to start their Winter Reading Challenge.

Frustration is mounting for Colchester residents as potholes continue to blight the city's roads.

There are calls for more spaces to be allocated at Colchester Hospital as many visitors have been struggling to find spaces.

Essex Police have spoken out “abuse of trust” after a member of prison staff was jailed for forming an inappropriate relationship with an inmate.

What is the fastest growing sport? Well, one combining tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, of course.

Passengers travelling to and from Stansted Airport are facing major disruption today after a train fault, points failure at Harlow Town.

Essex man who became trapped beneath his car has thanked firefighters for saving his life.

American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires will top the bill as the popular concert series returns this year.

With a “rich blend of history, nature and culture”, Britain’s smallest town has been crowned the coolest postcode in the country for 2026.

The opening of Leisure World in the mid-1980s was a big moment, with the bright blue flume becoming an instant hit.

As Valentine's Day approaches, love birds across Essex are beginning to plan the perfect evening out.

Autism Anglia is a charity which supports autistic people across East Anglia with a main office being based in The Crescent Business Park.

Dan Collins worked as head chef at the George Hotel, which is part of the Surya Hotels group.

Mat Court has been part of Brightlingsea Town Council since 2021.

From sun-soaked islands to North African beaches and Mediterranean getaways, here are nine perfect winter sun destinations.

Two Romanian burglars who entered the UK illegally through a north Essex port have been jailed for eight years.

Extraditing a TikTok star on a private jet that cost Surrey Police nearly £16,000 was the only viable option, the force has said.

Melissa Murphy, 49, was a British Industrial Cleaning Standards (BICS) tutor at HMP Chelmsford when she began the relationship.

Flood alert has been issued for communities along the River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester following heavy rainfall.

A fifth faithful has been murdered after tense discussions in the iconic Traitors turret.

Police are investigating after "racially offensive graffiti" was spray painted onto a wall in an Essex car park.

Essex Police are investigating after an 18-foot trailer has been reported missing from an Essex business.

Olivia Attwood says the fourth series of ‘Getting Filthy Rich’ is “the most shocking yet”.

The Met Office has shed light on when the next snowfall could hit the UK after Storm Goretti brought disruption and travel chaos across the country.

A personal watercraft rider has been fined for speeding at twice the water speed limit and putting swimmers and paddleboarders at risk.

One person said friend from another country sent her the report, saying they could not believe it as they have driven in Essex.

Police have confirmed a woman who suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Colchester was in her 80s.

Independent furniture shop run by a determined young entrepreneur is continuing to make waves on Clacton High Street.

Colchester-based men's health organisation, MAN v FAT has helped thousands lose weight through playing football and now they have broke America.

Norfolk storyteller and performer Andrew Brammer brings his latest nostalgic comedy show to The Headgate Theatre, Colchester

Traffic on A12 Colchester bound is partially blocked following a collision between Junction 17 (Howe Green) and Junction 18 (Sandon).

The police have released an update about the crash that happened in Colchester this evening.

A man who is believed to have had a gun when an Essex bank was robbed is wanted by police as they appeal for information.

Emergency services and Network Rail teams have cleared a lorry that struck a railway bridge in the Romford area earlier today.

There are currently heavy delays on the A12 due to a broken down vehicle.

New documents have been added to the formed Colchester ABRO site which is at the centre of plans for more than 200 new homes.

Now they are taking on a running challenge to raise money for a charity close to their hearts.

Oheneba Sarkodie-Danso forged the statements and lied to investigators by telling them he had kept them as he was planning to start up a business.

A family-run Colchester café and bar has relocated to a historic town-centre building, with plans to expand into evening wine bar.