Bradley Blundell, jailed for the murder of John Pordage at a BP garage in Chelmsford, gets extra prison time for HMP Whitemoor mutiny in Cambridgeshire.

MOTORISTS in Colchester are likely to face delays after two collisions this morning.

Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.

Avani Solutions, Bridge Classic Cars and Greenyard Frozen UK have been announced as finalists at the Clean & Green Awards 2026.

The Prime Minister has said Reform wants to “go back to the dark days” over its plans to scrap the Equality Act if the party wins the next general election.

Prime Minister Kier Starmer demanded Reform leader Nigel Farage apologise for “death threats” made to a Labour MP at PMQs.

A BOSS at an organisation which supports hundreds of businesses in Colchester says the “city centre is at a pivotal moment” due to a “number of long‑standing structural issues”.

Bibi Stone, 40, was sentenced alongside boyfriend Alex Potter, 34, in January last year after they stabbed Lee Jackson in his city centre flat.

NHS England misses 85% cancer treatment target for 62-day referrals in 2025, with Mid and South Essex Trust worst at 45.4%. UK cancer care delays persist.

The site, inside the Octagen in Middleborough, was most recently home to Lepra is being sold courtesy of Fenn Wright.

Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.

Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.

A cosmetic tattoo artist has said it is “so rewarding” to offer free nipple and hair tattoos to people with illnesses.

Independent hair salon in Colchester is marking its first year in business after owner Angela Ralph swapped life in Dubai for a fresh start in Essex.

Christopher Harriss, formerly of Colchester, was in a five-months relationship in 2022, which did not end on the best terms.

Colchester Council will host its first full council meeting of the year tonight from 6pm until 10pm at Town Hall.

Campaigners trying to save the King George V Oak near the High Street car park confirmed they received a response after bringing the fight before the court.

A SUPERMARKET giant is appealing against Colchester Council after the authority rejected a planning application for having a “detrimental impact” on residents.

Colchester ophthalmologists from Optegra have revealed just how critical vision is in the Winter Olympics.

A young man will appear in Chelmsford Crown Court for charges of causing death by dangerous driving on the A12.

Brett was cleared by a jury after a week-long trial and five hours of deliberations at Ipswich Crown Court in July.

Essex Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash in Clacton which saw a man in his 80s taken to hospital where he sadly passed away.

Jane said SEND children are just as entitled to the health and support they need as anybody else.

The judges from ScottishPower Renewables UK, sponsor of the Clean & Green Champion Award at the Clean & Green Awards, explain what they're looking for in the winner.

There is an open-plan workspace, an optional private room for calls, as well as informal ‘intro and learn’ slots plus a 30‑minute session where attendees introduce themselves.

Newly obtained data has revealed the county's worst roads for fines and penalty charges, generating an income of more than £570,000 in one year.

A Colchester Post Office branch is set to close its doors in March after the announcement of the retirement of its postmaster.

Parking problems at Colchester United's football ground has once again come under fire with calls for an immediate solution.

Newly obtained figures have shown a steep rise in the number of instances individuals in north Essex have waited 24 hours or more in A&E.

Veterans and their families in Colchester have received a helping hand thanks to a £500 donation.

The Mayor of Colchester's Variety Show is heading to the Mercury Theatre, and tickets are selling fast.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be updating you on the A12, which has one lane closed due to a crash

The National Fish and Chip Awards will take place today with a spot in Essex looking to win the 2026 Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year title.

Researchers at the University of Essex will play a key role in an ambitious project to improve therapy services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Train delays and cancellations on Greater Anglia and Stansted Express after a van hit Enfield Lock level crossing.

A crash near the Eight Ash Green interchange is causing severe traffic on the London-bound side of the A12.

Eduardo Teodorani-Fabbri, then a boss at CNH UK Ltd, which ran the Basildon New Holland tractor plant, appears hundreds of times in the Epstein Files.

Regional editor Richard Porritt introduces the finalists for the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2026.

Retired resident George Foster and the Jaywick community are raising funds and restoring the town's war memorial garden.

In September last year, Robert Reeve attacked a teenager on a train before the victim’s bike was taken when the train came to a stop.

Anglian Water faces criticism after a 15-day sewage overflow in Bocking polluted the River Blackwater.

Crews from Colchester, Weeley, Clacton and Dovercourt were called to The Street in Bradfield Heath in the morning of August 20 last year.

The case was originally opened in June last year after officers were called to reports of a burglary taking place in Avon Way in Greenstead, Colchester.

The 5ft-high container cost Colchester Council £4,547 when it was placed in the High Street in October 2024.

Dean Sharrard appeared before Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where he admitted one count of assault by beating.

A Colchester woman says a taxi driver hurt her in the city centre after dropping her off and then drove away.

The experienced team at East of England Co-op Travel give their top holiday destinations to explore this year.

Essex is home to some of the nation’s favourite and most recognisable celebrities.

Residents' gardens have been completely flooded after a water main burst at a Braintree primary school.

The situation has now been made safe by the power network.