There are 13 Essex restaurants which have been named in the Harden's restaurant guide for 2026, according to their national diners poll.

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has announced his Italian restaurant chain which collapsed six years ago is to make a comeback.

A three-bedroom vacant property in Colchester has sold at the latest Dedman Gray auction for £270,000.

A block of flats in Jaywick which are close to the seafront have sold at the latest Dedman Gray Auctions for £500k.

An extremely rare collectable £5 coin which was made as part of the new millennium celebrations has been sold at auction.

Henry Nowak, 18, from Chafford Hundred, suffered a stab wound to his chest.

The official opening of the transformed Colchester Library has taken place with many coming to mark the occasion.

Council bosses will write to the government calling for elections to take place after a landmark vote at Colchester Town Hall.

Renowned musician and drummer for Blur Dave Rowntree took part in a Q&A and meet and greet at Red Lion Books in High Street last Thursday night.

A teenager from Colchester who was involved in stealing and crashing a Mercedes has been given his “last chance”.

Labour councillors called for more protection for victims of domestic abuse in council houses.

I attend the pantomime at the Headgate Theatre every year with my brother and grandparents, and have done so for the past seven years.

Mercury Theatre’s annual pantomime has long been a cornerstone of Colchester’s festive season, but this year’s Mother Goose—feels especially celebratory.

Richard Thompson, 43, of Colchester, is the founder of The Tiny Music Store at 26B Hythe Quay, which opened on November 14.

Tales of the Underworld is an anthology of crime stories that will be interlinked to eventually create a feature film.

Road closures have been scheduled across Essex through the end of this month and for the start of the new year.

A Colchester venue boss has shared the inspirational story behind a bar which became a safe haven for everyone.

Here are the latest planning applications from Colchester Council.

Essex Police have drawn a positive conclusion after tackling knife crime during Sceptre week.

Nine heroes from Essex have been honoured for their bravery at a national awards ceremony.

Colchester based nursery group, The Woodland Group has celebrated an exciting new chapter with their Christmas fayre.

A women’s social walking group which has become a support network for hundreds of women in a year has donated Christmas gifts to a women’s refuge.

A business owner is looking to raise awareness of loneliness among the elderly this Christmas with a heartfelt window display.

A fire at an empty building in Essex was started deliberately, the fire service said.

Simon Collis, 44, has dedicated decades of his life to giving back to Colchester.

Just a year ago, Mimosa restaurant in Highwoods, Colchester, opened a gourmet deli and bakery experience.

Puddle Ducks swim school has kindly donated to Colchester Hospital as part of their pyjama week initiative.

Liston, in the northern area of the county near the border with Suffolk, is a historic spot that dates back centuries.

This transformation feels especially heartfelt thanks to the independent shops that have thrown themselves into the season with gusto.

The Meadowcroft German Christmas Market in Battlesbridge is open throughout December and is one of the best spots to visit this festive season.

Planning disputes have sadly become part and parcel of Colchester's politics. How different could the city have been if this one went through?

Lila Taylor, 28, regularly ignored the ban she received last year for drink driving, Colchester Magistrates' Court heard.

WE tried a meal from the new Grinch-mas menu at Colchester McDonald's to mark the beginning of the festive season.

Here are the latest cases heard at North Essex Magistrates Court.

The former Conservative councillor, who has now lived in the area for 45 years, has said Lexden is not how it is perceived by many in Colchester.

Darren O’Brien, from Colchester, founded the Rail to Refuge initiative which enables victims to access a free train ticket to safe havens.

Colchester’s largest hotel has celebrated its first anniversary after a multi-million pound rebrand.

A stunning family home with plenty of space is looking for new owners.

The incident took place near Roman Road, in an area of footpath near the Roman wall, on November 20 at around 3pm.

A cyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash in Colchester city centre.

Traffic in Colchester city centre has come to a halt following a crash.

Ms Meredith said the cold and damp start on Saturday did not deter people from visiting the stalls.

The annual Essex Witchcraft and Pagan Yule Market took place at Marks Tey Parish Hall, in Old London Road, on Sunday from 10.30am until 4pm.

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

Manningtree artist David Downes visited Colchester's Jumbo tower to gather inspiration for his artwork.

Melissa Murphy, formerly Melissa O’Brien, was charged with misconduct in a public office after the discovery of letters between herself and a prisoner.

A busy road near Halsted has been shut this morning for emergency work.

The Wizard of Oz Musical is running for a string of 34 shows at Charter Hall, Colchester, next year.

The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) has launched a Christmas road safety campaign warning of the dangers of drink driving.

From Christmas-themed events to looking at all those Christmas decorations, garden centres in Essex are amazing to visit during the festive season.