A string of offenders from across Essex have been jailed for crimes including murder, assault, drug dealing and weapons offences.

Colchester breakdown cover provider Call Assist has been named the top scoring recommended provider in the 2026 Which? breakdown survey.

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at derelict Worlds End pub in Tilbury, Essex.

A man has been taken to hospital after an incident at an aerodrome in Upminster on the south Essex border near the M25.

Motorists are facing lengthy delays across parts of the town this morning as congestion continues to build around ongoing roadworks.

Essex Police investigate reported assault on man in his 20s at Warrior Square, Southend, on September 18; paramedics treated his injuries.

Cineworld Basildon seeks approval for 24-hour film screenings and late-night refreshments at Festival Leisure Park. Comments due by September 23.

Schoolboy farmer Archie Morris has won a national award after inspiring thousands online and in his community.

Essex NHS trust ESNEFT has no registered nurse vacancies, as an RCN report warns 23,000 nursing shortages across England are putting patient safety at risk.

John Dack, 39, kept nearly 2,000 indecent pictures of children and was arrested after police raided his address in Conifer Close, Colchester.

A “jealous and possessive” Suffolk man tried to kidnap his former partner by grabbing her wrist and pulling her towards his van, it has been alleged.

Tesco groceries launch nationwide on Deliveroo, offering UK shoppers delivery in as little as 20 minutes across 75 towns and cities, with Clubcard Prices.

Colchester’s Culver Square fountain has been demolished after almost 40 years, with plans for events, markets and play features as the city centre is revamped.

Waverley, the world’s last seagoing passenger paddle steamer, visits Harwich on September 24.

Epping roof fire - firefighters rescue two cats after flames spread to a neighbouring home. Crews limit damage, while the British Red Cross supports residents.

Police are currently on the scene of a crash in Station Way, Colchester.

A crash on the M11 has left the road closed, with 40-minute delays on approach as a result.

A rare private viewing of Banksy’s artwork at The Minories in Colchester will raise money for The Tom Bowdidge Cancer Foundation.

Essex Police appeal for information after five men were arrested following a disturbance in Willowfield, Harlow, on September 19. Video footage sought.

Residents in Villa Road, Stanway, told the Gazette they heard “a big bang” at about 4am on Sunday.

SIGNED pictures by a world-famous artist will go under the hammer next week.

Arthur O’Drsicoll, 18, was involved in the fight in March last year and was later charged with one count of affray, which he admitted.

Young people entering the job market face growing barriers as tougher requirements and fewer vacancies make it harder to find work.

Essex households that rely on heating oil are being urged to seek help before bills rise this winter.

Jemma Rank, 46, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court, sitting at Colchester Magistrates’ Court, last week.

Callum McMahon, 30, was involved in selling cannabis and cocaine between 2021 and 2026, and continued offending after he had been released on bail.

Emergency services attended the property at about 10am on Tuesday following a concern for welfare.

Adults across Essex are returning to the classroom to study for GCSEs in English, maths and science.

All traffic is currently being held on the M25 near Epping due to a crash ahead of the evening rush hour.

Essex Libraries is marking one year of its Blood Pressure Monitor Loan Service.

HMP Chelmsford tutor Oksana Antanaitiene admits misconduct in public office after relationship with prisoner; sentencing follows guilty plea on September 22.

Essex sprinter Moyinola Odeniran swapped his spikes for a mixing bowl as he joined the latest series of The Great British Bake Off.

Several stars with Essex ties are set to appear in the new series of the BBC’s hit show The Traitors, which returns next week

Three men have been arrested by armed officers in Benfleet following an operation linked to an ongoing organised crime investigation.

A Southend-born fraudster dubbed the "Wolf of Essex" has been jailed for running a £1 million Ponzi scheme.

Essex Police have provided an update after a woman was found dead at an address in Bicknacre in March.

Drivers are being warned of a 12-hour closure at the Dartford Crossing this weekend, with the QEII Bridge set to shut overnight.

A well-known karting track will shut its doors today after hosting its final race, bringing 24 years of motorsport to an end.

A teenager has denied sending a racist message to England Lioness Jess Carter during the Women’s Euros tournament.

The second-largest airline group in Europe is bringing back its seasonal Oktoberfest flights from Stansted Airport to Munich.

Police are appealing for help to identify a man following an attempted e-bike robbery involving a teenage boy in Harlow.

TOWIE star Courtney Green is taking a break from the ITV2 reality show after joining in 2016.

Perrywood Tiptree garden centre is inviting customers to enjoy a 1930s-themed festive meal with a mysterious twist.

Super El Niño is forecast to peak in December 2026 and could bring stormy autumn weather, UK cold snaps, snow and wintry conditions.

A 15-year-old girl has been reported missing from the Stanway area of Colchester since Monday evening.

A long-standing charity shop will close its doors after more than 40 years of serving the community in Manningtree.

Find out what the Net Zero Award and One to Watch Award judges will be looking for at the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2027.

Drivers are facing delays after a crash on a major road near Weeley.

An Essex fish and chip shop has been named one of the best in the UK and is now in the running for Takeaway of the Year 2027.

A MAN who threw the first punch in a Colchester street fight came “very close to reasonable self-defence”, a court heard.