Riley Davies, better known as rapper ArrDee, will perform at Trilogy nightclub, in High Street.

King Charles will also stop off at the Sun Inn pub, which was listed in last year’s The Good Food Guide of the 100 best pubs. 

Mr Whitbread said an overlooked major concern is the increasing delivery cost of social care and SEND.

In Colchester, the average distance to a public park or green space was 474.53 metres.

New firefighters will respond to incidents in West Mersea, Shoebury, Brentwood, Ongar, Ingatestone, Brightlingsea, Halstead, Great Baddow, Stansted and Tillingham.

Abbie Hartley and Jordan Muir, co-founders of JA Social Suite, a social media agency based in Clacton, are set to host a event.

His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla will meet community heroes and embark on a walkabout in Dedham on Thursday, February 5.

The annual celebration of all things beer and cider started on Wednesday and ran until Saturday.

The defendant, now 65, appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court on Thursday charged with eight offences.

For generations, these welcoming establishments have been much more than places to enjoy a drink.

Residential care firm Salutem put in plans to demolish the office and storage space at Edelweiss care home, in Grove Road, Tiptree, in August last year.

Here are the latest planning applications decided by Colchester Council.

A modern village home with stunning river views in Constable County has hit the market.

A crash on the A12 near the Brentwood junction to the M25 is reportedly causing severe delays on the major Essex road this afternoon.

A vicious thug from Saffron Walden who trapped and brutalised a woman in a "traumatic" attack has been jailed.

This event is suitable for all levels of experience, with lunch included as well as free entry to the gardens.

Gorillaz, co-founded by Damon Albarn, are set to release their ninth studio album The Mountain, on February 27.

A journalism graduate has been shortlisted for a national award for her ambitious final-year project investigating overcrowding in prisons.

Care UK has marked 10 years of working with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.

TV star Jeremy Clarkson has slammed Reform leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage, saying Reform voters will end up "sorely disappointed".

Essex Police recovered a stolen BMW within 30 minutes of a report being made this morning.

A reported assault in Braintree on Friday afternoon has seen a CCTV appeal launched by Essex Police.

Miss Millie’s is set to move into the ex-KFC site in High Street this spring.

Brand-new podcast celebrating punk rock, football and life in north Essex has just launched.

Several streets across Essex have started their 2026 in a good way after winning in the People's Postcode Lottery in January.

One of England's most sought-after villages, Dedham is beautiful, historic, and friendly. I spent the day there to find out if it was worth all the hype.

Located in the community hub next to King George V playing field in Cage Lane, Harpers Caffe has made a big impact in a relatively short time.

Found to the south-east of Chelmsford, this 'secret' Essex village of East Hanningfield is perfect for country living.

Russell Hicks has spoken to the Gazette about Edgar Wright's The Running Man and his Colchester Arts Centre comedy show on February 12.

Eva Darold-Tchikaya, Daljang Wol, Makyle Bayley, and TJ Hibbert died on February 1 last year when their car crashed into a second-hand shop.

Tommy Robinson, a prominent far-right activist and anti-Islam campaigner, gave a speech at a protest over the Wethersfield Asylum Centre in Braintree today.

Residents and workers have shared why they love the village of Boxted.

These criminals have been put behind bars across Essex throughout January.

His Majesty King Charles III and her Majesty the Queen will meet community heroes and embark on a walkabout during their visit to Dedham on Thursday, February 5.

Road races like the Colchester Half Marathon and Colchester 10k draw thousands of runners and spectators every year.

Roots and Grooves Café, in St Nicholas Passage, was launched by founders Baz Briggs, 47, and Matt Brown, 48, on January 25, 2023.

With a 4.7-star rating on TripAdvisor from nearly 900 reviews, it’s officially one of Colchester’s best-rated restaurants.

Crowds of people attended a march through Braintree led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson today

THE family of a 91-year-old who died crossing the road on the way to her club have paid tribute to the "loving mum"

They serve all the classic British pub staples you’d hope for, making it an ideal stop after a long stroll along the seafront or a day exploring the town.

Youngsters enjoyed the Teddy Bear’s Concert in Colchester with some even playing instruments themselves.

Backed by Essex County Council funding, the charity is also running life-coaching sessions.

Colchester Council's draft budget for 2026/27 is reportedly in a stronger position than expected.

On Saturday, Ye Olde Albion in Rowhedge welcomes Electric Ocean for a night of live music by the river

Thousands of runners are gearing up to take part in the Colchester Half Marathon in aid of The Robin Cancer Trust.

Beat the Street, designed by the chairman of Active Essex, is returning to Colchester to encourage people to active and explore their neighbourhoods.

TOMMY Robinson is coming to Braintree to take part in the protest against Wethersfield Asylum Reception Centre today (January 31).

Sir Bernard Jenkin, MP for Harwich and North Essex, has claimed the UK is under attack and unprepared for conflict.

Frinton Rotary Club members are spreading awareness about prostate cancer.

His Majesty King Charles III and her Majesty the Queen will visit Dedham on Thursday, February 5.