Emergency services are responding to a crash near Severalls Lane in Colchester.

Residents in Harwich, Essex may have spotted the coastguard out yesterday morning - here is why.

David Oldershaw, 61, of New Road in Chelmsford, has been charged with racially aggravated common assault following an incident in Braintree.

MORE calls have been raised for Anglian Water to deal with a repugnant stench which has been affecting locals for years.

Stephen Vince, 74, took it upon himself to put up the placard to tell the public there was no life-saving equipment on parts of the beach in West Mersea.

Police tracked down Wood, who was armed with a 21cm blade, and threatened to Taser her if she did not drop the bag containing the weapon.

Stanway Rovers Football Club, in New Farm Road, was targeted between 12.45am and 2.40am on Friday, June 26.

An urgent search has been launched to find missing 83-year-old woman Clare Guy from Clacton in Essex.

Mayor of Colchester Andrew Ellis is inviting guests to the historic Oyster Feast, with sponsors helping to lower the cost of tickets.

Josef Harley, 20, has lived in Colchester his whole life, and has been a prominent part of the city's music scene for the past two years.

This meticulously designed residence in Old Moulsham offers 5,000 sq ft of space and has had only three owners in 125 years

The historic town of Hadleigh in Essex is a great place to live in the county for many different reasons.

Here are the latest planning applications received and decided by Colchester Council.

Firefighters were called to an incident near Heybridge on Sunday morning, with crews from several Essex stations.

A road has been closed in Essex following a crash, with traffic moving slowly in the area.

THE Colchester Castle Summer Series is well underway.

Drivers are facing severe delays in Essex this afternoon following an earlier road block on the M11.

A school on the Essex-London border will not reopen when the new academic year begins, bringing an end to its long history.

Essex is set for a change in conditions later this week, with forecasters warning of more unsettled weather.

Police are seeking a man after a Walton pub was raided of more than £1,000 worth of alcohol.

Passengers using trains to Stansted Airport are being urged to check their journey after a major issue affected services across much of the country.

University of Essex journalism expert Martin Bright has played a key role in exposing the growing global threat to press freedom.

Ryan Parker, 35, from Essex, received the Wildlife Conservation and Animal Rescue award at the London Prestige Awards

Young musicians in Essex can join free workshops by Essex Youth Orchestra and Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra.

It was on October 2, 1973, that flames engulfed retail favourite Woolworths

A new accessible mini cycling hub has officially opened at Old Heath Recreation Ground in Colchester.

Essex Police have issued an update following a large presence in Clacton, Essex.

A photography competition celebrating the beauty of Essex is giving residents the chance to see their images featured in a glossy 2027 calendar

A major road is currently closed in both directions, with backlogs likely to stretch to Essex.

Becky Hill performed to thousands of fans in Lower Castle Park last night.

Commuters travelling through part of Essex this morning are being warned to allow extra time for their journeys following a track defect

Set in the heart of Castle Hedingham, The Elms blends countryside charm with a strikingly luxurious dining experience.

Aaron Ward, 33, was stopped by police in Witham last month when he was seen speeding on the B1018.

A HMO could be turned into a new children’s care home under fresh plans submitted to Basildon Council

For almost a decade Dovercourt holiday camp Warners doubled up as Hi-de-Hi’s Maplins

A Colchester business owner is set to take on a new challenge as he is confirmed as a cast member for season 3 of hit Netflix reality show, Love Is Blind K

On July 22, 15-year-old Sameeha Rahman and her mother, 41-year-old Shelina Rahman, died after getting into difficulty in the water.

Holmwood House in Colchester is celebrating its first ever set of GCSE results after expanding its senior provision.

Iyanu Taiwo, 30, founder of Colchester-based Otolorin Photography, is launching the Portraits for a Purpose initiative.

A Grade II listed cottage in the centre of one of Essex’s most sought-after villages has had £225,000 knocked off its asking price.

Drivers are facing delays on a major Essex route following a crash near the Boreham Interchange.

An investigation has been launched following a serious collision on a busy route near Felsted.

A man has been arrested in connection with a report of indecent exposure in Colchester following a CCTV appeal.

Police are appealing for information following a robbery at Blackwater Retail Park, Maldon.

Emergency services were called after the incident involving Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition in the North Sea on Friday, August 21.

Charlie Goody, 24, of Field Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, was found guilty of two counts of rape following a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court in April.

A stolen vehicle has been recovered, and a man arrested in connection with a theft in a rural Essex village.

The applicant, Mr M Rahma, has proposed to demolish a bungalow in London Road and build a two-storey block of flats in its place.

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

THOUSANDS of music lovers turned out to catch a glimpse of a legendary ensemble of musicians and a Hollywood star in Essex.