A sprawling six-bedroom home in a picturesque village with a large garden is on the market for offers over £1,200,000.

Although she describes business as “very quiet”, she remains committed to keeping the doors open

THE Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit (VVU) is highlighting the importance of listening to young people to prevent knife crime during Knife Crime Awareness Week.

Clacton has been named as the worst place across England in terms of air pollution due to its lack of trees which could lead to ill health.

In January 2026, Ava returned to begin her apprenticeship with, becoming the nursery’s very first “home-grown” apprentice.

Here is every National Trust site in Essex ranked according to reviews on Tripadvisor.

Three pubs populate Great Bromley, all with incredible menus and commendable histories: The Cross Inn, The Courthouse and The Snooty Fox.

Essex and Herts Air Ambulance have reportedly attended an incident in Essex that has closed the A127 in Southend.

A town centre shop has been forced to close its doors following an investigation into the sale of illegal vapes and tobacco.

Traffic disruption has been reported on the A12 following a reported crash

A charge for reserving library books in Essex is set to be scrapped following a change in leadership at Essex County Council.

Here are the 15 criminals put behind bars across the county so far this month.

Caitlin Dobrucki, 23, had drunk two bottles of vodka and self-harmed when people noticed her sitting on the Colchester Road bridge last year.

Sizzling grills, music and a market buzz will come to Old Heath Recreation Ground this weekend in Colchester.

Julie Ryan, was diagnosed with uveal melanoma in 2023 — a rare eye cancer affecting just six people in every million.

Duncan Edwards, 62, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court in 2024 charged with 13 counts of rape.

John Chapman who brutally murdered his wife, Jean in 2017 has died eight years after her death in prison.

The Colchester Pet Awards are celebrating the life-changing impact of animals and the people who care for them.

Drivers are facing long delays on the A120 with a lane closure in place.

Officers uncover a large cannabis grow inside an abandoned pub near New England, as Braintree neighbourhood police seize 420 plants in a rural drugs operation.

Essex County Council has made a significant change to the flags flown at County Hall after Reform UK’s election victory.

Greater Anglia trains between Essex and London are currently affected due to a person being hit by a train.

Outdoor clothing store, Craghoppers is set to close its Braintree Freeport Village store, with a closing down sale currently on.

Two more ancient coins have been discovered at the original site of the Great Baddow Hoard, Essex.

Long delays have built up on a major route following a collision where a lorry driver has been taken to hospital.

An injunction has been issued for Willows Green, near Felsted, after the site was 'taken over' by travellers without permission.

Long delays have built up on a major Essex route following a reported collision on the M11 Southbound.

Miles of congestion have built up on the A12 at Copdock Interchange following an incident that has caused significant disruption for drivers.

Owners of Matchroom Sport, Barry and Eddie Hearn have been named on the Sunday Times Rich List for 2026.

Jon Hunt, the founder of property agents Foxtons, is a billionaire born in Colchester, Essex. Hunt was recently named on the Sunday Times Rich List.

Essex Police have launched an appeal to find a man wanted in connection to a 'serious' sexual assault in the Greenstead area of Colchester on May 4.

Clive Emson, best known for his appearances on Homes Under the Hammer, died peacefully aged 79 on Wednesday.

21 drivers in have been arrested in one day in Chelmsford with 18 relating to drink and drug driving as part of a crackdown.

Uttlesford Council has announced the death of serving councillor for Great Dunmow North, Alexander Armstrong.

Seven beaches across Tendring have been granted with Blue Flag status, making them some of the best across the UK.

Balfour Beatty is delivering essential electricity infrastructure and supporting communities along the route of National Grid’s Bramford to Twinstead project.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is extending its support to families experiencing baby loss.

Cygnet Hospital in Colchester has celebrated the vital role of its nursing team in helping people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

The richest people in Essex have been revealed according to the Sunday Times Rich List for 2026.

Essex Police have arrested a 59-year-old man from Halstead after officers stopped a stolen Nissan Navara in Bocking. Vehicle reported stolen from Southend.

Drivers on the A12 are experiencing delays after an incident involving two lorries blocks the carriageway at Junction 26. Traffic back to Colchester stadium.

Shane Correia, 33, confronted crowd of people from Essex University’s Turkish Society and said, “Go away, we have a baby.

Vacant former Debenhams store in Culver Square has been transformed into a rotating exhibition space for artists.

The memorial bench at Millennium Green in Earls Colne was discovered on Sunday morning by a dog-walker, with only the base structure remaining.

The Swan in Stanway, a Hungry Horse pub, which has 1,588 reviews on Google, has been listed on Rightmove for £1.25 million.

Brentwood School, a selective, independent day and boarding school in Essex, has been shortlisted in the prestigious Tes Schools Awards.

Fast-food chain, Leon is set to close 23 stores across the UK after falling into administration in December.

A new bathing water site has been approved in Essex as the summer season gets under way this week.

A person was injured following a motorcycle crash which caused major disruption on a key Chelmsford route.

A crash on a busy junctions has led to disruption for motorists this evening in Chelmsford