Wild swimming has become increasingly popular in the past few years, with thousands of people around the country taking the plunge.

People are being forced to make a choice between heating their homes or feeding themselves

The six-part limited series – exclusive to Apple TV+ – follows Cora

THERE is nothing that says a classic British meal quite like a fish supper but where are the best places for a chippy in and around Colchester?

A DENTAL practice has submitted enhanced plans to construct a two-storey extension in its premises.

Drivers can expect delays in Halstead as a road prepares to shut for 68 days.

POLICE are asking for information after a serious collision happened near Harwich.

A COUNCIL boss has vowed to ensure dangerous roads are dealt with after meeting with the Tiptree MP to discuss the deterioration of the village roads.

In celebration of National Pet Month in April, we asked you to send us pictures of your pets in their best pose.

Plenty of celebrities were educated right on our doorstep

A father who tragically lost his daughter to a rare syndrome is arranging for landmarks across Colchester to be lit purple as part of an awareness campaign.

These are the crimes Essex Police need help solving this week

The beaches with seasonal bans are covered by local bylaws

There are quite a few Wetherspoons located in Essex, but which are considered the best and worst by TripAdvisor ratings?

Food allergies and chocking hazards are among the reasons behind a number of food items being recalled by suppliers.

From cups of tea to three-course meals, food and drink prep requires lots of different appliances.

The Money Saving Expert founder has shared guidance with Brits following the recent chaos of passport delays

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from May 6-8

GRASSROOTS football is part of the very fabric of our weekends.

A woman has been banned from driving after using her Range Rover to try to move Insulate Britain protesters who were blocking the road while she was on the school run.

The mum of an Essex boy fighting for his life in a coma has said she feels “pushed” to turn off his life support.

A MAN has appeared before a crown court judge charged with the murder of a father-of-three at a shopping centre in Essex.

A BURST water main has forced the closure of St John’s Street in Colchester as workers look to stem the flow of water.

A DERELICT former cafe and an eyesore home are set to be torn down as part of efforts to regenerate the UK’s most deprived neighbourhood.

A COMMUNITY day with music and games is being held at a Clacton community garden to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

A FULL day of activity in Colchester is planned to celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee.

PROGRESS is being made on a statue which will commemorate the thousands of children who arrived in Harwich from Europe while fleeing from the Nazis.

IS Colchester the “female statue” capital of Britain? Evidence suggests it is.

COMPETITIVE bidding erupted as a plot of land in a north Essex village where a house was pulled down more than 60 years ago went under the hammer.

A CAMPAIGNING mayor has called for urgent action to improve safety measures on the A120 following four fatal crashes in as many months.

A DEDICATED dad is has set off on a gruelling nine-day trek to raise money for two schools in Colchester.

A QUAY which collapsed during high tides can now be accessed by workers to allow repairs to begin.

A CAMPAIGNING mayor has called for urgent action to improve safety measures on the A120 following four fatal crashes in as many months.

AN attacker must pay more than £500 after beating a cyclist and damaging his bike.

TWO youngsters have been arrested following a theft and arson attack on a motorbike.

THE leader of Colchester Council was ousted in dramatic fashion during an historic election night.

FENCING branded “dangerous” by a campaigner could be set to be removed from an ornate bridge after more than a decade.

The report followed an unannounced inspection in February

It was an interesting night in Colchester as votes were counted.

The elections took place on Thursday

Installing certain apps onto your phone could leave you out of pocket as experts shared a warning over phone apps used by cyber criminals.

Motorists could be fined £1000 for having wrong number plate. Read more:

Frenchic Paint has launched 35 more wall paint shades with a view to having 150 shades in total.

The future of Colchester Council is to be announced after voters headed to the polls today.

THOUSANDS of jobs are said to be at risk as a convenience store chain risks mass closure.

HUNDREDS of residents and NHS staff joined forces for a 21 mile challenge for charity.

TWO youths have been arrested following the theft and arson of a motor vehicle in the early hours of yesterday morning.

A MAN has been handed a suspended prison sentence as a “mercy” to his family after an assault on a bar doorman.

Sex offenders and violent criminals are being freed from the UK’s military jail “without any safeguards or probation supervision”, inspectors have warned.

A MAN has been found guilty of the rape and sexual assault of the same woman on two separate occasions.