Counter-terrorism police have re-opened their probe into an alleged firebomb attack at Nigel Farage’s home in south London.

An Essex-border school with more than a century of history has closed its doors for good.

New heat alerts are to come into force in Essex today as the county braces for its fifth heatwave of the year with temperatures to hit 33C.

AN ENCHANTING light trail is set to return to Colchester Zoo this winter.

Clacton has been left without an MP for one month after Nigel Farage resigned, then announced he was standing in the by-election for his seat.

A children’s book is helping raise funds for a young boy who needs specialist therapies.

Mersea Island Medical Practice has been rated good in all areas following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Earls Colne residents say a proposal to demolish a bungalow and build 36 new homes would be “horrific” for their village and resident wildlife.

A man has been arrested following the discovery of suspected Class A drugs during a police search in Colchester.

A teenage boy has been missing from Harlow for nearly a month prompting growing concerns from police.

A crash is causing severe traffic delays on the A12 this afternoon.

A disabled man is facing uncertainty after his search for a more suitable home has faced multiple setbacks.

The Mercury Theatre has renewed its partnership with John Fowlers Solicitors, which continues to support the venue's accessibility programme.

Colchester Pride returns to Firstsite on Saturday, August 15 for a vibrant day of community, celebration, live music and colour.

Huge crowds gathered to enjoy a day of family fun at a traditional county show.

A POPULAR wedding venue has cancelled its upcoming fireworks displays throughout August, amid ‘exceptionally dry weather’.

A huge blaze has ripped through 12 acres of grassland close to Harlow town centre.

Firefighters have surrounded a field fire that prompted a large emergency response near Maldon

An air ambulance has landed at Old Heath Recreation Ground in Colchester, Essex.

Around 40 firefighters are tackling a large field fire near Maldon, Essex.

Passengers on Greater Anglia rail services across Essex are facing major disruption this afternoon due to a signalling fault.

Armed police have arrested six people in Latchingdon, Essex, on suspicion of kidnapping. Met Police arrested a further three in same investigation.

Essex Police have released bodycam footage, showing them arresting Joseph Wicks, 27, who was trying to hide under his bed at a home in Colchester.

Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative Party, has penned an open letter to the people of Clacton ahead of the by-election next week.

Households across Essex have been issued with a hosepipe ban. Here is what happened then so Essex and Suffolk Water were able to lift restrictions.

A yellow heat health warning has been issued for Essex as temperatures look set to soar above 30C once again.

MORE than a dozen candidates standing in the Clacton by-election took part in a hustings, but members of the public were “not impressed”.

Work is set to begin this summer on new 'skylink' passenger walkways as part of a major upgrade at Stansted Airport.

Shakinnah Storey, 28, of Northbrooks, Harlow, appeared at Basildon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, charged over a fatal collision that killed Purity Njagi.

Drivers are being warned about a 37-mile diversion route while the A414 in Danbury, Essex, is closed for works by Essex Highways.

A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital following a crash on the M11 near Stansted Airport yesterday afternoon.

Classic Team Lotus will stage a special F1 show at the Lotus Hethel HQ celebrating 60 years in Norfolk while raising funds for Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity.

Wandile Mirazi, 30, of Albany Gardens, Colchester, faces charges of conspiracy to supply cocaine and possession of a knife in a public place.

A Ryanair flight to France made an unscheduled diversion to Stansted after a crew member suffered a "medical emergency" on board the aircraft.

Firefighters from Witham and Braintree rescued five kittens from a home on Virgil Road in Witham, after a blaze broke out, forcing residents to evacuate.

Bob Seabrook, 88, was admitted to Colchester Hospital in August last year and was later transferred to a stroke ward after suffering a blood clot.

Residents, staff and trustees have marked a major milestone as one of Colchester's oldest charities celebrated its 300th anniversary.

A fraudster who stole £78,000 from a haulage company and tried to pin the blame on a prostitute who didn’t exist has avoided prison.

With the success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, we have looked back at when the star was in Essex filming in 2018 for Spider-Man: Far From Home.

A wildlife rescue centre has been overwhelmed with emergency call-outs.

Outstanding work from the fire service has been hailed 'exceptional' after 100 tonnes of compost caught fire.

A day service for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs has closed unexpectedly.

A teenager from Hertford with links to Essex has been reported missing prompting a public appeal from police.

Hello, we'll be bringing you all the updates from the hustings event at Princes Theatre.

Traffic is slow with the A12 partially blocked after a crash Colchester-bound.

The Lighthouse Sports and Social Hub, in Lower Marine Parade, has opened a new Sweet Shack selling doughnuts, slushies, candy floss, beach toys and crabbing equipment.

Colchester Events, part of Amphora Group, has been nominated at this year's Colchester Business Awards.

Pictures have been released, showing inside Urban Outfitters which has officially opened at Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Church Road in Elmstead Market is due to be closed for six weeks due to 100-year-old gas pipes being replaced by Cadent Gas.

A large field fire is sending smoke into nearby roads in Harlow this afternoon.