Train passengers travelling between Essex and London are facing delays due to bus replacements throughout today.

Essex Police have launched an urgent appeal for a missing man from Harwich.

Take a look inside the stunning coastal home with excellent views in Clacton.

Hallam Land has put forward plans to install up to 160 houses on agricultural land off Bromley Road, in Elmstead Market.

The former Felsted railway station, privately owned since 2013, has been at the centre of a long-running dispute involving antisocial behaviour

The branch at the Peartree Centre in Colchester was at risk of closing down after its company director Darren Thomas applied to be allowed to appoint administrators in February.

All we know after an arson attack at a vehicle storage site in Linford destroyed 36 buses.

A EuroMillions winner from Maldon has died following a suspected hit and run in Tiptree in May.

A seaside town known for its nostalgic charm has captured the heart of a travel writer who believes it "simply beats the rest."

A huge fire has ripped through the roof of a derelict building.

Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers for Saturday June 6, 2026, have been drawn.

The Roman and Medieval Festival returned to Lower Castle Park today.

Colchester Morris is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month and a floral tribute has been unveiled to mark the milestone this morning in Castle Park.

A grandad with cancer from Tendring village is preparing to take on a gruelling 450-mile walk raising money for four charities.

AN alternative coalition was suggested between three of Colchester’s political parties to stop the Conservatives coming to power; it has been revealed.

ChinaTown Colchester falls firmly into the latter camp if you haven't stumbled upon it yet, consider this your invitation to rectify that.

Police have launched an investigation into a suspect arson which took place at a vehicle storage site in Linford.

Two men have been arrested after a reported disturbance in Colchester city centre and was witnessed by a number of people.

The sixth Secret Island Festival in Mersea will take place from August 7 until August 9.

A man has been arrested in connection with two incidents of exposure in Stansted and Elsenham in May.

A crash involving three vehicles is causing long delays for M25 drivers near Epping with a lane closure in place.

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

Colchester Castle is set to transform into a world of fantasy and adventure for one night only.

Stansted Airport passengers are set to face increased journey times on the A120 due to roadworks.

Many residents say the national portrayal is unfair and fails to reflect positive such as the town’s beaches and community spirit.

Six more people have been charged with violent disorder after protests in Southampton over the treatment of Henry Nowak.

Waltham Abbey is seeing a surge in demand from renters seeking affordable alternatives to London. The Essex town has recorded a 113 per cent rise in interest.

The fire service has provided an update on a blaze which resulted in 36 buses being destroyed between Linford and Chadwell St Mary.

Mersea Island in Colchester has been named among the best islands for a UK staycation by Conde Nast Traveller.

Brightlingsea is an easy seaside escape less than half an hour’s drive from Colchester, offering a quiet day out in Essex.

A round-up of selected recent cases heard at North Essex Magistrates’ Court in both Chelmsford and Colchester.

Alan Fletcher, best known for playing Dr. Karl Kennedy in the long-running Australian soap Neighbours, will be swapping scripts for the stage

One of these brilliant establishments in the city centre is Loofer’s Food and Coffee Place in Culver Street West.

Neeb Holdings wants to build a roadside services facility in Harwich Road, Great Bromley.

St Helena’s Hospice, based in Highwoods, has been selected by Cadent’s East of England employees to receive a minimum of £10,000 per year for the next two years

Using a new league table from The Telegraph, we have crunched the data and revealed the top 10 best secondary schools across Essex.

A TOWN on the Essex border has been named the UK’s top summer holiday destination for 2026 by Expedia.

Firefighters are at the scene of what appears to be a large blaze in Linford.

A convicted murderer serving a life term has been handed additional years for having more than 1,000 indecent images of children.

Andrew Flowers, 59, was originally jailed at St Alban’s Crown Court in 2022 after he admitted attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child.

Despite these challenges, Chloe describes Isla as a joyful and determined child with a strong personality and an infectious smile.

A café with staff on hand to offer practical support for bus service users has opened at a historic bus depot in Colchester.

Here are six of the most popular fish and chip shops in Colchester, as voted for by Gazette readers on Facebook to mark National Fish and Chips day.

Drivers are facing severe delays after all traffic was held on the A12 northbound between Junction 23 and Junction 24 due to a multi-vehicle crash.

An Essex mother who poisoned her one-year-old son has been jailed for life.

A man has died after being hit by a car on Maldon Road in Tiptree as police continue their investigations.

Lianne Kaye, a singer from Colchester, performed alongside megastar Ed Sheeran in a surprise gig at Ipswich Waterfront.

A vehicle fire has damaged the premises of a popular tattoo shop in Braintree on Rayne Road, Essex.

A steakhouse has re-opened after a month-long major refurbishment creating 10 new jobs.

An air ambulance has attended an incident at Old Heath Recreation Ground in Colchester.