A total of 624 pupils from 14 schools across Tendring and Colchester attended Essex University for the Step into STEAM event.

Essex Police could soon introduce a new weapon which could aid the crackdown on illegal e-scooters and e-bikes.

Essex fire crews tackled a large blaze that broke out at a scrapyard in Foundry Yard in Walton-on-the-Naze last night.

Essex fire crews have continued to support efforts to tackle a major wildfire that broke out across the border at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk.

Kian Turner from Wivenhoe, near Colchester, was jailed before Ipswich Crown Court for harassing his ex, who the judge said was 'scared' of him.

Violet Mills, 18, has started Endurance Angels, a new fitness group meeting every Sunday at 9am by the entrance to West End Lane car park.

Gemma Zweck joined East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) in May as director of fundraising.

More than a dozen Essex pubs have been named among the best 500 across the UK by national newspaper, The Telegraph.

An FOI has revealed Essex County Council received zero complaints about the promotion of Pride within its libraries before it told staff “not to promote Pride”.

Firefighters are at the scene of a blaze in Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex.

Smoke and flames could be seen across an Essex town as a large grass fire took hold near the marina.

Photos show a huge compost blaze that has sent thick smoke billowing across the Maldon district countryside.

A huge blaze has broken out in in Loamy Hill Road in Tolleshunt Major, near Maldon in Essex as people are being told to avoid the area.

Priti Patel is urging a government review after funding for a new primary school was cancelled.

A little girl has achieved a major milestone, taking her first independent steps despite years of medical uncertainty.

Bread of Life Community Church, based in The Brotherhood Hall, St Osyth Road, were handing out leaflets and speaking to people on Colchester High Street.

On Saturday the Colchester Farmer’s Market took over the Mercury Theatre Piazza

With fish and chips always a constant, we have put together five proper fish and chip shops well worth a visit including Colchester, Braintree and Clacton.

All traffic is currently being held on the A130 near Chelmsford due to a car on fire before the A12 turn off.

A former Essex Police officer and a suspended Metropolitan Police officer have appeared in court charged with an alleged rape in Grays.

Alan Brazil, a former professional footballer who played in Essex, has made his long-awaited return to TalkSport after recovering from life-saving surgery.

Indpendent Clacton by-election candidate, Abi Hookway has stepped down from the race over a "barrage of threats"

Essex fire crews have issued an urgent e-scooter warning after a battery caught fire at a home on Humber Road in Witham.

Workers have been dismissed from a dairy farm in Essex after undercover footage appeared to capture them abusing cows.

Nearly two and a half tonnes of rubbish have been removed from the side of the A12 in just three nights in Colchester.

Another heatwave may be on the way for Essex next week, with new weather maps indicating temperatures could hit a scorching 33C.

Urban Outfitters is to open its first Essex store this week at Lakeside Shopping Centre

Essex has been named among the worst spots in England for illegal dog fighting, after 14 reports were recorded by the RSPCA.

A GP who was jailed for 12 months after causing £11,000 worth of damage during a Just Stop Oil protest could return to practice.

Jet2 has issued an update to Stansted Airport passengers over new European rules for hand luggage.

One person was taken to hospital following a crash on the M25 anticlockwise near Waltham Abbey, which left a truck on its side.

The No. 1 Binman on TikTok has warned people about putting certain items in their recycling bins.

Drivers will be made to take a 23-mile diversion route as a two-month closure look set to begin on the A12 on Monday, August 10.

Rebecca Brennan, 31, of Kent, pleaded guilty to assault by beating following an incident with a paramedic in Chelmsford.

Cygnet Hospital Colchester, which supports men with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, hosted a special event on Friday.

Nationwide is offering students £100 cash plus £120 in Just Eat vouchers. Compare the best freebies from Lloyds, NatWest, Santander and HSBC.

Two teenagers have been arrested after a girl was forced into a vehicle outside a Tesco in Harlow, Essex.

There are severe delays on the A12 with police on the scene of an incident near Chelmsford, Essex.

A two vehicle crash on the M25 anticlockwise near Waltham Abbey is causing severe delays of around 103 minutes.

All traffic has been held on the M25 anticlockwise near Waltham Abbey following a two vehicle crash that left a truck on its side.

Fire crews were called to help a farmer in Stapleford Abbots, Epping Forest, after six sheep became stuck in a river.

Children enjoyed nature-focused activities including insect spotting, pond dipping, and naming species

The Brightlingsea Accessibility Map was showcased during the two-day Brightlingsea Free Music Festival on Hurst Green.

A St Osyth community has rallied around a 93-year-old neighbour to thank him for years of kindness with a surprise celebration and heartfelt gifts.

A man sexually assaulted cabin crew and racially harassed a woman on a flight on New Year’s Eve, a court heard.

During a councillor briefing meeting, the cabinet discussed the future of Colchester's bus station on Osborne Street and the possibility of building a new one.

The first episodes feature Under the Canvas founder Ben Gould, Robin Cancer Trust chief Toby Freeman and IC Media director Isaac Crowson.

A woman has died tragically died after a wildfire left her and her partner in critical condition, a GoFundMe set up for her family has confirmed.

Failing to notify the DVLA of this change can result not only in a hefty fine

Residents across the majority of Essex are facing hosepipe bans. Here's what each water company that supplies the county has said on when the bans will end.