New Copford Place care home in Colchester is inviting the public to its first community coffee morning to launch its Friends Connect programme.

All emergency services attended after a man was found dead in Braintree, police have confirmed.

Emirates flights between Stansted and Dubai suspended until March 4 amid Middle East conflict and airspace closures. Passengers urged to check latest updates.

A police operation targeting organised criminal activity on Essex’s roads has led to 29 arrests.

The finalists have been revealed for the Sustainable Workplace of the Year award, sponsored by Indigo Swan, at the East Anglia Clean & Awards 2026.

Colchester residents experienced a power cut early this morning after a fault on an underground electricity cable.

The A12 southbound has been left partially blocked near Marks Tey after a crash, with congestion building to Colchester Football Stadium.

Essex Highways is reporting a crash on the A12 London-bound just after junction 25, the A120/ Marks Tey interchange.

Colchester Rugby Club has been facing pitch problems with their Northern Gateway home hit by bad weather with the ground hit hard.

Scott Wass, 38, started working at Titford Funeral Directors, in Old Road, Clacton, when he was just 20 years old.

The Jumbo Project programme is offering 10 young people a place on a creative research programme.

The duo behind Towntickers, a TikTok and Instagram account on a quest to "poetically" review towns across the country, have paid a visit to Chelmsford.

JJR Care Ltd in Witham rated 'good' by CQC in first inspection. as domiciliary care praised for safety, staff training, leadership, and person-centred support.

Members of Parliament across the area have had their say about the Iranian Conflict as strikes continue

An Essex man accused of raping a woman and keeping her prisoner in his kitchen will be sentenced next month after a jury convicted him of false imprisonment.

All Brits who have a passport are being warned to protect it and their identity by His Majesty's Passport Office.

Over 22,000 Tesco employees could earn £5,000–£8,000 each from a record £134 million staff share pay out.

The item is mis-struck, meaning it was incorrectly imprinted while being minted, and so the image of Queen Elizabeth II's head appears upside down

Birdwatchers in Essex were treated to a remarkable sight when a white-tailed eagle was spotted near Colchester

Reform UK leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage reported allegations of family voting.

Essex Police are appealing for the public help to find a woman who has been reported missing from Colchester.

Toby Cracknell appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Monday.

The first phase of the Lexden Gardens site at the former Essex County Hospital, in Lexden Road is making headway.

A Colchester drug dealer has been put behind bars for more than three years after admitting his involvement with illegal sales.

Colchester mum is preparing to run the 2026 TCS London Marathon in memory of her little girl who who tragically died aged four years old.

A Haughley United youth footballer suffered a reported cardiac arrest during an U15s match.

Orderly House, an 18th century Victorian building in Colchester has been let to Streets Accountants by Fenn Wright.

The letter was written in response to a series of posts on TikTok and Snapchat which advertised 'school wars'.

Two drivers were taken to hospital following reported serious three-vehicle collision on a residential stretch of road in Essex on Tuesday morning.

Old Buckenham Country Park, Saul D Humphrey LLP and Rougham Estate have been named finalists at the Clean & Green Awards 2026.

Passengers travelling from Essex into London over next five weekends are going to face dramatically extended journey times.

Neighbourhoods across Colchester have been ranked based on how close residents are to parks, public gardens and playing fields.

Three vehicles were involved in the collision which happened at about 4.30pm on Monday evening.

Flights from Stansted to Dubai delayed after Iranian missile strikes at Dubai International Airport.

Essex County Council is launching a new campaign to boost metal recycling and reduce waste.

Out of over 700 applicants, Sarah reached the top three and won the Active Essex Wellbeing Award.

Marks Tey Village Hall was transformed into a vibrant, high-energy dance floor as Tiny Toes Ballet Colchester hosted it’s highly anticipated party.

Crystal Milliard had been in Clintons in the Lion Walk shopping centre with some other people who had become involved in an argument with staff.

Jackie Hemmings is a family and carer ambassador at Colchester’s St Aubyn Centre, an inpatient mental health unit for 13 to 18-year-olds.

Olly Murs returns for Soccer Aid 2024 at London Stadium, joining Wayne Rooney, Jill Scott and more.

Essex Police officers were called out to a property in Gavin Way in the early hours of Sunday morning after reports of a crash.

The Environment Agency says flooding is possible during this period, with coastal areas at particular risk.

Emirates suspends Stansted Airport flights after Iran missile attacks on UAE. Most Stansted–Dubai services cancelled; limited flights may resume 2 March

London Stansted Airport welcomes Turkish Airlines and Air Algérie in March 2026, expanding UK–Istanbul and Algiers flights with more international connections.

Students at the Sixth Form College in Colchester delivered a three-night run of The Addams Family to a sold-out full house.

Paedophile  Robert Slight, 45, committed offences against more than a dozen victims

The finalists for the Supply Chain Business of the Year award, sponsored by Cargostore Worldwide, have been named at the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2026.

The outages are expected to begin at 9am in the CO6 2 area, which covers Chappel, Wakes Colne, Earls Colne and Colne Engaine.

Bubbling Burkes in Chelmsford, Essex offers Harry Potter-inspired gifts, potion classes, and immersive witch trial walks—magical experiences for all ages.

A young man has been left paralysed after a horror skiing accident in the French Alps