Essex man Gjok Ndrevetaj jailed after £200,000 cannabis haul found in overweight van on A1 in Cambridgeshire, receiving three years and four months.

People across Great Britain can vote for the first time to decide where the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visits on its winter 2026 tour.

Aldi has issued an urgent recall for Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers over fears of electric shocks and fire risks from damaged cords.

An Essex collector who paid £60,000 for what was believed to be the only known preserved head of an extinct Tasmanian tiger has been proved wrong just weeks later.

Roadworks are causing heavy traffic on key routes across Colchester, Essex.

Perrywood Garden Centre in Tiptree, Essex, unveils refurbished restaurant with app ordering, touch-screen kiosks, new décor and eco-friendly upgrades.

Enter the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2027 by November 8. Celebrate energy innovation, community sustainability and regional environmental champions.

Ilford teenager Yusuf Shah jailed for four years and two months after trial for giving Al Qaida and TTP cyber security advice and collecting terrorist material.

Muqbil Al Dhaheri, 36, was sentenced in April after he admitted to touching the nurse inappropriately at Broomfield Hospital.

Commutters are facing severe delays this morning on the M25 following a crash near the QEII bridge in Essex.

Drivers are facing sever rush hour delays on the A12 this morning following an earlier crash near Kelvedon in Essex.

A VIOLENT drug dealer has been jailed for more than three years.

A woman who attacked a man with a weapon, leaving him needing hospital treatment, has admitted causing grievous bodily harm without intent.

New wheelie bins have sparked fury among residents who say they are too big for their homes and block access to their properties.

Harwich Guy Carnival returns on October 31, celebrating 70 years of Big Heads with floats, fancy dress, fundraising and family fun supporting local charities.

Jaywick school students now have a free bus service.

The best walks in every English county have been named, and the Essex walking route has been described as "lovely".

Tollesbury residents plan legal action against Maldon District Council over a 200-home scheme, as Priti Patel raises concerns over roads and services.

Cadent will replace 870 metres of gas mains in Brightlingsea, Essex, from November 4 to December 22, with road closures and traffic controls during works.

Ford Focus stripped of bonnet, bumper and headlights in broad daylight at Beaulieu Park Station car park on October 19 as police appeal for witnesses

Nigel Farage has announced a £250,000 fund for charities and community organisations in Clacton following his re-election as the area's MP

More than nine million households enter winter with no energy credit cushion or in arrears as January price cap rises loom, Uswitch research reveals.

Banned driver Buster Digby, 19, received a suspended sentence after a dangerous Porsche chase through Basildon involving Essex Police and an NPAS helicopter.

Drivers on the A12 are facing delays of around 100 minutes due to a crash involving multiple vehicles near Chelmsford.

A12 crash causes delays of up to 100 minutes between Hatfield Peverel and Chelmsford, with lanes closed and congestion on the Colchester bypass in Essex.

Roadworks on a busy route are forcing rush-hour chaos with severe delays building on The Crescent.

Drivers are facing severe disruption across an area of Colchester due to UK Power Networks undergoing works on The Crescent.

A controlling boyfriend who dictated what his partner wore and stopped her speaking to her family has been jailed again.

Anna Pool’s Essex-made musical Mother Trucker, following four women lorry drivers, premieres at Mercury Theatre Studio on October 21.

Colchester artist Lee B has repainted Monkwick Estate playing field in School Road with colourful sports artwork, commissioned by Councillor Dave Harris.

Colchester is preparing to welcome performers from around the world as its biggest Fringe Festival yet brings 12 days of theatre, comedy, music and entertainment to the city

A fundraiser has been launched to help 55 employees left facing uncertainty after a fire devastated the Stanway Harvester.

Suffolk County Council approves a study into six River Orwell crossing options near Ipswich, aiming to ease A14 congestion and improve Essex links.

Ten dancers from a Lawford academy have become national champions.

Animal rights group, PETA has spoken out after five pigs were shot dead on the A127 after escaping

Colchester traffic faces gridlock as roadworks disrupt Southway, Maldon Road and The Crescent, with congestion also reported near Westway.

Astros, space-themed chocolate and candy balls with a biscuit centre, are now available at B&M.

Colchester fly-tipping cost £391,045.50 to clear 3,891 incidents last year, as council urges residents to check waste carrier licences during October campaign.

Suffolk Police name 18-year-old Joel Sousa, who died after being hit by a vehicle on the A14 Orwell Bridge on October 16. Witness appeal ongoing after fatal crash.

Essex police recorded 5,223 speeding offences in September, including a driver at 140mph, amid road safety enforcement and Fatal Five checks across the county.

BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings.

Drivers are being warned of severe delays due to roadworks on the roundabout which connects The Crescent with Severalls Lane and Mill Road in Colchester.

Traffic is beginning to queue at a busy junction in Essex following reports of a collision.

KFC opens first Witham restaurant at Gershwin Park, creating 40 Essex jobs. New branch offers seating, parking, delivery and limited-edition Mozzamelt menu.

Coggeshall Village Hall hosted an autumn craft market featuring handmade gifts, local makers, homemade cakes and light lunches from a pop-up tearoom.

Essex Police recovered a stolen vehicle in Southend within two hours during Operation Scalis, making three arrests and targeting road offences on October 17.

Headingham Road in Halstead, Essex, will be shut for several weeks while Cadent carry out gas works in the area.

RAF Red Arrows lead pilot Wing Commander Jon Bond steps down after a record eight seasons, following UK air displays and tours of the US and Canada in 2026.

Storm Austen brings strong winds and torrential rain to Essex on October 23, with coastal gusts above 70mph and Met Office warnings of travel disruption.

Old London Road in Marks Tey closes overnight on October 20 for A12 resurfacing between junctions 25 and 23, with an A120 diversion for drivers.