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Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Exceptional seven bedroom country residence in Upper Park, Dedham
A distinguished seven-bedroom country home with pool, tennis court and six acres in the heart of Constable country.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Major rail disruption as incident blocks all lines between Essex and London
ALL lines are blocked across the Greater Anglia network between Essex and London after reports of a "person on the tracks"
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:55:00 +0100How hot Essex will get this week amid four-day EXTREME heat weather warning?
ESSEX is set to bake in record-breaking temperatures which could soar to 37C as extreme heat warnings and health alerts have been issued this week.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100Plans emerge for empty retail unit in £5.5m former Co-op redevelopment
Foundation House, in Long Wyre Street and St Nicholas Square, was completed at the end of 2020, and included five new restaurants, two shop spaces, and 24 flats.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100Woman, 35, would have received correct care 'if she had been in the right place'
Kerry Wilkins, from Clacton, attended the hospital on May 16, 2024, after suffering from rashes, fever, and vomiting.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man 'put his foot down and tried to kill' driver in A120 road rage incident
Jake Stracey, 33, was having a mental health episode last year when he rammed his Jeep into a Range Rover on the A120 at Coggeshall.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'So sorry' - hospital boss apologised to family of woman who died
Kerry Wilkins, 35, died at the hospital in May 2024 three days after she was admitted
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Colchester Council still 'committed' to restoring church after partner pullout
THE COUNCIL says it remains “committed” to restoring a historic church in the city centre whilst works take place on a different project on site.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:59:56 +0100Who do you want to see as the next UK Prime Minister as Sir Keir Starmer resigns?
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister - who would you like to see replace him?
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:39:04 +0100Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100Tui among worst airlines for delays as new data reveals average wait times
Tui Airways has been ranked among the worst airlines for flight delays in the UK.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100New pub boss grateful for 'community support so far' since launch
Hayley Goodger, 44, and her partner Ryan, 41, took over The Half Butt Inn in Great Horkesley on June 11.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Coroner praises family of 35-year-old woman who died at Colchester Hospital
In a written tribute, Kerry Wilkins family described her as “the first to help” if anyone needed support.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Iconic garden centre project nominated for national award
Beth Chatto Gardens has been nominated for its innovative project - redesigning Colchester's Albert Roundabout.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Fears county council's challenge of LGR will waste 'huge amounts' of taxpayer money
LGR aims to end the two-tier council system in the county and replace it with a single-tier unitary authority in April 2028.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:53:23 +0100Motorcyclist seriously injured as BMW flees scene of crash in Essex
Police are appealing after a motorcyclist was left seriously injured following a collision in Harlow. BMW driver flees the scene.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:39:40 +0100Man wanted in connection to assault at Essex pub
Essex Police are looking for a man in his 20s in connection to an assault at The Hollybush Pub in Loughton.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:57:34 +0100Essex council makes changes to bin collection due to hot weather
Tendring Council has announced changes to its bin collection schedule ahead of the hot weather forecast.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100'Catastrophic' housing development plan in Essex refused
Plans were put forward for a development of 13 homes on Clacton Road, in Weeley.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Colchester festival launches 'special' summer event for first time
A popular Colchester festival is set to embark on a new chapter with the launch of a Summer Weekender.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Inside the 'truly unique' home that was once the village bakery
A 'truly unique' five-bedroom home that used to be the village bakery is on the market for £650,000
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Two Essex beaches named among UK's best for day trips
Mersea and Frinton have been named among the best beaches to visit for a day-trip by The Times across the UK.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:59:36 +0100'Extreme heat' warning for Essex extended ahead of 35c forecasts
Forecasters the Met Office have extended an amber extreme heat for Essex ahead of 35c forecasts.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:11:28 +0100Essex records UK-high temperature as heatwave looms
Writtle in Essex, near Chelmsford, recorded the highest temperature in the UK yesterday ahead of a heatwave expected to bring record heat.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100The SEVEN new destinations from Stansted in budget airline's summer expansion
Jet2 has announced a major expansion that will give holidaymakers even more choice for summer 2027 from Stansted.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:36:14 +0100Man wanted by police after string of Essex burglaries
Essex Police are looking for Westley Linnen, 49, from Chelmsford following a string of burglaries in Kelvedon and Colchester.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:33:00 +0100Trust 'committed to learn' after woman, 35, died at Colchester Hospital
An inquest heard Miss Wilkins would have been kept under closure supervision had her blood tests been read correctly after she was admitted.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:27:39 +0100Why Hollywood loves this coastal town in Essex
Tilbury in Essex has been at the centre of many Hollywood blockbusters, including Batman Begins, Wonder Woman, and even Indiana Jones.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:29:18 +0100Police search for Essex man after failing to appear at court
Essex Police are looking for Perry Stearn, 33, from Harwich - also known as Reece Stearn - after he failed to appear in court.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:04:00 +0100Essex ambulance provide further update following fatal train crash
64 people in total were taken to hospital following a train crash in Bedford, according to Essex ambulance crews. One person sadly died.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:37:09 +0100Man charged after youth club burglary in Essex
Jason Waldock, 56, has been charged following a burglary at U-Turn youth club in Clacton. Police still searching for one man.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Very rare Blue Peter 50p coin sells for more than 300 times its face value in Essex
A rare Blue Peter 50p coin was listed for sale on eBay in Braintree and was snapped up for an impressive £160.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Site in Essex formerly owned by Henry VIII up for sale
A barn in Great Bardfield which was formerly owned by Henry VIII has been listed for sale.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Rare opportunity' as boarded-up A12 pub goes up for sale at £1.1million
A boarded-up pub on the A12 near Witham could become the site of future development after being put up for sale.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +01005 affordable Colchester homes recently added to the market
We have put together five affordable Colchester homes which have recently hit the market on Zoopla.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Elite' equestrian estate with 19 indoor stables up for £6m
An equestrian estate the size of 16 football pitches with 19 indoor stables is being sold for £6million.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Essex teachers honoured on National Thank a Teacher Day
Five remarkable educators from Essex have been honoured with Silver awards in the Pearson National Teaching Awards.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100The latest planning applications and decisions from Colchester Council
Here are the latest planning applications received and decided by Colchester Council.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Residents react to plans to rip out Colchester landmark
COLCHESTER residents have mixed views on plans to remove a longstanding landmark in Colchester.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Baby loss charity launches research project into Colchester Hospital care
Witham based charity, Little Wings of Hope is urging families to share their experiences of bereavement care at Colchester Hospital.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Popular pub and restaurant wins appeal against Colchester Council
The Rovers Tye, in Ipswich Road, submitted an appeal plans to install four electric vehicle car parking spaces and charging points were refused.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Developer wants to demolish animal kennels to build homes in Essex
AN animal kennel business which had been running since the 1960s could be demolished as a developer wants to build homes on the land.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:48:32 +0100'Flasher' who assaulted emergency worker arrested at Colchester supermarket
A man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself in the car park of B&M in Colchester. Man also arrested for assaulting emergency worker.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:14:02 +0100PM praises Essex ambulance crews following response to fatal train crash
Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has praised Essex ambulance crews following their response to a fatal train crash in Bedford yesterday.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:10:30 +0100Man charged after assault at Essex pub during football match
Callum Sparks, 28, has been charged following an assault at The Wheatsheaf pub in Chelmsford during a football match.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:59:27 +0100Man arrested on drug driving suspicion after crash flips during crash
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a multi-vehicle crash on the A12 which saw a car flip onto its roof.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:30:44 +0100One lane closed as car 'overturns' following multi-vehicle crash
One lane has been closed and car has overturned following a multi-vehicle crash on the A12 near Colchester United football ground.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:20:27 +0100More than 3,200 driving offences recorded in Essex in one month
Essex Police recorded more than 3,200 driving offences across the whole county in the month of May. One driver caught doing 84mph in a 50 zone.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:10:04 +0100CCTV shows two men wanted in connection to burglary in Essex
Essex Police have released a CCTV image of two men they want to identify following a burglary in Loughton, Essex.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Young soloists to take centre stage at Colchester concert
Two young musicians will each perform their first full concerto at St Botolph's Church in Colchester.