A busy road near Halsted has been shut this morning for emergency work.

The Wizard of Oz Musical is running for a string of 34 shows at Charter Hall, Colchester, next year.

The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) has launched a Christmas road safety campaign warning of the dangers of drink driving.

From Christmas-themed events to looking at all those Christmas decorations, garden centres in Essex are amazing to visit during the festive season.

A man who used his grandmother’s bank card to spend thousands of pounds has been spared jail.

Peter Gore, 47, of Colchester, co-founded Boardroom Darts at 71 Crouch Street, alongside Chris Tate and Danny Lawrence, opening the business only two weeks ago.

Young girls who were “putting themselves in grave danger” have transformed their lives thanks to the Girls Inspired programme.

Owen Louis is “over the moon” to be taking free DJ and rap lessons to youth clubs in the area after receiving thousands of pounds worth of funding.

For Sarfraz Idrees, it was watching the Channel 5 series The Motorway which got him involved in the National Highways Regional Operations Centre.

Fred Smith Christmas Trees generously gave St Helena Hospice multiple fir trees, ready to be decorated for the festive season.

Essex hospitals and healthcare services are under pressure due to a steep rise in flu cases in England.

An Essex Police officer has been dismissed without notice after being found to have committed gross misconduct by a panel.

A man who was arrested after officers spotted him ditching Class A drugs out the window of his vehicle has been sentenced for supplying cocaine.

Essex Police is asking people not to turn to crime when “financial and social pressures can feel overwhelming” at Christmas.

Three new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed in Essex to represent the Crown.

A man has been arrested after an incident in an Essex town centre involving an imitation firearm.

Matthew Parker, 43, was on his police motorbike and was under blue lights while heading to an incident when he lost control of his vehicle.

Dave Rowntree, the drummer for the legendary brit-pop band from the city, took part in a Q&A and meet and greet at Red Lion Books in High Street on Thursday night.

Rowan Hunter, 37, the founder of The Stour Store, announced that the shop’s final day of trading will be December 30.

MP for Harwich and north Essex, Sir Bernard Jenkin has led a House of Commons debate on the Ukraine war.

Three Colchester schools have been named as the top schools in East Anglia.

Greater Anglia staff took part in White Ribbon Day to raise awareness about violence against women and girls.

The A12 has been left partially blocked near Witham after a car fire.

A special Christmas Evening Market will bring food, crafts and cheer to the Mercury Theatre in Colchester.

Tendring and Braintree champions were among the winners at this year’s Essex Activity Awards 2025.

The Essex and Hertfordshire Film Offices have joined forces to create Screen Alliance East.

Repairs to a sinkhole which caused worry to residents in Frinton have now been scheduled.

The winning design has been chosen for the new Castle Park playground in Colchester following a public vote.

Colchester has been ranked inside the top 100 happiest places to live across the UK, but coming way behind Clacton in 25th.

The University of Essex Southend campus set for closure is home to hundreds of students on nursing courses, providing a vital pipeline of nursing staff to local health services.

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy apologised in person to a man after the sex offender who assaulted his teenage daughter was mistakenly released from prison.

One of Essex’s most popular Christmas markets is in full swing for its 10th year with seasonal treats, unique yuletide gifts and dazzling decorations.

Officers in Braintree are investigating after a series of distinctive items are believed to have been stolen from a burglary.

Colchester Zoo has announced the date in which they want to try and aim for to get their new lion habitat open by.

British Transport Police has confirmed a person hit by a train in Colchester was pronounced dead at the scene.

The UK could be set for some snow in the build up to Christmas, with an Arctic blast predicted to come our way.

A train station which is heavily used by Essex based commuters has topped the list of busiest across the UK.

Parents in Wivenhoe have embraced a new mental health group offering comfort and support.

Alan Spoor, 62, kept the photographs on eight devices which were seized by officers when police carried out a search warrant on his address.

A Colchester subway which was due to reopen towards the end of November is still closed off due to a discovery.

It is hugely disappointing that government did not take the opportunity in this Budget to make changes to this cruel, damaging family farm tax policy

Jamie Boyce, 37, punched and kicked his victim in May because he was aggrieved about an argument which took place seven months earlier.

Emergency services are on the scene after a person has been struck by a train in Colchester.

Police and ambulance were the first to arrive at the East Street level crossing where a train was heading from the Hythe towards Colchester North railway station.

A dog has been removed and a man has been arrested in Essex after five separate reports relating to dog offences.

The dog, which is believed to be a male terrier Jack Russell, was found by a member of the public on Wednesday, November 19.

The Green candidate for Essex Mayor has promised to champion opportunities for the county following the closure of a university campus.

Two Colchester restaurants have been dubbed outstanding after the Harden's national diners poll was revealed.

A piece of Roman mosaic was discovered back in 2022 by archaeologists who had planned to recover the relic and put it on show.

Harvey O’Donnell, 22, was treated at the scene and taken to Colchester Hospital where he died from his injuries the following morning.