Roach Vale Primary School in Colchester is continuing to thrive, ensuring the wellbeing of their children is put first.

Essex has many quaint and peaceful villages tucked away in the English countryside, but this has a pub loved by a big TV star.

Gregory Wash, 43, confronted Martin Thompson in July and rained down punches on his victim because he thought he had assaulted his son.

There are fears of job losses and businesses closing as Suffolk and north Essex firms calculate how much their rates will rise following last week's Budget.

Colchester saw significant change in 2025, as several much-cherished businesses closed their doors for the final time.

If you are looking to indulge in a roast dinner this Christmas, here are some great spots in Essex according to Tripadvisor reviews.

Prayer spaces throughout the school and frequent use of the parish church were said to contribute to the school’s deeply rooted culture of worship.

New blueprints proposing to transform a former school into flats for the elderly have been revealed.

Although one side of the street has remained much the same over the decades, our pictures show the huge development that was St John's Walk

Twisters Bar in North Hill will permanently close on New Year's Eve after almost three decades.

The Wooden Fender Pub Wooden Fender Colchester Road Ardleigh Colchester CO7 7PA

Marius Peres, 43, was arguing with Charlie Eade outside his address in September this year when he approached him and shoved him.

A MAN from Colchester has admitted to a string of offences after spending more than £400 using other people's bank cards.

Participants can still sign up to the Colchester Half Marathon to raise money for The Robin Cancer Trust.

Roots and Grooves Café hosts the latest Deepr event on Saturday

Greater Anglia will formally double some services’ capacity for the Christmas period this December.

A poll by The Children's Society has found teenagers in the East of England are finding Christmas to be one of the most stressful times of year.

A COLCHESTER based choir have teamed up with a mental health charity to release a new single, featuring a TikTok singing sensation.

A community-led project to transform a community to be more inclusive for people with autism has “started to change the world”.

The first-ever micro diner in Colchester has officially opened with a warm atmosphere and top quality food.

Service throughout was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, which added to the feeling that Tymperley’s hasn’t just reopened—it’s been revived.

Here are some of the best areas in Essex to see Christmas lights, as well as some suggestions from Echo and Gazette readers.

When Blur drummer Dave Rowntree visited Red Lion Books in High Street last week it was a rare opportunity to get up close with a music icon.

People who may be living with the pain of a loved one’s addiction can find support, compassion, and community in a transformative self-care programme.

Rightmove has revealed the happiest places to live in various regions across the country, with one spot in Essex being among the best.

Preparations to chop an ancient oak tree in Wivenhoe will start next week.

STAFF at a historic cafe and antiques centre near Colchester say the site could be haunted.

Major delays have been reported on the M11 in Essex after a multi-vehicle crash near Stansted Airport.

For the fifth year, I Hear Voices Theatre Company is bringing their gloriously silly 'Ghost Story for Christmas' to Colchester Arts Centre.

A planning application for 79 new homes to be placed next to Beth Chatto Gardens in Elmstead Market has been refused.

A man who pulled a 13-year-old girl to the ground and sexually assaulted her was also found to have viewed indecent images of young children, a court heard.

Colchester is getting a major cash boost to tackle digital exclusion.

A Colchester man is trying to get men to open up with his new book and a clear message during the festive period.

A former volunteer special constable has been sentenced for sexual communications with a child after a police investigation.

Ryan Gilroy, 33, had been due to stand trial charged with stalking after he was arrested in September last year.

The incident was first reported at about 1pm and is affecting traffic on the Colchester-bound carriageway, according to the Essex Traffic Control Centre.

The Government has announced plans for a new primary school in a 750-home development in Essex will be cancelled.

Damaged road sign near Greenstead roundabout poses a serious hazard to pedestrians after being struck by a driver, councillors have warned.

Essex recorded an average of almost 50 fires each December for five years, with cooking clear as the leading cause.

The cost is £25 per dog for two photographs with a Christmas backdrop included.

Residents saw thick smoke and firefighters due to a car on fire in a town centre.

A primary school in Essex faces an emergency closure for two days after an outbreak of a vomiting bug.

Many residents flocked to the Colchester United Christmas Fayre hunting for unique gifts ahead of the big day.

The attack took place at approximately 3pm, and was witnessed by Chelsea’s five-month-old daughter

Essex doctors says the spread of flu is a “big concern” this year as the NHS braces for its worst ever winter crisis in the next two weeks.

A planning application on the former land of Colchester Rugby Club and Northern Gateway is the subject of a planning application for 330 homes.

Toy and collectables store, Nerd Base have officially announced their opening date for their Colchester shop.

Callum Lynch, 30, was stopped by police in Colchester when officers tried to handcuff him, but the defendant broke free and ran off.

Essex NHS is asking residents to visit the right services for their needs as hospital pressures from a surge in flu cases continue this winter.

Pam Cox MP has backed the Labour government’s new investment to provide training and work to young people who are neither earning nor learning in Colchester.