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Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Discounted tickets available for St Helena Hospice's Midnight Walk
St Helena Hospice's Midnight Walk is returning in September, with a discount available on tickets.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:35:00 +0100
In pictures: Rockstar headlines Colchester Castle summer series
Richard Ashcroft headlined the event in Lower Castle Park last night.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:14:24 +0100
Major M25 junction BLOCKED due to overturned lorry
Drivers are facing disruption after a lorry overturned on the Brook Street Roundabout - Junction 28 on the M25.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:26:18 +0100
Full timings and routes as Red Arrows return for day two of the Clacton Airshow
The Red Arrows will take to the Essex skies again today following a dazzling display yesterday. Here is when and where you can see them.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:30:49 +0100
Mile-long traffic queues following collision on the A12
Traffic has begun queuing on the A12 northbound following a crash just after Junction 29 for the A120.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman who took cocaine to 'let her hair down' banned from driving for 18 months
Kayleigh Beckinsale, 35, was stopped by police in Rush Green Road in February this year and tested positive for cocaine and cannabis.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Teacher avoids ban after misconduct hearing over pupil contact
A former teacher at The Stanway School, Colchester, has avoided a ban despite a panel finding he failed to maintain proper boundaries with pupils.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Apology after road closures need to be extended on Stanway roundabout project
In 2019, councillors approved controversial plans for 420 homes at Fiveways Fruit Farm in Heath Road which is being delivered by Mersea Homes and Hills Residential.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Full fibre broadband rolling out to rural properties in Essex
Full fibre broadband is coming to rural homes and businesses in Essex as part of the Project Gigabit scheme.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Essex leader demands answers from Home Secretary over Wethersfield Asylum Centre
Essex County Council leader Peter Harris has written to the Home Secretary to raise “urgent issues” about Wethersfield Asylum Centre.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NHS Essex offer advice ahead of Bank Holiday Weekend
NHS Essex have advised the public on how to stay hydrated during the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Essex leader backs RAF Wethersfield as potential Veterans Village site
Essex County Council leader Peter Harris has suggested the former RAF Wethersfield could be an ideal location for a dedicated Veterans Village

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Warning for Southend and Stansted travellers ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
Holidaymakers flying from London Stansted and London Southend airports over the August Bank Holiday weekend are being urged to check their luggage.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:19:16 +0100
Essex nurse says his family were 'swept away' in Nepal flash floods
An Essex nurse said his relatives were “swept away” by the devastating flash floods in Nepal, as he launched a fundraiser.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:20:27 +0100
Equestrian estate with licensed riding school and four bed home hits the market
A substantial equestrian country estate near Brentwood, complete with a four-bedroom home, 23 stables and a licensed riding school, has been listed for sale.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:25:09 +0100
SEVERE delays on major road due to incident
Essex commuters are facing delays on a major road due to a broken down lorry.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:15:39 +0100
Traffic CHAOS around Colchester following earlier incident
Motorists are facing major delays across Colchester city centre this evening following an earlier lorry crash on Mersea Road.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0100
Prosecution warning issued at popular Essex beauty spot
Social media influencers, foragers and visitors are being urged to leave wild mushrooms untouched in Epping Forest.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:56:18 +0100
In pictures: Red Arrows take to the sky for Clacton Airshow performance
The Red Arrows wowed audiences as they returned to Clacton for a highly anticipated display.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Plans for more than 20,000 new homes in Colchester move forward to consultation
The latest Local Plan Committee took place in Moot Hall inside Town Hall on Wednesday night.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Essex council leader gives update on Reform’s 100-day plan promises
Essex County Council leader Peter Harris says his administration is on track to deliver its 100-day plan.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Colchester society speaks out after glacial flood in Nepal kills hundreds
The Colchester Nepalese Society is offering its support to those affected in a large flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border which has destroyed homes, roads and bridges.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Teenager with 'clear interest in children' given sexual harm prevention order
William Hodges, 18, kept the images on two iPhones and asked people on Reddit if they had access to other underage material.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:29:37 +0100
Major bin change coming to 18,000 homes across Colchester within weeks
Colchester council has said thousands more homes will receive wheeled bins in the coming weeks as the rollout moves into its second phase.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:14:22 +0100
Essex streamer who featured on Netflix's 'Inside the Manosphere' is jailed
A popular online streamer who featured in Louis Theroux's 'Inside the Manosphere' has been sentenced after appearing before magistrates in Essex.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Your rights if you have been affected by a data breach and how to claim compensation
It is important to know your rights if you have been affected by a data breach and how you can claim compensation for any distress it has caused.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:35:53 +0100
A12 partially blocked after car crashes into barriers
A crash has partially blocked a busy stretch of the A12 near Great Baddow in Essex.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0100
Home Bargains to close 12 Essex stores on major date in retail calendar
Home Bargains stores across Essex will be shut on a major retail day later this year as three closure dates have been announced.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0100
26-year-old charged with murder and kidnap of Essex man
A man is due to appear in court today charged with murder and kidnap after a 21-year-old from Waltham Abbey was found with fatal injuries in Hertfordshire.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0100
Standstill traffic on M11 due to incident
Drivers are facing long delays on the M11 southbound this afternoon due to an incident on the carraigeway.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:20:40 +0100
Public debate on 'two-tier' justice system coming to Colchester
Forum Colchester is hosting a public debate on the "two-tier" justice system in Britain and failures in delivering justice.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:31:10 +0100
Is Stansted Airport parking affected by the cyber security breach?
Manchester Airport Group (MAG), which operates Stansted, Manchester, and East Midlands airports, said the breach affected around 8.7 million people.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:19:24 +0100
Second high-profile flight won't be at Clacton Airshow today - here's why
The RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) was scheduled to appear in the opening segment of the show

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:15:19 +0100
The community-owned Essex pub crowned one of 16 best in the UK
A community-owned pub in Saffron Walden has been named one of the best in the UK by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:46:25 +0100
Police provide update after Essex railway line targeted by vandals
The Central Line between Epping and Loughton has been closed after vandals stole cables, British Transport Police have confirmed.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:45:49 +0100
Bank unveils six figure revamp at Colchester branch amid no closures pledge
A Colchester bank branch has been given a fresh lease of life following a six-figure investment.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:41:43 +0100
Essex man died after hike in Dubai desert in more than 40C temperatures
Aran Martinson, 33, from Essex, and Cassius Newton, 34, from Poole, Dorset, died on July 18 while on a hike in Dubai in temperatures exceeding 40C.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Famous research ship named after Sir David Attenborough returns to Essex today
A polar research ship named after national treasure Sir David Attenborough is returning to Essex today after a six-week mission in Greenland.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:22:32 +0100
A12 drivers warned to plan ahead amid multiple closures near Colchester
Drivers are being advised to plan ahead due to a series of overnight A12 closures in the Colchester area.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:01:53 +0100
Plane due to start Clacton Airshow withdrawn hours before event kicks off
The RAF Tutor, a Grob 115E, was set to open the show but was withdrawn from the schedule due to technical problems

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Man who claims to communicate with spirits returning to Colchester
Chris Drew will bring An Evening of Mediumship with Chris Drew to Headgate Theatre on September 16.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Resident heard 'almighty bang' as lorry tore lamppost from pavement
The crash happened on Mersea Road in Colchester and involved a Lidl lorry

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:28:11 +0100
Live updates as Clacton Airshow begins but some flights cancelled
Follow for live updates from day one of the Clacton Airshow

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:20:00 +0100
Woman, 71, in court accused of causing collision which killed cyclist
It is alleged the defendant, of Blackbrook Road, Great Horkesley, struck Mr Whiston when he was cycling on Argent’s Lane towards Eight Ash Green.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:19:27 +0100
Stansted Airport hit by cyber attack exposing 'a quantity of customer data'
Stansted Airport has been hit by a cyber attack, exposing customer data relating to car park, lounge and Fast Track bookings and in-airport WIFI sign-ups.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:58:00 +0100
Severe delays as major Essex railway line damaged by vandals
Commuters are facing severe delays on the Central Line this morning as vandals damaged equipment between Epping and Loughton stations.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:07:31 +0100
Live updates as road remains CLOSED after lorry crashes into wall
Mersea Road is closed between Napier Road and Southway in Colchester after a lorry hit a wall outside homes.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0100
More than 800 homes left without power after Essex outage
More than 800 properties have reportedly been left without electricity after an unplanned power cut in north Essex this morning.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:17:00 +0100
Year-long parking changes at busy Greater Anglia station for major redevelopment
Major changes are on the way for a busy Greater Anglia station as part of a major redevelopment project.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
One of Essex's smallest churches marks 125th anniversary
The United Reformed Church at Chappel has marked its 125th anniversary.

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