A survey shows tourism businesses in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are under sustained structural pressure despite continued visitor demand.

Essex Police stopped an overloaded van on the A12 near Colchester that was carrying a caged parrot wedged between parcels.

Matt Krishnan-Bird, 36, of Lexden, launched the Good Dads Club in September last year.

Sudbury a Suffolk town less than 15 miles from Colchester has been named among the best spots for a "staycation" in the UK.

A motorist who reversed at speed after overshooting a junction in a Suffolk town and collided with a motorcyclist who suffered serious leg injuries has been given a suspended prison sentence.

CULVER Square has officially launched its book box exchange, a free book swap initiative in the heart of Colchester’s city centre marked by a special ribbon cutting ceremony in the city centre.

Crust and Cream café welcomed its first customers on May 12.

Chappel is found in the City of Colchester District, with a population of just several hundred.

Maldon Salt has built a reputation among cooks, celebrities and royalty for its crumbly pyramid-shaped crystals.

Essex Police are appealing for help to find a man reported missing from Wickford.

TV quiz star Mark Labbett has promised a night of “fun, photos and fierce quizzing” for Colchester, Essex.

Clacton shopkeeper has spoken about the determination to keep his independent business running living with osteoporosis.

Gemma Ashby hopes to make more memories with her mother Sandra Lyons amid her terminal cancer diagnosis.

A Maldon town councillor has been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged human trafficking for sexual exploitation, rape and other offences

A popular restaurant at a well-known Essex garden centre is set to reopen next week after months.

Two more men have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged human trafficking for sexual exploitation, rape and other offences

Arts stalwart Ben Howard takes us through five great events to enjoy in Colchester in the coming week.

Bishop William Ward Primary School in Great Horkesley is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of events and activities.

A driver has been prosecuted after an incident outside a busy Essex train station led to a court case.

A man who burgled a pub on the Essex-Suffolk border before stealing the owner’s car and leading police on a pursuit has been jailed.

Frinton’s award‑winning sands, Walton’s family‑friendly holiday park and a network of big‑sky walks are helping this corner of the Essex Sunshine Coast.

Here are ten top Essex waterfront restaurants, according to reviewers, as a heatwave hits the county this bank holiday weekend.

Essex Pride is set to return to Chelmsford next month, with thousands expected to descend on the city for a day of celebration.

Brightlingsea Lido has reopened with a splash today, ready to welcome families and friends who are looking to cool down in the heat.

Conde Nast have named five beaches in Essex among a list of the best beaches outside of London. Southend, Walton and Bradwell among list.

Artist Julie Giles is displaying her work at a new exhibition at Chappel Galleries in Colchester.

Leisure World and Colchester Sports Park has launched a new range of membership options designed to offer greater value and flexibility.

An Essex motorway was brought to a standstill yesterday after a car fire near Stansted Airport caused major disruption on the M11.

Located in Frinton's sought-after “low wall” area, a beach hut is up for sale at £45,000.

Braintree SEND charity Happy Hill is setting its sights on helping young people transition into adulthood with the right support.

On Wednesday May 27, the annual mayor making ceremony will return to the Moot Hall for the first time since 2022

I visited Torsbeanie Cafe in Halstead for a breakfast dish - here's why it was so great.

A new 'league table' has outlined the UK's best secondary schools after analysing data from almost 3,500 state-sector secondary schools.

Dapper riders on gleaming machines brought style and a serious message to Colchester for a charity motorcycle ride in aid of men’s health.

Shoppers at Braintree Village are thrilled by the latest fashion arrivals which bring much-needed womenswear to the centre.

Two teenagers have been jailed following an investigation into an Essex county lines drug operation.

Colchester English teacher Clarissa Ford, from The Sixth Form College, has been nominated for a national award.

Essex pupils are trading classrooms for building sites to learn about careers in construction as part of the Building a Lasting Legacy scheme.

A family-run art studio in Tiptree is approaching five years of capturing the beauty of the British landscape through traditional illustration.

Brightlingsea Lido, located on Promenade Way, will open its doors Saturday (May 23), just in time for the bank holiday weekend.

Edward Jackson, 49, was looking after his father who collapsed in his garden in July last year when there was an argument about calling 999.

EE UK and H3G UK wanted to build the lattice tower, which would have been taller than five London buses stacked on top of each other, on land at Ballast Quay Farm in Wivenhoe.

Independent shops, event organisers and classic day-trip destinations are gearing up in preparation for what is building up to be a busy weekend.

Sally Rigby, 44, was reported to the police when another road user saw her driving erratically in Thorpe-le-Soken on Sunday, April 12.

A drug dealer from Wickford has been jailed for 12 years after the brutal manslaughter of a former chef.

A man on trial accused of killing a Southampton University student from Essex has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.

The case of 42-year-old Ryan Gwilym was brought before Judge Samantha Leigh at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday

Handelsbanken Colchester held a crazy golf session which raised £2,100 for St Helena Hospice.

A serial sex offender who was last seen in Essex is wanted to police after failing to show up at court.

Greater Anglia trains travelling between London and Norwich are affected due to two vehicles crashing into a bridge.