An urgent appeal has been launched for a missing 16-year-old girl from Dovercourt, Kyra Pearson,but she has now been found.

A new era for Girlguiding has begun with the launch of its latest uniform at one of its Essex stores.

Soldiers from the Anti-Tank Platoon of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment have been trialling the use of Sting e-bikes.

Nestled in the Essex countryside and full of "chocolate box" charm, Castle Hedingham is a picturesque spot that is every bit as pretty as it sounds.

Colchester Castle will host "Moon Music in Concert", giving visitors the chance to experience Luke Jerram's Museum of the Moon installation.

The new play area at Monkwick has been unveiled following the completion of a major improvement project led by Colchester Council.

The Flying Comrades, a three-ship Yak display team based in Duxford, will join the line-up for the 33rd Clacton Airshow.

A man has suffered burns to his fingers after a car towing a caravan caught fire on the M25 near Waltham Abbey.

Stansted Airport has shared five lesser-known destinations that offer beautiful beaches, rich culture, incredible food, and exceptional value.

NATS Stansted is one of the unsung groups which helps keep Stansted Airport moving.

Count Binface is a candidate standing in the Clacton by-election which takes place on August 13.

The second edition of the Colchester Castle Summer Series will take place in Lower Castle park from August 20 to August 29.

AN annual garden competition celebrating children's creativity has returned for its fifth year.

Essex fire service has provided an update after a fire at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester.

Stansted and Southend airport passengers face cancelled flights to Almeria due to runway repairs.

TV presenter and former Eastenders actor, Shane Richie is due to appear at court in Colchester charged with drink-driving.

A man in his 80s has been left with head injuries after a late-night attack in Latchingdon.

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

A writer has revealed how working behind the bar at a Colchester pub inspired his latest book.

A car is on fire on the A133 near Weeley with the road blocked causing delays on approach.

A crash involving three lorries is causing long delays for drivers on the M25 at Dartford.

A popular Essex attraction, Hedingham Castle in Halstead, is looking to fill two exciting roles.

Herongate, a village near Brentwood, has retained its traditional English village charm despite its close proximity to a busy town centre.

Thick black smoke is coming from a car on fire near Waltham Abbey on the M25.

A crash on the Dartford bridge is causing severe delays for drivers.

A driver is believed to have fled the scene of a crash in Thorrington after a collision between two vehicles.

Hundreds of residents looked on at the fire in shock and fear as flames charred the field and smoke billowed into the sky.

An Essex golf club's charity golf day raised a record amount for a life-saving cause.

A cosy interior and welcoming prices invite visitors to The Ship Inn, one of the pearls of Tiptree tucked on a bend on Maldon Road.

Richard Thompson, 43, of Colchester, is the founder of the Tiny Music Store which originally opened in Hythe Quay last November.

The Never Mind the Buzzcocks star and QI panellist Phill Jupitus attended The Minories art gallery in High Street last weekend.

Minty, Bobby and Mitzy regularly visit the St Aubyn Centre in Colchester, where they provide companionship to those staying at the unit.

Essex and Suffolk Water’s new hosepipe ban is the first since 1997 - here’s what happened the last time restrictions were imposed almost 30 years ago.

Firefighters are tackling a field fire that has sent smoke billowing across the area in Ingatestone.

A heat-health alert has been issued across Essex as high temperatures continue to cause health and safety concerns.

A Colchester road is expected to remain closed throughout the evening following a fire at Middlewick Ranges.

Plumes of smoke can be seen from Billericay as residents are urged to "avoid the area" of a major field fire near Ingatestone.

AN action group campaigning for the Middlewick Ranges to become a protected site has said more needs to be done to prevent fires in the future.

A LARGE crowd gathered for the unveiling of a new life-size statue to commemorate a military milestone.

Joseph Wicks was branded a coward at Ipswich Crown Court, having spat in a woman's face and been caught dangerously driving through Colchester.

A person has been taken to hospital following a crash on the M11 near Stansted Airport.

Francisca Nti, 36, of Milwards, Harlow, has been charged with the murder of her eight-month-old daughter, who has since been named in court as Nana Amoakoaa.

Three fires broke out in the Kendall Road area of Colchester in just under a week, prompting repeated callouts for fire crews.

Late-night noise and disruption from car gatherings at Colchester Leisure Park have led to swift enforcement action.

Betfred announces it will close 132 stores across the UK which could result in Essex shops being closed.

Online searches for delay repayments have soared in the wake of widespread heatwave-related train cancellations in Essex by c2c and Greater Anglia.

Ambulance and fire crews have attended a crash on the M11 northbound near Stansted Airport, where two lanes have been closed.

England is on track for its driest July on record, with one Essex reservoir now classed as "exceptionally low" as a hosepipe ban comes into force .

A hosepipe ban is being introduced across Essex and Suffolk Water's supply area for the first time since 1997. Here are all the rules and exceptions.

Cancer Research UK has opened its 50th superstore in Thurrock, marking a major milestone for the charity.