A car crashed into the Old Post Office on Upper Street Higham, made famous by John Constable's painting 'The Stour Valley from Higham’.

Shoppers heading to Braintree Village have plenty of new names to look out for such as Crocs. Lovisa, Levi's and more.

One of Essex’s most anticipated summer events is set to return this June, as the Essex County Craft Show comes back to Ingatestone Hall for a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, food, music, and family entertainment.

Drivers are being warned of overnight closures on the A12 in Essex today (May 30) as National Highways carries out work.

The Cabin Dairy is a dog-friendly café-bistro found in the village of Burnham-on-Crouch.

Openreach has begun work in Tiptree to deliver the new network, which will offer gigabit-capable connectivity to residents and businesses.

Take a look arounf the unique West Bergholt home just north of Colchester that is new to the market.

In just a few days drivers using the A120 near Braintree are to face 33-mile diversions due to National Highways work.

The spring version of the Tendring Community Village Garage Sale Trail took place at Tendring Green last Sunday.

Five dogs are looking for their forever homes in Essex, they are currently being looked after by Dogs Trust in Basildon.

A resident in Harlow, Essex, who snapped up a £250k win, has become the fourth Harlow resident to win big on the Postcode Lottery in two years.

Ellis Denton-Cox, 50, did not seek medical attention after the incident and was found at his home address two days later after concerns for his welfare.

Colchester Museums is launching the event at Hollytrees Museum, offering an immersive experience rooted in folklore and historical belief

A UNIQUE independent shop has closed down after just over a year in business.

TOWIE star Chloe Lewis has paid tribute to her "first love" Jake Hall who suddenly died earlier this month in Majorca.

A teenage girl has been taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after a collision with a car on Ongar Close in Clacton, Essex.

Former police officer and business founder Christian Hunt, of Mildmay Road, Burnham, has appeared at court facing multiple fraud charges.

Pictures show the scene of a car that crashed into a home in the idyllic village of Higham, which caused 'serious' structural damage.

Essex Police rescued a kitesurfer off the coast of Frinton after he became stranded once the wind had dropped.

A man living at RAF Wethersfield has been charged following reports a woman was assaulted on a Braintree street.

A serial burglar has been jailed after admitting a series of break-ins across four counties including Essex and Suffolk.

Essex Police have launched an appeal for find 53-year-old man Scott Game, who has been reported missing from the Clacton area.

Drivers commuting into Essex via the Dartford Tunnel are experiencing severe delays, due to heavier-than-normal traffic conditions.

An prolific shoplifter from Essex who targeted shops across the East of England has been jailed.

Essex Police recovered 1.3 tonnes of bladed weapons from knife disposal bins - equivalent to 6,000 knives - in just one week.

A car crashed into a house in the village of Higham on the Essex and Suffolk border yesterday evening, causing 'serious' damage to the property.

Essex Chamber of Commerce has raised nearly £4,000 through a partnership with drug and alcohol recovery charity Open Road.

A hairstylist based in Essex has told how he overcame school bullying to go on to work with Ariana Grande, Nicole Scherzinger, Love Island stars and more.

Tendring Council has defended Clacton Beach after the attraction was ranked among the most littered beaches in the UK based on just 29 TripAdvisor reviews.

The six parties on Colchester Council began the meeting not knowing who would take control of the council after no coalition agreement was made.

The UKHSA has issued a yellow heat health alert for Essex, and the wider East of England, as the warm weather this week continues.

Chris Pearson, Martyn Warnes, and Sam McLean left the party to form an alliance with Lesley Scott-Boutell, who left the Liberal Democrats in 2024.

Colchester Council has issued an update on the remaining units at the Northern Gateway leisure park on the outskirts of the city.

Manningtree can be found in the Tendring district on the River Stour, forming part of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Chandler Kelly, 27, passed his test in 2024 but was involved in the collision the following year in Stephenson Road, Clacton.

Major retailer hmv has confirmed plans to open a new store in Chelmsford in 2026.

Hans Kvadsheim, 32, Jack Hollister, 36, and William England, 71, supplied cocaine to users in Clacton, Manningtree and Ipswich.

TV presenter and author Richard Osman has corrected an entertainment news publication for sharing a story about BBC gameshow Pointless Celebrities.

A stretch of the M25 near Loughton is closed due to a crash involving multiple vehicles.

A mother from Debden has been found guilty of murdering her one-year-old son.

A stretch of the A12 is currently closed due to a crash near Shenfield on the Londonbound carriageway.

Colchester Council has put the 160 acres it owns of Cymbeline Farm land up on Rightmove for £1,550,000.

ACL Essex demonstrated their skills at a hair and beauty competition.

Joshua Shonubi, 20, and his ex-girlfriend had just broken up when he assaulted her outside a student accommodation block in Magdalen Street.

Essex County Council’s first full meeting under its new Reform UK administration closed with sweeping symbolic and policy shifts.

Commuters travelling to and from London from Essex are set to face major disruption with fresh tube strikes next week.

Sammy Abuown, 24, had travelled to Colchester from Suffolk in January this year and fell asleep at a friend’s house between 2am and 3am.

Jaywick councillor Bradley Thompson has been left frustrated after household goods were dumped on the beach.

A British Olympian, CJ Ujah has appeared before an Essex court as one of 10 accused of playing a part in an alleged crypto fraud.

An Epping Forest council staff member has been suspended whilst police investigate 'serious offences'.