The Robin Hood, a much-loved pub in Clacton, has closed its doors to the public for three weeks as it undergoes refurbishment.

Emergency services are currently on the scene of a reported crash in Colchester, Essex.

Greater Anglia has cancelled more than 60 train services throughout today due to the hot weather.

Drivers are facing delays throughout the day on the A120 near Elmstead Market due to emergency repairs.

Essex is set to face continued disruption throughout today, with schools closed and many disrupted due to the red heat alert.

Old Heath Congregational Church, in Fingringhoe Road, went up in flames in May last year.

Raymond Inskip, 46, was said to be bereft after his father died from cancer when he committed the offence.

Child and adolescent mental health wards have had their rating upgraded by the CQC.

Stephen Searle was sentenced at Southend Crown Court after being caught dealing cannabis and cocaine.

Kenco has revealed it will be reducing the size of its instant coffee packs by 5 per cent as part of a brand refresh

Tyres.co.uk is the top place to buy tyres online and book local fitting in the United Kingdom, and if saving money on your next set is the priority, it should be the first site you open.

A full list of Essex schools which are due to close or partially close on Thursday, June 25 due to the ongoing heat warnings.

The Gardens of Easton Lodge are hosting a summer open day for visitors to explore flora and fauna.

The Horse and Groom pub in Finchingfield has been put up for sale after "careful consideration" from the landlord.

Tyler Donnelly, 18, broke his victim’s jaw and cheekbone in the attack, which took place in front of the man’s sister and father in Greenstead last August.

Hannah Louise, who lives in Frinton, was redecorating her house when her children Orla, 8, and Ralph, 7, McAuley, discovered something fascinating.

Many have claimed antisocial behaviour is worsening and calling for a stronger police presence on the streets.

Coggeshall and Kelvedon families feel “trapped” indoors as children have missed school and a resident was hospitalised after mosquito swarms.

Essex drivers are being warned of an increased risk of road rage due to sleepless nights caused by the heatwave.

Essex Police recovered a stolen £20,000 digger that was tracked to a site in Cold Norton, alongside thousands of pounds worth of other construction equipment.

RAF veteran Brian Henderson is now helping ex-service personnel in the East of England rebuild their lives.

Three women from Essex have been found guilty of 15 animal welfare offences after an investigation into a property in Walton-on-the-Naze

A busy Essex commuter route is currently blocked following a collision, with motorists facing significant delays on the A130.

The RAC has warned drivers over the potential of £110 fines for cooling in their cars for engine idling.

Tiptree Tea Rooms has announced they will be closing a number of their locations early due to the hot weather.

A barbecue fire spread to a house on Ruston Road during a barbecue, prompting a response from fire crews in Burnham-on-Crouch.

The Met Office has forecast temperatures as high as 38C for parts of the country this week.

The Mersea Island Festival is returning in August with a wide range of inclusive events.

Heatwaves can make living in the UK unbearable at times - here's when you should open your windows to keep your home cool.

A RAPPER has been found guilty of murdering 30-year-old content creator Stephen Morrisson who was fatally stabbed in Epping six years ago

Stanway Primary School is closed today due to poor ventilation during the heatwave.

An Essex motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car on Feathers Hill in Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex.

Colchester Museums is launching a new joint ticket for visitors to explore Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum this summer.

Using WXCharts, we take a look at when the heatwave in Essex looks set to end. Met Office issue red heat warning for this week.

Indie rock, folk and alternative group Gasoline Green will headline Colchester Arts Centre on Friday as part of the Keep Colchester Cool event.

A Community organisation celebrated Windrush Day at a Colchester Art Gallery.

Three fire crews have tackled a car fire on the A12 near Chelmsford after being called out.

A jury was discharged in 2022 and Mr Parker was then re-tried in April, but a different set of jurors could only reach a verdict on one charge

Forecasters the Met Office have extended the amber extreme heat warning issued for Essex until Saturday, June 27, amid soaring temperatures.

Speeding drivers have been caught near a school and church in Brentwood after clocking up immense speeds

Rising temperatures have forced a famous pie and mash shop to close multiple branches on Wednesday June 24.

Perrywood Garden Centre has four new job openings available at their two sites in Sudbury and Tiptree.

Braintree councillors will make representations for “tatty, unkempt, often upside-down” flags to be removed from lampposts in Braintree.

Frinton in Essex has been ranked among the best beaches in the UK, according to a study by the AA.

Drivers are facing delays on a busy stretch of the M11 this morning after an ambulance attended a crash near the M25.

Streets in the Great Wilsey Park development in Haverhill have been named in honour of wartime heroes ahead of Armed Forces Day.

The Builders Merchants Federation is encouraging Essex veterans to join the industry ahead of Armed Forces Day.

Dogs Trust have issued a warning to owners in Essex as severe hot weather sweeps across the county. Advise on how to look after your pet in hot weather.

Drivers are facing delays on a busy stretch of the A12 this morning after an incident on a slip road near Howe Green.

In the Ribble Valley, where craftsmanship and heritage are quietly revered, Renovo Dental has established itself as the definitive name in bespoke implant dentistry.