With the solar eclipse visible across Essex tonight, we have put together ways to stay safe during the event.

Drivers are set to face a 36-mile diversion while the A134 Sudbury Road in Newton - a major road in and out of Colchester - is set to close.

A crash on the M25 between a car and a lorry close to the M11 turn off is causing long delays for drivers.

Concerns are growing over the condition of a river in Colchester after a baby swan was rescued, with fears about the impact on the surrounding wildlife.

Fears plans for a new housing development will overwhelm Tollesbury have sparked strong opposition from residents and an MP.

Music, rainbows, and queer joy will uplift the streets of Colchester on Saturday for the ninth annual Pride march and celebration of love in the city.

Weeley and Clacton fire crews were called to a blaze in Frating affecting 30 tonnes of hay bales.

Essex County Fire and Rescue have provided an update on the incident at the Tesco supermarket on Greenstead Road in The Hythe area of Colchester.

Albanian national Fation Kalemaj, 44, has been charged with facilitating illegal immigration following an incident in Holland-on-Sea

The blaze broke out near Maypole Green on Tuesday afternoon, sparking concerns from neighbouring residents

A late-night bonfire in Chelmsford has left one home destroyed and two others damaged, with fire crews issuing an urgent warning.

Fire crews were called to the Tesco supermarket in the Hythe area of Colchester today after work staff were forced to evacuate.

Devastating footage reveals the extent of the damage caused by a major wildfire that tore through shrubland on Berechurch Road in Colchester.

Witham MP Priti Patel officially opened a new wing at St Dominics Residential Home in Kelvedon.

Essex Police said they understand the biker "was riding with a group of other motorbikes in the area” at the time of the incident.

Culver Square Shopping Centre submitted a planning application to transform the square back in June.

Global megastar, Grace Jones has a rather unusual connection to Colchester which some may be surprised to find out.

London Stansted Airport has recorded the busiest month in its history and its most popular holiday destinations have been revealed.

Levi Bird, 44, targeted the flat in Abbey Garden Terrace, Colchester, last month when the resident left the front door open during a heatwave.

Firefighters have been tackling a large grass and shrubbery fire on Berechurch Road in Colchester, that has covered two hectares.

Police are looking to speak to a 27-year-old man in connection with an ongoing investigation into two burglaries in Terling near Braintree.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.

Tendring Council have announced that they will be collecting bins early this week due to the extreme heat forecast.

Essex Police have seized 16 vehicles in the past six weeks, all believed to be linked with criminal activity.

Large clouds of smoke have been seen close to the Naze Tower in Walton with firefighters on the scene.

Diversion routes have been issued with the M25 currently closed in both directions after reports of an explosion.

Alex Cantlow, 32, broke into the flat in Stable Road, Colchester after walking through an unlocked door.

Police have confirmed a six-year-old girl has died after a crash yesterday on the A12 near Colchester, Essex.

Eight properties originally designated as affordable housing in Coggeshall, Essex, will now be sold privately following a change in plans.

Police have closed the M25 near St Albans in both directions after reports of an "explosion" near to the carriageway.

The 10 most booked restaurants across the whole of Essex have been revealed by OpenTable.

The Met Office has issued yet another extreme heat warning for Essex, saying vulnerable groups at risk.

A dog behind the wheel was just one offence captured by new AI cameras which have been trialled near the Copdock Interchange just outside of Colchester, Essex.

A comedy night in London has raised more than £1,300 for Essex-based charity The Robin Cancer Trust.

An illegal car park near Stansted Airport which holiday-goers have been using has doubled in size despite being banned.

A parrot who lost nearly all his feathers is now on the road to recovery after more than a week at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary.

The wife of EuroMillions winner Anthony Canty who died after a crash in Tiptree, Essex, has paid tribute to her husband.

British Democratic Party candidate Kai Stephens was part of canvassers who tried to unfurl the banner at Clacton Pier.

The UKHSA has issued an amber heat health alert for Essex that comes into effect today, as temperatures are forecast to climb as high as 36C this week.

Richard Camp, 39, was in a tent in his front garden when he confronted his neighbour who was going inside his own house.

Police stopped him on the A133 when they saw him driving “all over the place” and later found packets of cannabis when they searched his car.

A new nursery offering outdoor learning, forest-school sessions and its own small animal farm has opened in Colchester.

The A12 northbound has re-opened near Colchester United's football ground after being closed for around seven hours due to a "serious" collision.

The A12 northbound near Colchester United's football ground is expected to remain closed until this evening following a "serious" crash earlier today.

Debbie Taylor was one of several motorists who stopped to help stop the flames spreading

The Red Arrows are still expected to take part in the 2026 Clacton Airshow despite the RAF team being stuck in Canada.

Plans have been submitted to repair and conserve the west tower of Colchester's Natural History Museum.

A £2.5 million bioscience training laboratory, the BioSTAR-Lab, has opened at the University of Essex.

A deep partial solar eclipse is set to be visible across Essex skies on August 12. Here is all you need to know.

The entry slip road to the M11 from the Stansted Airport junction has been closed after a lorry turned onto its side.