Rebecca Fox, 41, committed the offence in Harwich in September last year, according to court papers.

Neighbours in the CM20 3QT postcode in Harlow and the CM77 7UT postcode in Great Notley both won in the Postcode Lottery just a week apart.

Gareth Gates, 41, first rose to fame after finishing as runner-up in the first series of Pop Idol in 2002.

Joseph Miceli, 31, appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday where he indicated guilty pleas to two charges of actual bodily harm.

Police officers were called to reports of a burglary which took place in St Clare Road, Colchester, at around 7pm on Tuesday, December 30 2025.

An arrest has been made outside the Colchester United football ground after some unsavoury scenes.

Chorus Iceni is an all-female voiced a cappella choir with more than 30 members.

The number of young people not in education, employment or training has been “far too high for far too long”, a government official has said.

There are no existing parking or cycling spaces, with the proposed development creating a total of 30 cycling spaces and 86 car spaces.

SV Care Services Limited has applied to change Oaklands Care Home, in Church Road, Brightlingsea, which closed in August 2024, into a children's care home.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a cold weather health alert for the East of England until 10am on January 6.

High Steward of Colchester, Sir Bob Russell has said the potential of 600 new homes in The Hythe would only worsen the current issues with flooding

Robert Rumbelow, 66, was due to appear before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday after he was charged possessing a seven-inch knife.

The masterclass will teach individuals how to take control of their creative business finances with smart budgeting tools, cash-flow strategies, and other essential organisational know-how.

Glynis said the chefs were absolutely wonderful when dealing with both volunteers and guests.

The incident took place on between midnight and 10.10am on Monday in Hornbeam Close, Berechurch.

ESSEX’S Fire Service is thanking the public for their continued support as they helped more than 12,000 people stay safe in their homes in the past year.

Essex Police was called to reports of a crash involving a brown Mitsubishi and a grey Range Rover in Essex Regiment Way in Little Waltham.

Police officers were called to reports of a burglary which took place in St Clare Road at around 7pm on Tuesday, December 30 2025.

We’ve compiled a list of Essex gyms which are offering deals, promotions, and special programmes this month to kickstart 2026.

NEW pictures show how a fast food outlet is shaping up as works continue despite plans initially being rejected for it.

House builders Richborough Homes submitted a planning application to Colchester Council to build 250 homes in July after a location plan and screening request was submitted in April.

This week, we've taken a look at Great Notley as part of our Spotlight series highlighting communities, towns and villages in north and mid-Essex.

People and businesses across Essex will see an upgraded 5G network from O2, including in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton, Colchester and more.

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has been awarded an MBE for services to policing and community safety in the New Year Honours list.

Several streets in Essex are thanking their lucky stars after winning in the People's Postcode Lottery in December.

Colchester charity shops have given an insight to just how much the rise in second-hand fashion is benefitting sales.

To help Essex residents stay one step ahead, we've rounded up all the UK bank holidays scheduled for the year ahead.

Adam, 34, a builder from Essex, is one the new contestants.

Returning for its fourth season, the hit game show sees contestants compete for up to £120,000 in a Scottish castle, guided by host Claudia Winkleman

With 2025 nearing its end, we wanted to take a closer look into the data released by Police.UK on Colchester East and West crime hot spots from January to October.

Hudson House, on Head Street, is a sports bar and social co-working space managed by the Elysium Group.

It’s been a thrilling year for Colchester Zoo with an exciting variety of new arrivals, future plans, and the move to a charity.

The former Holy Trinity Church, in Trinity Street, is being turned into a community hub and events venue.

Colchester Owl Rescue is a 24-hour service providing specialist care for wild sick, injured and orphaned owls and birds of prey.

Other alterations include replacing the existing timber walling at the low level on the west elevation which would be replaced with matching blue engineering bricks.

Dennis Hooper, 43, of Pier Avenue, had reportedly sent abusive texts and calls to a woman this year.

It gives audiences the chance to see new stories before they go on stage.

British Transport Police officers attended Ingatestone station at 11.48am today following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

Greater Anglia says a person has been hit by a train between Witham and Shenfield.

The public is being asked to wipe their data on their devices, recycle responsibly, and to make sure any devices are restored to factory settings before use them.

Actor and TV presenter Griff Rhys Jones, helped reopen Dedham Lock, one of the original 13 locks on the River Stour, in May.

Twisters Bar, in North Hill, is set to go out with a bang tonight, celebrating the many years of music, drinking and culture of the iconic bar.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the East of England from midnight until 12pm on Friday, January 2.

The lunchtime event attracted a large crowd who braved the cold to enjoy the performance.

Prested Hall which closed suddenly in 2022 reopened after being taken over, but says it needs a bigger marque and less tight restrictions to attract more couples.

With temperatures continuing to stay low, here is the Met Office hour-by-hour forecast for Colchester over the next 7 days until January 6.

Waitrose is recalling all of its No1 Deeside Mineral and Sparkling waters, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced in a statement published this morning.

Emergency services have been left reeling after a traumatic year of policing roads in Essex, with 58 fatal road traffic collisions.

The opening will be eleven months on from a tragic crash which killed four Essex University students in the early hours of February 1.