Hollywood superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has surprised pupils at Vue Cinema in Colchester with a special viewing.

Three men from Essex have pleaded guilty after stealing around £225,000 of jewellery from a Richmond jewellery shop.

All train services between Essex and London are cancelled this morning after a fire at Stratford train station last night.

Signs have been spotted for The Real Pizza Company next to St Botolph's Circus.

More than 150 people enjoyed promenade concert at a working farm in Colchester.

A much-loved village pub has scooped a prestigious national honour for the way it brings local people together.

Long-serving headteacher Mr Bland will be leaving The Stanway School in Colchester next week after 18 years working there.

WITH major plans to transform 1970s office blocks in Colchester into a shared living and commercial space, we’re looking at what exactly co-living is.

A long-derelict village pub in Earls Colne could soon be given a new lease of life under fresh plans to convert the historic building into homes.

St Margaret’s Bay in Kent and Walberswick in Suffolk were listed in The Telegraph’s ranking of the best beaches across the UK.

Essential road repairs are set to bring overnight disruption for drivers on the M11 this month.

A substantial six-bedroom Victorian home in East Clacton has been brought to market.

A hosepipe ban across Essex and the East of England has begun from this morning - here's what to consider.

A major lineside fire at Stratford has brought rail services to a standstill, with passengers urged not to travel.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a child was seriously injured in a collision with lorry in Ongar.

Nigel Farage claims "things have become even more dangerous" for people in public life after a man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe.

One of the world’s largest container ships is set to dock in Essex this week, offering a rare chance to see a modern mega‑vessel.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the death of Ann Widdecombe - here is all that is known so far about the incident.

Police are appealing for help to find a missing man from Harlow with links to Epping.

Campaigners in Colchester say they will keep fighting for 20mph limits on residential streets amid Essex County Council’s plans to improve the county’s roads.

Ayden Friday, 24, was arrested in May and later found to be nearly three times the drink drive limit when he given a breathalyser test.

Professor Philip Terry from the University of Essex has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.

ROL Cruise in Colchester has been named the UK's best medium-sized travel agency to work for.

easyJet has issued a statement regarding flights to popular Spanish destination, Almeria amid deadly wildfires.

A road has been closed this evening following a police incident, with slow traffic reported.

The planning team at Essex County Council has been named the best in the region at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) East of England Planning Excellence Awards.

A man has died after reports of a person in difficulty in the sea in Walton near Clacton in Essex.

A road in Harlow has been closed following a reported serious crash, with delays reported.

Essex County Council plans to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as part of its 100-Day Plan.

A road has been closed in Cressing following a collision, with slow traffic reported in the area.

A city is proudly showing its colours with the new flag coming to Colchester Town Hall.

A murder investigation is under way following the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe.

Colleges and training providers in Essex are invited to bid for a share of the £900,000 Skills and Innovation Capital Fund.

Pictures have shown the inside of the newest Waitrose store in Chelmsford which opened today.

A second comedy candidate by the name of Mr Fishfinger has joined the race for the Clacton by-election.

Here are the latest planning applications received and decided by Colchester Council.

A rare sight has been thrilling aviation enthusiasts across Essex, Kent and London after returning to the UK after four years this month.

A major stretch of the A12 is blocked this afternoon following a crash, with stationary traffic and heavy congestion.

Green spaces in Essex will be prioritised under new plans to tackle fly-tipping and protect the Green Belt.

A new online game which pits Nigel Farage up against Count Binface in a series of light-hearted games has been launched.

A modern home built in 2021 has gone on the market for £1.3 million in one of Essex's most attractive towns for commuters.

Affinity Water has announced a hosepipe ban affecting Essex and surrounding areas from next week.

The University of Essex is set to welcome thousands of students for graduation next week, and to give out seven honorary degrees.

A Chelmsford secondary school will only partially reopen next week after being hit by lightning twice.

A popular tea room in Cressing has been forced to close throughout the day due to an electrical fault.

Essex residents are being urged by Essex and Suffolk Water to use less after months of hot, dry weather in order to avoid a hosepipe ban.

An Essex and Herts Air Ambulance has been spotted above Walton beach in response to an incident.

Count Binface, real name Jon Harvey, has been given a greater chance at beating Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election, according to bookmakers.

Waitrose has officially opened a new supermarket in Chelmsford expanding its Essex reach.

A new Greggs store has officially opened in Rochford, creating 15 new jobs in the area.