A two-storey office building in the heart of Colchester has been placed on the market.

Holmwood House school in Colchester has been recognised as one of the best schools in the country.

Publisher Muddy Stilettos has rounded up its picks for the best Sunday roasts across the UK, with this spot in Essex being picked out.

Stock has been included in Muddy Stilettos' Best Places to Live series, and here is why.

A former shop in Clacton has plans to turn it into a tanning salon and barbers approved.

Steve Norman is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter best known as the gifted saxophonist of Spandau Ballet, the legendary new wave group which has sold millions of records across the world.

A MAN originally from Colchester has embarked on a huge challenge, walking more than 80 miles to raise funds for charity after his wife battled a brain tumour.

HM Land Registry data from January 1, 2025, to October 23, 2025, has shown where the least expensive homes are in Colchester.

THE lost identity of a war hero from a historic Essex borough who was killed in WWI has been uncovered in time for Remembrance Sunday.

The county of Essex has featured in its fair share of popular pieces of media, from vintage sit-coms to historic documentaries.

Objections have been submitted against plans for a Starbucks drive-thru which could be built next to a hotel off the A12.

The second most expensive property of the year was Flat 2 in Pico Wharf in Whitehall Road in the CO2 area which sold for £2,225,000 in February.

A review of Colchester shop Knoops for a chocolatey drink six months after its launch in the city.

Here are the latest cases heard at Colchester and Chelmsford magistrates courts.

A family which dedicates Christmas Day to delivering dinner to elderly and vulnerable neighbours is celebrating two decades of the tradition this year.

A modern family home in Colchester oozing with luxury features is looking for new owners.

A COLCHESTER councillor has teamed up with an organisation to offer a free club for youngsters in Highwoods.

Traffic is currently being held on the M11 as fire crews are tackling a car blaze near Stansted Airport.

Essex Police are appealing for information after a person was "dragged" behind a car in an incident which began in Brightlingsea.

Essex Police have launched a CCTV appeal for a man they want to speak with in connection to a church break-in and attempted theft of a donation box.

The M25 is closed at the Essex border with an air ambulance in attendance after a multi-vehicle crash this afternoon.

A Colchester community group has scooped a national award for sports and play constructions.

Folk group The Churchfitters will return to the society on Friday December 5 with their Christmas Cracker concert.

A FINAL two-day book fair took place to help raise funds for a charity which helps vulnerable children.

A third killer has been convicted for the "brutal" murder of Robert Powell at a party in Roydon.

Government statistics revealed recently that Jaywick has topped the deprivation list again, following previous reports in 2010, 2015, and 2019.

A countywide crackdown by Essex Police saw 20 arrests and 16 vehicles seized in a major operation to tackle vehicle crime.

Fobbing Farm Shop can be found in the south of Essex, and is said to serve great food at its cafe, 53 Fobbing.

AN actor starring in an adult-themed pantomime in Colchester says the audience should expect a “hilarious, fun-filled evening”.

The force was called at about 1pm on Sunday October 26 by a man who reported suspicious activity near his van.

THE BOSS of an independent burger chain in Colchester says it has been “an incredible journey” after the firm has reached a big milestone.

IN less than 30 days a city centre hub will reopen following more than a yearlong revamp.

A TATTOO studio boss has celebrated a milestone and reopened the business after a revamp.

Rheanne, 29 has been tattooing since she was 18, has taken the lead on the new venture with the full support of her father Den, a tattoo artist of 25 years.

The picturesque village of Bradwell-on-Sea has been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2026.

A Colchester woman has been fined for assaulting her partner and a police officer.

A spokesperson for UK Power Networks said: “UK Power Networks engineers were called by the police to a property in Wilson Marriage Road on November 5, where an illegal connection had been made to the electricity network.

Council bosses have promised to update Colchester’s Park and Ride signage after service users pointed out its neglect.

MP for Harwich and north Essex, Sir Bernard Jenkin has called for swift action on the new A1331 link road in Colchester.

Colchester Crematorium is hosting its annual Christmas carol service this December.

A MILESTONE has been achieved in a multi-million-pound project which is aiming to transform a section of Greenstead into a multi-use hub.

Patricio Inchauste Cunioli told the victim he found her attractive and she had received a head injury as he tried to block the front door to stop her leaving.

The train line between Marks Tey and Sudbury is currently blocked, Greater Anglia has announced in a post on X, at 4.12pm today.

Frank Turner, of Mersea, has revealed The Next Ten Years, a triple vinyl release which contains music from 2015 to 2024.

A leopard who travelled across the country in search of romance has become a mother – strengthening efforts to conserve the rarest big cats in the world.

AN ESSEX pop superstar has performed in front of thousands at his biggest headline show to date.

A COUNCILLOR is encouraging people to avoid the Strood due to water levels.

A man from Essex has been jailed for seven years after assisting a Russian intelligence service.

The Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series is created by Rockstar Games which is a subsidiary of Take Two Interactive, and has been the most profitable videogame franchise in the world.

Essex, with its proud coastal heritage and thriving food scene, is home to plenty of exceptional chippies serving up this beloved dish.