Pubs and nightlife spots in Colchester were especially busy as fans headed into The Centurion, The Marquis, Walkabout, the Camulodunum, and Three Wise Monkeys to watch the game.

Drivers are facing delays near Harlow following a crash affecting access to the M11 southbound.

A key route near Harwich was closed yesterday afternoon after a vehicle fire on the A120 near Harwich.

Rowhedge’s Jam Jar café was met with great excitement when it first opened 10 years ago, just a stone's throw from the riverfront.

An Essex MP recently visited a primary school to promote a reading campaign.

Views of both the sea and Frinton Golf Course can be seen from this four-bedroom Edwardian detached house in Frinton.

Each year judges visit schools across Colchester to see what kind of gardening activities pupils have been up to over the year.

Theydon Bois is a village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district. Here is how to pronounce it.

What began as a casual meet-up during lockdown has grown into a regular gathering of Pomeranian owners.

A 39-year-old man from Kettering has died following a collision involving two lorries on the M25.

An emergency response has been spotted in Colchester city centre with police and ambulance crews present.

A key route near Harwich has been closed this afternoon after a vehicle fire on the A120.

Directed by Darren Cook and produced by Anthony Longhurst, Tales of the Underworld screened for the first time at Clacton's Century Cinema in January this year.

Essex Police have warned drivers to check their tyres after officers in Uttlesford discovered what they described as the "worst" tyre they had ever seen.

A road has been closed following a crash between Dunmow and Thaxted, with major delays reported in the area.

Frinton WI proves not everything needs to be thrown away when it stops working with its independent repair café.

Weeley Veterinary Centre, in Colchester Road, has been recognised at the Best UK Vets Award 2026.

Arts stalwart Ben Howard takes us through five great events to enjoy in Colchester in the coming week.

A former child and adolescent mental health patient is now supporting young people in Essex on their own paths to recovery.

Colonia Court Bupa Care Home in Colchester has completed a £1.8 million refurbishment of its specialist Huntington’s disease unit.

Police have issued an update after a major Essex road was closed for several hours following a three-vehicle collision.

State Fayre opened to the public at Hylands Park, in Chelmsford, yesterday with Kings of Leon topping the bill.

The future of racing at Chelmsford remains in doubt after an appeal by the racecourse’s intended new operating company was dismissed.

From David Essex to the Bay City Rollers, the star-studded line-up for the Lavenham August Theatre Festival 2026 has been revealed.

Fire crews have issued a safety reminder during the current heatwave after being called to a house fire that started when sunlight reflected off a mirror.

A man has died following a medical emergency on Clacton Beach.

Brightlingsea has been named as one of the few seaside towns to regain its classic charm by The Sun.

I was lucky enough to visit Brightlingsea - and found it is an amazing day out for all the family!

A 100-mile walk to raise funds and awareness for motor neurone disease and dementia is pushing two Essex friends to their physical and mental limits.

Gorillaz, co-founded by Damon Albarn, performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last Saturday in support of the band’s ninth studio album, The Mountain.

Land spanning 3.52 acres at Croquet Gardens, in Wivenhoe, has been listed by firm Jem Property on Rightmove for an undisclosed price.

Essex is home to so many top spots, but some do tend to get very busy during the warmer months of the year. So here are some quieter choices.

A REGIONAL final of a prize which teaches youngsters to stand up to hatred, discrimination and intolerance has crowned a winner.

A long-awaited riverside walkway has reopened in Colchester to connect communities along the waterfront at Fieldgate Quay.

A charity networking breakfast brought together business leaders and community figures.

Essex could be set for more thunder and heavy rain this evening and weekend, according to forecasters The Met Office.

Emergency services were called to reports of a multi-vehicle collision and remain on the scene as of 8pm.

A stretch of the A12 between Junctions 23 and 24 near Witham has re-opened, following a multi-vehicle crash earlier this afternoon.

All lanes have been closed on the M25 anticlockwise near Waltham Abbey following reports of a crash.

Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford was forced to cancel operations today, including children's ward theatre operations, due to the hot weather.

Essex Police have named the man and woman in their 80s who sadly died at an residence on Catchpole Lane in Great Totham.

In Colchester city centre, we spoke to residents and visitors about how they are coping with the soaring temperatures.

An Essex Police officer is due to face a misconduct hearing over a series of alleged breaches of bail linked to serious offences.

A Teaching Regulation Agency report states that Essex teacher Leon Osbourne has been banned from teaching indefinitely.

A burglar who was spotted wandering around the George Hotel in Colchester in the early hours of the morning has been given a conditional discharge.

Amanda Day, who lives in Frinton, is starting an annual event in memory of her daughter Megan, who died five years ago.

A stretch of the A12 is currently blocked near Kelvedon, Essex, following a multi-vehicle collision, with long delays building in the area.

An illegal traveller site has been spotted at Lower Castle Park in Colchester, prompting a response from Colchester Council.

Two established packaging companies - one in Colchester in Essex and the other at Huntingdon, Cambridgshire, have formally merged as CLF Boxwise

A convicted rapist who failed to attend his trial at Chelmsford after being released on court bail is still on the run.