Euros worth hundreds of pounds were stolen during a theft at a Post Office branch in Chelmsford, Essex.

The search for missing Essex woman Catherine, from Thurrock, remains ongoing after her car was found by Sussex Police in Eastbourne last week.

Four people were rescued during a dramatic early-morning lifeboat operation near the coast of Clacton, Essex.

A crash on the M11 in Essex is causing long delays on the major route near Stansted Airport.

Head Street in Halstead is expected to remain closed until 10am after a bus fire. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and allow extra travel time.

Ross Sambridge, 47, grew up in East London but moved to Southend eight years ago, and originally got into his line of work because “he is very tall”.

COLCHESTER residents can get free chicken this week when a chain opens at Minerva House this week.

Dozens of cardboard boxes, cartons of eggs, and other waste were dumped along Ulting Lane, off Hatfield Road in Maldon.

A founder and director of an Essex-wide choir has said that a trip to the United States inspired her to set up the group, which has launched across Essex.

Nottingham-based ALB Group has purchased the centre, which contains St John’s multi-storey car park, Iceland and Poundstretcher.

Armande Adie, a resident at Nayland House Care Home in Nayland, is celebrating her 100th birthday today.

Stephen Bass is the executive chef at The Leather Bottle in Blackmore

The diversion route has been revealed for the A12 after it was closed following a crash close to Kelvedon near Colchester, Essex.

A major stretch of the A12 is closed for emergency repairs to the central reservation at Kelvedon near Colchester, Essex.

The event is organised by Ace Comics in Culver Street East and money is raised for St Helena Hospice, Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity, and North East Essex Mind.

An Essex search and rescue dog has been honoured with a PDSA award for his outstanding service to the community.

Essex and Herts Air Ambulance is launching a new 24-hour advanced paramedic scheme.

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

The Colchester Castle Summer Series really is something special and it’s second edition brought in a whole host of globally recognised talent.

Three people have been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Braintree town centre.

Three people have been arrested after reports multiple people were stabbed at a hotel in south Essex.

An overturned vehicle has closed two lanes of the M25 near Waltham Abbey.

Police have arrested a man after issuing an appeal.

A man and a woman have been charged following the alleged theft of hundreds of pounds worth of goods from an Asda store in Chelmsford.

Paul Simon tribute Shades of Simon is heading to the Headgate Theatre in Colchester.

New investment has been approved by Colchester Council's cabinet to improve the look and feel of the city centre.

A new programme is helping people process grief through creativity and conversation.

People living in Colchester can now sign up for the council's discounted Garden Waste Subscription Service to help manage autumn waste.

Three Brewers Fayre restaurants are set to close permanently across Essex tomorrow ahead of Beefeater sites next week.

Former water tower in High Garrett, near Braintree, is for sale with plans for a four-bedroom Grand Designs-style home and additional floor.

The bus route, which is part of the multi-million-pound Rapid Transit System (RTS), opened in October 2025 after numerous delays.

The Pantry Patch, in Colchester, had given away over 300 packed lunches during the six-week summer holidays.

Invasion Colchester took over the city centre yesterday from 10am until 4pm.

Owned by Anthony Martin, 76, the grandson of Fred Martin, F J Martin and Son, in Canterbury Road, had been operating since 1931 up until it closed its doors on August 1.

Essex Police are rolling out roadside impairment testing to check if drivers are safe on the road.

Located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, Saffron Walden offers a charming blend of heritage, culture, and countryside tranquillity

The world’s last seagoing paddle steamer will return to Clacton Pier this autumn.

Invasion Colchester took over the city centre today from 10am until 4pm.

A recruitment agency has underpaid more than 150 workers.

The Colchester Castle Summer Series will return to Lower Castle Park in 2027.

A historic council house has stood empty for nearly six years.

Lamb and Co Property has listed 69 Crouch Street on Rightmove for £500,000 freehold.

Nigel Farage expects more investigations into Reform UK finances after Channel 4 foreign donation claims; party reported to police as aides are suspended.

Essex Police officially welcomed 68 news officers to their ranks at a passing out parade at their headquarters in Chelmsford.

Officers are looking to locate 27-year-old Thomas Legg, who also uses the names Thomas Cracknull, Tom Norman, and PJ.

Essex Police release CCTV images of two men sought over a handbag theft at Tesco in Harlow on August 20, after stolen bank cards were used fraudulently.

Essex Police said they want to speak to Christopher Davies, 40, who is known to frequent and have links to the Colchester area.

Simon Brodkin is set to return to Colchester with his new show, "Unleashed."

Becky Bailey, the Friends of Lexden’s Chairperson, has said that support for the group "is a struggle," ahead of its first 'Community Day' which was held on Saturday.

Residents of New Copford Place care home in Copford created scarecrows inspired by the Mario Brothers for this year's Copford and Easthorpe Scarecrow Festival.