In total, there are 10 restaurants in Essex named in the Michelin Guide, with one having a Michelin star.

The Prince Louis in Great Notley was one of the first pubs of its name when it opened as a McMullen pub in 2018.

WITH less than two weeks to go, Essex residents are preparing feasts, presents and family-fun ahead of Christmas Day.

THE BOSS of a private baby scan clinic in Colchester city centre says the public’s support so far has “been incredibly positive”.

Essex is home to many great villages, plenty of which are tucked away in rural obscurity, but this one has been made famous by Hollywood.

Colchester’s MP is pushing for more support for veterans in the city.

A POLICE boss says the force will “continue to engage” with drivers to ensure businesses run smoothly during the festive season after a van was seized.

ESSEX has produced a number of well-known names and much-loved faces.

PART of a historic landmark will close to the public for several months.

Jason Lambert, 37, from Colchester, died on November 29 at Freedom Beach in Phuket, Essex Coroner's Court heard on Friday.

Chinese takeaway Tins Willows Garden, in The Willows, was inspected by the Food Standards Agency (FDA) last month

Here are the latest court results from North Essex Magistrates Court.

A stunning family home in Colchester’s sought-after Lexden area has hit the market.

Essex County and Fire Rescue crews from Colchester and Manningtree attended a home in the city after reports of a fire yesterday morning at 10.37am.

Colchester Foodbank, in Tollgate Retail Park, welcomed four volunteers from Colchester Garrison on Monday.

Level Best Enterprises in Colchester has been named a Compassionate Community Champion for supporting people in need.

On Saturday, the Strictly Vinyl Collective returns with its legendary Christmas Party

Dog lovers and their furry friends gathered in Colchester’s Castel Park for a festive walk on Sunday.

A MAN is wanted by police and an appeal has ben launched to find him.

Philip Wilkopp, 38, was sentenced to five years and seven months in prison at Basildon Crown Court earlier this month.

Essex Police has launched an appeal for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to step forward.

Ivor Loveridge, 51, of Chelmsford, was last seen yesterday in Broomfield Road around 11am with his silver bicycle.

Twisters, in North Hill, first opened back in 1998 but it will close on New Year’s Eve.

Rosie Baldwin, 33, of Clacton, is the owner of Masters and Misters Barbers in Frinton Road, Holland-on-Sea.

Essex Rebels players delivered toys to children staying at Colchester Hospital over Christmas.

On Christmas Eve, there will be a crib service at 4pm at the St Luke’s Church in Tiptree with collections in aid of the Little Havens Children’s Hospice.

Colchester has welcomed many new businesses to the city this year, so we have put together eight of the most notable.

Colchester's EmPowerball football league celebrated its players' success at the teams' first ever awards evening.

John Roberts, 41, was walking on the B1022 Colchester Road when he was struck by a car on Saturday, September 6.

A small common seal pup, less than a week old, was found on the beaches of Walton without her mother in June this year.

Sanctuary Lodge, in Hedingham Road, which is owned by parent company, The UKAT Group, is a private residential rehab.

Today is the single day of the year where Essex Police see the highest level of risk for collisions involving drink and drug driving.

A new CCTV camera has been installed on North Station Road in Colchester to make the city safer.

The 142-year-old Jumbo Water Tower, in Balkerne Gate, is being transformed into a commercially viable facility to pay for its upkeep after planning permission was granted in February.

Orderly House, in Dragoon Road, is still available to rent after property firm Fenn Wright listed the former Cavalry Barracks guardhouse in June.

A number of supermarkets are doing families a favour this Christmas, selling vegetables for as little as 5p, including Colchester shops.

A crash on the northbound carriageway along the A12 is said to have involved multiple vehicles and is causing delays as a result.

A crash on the A12 which is said to have involved multiple vehicles is causing traffic delays.

Essex councils have launched the Essex Air Quality Strategy to reduce air pollution and improve public health.

Plans for a new Marks and Spencer food and clothing outlet store just 10 miles from Colchester have been approved.

With Christmas less than a week away we have put together the weather we can expect in the build up to the big day and beyond.

With many looking for a January getaway, we have put together 10 of the cheapest destinations from Stansted Airport.

Colchester Zoo, in Maldon Road, will be closing off sections of its Kingdom of the Wild building which allows visitors to view a wide range of animals.

Essex Pedal Power Colchester is celebrating giving its 900th free bike thanks to funding from Sport England.

A docuseries which will take a behind the scenes look into life at Maldon and Tiptree FC is to be delayed until 2026.

A woman who was last seen in Colchester has been charged with the death of her own mother after the pair both went missing earlier this year.

Museum Street in Colchester is due to close for seven days wile UK Power Networks undergo service connection works.

No investigation is to take place concerning claims of Reform UK overspending during Nigel Farage's election campaign.

Rebecca Fox, 41, subjected her partner Jason Garnier and his friend Steven Reader to the assaults in Greenstead on Sunday, November 9.

Campaigners fighting to keep libraries across the county open and accessible have voiced concerns as the service will get a new leader.