Officers who went to the house in King Stephen Road noticed a strong smell of cannabis outside the premises.

A red carpet was rolled out on Tuesday for Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife Oluremi.

Greater Anglia has informed customers of cancellations to a number of services due to a broken-down train at Ilford.

The M25 is partially shut this morning in Brentwood, Essex, after a 'serious' crash involving three lorries as emergency services attend the scene.

More than 9,000 Which? members rated towns across the UK based on factors such as attractions, food and drink, peace and quiet, and more.

Headteacher jobs in Essex: Camulos Academy, Sweyne Park, Limebrook, St George's, Harlowbury & Fawbert & Barnard's seek inspirational school leaders

MP for Harwich and north Essex, Sir Bernard Jenkin has raised concerns over the grass cutting at Middlewick Ranges.

Kiersten George’s baking business, Victoria Yum Bakery, is thriving following the difficult years of economic uncertainty of the pandemic.

PLANS for a three-storey care home on a site which was home to a historic warehouse has been approved at the appeal stage.

The Save Our Bridge group, which fights for the repair of Boxted Bridge, launched a fundraiser to pay for a dynamic load test.

Discover the top 10 best restaurants in Essex for Easter weekend, as rated on TripAdvisor

Police searching for missing woman in Brightlingsea have secured new CCTV footage from the harbour as investigations continue.

The parents of an alleged abuse victim in north Essex have branded Havering Council 'vindictive' over its handling of a lawsuit about the Royal Liberty School.

A witness told The Gazette officers detained the suspects at about 8.30am this morning after police stopped a Nissan X-Trail in Bury Close, Colchester.

Shane Correia and Alfie Cable are facing serious charges following an altercation in the early hours of March 18, 2023.

NCP, which runs two major car parks in Colchester city centre, could go into administration after it appointed PwC to assess its future.

The empty land behind AGM House, in London Road, Copford, earmarked for a 4,248sq metre business park has been listed on Rightmove.

Historic Grade II* Stebbing Park manor house for sale in Essex with 12 acres, seven bedrooms, barns, cottage, and Norman motte castle

The £1.4 billion investment in flood defences in 2026 to 2027 is part of the largest flood defence programme in English history.

A 13-piece set of gold coins celebrating Queen Elizabeth's II reign is set to sell at the latest Reeman Dansie auction.

Join Mark Labbett from ITV’s The Chase for Buzz Bingo’s “Beat the Beast” quiz and bingo night in Colchester on 13 June 2026.

The study analysed 100 areas in England to reveal which ones are leading the way in green living, using 11 key environmental and sustainability metrics.

Unite said many of the workers are paid below the London Living Wage of £14.80.

A man suffered a fractured jaw during a violent incident in a car park outside a block of flats in Colchester, it has been alleged.

A witness has told The Gazette officers detained the suspects at about 8.30am this morning after three vehicles pursued a Nissan X-Trail.

The redesign of the Colchester Castle Park play area has been shortlisted for the LARIA Research Impact Award.

Hollie Dance and Thomas Summers are accused of chasing a man up the A127 from Southend to Basildon before making him crash on Uppermayne

Operator Greater Anglia has set aside April 25, 27, 28 and 29 as dates when the final direct train from Colchester to Clacton will run at 11.15pm.

In 2024, Kallum Parks went to Colchester Golf Club in Braiswick, in the middle of the night of August 8.

Repairs to the 900-year-old structure have been debated since its collapse into the River Colne in December 2023.

A planning application published on the Colchester Council website shows Andrew Feasey has applied on behalf of the homeowner Mr Humm.

Ash Property Partnership submits plans to Braintree Council for up to five self-build homes in Wickham St Paul, aiming to meet local self-build housing demand.

Home Farm Primary School in Colchester receives outstanding Ofsted report, praised for exceptional standards in attendance, behaviour, safeguarding and more.

Essex County Council proposes 20mph speed limits in new Safer Speeds Strategy to cut road deaths with a public consultation open.

Discover luxury Essex houses for sale with cinema rooms, gyms, leisure complexes and landscaped gardens in Chigwell, Loughton, Theydon Bois and more.

Currently, motorists are not subjected to obligatory checks of their skills or health once they obtain their licence

A new fare dodging crackdown means railcard users must validate tickets, but claiming refunds becomes easier

The outbreak, believed to have affected mostly people aged 18 to 21, has prompted the UK Health Security Agency to contact more than 30,000 students

This is a list of UK retailers and supermarkets set to adopt the '£13 rule'.

The 36-year-old was reported missing on Monday evening and police launched a public appeal to help find him.

Essex Police has launched a dedicated portal to assist in their search for missing woman, Vitoria Barreto as the investigation enters its fourteenth day.

Long standing Indian restaurant, Riverside Spice is at risk of shutting while road closures continue between the village and Colchester.

Britannia car park will be closed later this summer as builders prepare for a project to make St Botolph’s Priory easier to visit.

A new market in Colchester’s city centre was a success with live music, street food and a vibrant atmosphere.

A sleep survey by Sleeping Stars finds the North East and East of England the most sleep-deprived regions, with work stress and overthinking key causes.

Beloved village pub in Essex has been crowned Rural Pub of the Year 2026 by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

Plans for the new lion enclosure at Colchester Zoo will still be going ahead after the death of Bailey last week.

Colchester medics from 16 Medical Regiment have parachuted into action during a major training exercise in France.

Reformd Pilates and La Corina boutique have opened their doors in Red Lion Yard, Colchester.

Those savings plans include bringing park maintenance and street cleaning in-house.