A 78-year-old woman stole quality jumpers from a small business’ stall in a historic Essex market town.

Forecasters are predicting a flurry of snow falling up to an inch per hour over a 700-mile strip of the UK – and Essex may be included.

The A120 is the only single-track road in the UK with a major international airport at one end and a major international seaport at the other.

With the continued rising costs, as well as all the other issues that can arise from running a venue, many places have been forced to shut this year.

An Essex family is thanking the community for helping to honour their 11-year-old boy who “lit up a room” with a funeral celebrating the years he should’ve had.

The barracks have been derelict for years and were originally part of the 2010 Quadriga estate development by housebuilder Vistry Group, where homes were built off Abbey Field.

The former Marks and Spencer in High Street is being turned into Minerva House by developers City and Country in a deal believed to be worth £2million.

One of Essex's longest-standing family-run businesses in the city, Franklins is revealing what has helped it thrive through changing times.

These are the Bank Holidays to look forward to in 2026

Joel Dommett took charge of the proceedings, welcoming onto the stage elaborately dressed figures from the world of entertainment

The shelter takes in dogs, cats, rabbits, mice and other animals looking for a loving home

Figures reveal Tendring has some of the highest jobless rates in Essex amid a national rise in unemployment.

An insect enthusiast based in Essex is thrilled to be the first to find a species of leafhopper new to the UK.

An application was made by Kea Convenience Store in January to turn the former tyre and exhaust garage in Colchester Road into a Budgens convenience store.

Colchester Council's planning enforcement team has been named among the best in the country.

Young girl diagnosed with a rare genetic condition which means she will lose her eyesight is completing a 'visual wish list' before she goes blind.

The campaign was inspired by the tragic death of Dean’s best friend, Rob Clancy, who died by suicide aged 29 in November.

A devastated family recall the shocking hit and run that left the 55-year-old father of two with lasting injuries.

Perrywood Garden Centre delivered festive planters to community volunteers in Tiptree as part of their Christmas Cheer campaign.

Essex Police is working hard to tackle drug driving, as this month's figures are "through the roof". We met with the Head of Roads Policing.

The man who overseas a specialist army regiment at Colchester's Merville Barracks has praised the ability of his team.

Essex is home to many great areas for a Boxing Day walking route, from rural gems to strolls by the coast. Here are 5 routes to try.

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester held a carol concert for the East of England Ambulance Service and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.

Colchester is fortunate to have numerous veterinarians on its doorstep, especially a clinic looking out for people in need.

BusinessKids is an educational company based in Colchester which holds holiday entrepreneur camps where children develop their skills while gaining confidence.

Here is when you should put up and take down your Christmas decorations to avoid bad luck, according to tradition.

The last day to return gifts to Amazon, M&S, Next, ASOS, Apple, Argos, B&M, John Lewis, Waterstones, Boots, Currys, Dunelm and lots more

Christmas is known for being the time of year when lots of food is consumed and if you've got leftovers, you can waste less by using these recipes.

Prettygate pupils made hundreds of handmade Christmas cards for Colchester retirement and care home residents.

Figures show more than 1,500 people in Witham are claiming unemployment-related benefits, with an increase in people aged 18 to 24.

More shops and a drive-through restaurant could be built at Clacton Shopping Village.

Essex Police are appealing to help find a missing Colchester woman.

Swimmers once again plunged into the bitterly cold North Sea on Christmas morning as Clacton’s much-loved festive swim returned for 2025.

A community market in Colchester hosted a festive day of fun with free gifts and fancy dress for Christmas.

Staff and volunteers at the hospice, in Barncroft Close, will continue to work throughout the festive period

St Helena School students made a record-breaking donation to Colchester Foodbank.

Fear not said he for mighty dread had seized their trouble mind.

Model Railway Quest's show, which featured the world’s first underwater model railway layout and a tiny layout in a coconut, wowed visitors in Clacton.

Peter Beaven, 72, drove through a ‘No entry’ sign while turning into St Peter’s Street in August this year, court documents show.

Non-profit organisation, Bluesky CIC has teamed up with Kind and Company Builders to deliver Christmas hampers to lone-parent families.

The Royal Mint has released a list of the top 10 most valuable coins, when they were made and how many were minted

The Cognitive Reflection Test is only three questions long but has a pass rate of just 17 per cent

Thanks to streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and Now TV, we have been spoiled for choice when it comes to TV series and films.

A Colchester-based soldier who will be on duty over Christmas has spoken of what his role will entail as he works across the week.

A man who believed he was messaging a 13-year-old child sent sexual messages and told her he “loved the thought of her in bed”.

The owner of Ginger and Tails, a Colchester dog-walking business, is thanking clients for donating 312 kilograms of dog, cat and other pet food to Colchester Foodbank.

An Essex firefighter has returned from Ukraine after spending 10 days there as part of a humanitarian trip delivering Christmas gifts.

She said Labour is responsible for policies which are hitting farmers including the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) which was suspended from new applications.

Car washes and other fundraising events were held across the county.

This is something Brett does each year in support of different children’s charities.