Essex Police recovered a stolen BMW within 30 minutes of a report being made this morning.

A reported assault in Braintree on Friday afternoon has seen a CCTV appeal launched by Essex Police.

Miss Millie’s is set to move into the ex-KFC site in High Street this spring.

Brand-new podcast celebrating punk rock, football and life in north Essex has just launched.

Several streets across Essex have started their 2026 in a good way after winning in the People's Postcode Lottery in January.

One of England's most sought-after villages, Dedham is beautiful, historic, and friendly. I spent the day there to find out if it was worth all the hype.

Located in the community hub next to King George V playing field in Cage Lane, Harpers Caffe has made a big impact in a relatively short time.

Found to the south-east of Chelmsford, this 'secret' Essex village of East Hanningfield is perfect for country living.

Russell Hicks has spoken to the Gazette about Edgar Wright's The Running Man and his Colchester Arts Centre comedy show on February 12.

Tommy Robinson, a prominent far-right activist and anti-Islam campaigner, gave a speech at a protest over the Wethersfield Asylum Centre in Braintree today.

Residents and workers have shared why they love the village of Boxted.

These criminals have been put behind bars across Essex throughout January.

His Majesty King Charles III and her Majesty the Queen will meet community heroes and embark on a walkabout during their visit to Dedham on Thursday, February 5.

Road races like the Colchester Half Marathon and Colchester 10k draw thousands of runners and spectators every year.

Roots and Grooves Café, in St Nicholas Passage, was launched by founders Baz Briggs, 47, and Matt Brown, 48, on January 25, 2023.

With a 4.7-star rating on TripAdvisor from nearly 900 reviews, it’s officially one of Colchester’s best-rated restaurants.

Crowds of people attended a march through Braintree led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson today

THE family of a 91-year-old who died crossing the road on the way to her club have paid tribute to the "loving mum"

They serve all the classic British pub staples you’d hope for, making it an ideal stop after a long stroll along the seafront or a day exploring the town.

Youngsters enjoyed the Teddy Bear’s Concert in Colchester with some even playing instruments themselves.

Backed by Essex County Council funding, the charity is also running life-coaching sessions.

Colchester Council's draft budget for 2026/27 is reportedly in a stronger position than expected.

On Saturday, Ye Olde Albion in Rowhedge welcomes Electric Ocean for a night of live music by the river

Thousands of runners are gearing up to take part in the Colchester Half Marathon in aid of The Robin Cancer Trust.

Beat the Street, designed by the chairman of Active Essex, is returning to Colchester to encourage people to active and explore their neighbourhoods.

TOMMY Robinson is coming to Braintree to take part in the protest against Wethersfield Asylum Reception Centre today (January 31).

Sir Bernard Jenkin, MP for Harwich and North Essex, has claimed the UK is under attack and unprepared for conflict.

Frinton Rotary Club members are spreading awareness about prostate cancer.

His Majesty King Charles III and her Majesty the Queen will visit Dedham on Thursday, February 5.

Around 30 cast and crew members convened at The Hythe, in Colchester, on Saturday afternoon to finish the final shots of The Mummy: Reckoning.

The evening brought together organisations from across Essex and Suffolk exploring the growing impact of artificial intelligence on business.

The Telegraph has pulled together a list of Britain’s 10 greatest Tudor buildings, with a stunning spot in Essex recognised.

The boss of a celebrated Essex jam maker Wilkin & Sons at Tiptree has been installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers

Church Hill road which connects Colchester and Halstead will remain closed for four weeks while works are completed.

Michael Acott, resident of the city, said: "St Nicholas Square is now a large open space which is blighted by a row of waste bins from the shops.

Traffic control has reported a stretch of the A12 northbound near Galleywood and Chelmsford is blocked.

Essex and Herts Air Ambulance has unveiled a new rapid response vehicle and a refurbished helipad at its Earls Colne airbase.

Mr Robinson is a British far-right activist known for co-founding the English Defence League (EDL) in 2009.

Franky Brown, 28, formerly of Langham Drive, Clacton, is currently amidst a five and half year prison sentence after appearing at Chelmsford Crown Court in September 2024.

1 Ballantyne Drive, next to the University Quays, Colchester, has been listed on Rightmove by property firm Whybrow and Dodds.

A MAN has gone on trial accused of owning or being in charge of two XL bully dogs which killed a woman near Clacton.

Over 15million holiday-goers have flown with this global airline company from an Essex airport.

Nominations are now open for the Essex Teaching Awards 2026.

Popular Coggeshall pub undergoes £325,000 revamp and is on track for partial reopening on 13th February

It was revealed in December the university is closing its Southend Campus this summer, and relocating all courses to its Colchester site.

Rebecca Bridge was on her way to do a small shop on Monday afternoon, when she realised her grey Ford Fiesta had been missing from its parking space.

Colchester Castle was forced to shut due to a power cut this morning due to a fault in a piece of UK Power Network's equipment.

A Clacton dogwalker was out on his daily stroll with his two dogs when he found an 'upsetting' sight next to Clacton Pier.

A popular garden centre nestles in Essex has been named one of the top ten of its kind in the United Kingdom.

New signage and bike lockers have been installed in Colchester to encourage active travel.