Organisers for the Manningtree Town Regatta were forced to cancel their 90th anniversary fireworks display due to the ongoing drought.

Former PC Rebecca Brennan, 31, of Gillingham Kent, has been charged in connection with an incident in Chelmsford.

G & J Barron Farms, run by the Barron family in Colchester, has been forced to close its Christmas shop and end turkey production due to blackhead disease.

A hosepipe ban, issued by Essex and Suffolk Water, comes into effect from today. Here is all you need to know.

A heat health alert for Essex has been upgraded to amber, as temperatures to set to soar above 30C this week.

The government’s decision to cancel the A12 widening scheme has cost taxpayers £212.5million so far, Department for Transport figures reveal.

The competition will once again be hosted at Lion Walk Shopping Centre in Colchester.

Commuters travelling between Halstead and Earls Colne are seeing early progress on a major rebuild of the ageing Stone Bridge, with works now firmly underway.

An independent investigation has raised concerns about mental health provision at Chelmsford Prison following the death of prisoner Steven Davidson in 2024.

The Colchester Airborne Soldier Statue was finally revealed at the junction of Circular Road North and Flagstaff Road last Friday.

A grieving daughter has spoken out after discovering that the final voicemail left by her father had been unexpectedly deleted by her mobile phone provider.

A BIG day for the airborne armed forces in Colchester took place last week.

A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his life through education.

Essex Police have issued an update after an air ambulance landed near Brook Retail Park in Clacton responding to a serious crash.

An Essex & Herts Air Ambulance has landed near Brook Retail Park in Clacton after reports of a crash.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has provided an update after a second fire in three days at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester.

The Sixth Form College, in Colchester, has secured funding through the Government's Post-16 Capacity Fund to build a new teaching block.

A detached bungalow set within 0.59 acres of land is for sale for offers over £1million.

Retail staff have undergone specialist sighted guide training.

Count Binface, also known as comedian Jon Harvey, is one of the candidates standing in the Clacton by-election on August 13.

A huge area of land has been destroyed after a fire in Grays, with crews on the scene tackling the blaze.

A fire near the railway track at Waltham Cross has resulted in cancelled services and also prompted a warning for M25 drivers.

Second fire in matter of days at Middlewick Ranges Around 30 firefighters at the scene People told to avoid the area

A fire has once again broken out at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester, just days after a huge blaze at the same site.

The hunt for a man wanted in connection with a burglary in Clacton is continuing more than a month on.

M25 drivers are being warned of overnight closures on the M25 and the Dartford tunnel for nearly a month.

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle after a late-night police chase in Colchester.

TICKETS are still available for a top comedian's latest headline gig in Colchester.

The Redoubt Beer Festival returned from Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26 at the Harwich Redoubt Fort.

Speedy Freight, which has an office at North Colchester Business Centre, has been shortlisted for two awards.

The Big Ride Out saw riders from across Essex join group rides in their communities, bringing together participants, staff and volunteers.

Live facial recognition vans are to be deployed in Clacton by Essex Police to tackle crime and improve public safety.

Drivers are facing weeks of disruption with a 25-mile diversion route in place in Kelvedon Road, Tiptree.

There were Postcode Lottery winners in Colchester, Basildon and more last month, each landing £1,000 in the daily draw.

Many place names in Essex are commonly mispronounced - here are 10 of the most common and how to proounce them.

An urgent appeal has been launched for a missing 16-year-old girl from Dovercourt, Kyra Pearson,but she has now been found.

A new era for Girlguiding has begun with the launch of its latest uniform at one of its Essex stores.

Soldiers from the Anti-Tank Platoon of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment have been trialling the use of Sting e-bikes.

Nestled in the Essex countryside and full of "chocolate box" charm, Castle Hedingham is a picturesque spot that is every bit as pretty as it sounds.

Colchester Castle will host "Moon Music in Concert", giving visitors the chance to experience Luke Jerram's Museum of the Moon installation.

The new play area at Monkwick has been unveiled following the completion of a major improvement project led by Colchester Council.

The Flying Comrades, a three-ship Yak display team based in Duxford, will join the line-up for the 33rd Clacton Airshow.

A man has suffered burns to his fingers after a car towing a caravan caught fire on the M25 near Waltham Abbey.

Stansted Airport has shared five lesser-known destinations that offer beautiful beaches, rich culture, incredible food, and exceptional value.

NATS Stansted is one of the unsung groups which helps keep Stansted Airport moving.

Count Binface is a candidate standing in the Clacton by-election which takes place on August 13.

The second edition of the Colchester Castle Summer Series will take place in Lower Castle park from August 20 to August 29.

AN annual garden competition celebrating children's creativity has returned for its fifth year.

Essex fire service has provided an update after a fire at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester.

Stansted and Southend airport passengers face cancelled flights to Almeria due to runway repairs.