Mid and North East Essex Mind is inviting runners to take part in the Colchester Zoo Stampede.

Colchester care home resident Betty plays piano for children from Childsplay Day Nursery each week at the age of 97.

Essex residents win £1,000 each in People’s Postcode Lottery daily draws as Chelmsford, Colchester, Benfleet and more postcodes announced as winners.

London Stansted Airport expects 1.5 million Easter travellers, with new security hall, scanners, and lounge upgrades improving the busy holiday experience.

Crews from Ipswich East, Princes Street and Hadleigh were at the scene and were assisted by the East of England Ambulance Service

Met Office forecasts wet and windy Easter weekend across the UK, with rain and strong winds expected; Essex and southeast remain milder and drier.

Both of these venues will have live acoustic music as well as £5 off deals for champagne and prosecco bottles.

The Essex Car Group Limited, a prestige used car dealership in Leaden Roding, Essex, has entered liquidation with over £1.5m debts; creditors advised to contact Quantuma.

Police say they stole a Rolex, cash, personal documents, and six other watches in the raid before getting in to a Volvo with fake numberplates.

Damien Falkowski had been working as a team leader at a Fenwick warehouse for five years as an exemplary employee.

Three luxury Essex homes with swimming pools—Chigwell, Willingale, and Saffron Walden—are for sale over £1 million.

A number of criminals have been put behind bars across Essex in March, for offences including violent attacks, sexual assault and theft.

Reverend Sue Howlett has been appointed to oversee the Pride of Place scheme in Greenstead.

Roots and Grooves, in St Nicholas Square, opened three years ago as the city's first café, bar, record store and vintage shop.

A developer with the support of fellow investors has put forward a billion-pound proposal to finally build a new A120 dual carriageway.

Honeysuckle Cottage, in Langham’s Perry Lane, is offering country living across three bedrooms, two receptions and one bathroom across 1471 sq ft.

The Bunny Bungalow returned to Lion Walk in Colchester for Easter.

A Colchester man who threatened another person with a makeshift weapon at a city centre hotel has been put behind bars.

Collingwood Primary School in Chelmsford, Essex, praised in 2026 inspection for strong safeguarding, effective phonics, and inclusive learning environment.

Boxing icon Frank Bruno visits Buzz Bingo Colchester for a charity bingo night on 20 April 2026, supporting The Frank Bruno Foundation and mental health.

An Essex student has reached the final of a national horticulture competition, he is currently a first year student at ARU Writtle.

The night itself consists of 18 shorts films and an awards ceremony where the audience votes across six categories.

Mr Brookes said EPUT had submitted a letter saying they are conducting a review of their policies.

Slug & Lettuce in Colchester is marking a new era after relaunching with a new look following an 'exciting' investment.

Officers will deploy Live Facial Recognition vans in Colchester city centre on Saturday, as part of Easter weekend patrols.

West Mersea's East of England Co-op food store has re-opened with its first-ever community hub space, following a major refurbishment.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will keep you posted on the M25 Anticlockwise, where three lanes are blocked due to an incident involving a lorry and large fuel spillage.

An incident involving a lorry and large fuel spillage near the A12 has closed three lanes on the M25 Anticlockwise.

Hello and welcome to our Live Blog. Here we will keep you posted on the M11 Northbound, where a crash between the A120 and A11 has seen a lane closed.

One lane is closed on the M11 northbound after a crash between the A120 and A11.

Students from Market Field School in Elmstead Market stepped into the spotlight at the Voice in a Million concert at Wembley.

One lane is blocked on the A120 westbound, between A133 and A12, Junction 29, Ardleigh Crown, due to a broken down vehicle.

As petrol and diesel prices continue to increase since the beginning of the Iran conflict, here are the cheapest and most expensive petrol stations across North and Mid Essex.

First Bus has partnered with Colchester Zoo to launch a new transport link, aiming to make it easier for people to visit the popular attraction.

Samuel Smith, 30, appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court on Wednesday, after he admitted three charges of making indecent photographs of a child.

The death of a 63-year-old woman at a private hospital has sparked concerns about how medics responded to a fatal haemorrhage while she underwent spinal surgery

UK Power Networks confirmed a fault with a piece of electrical equipment was the cause of the issue.

The Department for Transport’s Road Investment Strategy, published on Thursday, set out which schemes it will fund and prioritise

Stark in Colchester has been named as one of the best micro restaurants for people to visit with the trend growing.

A learning disability and autism inpatient service at Lexden Hospital, Colchester has been rated 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre looks after injured and unwell animals around the Essex area.

Mercury Theatre Colchester has been recognised for its environmental efforts at a recent awards.

On July 18 last year, officers attended an address in Victory Road following a heated argument between neighbours.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct

Royal Mail shares how Brits can stop a dog biting a postman or postwoman, including four-word warning sign after 2,000 attacks

Nestle said 12 tonnes of KitKat chocolate were stolen while in transit between the factory and their destination

Footage has emerged of a large-scale emergency response after a crash on A130 in Essex

The Gazette reported last year how the group will appear on August 23 with support acts Arthur Hill, Orla Gartland and Alfie Templeman.

St John Ambulance is recruiting emergency first aid responders in Colchester.

Colchester's eCargo bike scheme is helping residents take the strain out of everyday journeys.