Priory Lodge, which looks after 11 adults under the age of 65 with mental health needs, has not been given a positive rating by the CQC in 12 years.

Several meningitis cases have been reported around Canterbury since last week.

Emirates issues advice for UK passengers facing Stansted–Dubai flight cancellations and delays due to Iranian strikes.

Salvador Batista, of Harwich Road, Colchester, initially denied sexual assault but then changed his plea on the first day of his trial in December last year.

Colchester Civic Society has cleared 63 bags of rubbish as part of the annual Great British Spring Clean.

A salon owner has thanked her community, staff and loyal clients after announcing the closure of the business she has run for nearly 16 years.

A former bus driver from Essex is due to appear on a new Channel 4 adventure reality show competing to win up to £100,000.

Streetlight in Highwoods are still yet to be fixed after a three week window where works were due to be completed by Essex Highways.

Tiptree tearooms served up a delicious afternoon tea in a sun-lit marque this Mother's Day.

Jane Wilson and sister Sally Swain reunited at Down Hall Care Home, Bradwell-on-Sea, spending Jane’s final year together after 50 years apart.

Russell Johnson, 50, attended the woman’s address in Frank Clater Close, Colchester, three times in 24 hours last December.

Colchester Zoo has revealed the highly-anticipated name of the adorable baby chimpanzee born earlier this year.

Adam Mowle from Harwich was sentenced a romance scam. Claiming to be a woman called Jenna Smith, Mowle was sent £9,165 by his victim.

Witham MP Priti Patel is marking English Tourism Week by promoting attractions across Essex.

Five criminals have been jailed across Essex so far this month, ranging from rape and sexual assault to paedophilia offences.

A freehold property in Whitehall Industrial Estate has been listed on the market by Fenn Wright estate agents.

Eco-friendly store, EColnes Refillery will permanently close next week due to ongoing road closures through Earls Colne and White Colne.

Victoria Yum Bakery and other Colchester businesses have echoed frustrations after having their access to social media pages revoked.

School patrol officers in Winstree Road are now wearing body-worn cameras for safety purposes.

A massive pothole on the exit of Brightlingsea is causing cause for concern with many calls for immediate attention.

The family’s life was turned upside down when Remy was diagnosed with an aggressive Rhabdoid tumour on December 23.

The M&S food store will re-launch at Westway Clock Tower Retail Park, in Chelmsford, at 9am, tomorrow.

The Modern Cockney Festival is looking for Essex residents with Cockney heritage to connect to their roots.

Fried chicken restaurant Popeyes and Asian restaurant Umami will be opening at Minerva House in Colchester High Street, replacing the former department store.

The Big Sing Choir is performing at Charter Hall in Colchester alongside Tunde Baiyewu from The Lighthouse Family.

Doctor Who legend Colin Baker will appear at the West Cliff Theatre, in Tower Road, on Friday alongside The Archers actor Terry Molloy.

Here is the Met Office hour-by-hour forecast for Colchester over the next seven days.

Various jobs are currently on offer at Stansted Airport in Essex.

Greater Anglia has pledged its commitment to tackling violence against women and girls by becoming White Ribbon accredited.

University of Essex faces staff anger over proposed redundancies and Southend campus closure as UCU votes to escalate strike action amid ongoing job cut row.

This further follows 60 people losing their lives in crashes in 2025 - the highest number since 2016, when 64 died.

Emma Townsend, 29, appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday.

UKHSA confirms nine cases and two deaths from meningitis as targeted MenB vaccine rollout begins for University of Kent students.

Rail passengers will soon have less time to claim refunds as National Rail tightens its rules.

More than half a million customers are now receiving extra support through Anglian Water's Priority Services Register.

Essex and Herts Air Ambulance held its 14th annual Strictly Air Ambulance event to fund its life-saving services.

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

Audience members are encouraged to wear orange Blippi glasses and join in the fun as the cast invites everyone to "be like Blippi."

Energy specialists say a simple two-minute task regarding your fridge could significantly improve efficiency and cut running costs.

Martin Lewis explains when overpaying your mortgage beats saving and the two crucial checks before you decide.