Cygnet Hospital Colchester, which supports men with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, hosted a special event on Friday.

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Two teenagers have been arrested after a girl was forced into a vehicle outside a Tesco in Harlow, Essex.

There are severe delays on the A12 with police on the scene of an incident near Chelmsford, Essex.

A two vehicle crash on the M25 anticlockwise near Waltham Abbey is causing severe delays of around 103 minutes.

All traffic has been held on the M25 anticlockwise near Waltham Abbey following a two vehicle crash that left a truck on its side.

Fire crews were called to help a farmer in Stapleford Abbots, Epping Forest, after six sheep became stuck in a river.

Children enjoyed nature-focused activities including insect spotting, pond dipping, and naming species

The Brightlingsea Accessibility Map was showcased during the two-day Brightlingsea Free Music Festival on Hurst Green.

A St Osyth community has rallied around a 93-year-old neighbour to thank him for years of kindness with a surprise celebration and heartfelt gifts.

A man sexually assaulted cabin crew and racially harassed a woman on a flight on New Year’s Eve, a court heard.

During a councillor briefing meeting, the cabinet discussed the future of Colchester's bus station on Osborne Street and the possibility of building a new one.

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A woman has died tragically died after a wildfire left her and her partner in critical condition, a GoFundMe set up for her family has confirmed.

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Residents across the majority of Essex are facing hosepipe bans. Here's what each water company that supplies the county has said on when the bans will end.

The event returned to Mile End Recreation Ground on Saturday

Birch InSpire has marked the third anniversary of efforts to preserve the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Birch, which faced demolition in 2023.

Cadent has announced plans to upgrade 320 metres of ageing gas mains in Elmstead Market, near Colchester.

A Colchester man who drunk-drove an electric scooter without a licence has been disqualified from driving.

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond will be back in the new series of The Grand Tour.

An incident at a Greater Anglia station has caused disruption and delays to train services across the network.

Lays crisps sold at Home Bargains have been recalled, with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warning shoppers of a potential health risk.

A removals company has issued a statement after four people were seen fleeing from a lorry in Maldon.

All holiday packages with UK travel company Ski Yodl Ltd have been cancelled, with the company set to close after voluntarily entering liquidation.

Two men have been jailed for their roles in a series of high-value burglaries and vehicle thefts carried out across six counties.

A person has died following an incident at a train station in Essex, police have confirmed.

Dan Looney, 35, from Chelmsford, stars in E4’s Cruising Paradise: Above and Below Deck, which goes behind the scenes of luxury cruise life.

Firework displays at Hylands Estate weddings have been cancelled this month due to safety concerns over dry conditions.

Southminster Road in Burnham was temporarily closed this afternoon after large hay bales feel from the back of a tractor

A man in his 60s has been released without charge after people were seen running from a lorry in Maldon.

Essex Police are investigating after a serious car fire on Melbourne Road in Clacton is believed to have been a case of arson.

The A120 Eastbound has been closed this afternoon following a crash near the Hare Green Interchange. Drivers face significant delays.

Calls are growing for action to prevent further fires at a disused military site at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester, Essex.

Police and ambulance crews have been called to an incident on Ipswich Road in Colchester.

The family of 18-year-old Jay Barrow, who was killed in a motorbike crash on Hay Green Lane in Brentwood last month, have said they are "completely heartbroken".

Drivers are being warned over a five week closure of a 15-mile stretch affecting the A12 at Marks Tey, near Colchester, Essex.

A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal entry into the UK after around four men were seen running from a lorry in Maldon.

The Palmer & Partners 500 Club raised the money through a charity football match and raffle.

Fire crews in Maldon have issued an urgent bonfire warning after experiencing 'one of their busiest months in recent years.'

Former TOWIE star Megan McKenna revealed she moved to Germany after an armed break-in at her UK home left her terrified.

Essex drivers are feeling the pinch as petrol prices hit their highest level in almost four years. Here are the cheapest and dearest petrol stations in Essex.

Voters in Clacton will face a ballot paper that is nearly a metre long at the upcoming by-election. This follows a record 34 candidates standing.

Black, charred swathes of grass sweep over the Middlewick Ranges in Colchester after two fires in three days.

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Between them, the pair have spent 46 years working at the home, with Jo Hillyard serving 20 years and Hayley Jones 26 years.

A popular basketball programme is back this summer, offering young people a fun and positive way to stay active during the school holidays.

Waitrose extended its rapid delivery hours at 35 stores nationwide following a successful trial during the FIFA World Cup.

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A 10-year-old boy who was reported missing from the Colchester area today has been found.