Pub brands with ten restaurants across Essex are in their final days as near 4,000 jobs have been lost.

A major blaze has broken out at an East Tilbury recycling centre, covering nearby areas in thick smoke.

Located in Harwich in Essex, Dovercourt Beach is an often-overlooked area, labelled a hidden gem.

Mint Properties Limited has submitted plans to Colchester Council in a bid to transform the upper floors of 16 High Street.

More than 1,000 properties have been left without electricity following a power cut in Colchester.

Plans have been submitted to Colchester Council to convert the upper floors of a High Street building into new apartments.

Objections were raised after planning applications were submitted to Colchester Council for new homes on land north of Straight Road in Boxted.

Sophie Phillips, who works at The Lakes mental health unit, is preparing to take part in Cancer Research UK’s 10km Shine Night Walk.

The ceremony recognising Thomas Bolton marked a significant moment in the history of Colchester Cemetery.

Essex Fire Service have left the scene of a devastating industrial fire that led to 20 firefighters being taken to hospital.

A crash has brought traffic to a standstill on the A12 Colchester-bound in Essex.

A new series of creative writing classes is launching in Colchester.

BRAVE neighbours joined forces to tackle a wildfire just metres from a solar farm near Maldon.

Research has revealed the top ten most and least expensive streets in Colchester, according to sales over the last year.

A luxury coastal bungalow has come onto the market in Frinton, offering high-spec living just moments from the sea.

A garden centre on the Essex-Suffolk border is set for a major transformation just months after being put up for sale.

Counter-terrorism police have re-opened their probe into an alleged firebomb attack at Nigel Farage’s home in south London.

An Essex-border school with more than a century of history has closed its doors for good.

New heat alerts are to come into force in Essex today as the county braces for its fifth heatwave of the year with temperatures to hit 33C.

AN ENCHANTING light trail is set to return to Colchester Zoo this winter.

Clacton has been left without an MP for one month after Nigel Farage resigned, then announced he was standing in the by-election for his seat.

A children’s book is helping raise funds for a young boy who needs specialist therapies.

Mersea Island Medical Practice has been rated good in all areas following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Earls Colne residents say a proposal to demolish a bungalow and build 36 new homes would be “horrific” for their village and resident wildlife.

A man has been arrested following the discovery of suspected Class A drugs during a police search in Colchester.

A teenage boy has been missing from Harlow for nearly a month prompting growing concerns from police.

A crash is causing severe traffic delays on the A12 this afternoon.

A disabled man is facing uncertainty after his search for a more suitable home has faced multiple setbacks.

The Mercury Theatre has renewed its partnership with John Fowlers Solicitors, which continues to support the venue's accessibility programme.

Colchester Pride returns to Firstsite on Saturday, August 15 for a vibrant day of community, celebration, live music and colour.

Huge crowds gathered to enjoy a day of family fun at a traditional county show.

A POPULAR wedding venue has cancelled its upcoming fireworks displays throughout August, amid ‘exceptionally dry weather’.

A huge blaze has ripped through 12 acres of grassland close to Harlow town centre.

Firefighters have surrounded a field fire that prompted a large emergency response near Maldon

An air ambulance has landed at Old Heath Recreation Ground in Colchester, Essex.

Around 40 firefighters are tackling a large field fire near Maldon, Essex.

Passengers on Greater Anglia rail services across Essex are facing major disruption this afternoon due to a signalling fault.

Armed police have arrested six people in Latchingdon, Essex, on suspicion of kidnapping. Met Police arrested a further three in same investigation.

Essex Police have released bodycam footage, showing them arresting Joseph Wicks, 27, who was trying to hide under his bed at a home in Colchester.

Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative Party, has penned an open letter to the people of Clacton ahead of the by-election next week.

Households across Essex have been issued with a hosepipe ban. Here is what happened then so Essex and Suffolk Water were able to lift restrictions.

A yellow heat health warning has been issued for Essex as temperatures look set to soar above 30C once again.

MORE than a dozen candidates standing in the Clacton by-election took part in a hustings, but members of the public were “not impressed”.

Work is set to begin this summer on new 'skylink' passenger walkways as part of a major upgrade at Stansted Airport.

Shakinnah Storey, 28, of Northbrooks, Harlow, appeared at Basildon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, charged over a fatal collision that killed Purity Njagi.

Drivers are being warned about a 37-mile diversion route while the A414 in Danbury, Essex, is closed for works by Essex Highways.

A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital following a crash on the M11 near Stansted Airport yesterday afternoon.

Classic Team Lotus will stage a special F1 show at the Lotus Hethel HQ celebrating 60 years in Norfolk while raising funds for Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity.

Wandile Mirazi, 30, of Albany Gardens, Colchester, faces charges of conspiracy to supply cocaine and possession of a knife in a public place.

A Ryanair flight to France made an unscheduled diversion to Stansted after a crew member suffered a "medical emergency" on board the aircraft.