Four former Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants in Essex will reopen under Common Table Group, creating new jobs at venues in Basildon, Southend and more.

Russell Brand is due to be sentenced today after being found guilty of raping one fan and sexually assaulting three other women during his career in showbiz.

Russell Brand is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court after being found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults against four women during his career.

Fog diverts flights from London City Airport to Stansted as a Met Office warning covers London and Essex, with travel delays expected on November 9.

Halifax’s Clacton branch on Station Road closes on November 9 amid 48 UK branch closures, as the Halifax brand is rebranded as Lloyds for customers.

A12 crash causes queueing traffic Brentwood-bound near Ingatestone, while gas works affect Station Lane and M25 delays hit Essex motorists near Lakeside.

Colchester runner Ellie Adams, 21, is training for her first London Marathon, aiming to raise £2,400 for MS-UK and support people affected by multiple sclerosis.

Colchester’s draft Local Plan targets 21,692 new homes by 2043, but residents warn infrastructure, schools and roads will not keep pace with growth.

Concerns are mounting over the strain on public services as new housing developments continue to rise.

A homecare service has been rated "requires improvement" and found to have breaches in regulation following a recent inspection.

Montel Kensah, 29, ran what was known as the “Rondo” line and kept drugs with a total street value of more than £100,000.

A PUB landlord who took on his local six months ago is thankful for the community support and says a £40,000 investment due to be completed next year.

A man from Halstead has been jailed for more than three years after he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old boy in a hotel room in Witham.

Lloyds Bank customers report online banking and app outages, with more than 4,200 Downdetector complaints.

Waitrose unveils The Perfect Gift 2, starring Keira Knightley and Joe Wilkinson in a festive wedding sequel as their Christmas advert romance continues.

British Airways has announced its Avios rewards system will be changing at the end of November and it benefits customers.

Maya Jama steps down as ITV Love Island host after three years and nine series; ITV is yet to announce her replacement.

Pensioners who receive a Universal Credit Migration Notice must claim by their deadline to keep financial support.

A dashboard arrow can help drivers find the fuel filler side, while forecourt tips cover wrong fuel, safety and pump etiquette.

The Royal Mint says mintage figures help establish a coin's rarity, and a low-mintage coin might sell for more than its face value.

Lloyds and Halifax will close 250 UK bank branches in 2026 and 2027 as Lloyds Banking Group cuts its high street network amid online banking growth.

Colchester reacts to major UK immigration reforms as an MP backs care worker protections and a refugee charity brands the changes “profoundly cruel”.

Some of the most expensive homes sold in the Colchester area have fetched more than £2 million, with country estates, manor houses and large detached properties among the biggest deals recorded.

Here are the latest planning applications received and decided by Colchester Council.

A councillor has demanded action after off-road bikers disrupted a residential area for hours.

Former owner of The Cage in St Osyth, Vanessa Mitchell shares her lifelong experiences with seeing ghosts.

Colchester nightclub Roberts Bar and Club closed in April 2025. Plans were submitted to turn the former venue into a mosque and community centre.

Thousands of people, old and young, paid their respects on a day which has always been of huge importance to the city.

Two people needed emergency treatment after a crash on the A120.

A man in his 20s has died after a crash involving a Ford Fiesta and a parked car.

Met Office yellow fog warning for Essex could bring travel disruption, slower journeys and delays to roads, buses, trains and flights until Monday morning.

The incident happened at 5.30pm on Saturday when the man, who has not been named, walked on to the Ipswich-bound carriageway.

Residents joined veterans and civic leaders across Tendring today to honour those who have given their lives in service to the nation.

The Essex restaurant, Medusa, Leigh, has been named among the top 100 in the UK by OpenTable.

Colchester's new Umami buffet restaurant is hiring for two new roles to join its opening team.

Alderwood Care Home in Colchester is bringing smiles to residents through monthly animal therapy sessions.

A Colchester author, Emile Warnes has self-published two more books in his post-apocalyptic graphic novel series.

Colchester families flocked to Castle Park on Thursday evening for the annual King Coel’s Kittens Fireworks Spectacular.

Care home worker Sylvia Woods retires at 88 after 30 years at Down Hall Residential Care Home in Bradwell-on-Sea and is honoured at a surprise party.

A controlled burn at a farm got out of hand and sparked a larger fire.

A serious crash in Harlow has closed a road, with police on the scene.

Trusted commercial property specialists assisting businesses within Essex and further in making informed property decisions with confidence and certainty.

The A12 was forced shut overnight near Colchester after two incidents which left miles of queuing traffic.

Achilleus Security becomes Colchester United’s official security partner and North Stand sponsor in a two-year deal.

Clacton's Martin's United Foundation supports 700 people, tackles homelessness and is seeking funds to keep its free community hub open another year.

Plans to convert the flat above St George’s Store on Canterbury Road, Colchester, into three homes have been approved despite residents’ parking concerns

Land Registry records reveal Colchester High Street’s 10 priciest property sales, led by 9 High Street at £4.33m, with deals worth millions in the city centre.

The fire brigade was called out to Essex Hall Road, Colchester, at 4.46pm after residents heard a smoke alarm.

Discover what red, purple, black and white poppies mean, from military remembrance to animals, diverse communities and peace in Britain.

The State Pension age rise means many people in England will wait longer for a free bus pass. Check the new qualifying ages and how the rules differ.