Plans to repair and refurbish the former Holy Trinity Church, in Trinity Street, are set to be approved tonight in a committee meeting but now the council needs a new community partner.

Colchester Council has welcomed steps which support working people in the city after the budget announcement.

Essex Police are investigating an incident where a patient at a hospital in Essex had a necklace stolen.

Trains running between London Liverpool Street and Witham are affected this morning due to a signalling fault.

A councillor has been left angry as social housing fit for a family has been left empty for more than two years.

Nightly works to resurface part of the A12 have been announced for next week.

Colchester businesses and Essex residents have reacted to the budget, but some feel it may be “another nail in the coffin for small businesses”.

The village of Coggeshall is one of those delightful corners of the English countryside that seems made for lingering strolls,and afternoon tea.

Drone surveys began for the 114-mile Norwich to Tilbury line on 17 November, to help improve National Grid's understanding of the landscape and environmental conditions.

Aldi is cutting its festive veg prices straight down to 8p this Christmas including potatoes, carrots and parsnips

See the 4 top tips shared by experts for getting rid of the smell of mould and damp from your clothes, including jackets.

Tesco shoppers have been given a “do not eat” warning after the supermarket giant recalled one of its products because of health concerns.

This open-air rink sits against the breath-taking backdrop of The Queen’s House – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

You can use the Amazon 'Wish list' link to purchase a gift online.

In Clacton, 2,640 children were affected by the two-child limit in April 2025 – 17 per cent of the constituency’s children.

A wine which is part of a rare collection, aged 160 years could sell for £12,000 at the current Reeman Dansie sale in Colchester.

A vehicle, usually a van, would be advertised on an online shopping platform with a buyer contacting the seller before a deposit would be transferred.

A triangular piece of Roman mosaic was discovered back in 2022 in Essex.

New plans suggest to turn a family home in Colchester into a children’s home.

A Colchester car repair business has been fined more than £50,000 for failing to comply with tax obligations.

Steven Troop, 43, is due to appear before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court in January to face ten counts of fraud.

Hsinking was located in Sir Isaac’s Walk but closed down in May after sharing a heartfelt statement on social media, thanking customers for their support.

AA is reporting delays of five minutes on A120 Eastbound between Church Lane and A12, Marks Tey, with an average speed of ten miles per hour.

Nikki Ranson, Colchester Foodbank co-director, said: “The lifting of the two-child cap benefit is massive, we are so genuinely happy about that.

Jamie Oliver has welcomed the government’s new tax on sugar in milkshakes and lattes which he says will help children’s health.

North Essex Heritage (NEH) took artist David Downes on a tour of the Jumbo Water Tower in Balkerne Gate on Saturday.

“We would like to make a direct appeal to anyone who may have been at Voltz at the time, including any members of staff at the nightclub, who have not already spoken to us, to please come forward if they have any information.

Colchester's Labour MP Pam Cox has said the increase to the national living and national minimum wages will help thousands of people across the city.

The three-bedroom Thespian house at Bellway’s Oakfields Park development in Halstead has been named the Essex winner.

The study at Essex University will use the Isambard-AI system for 10,000 hours to power large-scale models.

First-look images reveal bold sets, playful characters, and a production brimming with energy and heart.

Tributes have been paid to a "courageous" Essex Police officer who died on the A12 near Ingatestone while responding to an emergency.

Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing man after he was last seen more than a week ago.

Traffic control has reported a crash involving two vehicles in East Street, specifically near its junction with Old Coach Road.

A bid to block delay after delay to council elections in Essex and beyond has failed.

The lead singer and frontman of a popular punk band from Colchester has shared a major life update.

The applicants were assessed on four main areas of their business – inclusivity and accessibility, sustainability, customer service, and uniqueness.

The authority is hosting its next planning committee meeting tomorrow evening from 6pm.

A dad from Colchester is in need of a lifesaving battery which keeps him alive as he battles a rare condition.

A building which houses a long-standing Colchester business in the city centre is due to go up for sale at the next Dedman Gray auction.

Passengers using a bus service to and from Wivenhoe will be faced with more disruptions.

An emergency service has been called out more than 700 times to the A120 in the past five years, further adding to its reputation for being an accident hotspot.

The show will be about two hours and 30 mins, including an interval, being rated for children aged 14 and above.

A DANCE music duo will headline a Colchester nightclub this weekend.

Simon Hipkin, 35, was ecstatic when he got the call accepting him as a contestant on season two of Squid Games: The Challenge.

“The day will bring together a fun and festive mix of generations who have shaped and been shaped by music culture, hopefully including some radio legends from across the years.

Essex Police has warned that leaving packaging, especially from expensive items, outside your front door or by bins after Black Friday can entice burglars.

BIG plans to completely revamp Colchester’s St Botolph's Quarter should be decided upon by the local authority later this week.

Bakelicious offers an extensive menu featuring breakfast, lunches, coffees, shakes, homemade cakes, fresh scones, and pastries.

RedCat Hospitality, founded by Rooney Anand, is now refocusing its efforts on its managed business.