Saffron Walden has been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2027. But how much does it cost to live there?

A mum has been named as a finalist in the search for Tiptree’s Raise a Toast to Britain’s Morning Heroes competition.

Vet Charlotte Mayne judges the Gazette Essex's cutest pets competition, choosing Arnie, Luna and Teddy as cutest dog, cat and other pet winners in a heartwarming contest.

A new radio station is set to launch with community at its heart.

Colchester’s Mayor receives a charming surprise after Men’s Shed members transform his first oyster shell into a special keepsake.

Essex's cutest pets have been revealed in the Gazette competition — and they are adorable.

A Choir leader has said that she was looking for a “colourful and uplifting” theme for an upcoming concert, instead of the Halloween fright.

Passengers are being urged to plan ahead due to scheduled railway engineering works across north Essex.

Timbers is Colchester’s highest-rated full English cafe, praised for home-cooked food, friendly service and 4.7-star Tripadvisor reviews.

Discover Manningtree, Essex, the historic River Stour town linked to Matthew Hopkins and 17th-century witch persecutions, with the Tendring Witch Trail.

The A1245 is shut northbound between the A127 Southend Arterial Road at Fairglen Interchange and the A130 at Bonville’s Roundabout

Three small homemade explosive devices have been safely dealt with after around 40 homes were caught inside a major 100-metre police cordon in Brentwood.

People claiming three major benefits could have their bank accounts checked under new powers now being used by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Two lanes have been closed on the M11 near Harlow after a crash involving a lorry and two cars.

Maldon bin collections are delayed by Fambridge Road closure for Essex County Council zebra crossing works. Crews will collect on November 3; bins out by 7am.

Residents called police after a man was found unresponsive in a block of flats during a 36C heatwave, an inquest heard.

A tattooist who helps cancer survivors and people with medical conditions has opened her first dedicated studio in Colchester.

William Whiting, 36, confronted the teenagers at Clacton railway station in August before a fight broke out in front of parents and young children.

Tributes are paid in Colchester to Sir Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor, after his death aged 86 in Los Angeles.

Mark Greenbaum, 30, started grooming the girl after he messaged her on TikTok and later took her and her parents out for dinner.

There is severe disruption on the A120 near Marks Tey in both directions this afternoon due to an ongoing incident.

Essex Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted at Trilogy nightclub in Colchester and want to speak with a man in connection.

Tickets are on sale for Olly Murs’ huge Essex homecoming as the pop star prepares to perform in Southend for the first time in 16 years.

More than 460,000 illicit cigarettes, around 238kg tobacco and 9,000 illegal vapes seized in Essex as Operation Machinize targets organised crime networks.

Essex Police warns residents about Winter Fuel Payment scams, with fraudsters using fake texts, emails and websites to steal personal and bank details.

A crash on the A12 near Feering is causing severe delays for drivers heading Londonbound.

Music legend Sir Tom Jones has been forced to postpone several concerts after falling ill, little more than a year after he wowed fans in Colchester.

Man in his 20s dies after incident in Abercrombie Way, Harlow, on October 30. Essex Police says the unexpected death is not suspicious.

Around 40 homes evacuated in Brentwood as Essex Police assess suspicious items. A 100-metre cordon remains in Sawyers Grove, with two people in custody.

Halloween has landed, and Essex is offering everything from terrifying woodland trails and ghost hunts to pumpkin picking and fun for younger monsters.

Drivers are continuing to face chaos on the roads caused by zebra crossing upgrades in South Woodham Ferrers.

Essex Police will have additional powers to remove people from parts of Wethersfield this weekend as a planned protest takes place.

Police will be given additional powers across the whole of Witham this Halloween weekend in a bid to prevent antisocial behaviour.

A crash has caused miles of delays on the M11 near Stansted Airport with the incident blocking all lanes and traffic held.

Canvey cancer survivor Kaleigh Gorringe speaks out after ex Joe Wingett strangled and abused her during treatment. He was jailed for 45 months.

M11 crash between Junctions 8 and 9 causes five-mile northbound queues and four-mile delays in the opposite direction near Stansted Airport.

Drivers have been warned over the possibility of a £1,000 fine and penalty points this Halloween.

Residents in Fordham near Colchester urged to keep windows and doors shut as Essex firefighters monitor a burning heap of muck.

A130 closures in Essex planned across November weekends for road maintenance, with diversions via A12 and A127.

Essex farmers say they feel abandoned after the Autumn Budget failed to offer a lifeline as soaring costs push businesses to the brink.

Naples Airport will close from November 1 to November 30 for runway works, disrupting Ryanair flights from London Stansted and diverting some to Salerno.

Homes evacuated in Brentwood as Essex Police and bomb disposal experts assess items found at a Sawyers Grove property after two arrests on October 30.

Essex couple Charlie Steele and Ben Pearce leave the UK for Italy after buying five properties for £57,000 and renovating homes to rent on Airbnb.

The Essex County Christmas Fair is heading to Boreham House in Chelmsford.

Plans have been drawn up to protect Colchester's city status despite concerns over Local Government Reorganisation.

A12 northbound crash at Junction 19 for the A131 at Boreham Interchange causes major delays and queues in Essex, with traffic held.

Colchester and Tendring residents are being connected with support workers who have similar lived experiences.

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after First Avenue, Harlow, collision. Essex Police appeal for dashcam footage.

A yellow fog warning has been issued with parts of Essex expected to face disruption as a result.

A131 Braintree Road crash causes delays near Deres Bridge Roundabout, partially blocking both directions between Chelmsford and Braintree. Allow extra time.