A Colchester junior school needs further improvement after inspectors found too many pupils were leaving without the skills needed for secondary school.

Greater Anglia trains between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport face cancellations after a points failure near Stansted on November 11.

Essex Police appeal for witnesses after a small white or silver car hit two pedestrians in Harlow on October 31 and failed to stop.

A repeat shoplifter who stole £2,000 of soft drinks from one branch of Greggs has been given a suspended jail term – sparking fury from police. Tiffany O’Neill, 28, has been arrested, charged and ...

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood says bird flu restrictions will force rescued birds indoors from November 13, ...

Colchester's Rim Jhim Spice Indian Restaurant wins Restaurant of the Year at the National Curry Awards ceremony, held at the House of Lords on October 19.

American Candy Shop in St Botolph’s Street and Chill Zone in Long Wyre Street were hit with closure notices on Tuesday.

Peter Schmeichel has criticised Manchester United for their “disrespectful” treatment of Michael Carrick as the club continue to be linked with Mauricio Pochettino. The Press Association understands a ...

Santa’s Grotto returns to Cherry Lane garden centres in Hockley and Stisted, Essex, in 2026, with online booking, festive trails and gifts for children.

Harry Kane believes even his recent Ballon D’Or win will not stop him feeling like he has to prove himself. Kane, who will become England’s most-capped player when he leads his country out against ...

Darryl Bright, 42, appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday to be sentenced for three separate sets of offences.

UK economic growth is expected to have accelerated in the third quarter as a spending drive on AI and defence helps stave off ...