A picturesque Essex village known for its historic charm, stunning countryside and links to one of Britain's most famous artists has been named among the best hidden gems in the country.

A former headteacher is making waves as a shanty singer. Rebecca Leek, 45, from Manningtree, has spent the past 18 months performing across Essex and Suffolk. Sea shanties are traditional songs once ...

A COLCHESTER homelessness charity has warned it could struggle to meet demand this winter. Beacon House says requests for support have hit a record high as it marks its 30th anniversary. A ...

That was Dame Kelly Holmes’s message to businesses at HSBC UK’s Strategies for Success event at Wivenhoe House, Colchester, on Tuesday. The Olympian, who won 800m and 1500m gold at the 2004 Athens ...

Simply Red, fronted by Mick Hucknall, will perform at the 2027 Colchester Castle Summer Series at Lower Castle Park on Wednesday, August 18. They will be joined by special guests Heather Small and ...

The King has sent a message congratulating the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) on its 10th anniversary, saying its ...

Woman dies in collision on London Road, Hadleigh, on October 9. Man arrested as Essex Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage to come forward.

All nine deaths occurred before officers arrived, the city said, and no additional shots were fired after that.

The latest attack on the international airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital has killed 12 people and injured over 300 others, ...

The Conservatives have urged John Healey not to raise tax when he delivers his first Budget at the end of the month. Mr Healey’s Conservative opposite number, Andrew Griffith, said the Chancellor ...

Yorkshire Wildlife Park was evacuated soon after the man entered the tiger enclosure and a statement said it would remain closed on Sunday.