Plans to demolish bungalows for redevelopment include preserving WWII plaque
Chelmsford’s 1940s Andrews Place bungalows to be demolished for new homes, with blue plaque commemorating WWII heroine Florence Attridge to be preserved.
Person hit by train in Essex with all Greater Anglia lines closed
All Greater Anglia lines are currently closed after a person was hit by a train between Chelmsford and Shenfield this afternoon.
15 criminals jailed in Essex for theft and burglary offences so far in 2026
15 criminals have been sentenced to prison for theft and burglary offences across Essex this year.
Essex dog-walking trail named in honour of animal advocate and TOWIE star
Pete Wicks, 37, has been using his influence since his appearances on The Only Way is Essex and Strictly Come Dancing to advocate for animal welfare.
The 11 locations in Essex where Lidl is looking to build new stores - see full list
Lidl is looking at 11 locations across Essex as potential sites for new stores - see the full list.
Have you seen this teen? Jared, 17, is missing from Uttlesford
A 17-year-old teenager has been missing from Uttlesford.
Detective formerly of Essex Police jailed after sexually assaulting two victims
Former West Yorkshire Police detective Patrick Banks jailed for three years after sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman he was assigned to protect.
Bad men, public scrutiny, and late nights – a day in the life of a judge
Mary Loram, 57, sits down with the Colchester Gazette to talk trials, self-doubt, and the pressures facing Britain's criminal justice system.
Busted's James Bourne says 'major surgery' aims to 'extend my life' in health update
Busted star James Bourne has issued a health update, telling fans that "major surgery" could help "extend" his life.
What really happens at a UK journalism conference, and why it matters to readers
I had been invited to speak at the Student Publication Association’s national conference this year.
The 'charming' coastal town near Essex named one of the UK's best for fish and chips
If you are looking for a road trip that will not take you across the country, Aldeburgh in Suffolk might just be the pick.
Food hygiene ratings in north, mid Essex and Tendring over the last 3 months
The Food Standards Agency (FDA) has inspected numerous businesses in North Colchester and Tendring over the first three months of the year.
Busted's James Bourne says 'major surgery' aims to 'extend my life' in health update
Busted star James Bourne has issued a health update, telling fans that "major surgery" could help "extend" his life.
Have you seen this woman? Clare Guy, 83, is missing from Clacton
An 83-year-old woman is missing from the Clacton area.
Army and RAF complete biggest military parachute jump in UK for 10 years
The biggest military parachute jump in the UK for more than 10 years has shown how the British Army and Royal Air Force can work together in the air.
Essex singer hopes to wow Britain's Got Talent judges in audition tonight
A singer from Essex is hoping to wow the judges in tonight's Britain's Got talent auditions.
Police hunt for man 'unlawfully at large' after making off from Basildon Hospital
Taylor Martin, 21, was last seen near Basildon Hospital in Nethermayne shortly after 5.50pm yesterday (April 3).
7 places you need to visit before you can call yourself a true Essex local
Essex has so much to do, from zoos and seaside piers, but there are a few places you need to visit to call yourself a true Essex local.
Volunteers wanted to knit and crochet poppies for Remembrance Day project
Chelmsford will mark Remembrance Day 2026 with thousands of knitted poppies, thanks to a community project by Chelmsford City Council and Chelmsford CVS.
I tried the new banana arcade range at Black Sheep Coffee - a hit or miss?
Banana syrup in my latte? I wasn’t convinced. Yet, curiosity won, and I dived headfirst into the playful, retro-inspired menu.
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