Two 10-year-old cousins to perform in ballet after successful auditions
Emma Brook, from Colchester, and her cousin Isla Wootten-Campbell, from Kelvedon, both aged 10, will perform in the English Youth Ballet’s Giselle, set in the Edwardian era after being selected in April.
County council did tell staff 'to not promote Pride' on social media, councillor says
Essex County Council held its latest full meeting on July 14.
Colchester Zoo welcomes rare new arrivals for first time since 2008
Colchester Zoo has announced the arrival of fennec fox kits which were born in June.
Watch: Henry Nowak's killer tells mum to 'take this' before hiding murder weapon
Newly released footage shows Vickrum Digwa tell his mother, Kiran Kaur, to remove the knife he used to murder Henry Nowak.
Essex library forced to close after person 'defecated in several places'
Brentwood Library has been forced to close early after a person allegedly "defecated in several places."
Gold medallist sprinter denies involvement in 'crypto fraud' at Essex court
Olympic sprinter CJ Ujah has denied involvement in an alleged cryptocurrency fraud at Chelmsford Crown Court today.
Beach tragedy prompts call for action in close-knit community
Essex Fire and Rescue Service has praised the "incredible" community spirit shown in Mersea in the days after a mother and daughter died trying to save a boy.
Colchester cinema to screen family favourites for £1 this weekend
Vue cinema in Colchester is screening family favourites for £1 this weekend as part of a special event.
Racing set to return 'as soon as possible' to popular Essex course
Racing could soon return to Chelmsford City Racecourse, after an agreement was struck long after it was refused a licence.
Closure date announced for five Beefeater restaurants across Essex
A closure date has been confirmed for five Beefeater restaurants across Essex in a letter to customers.
'Holiday traffic' causing severe delays with five miles of queues on M25
Motorists are facing long delays as holiday traffic causes major hold-ups on the M25 heading towards Essex.
New data suggests 75 per cent of bets on Clacton election back Binface
Clacton by-election punters are overwhelmingly backing Count Binface to cause a shock upset, despite Reform UK remaining clear favourites.
Appeal issued as Essex and Suffolk Water 'can't rule out' hosepipe ban
Customers in Essex are being urged to reduce water use to avoid a hosepipe ban in Essex.
'Risk to life' heat health warning issued for Essex as temperatures set to climb
The UKHSA have issued a yellow heat health alert for Essex as temperatures are set to climb to 29C today and Saturday.
Tribute paid to former rugby player and long-serving Essex club president
The long-serving 'stalwart' president of Chelmsford Rugby Club has sadly passed away.
'Silly mistake' - TV star Jake Quickenden in court for using phone while driving
TV star Jake Quickenden told Magistrates in Colchester it was a “silly mistake” to have input his address into his maps while driving.
Drivers facing HOUR-LONG delays on M25 after crash
Drivers on the M25 are facing hour-long delays near Waltham Abbey due to an earlier crash.
Residents evacuated after fourth-floor blaze at Essex tower block
Residents were forced to evacuate their homes yesterday after a fire broke out at a Endeavour House in Harlow.
Solar eclipse to be visible in Essex skies next month
A deep partial solar eclipse is set to be visible across Essex skies on August 12. Here is all you need to know.
Braintree martial arts students earn black belt in Soo Bahk Doo
Two Braintree students have earned black belts in the Korean martial art of Soo Bahk Do.
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