Best and worst seaside towns in Essex revealed in new 2026 rankings
It comes after a new survey from Which?, which ranks 135 coastal destinations across the country.
Homes evacuated as building blaze breaks out
Homes have been evacuated after a blaze broke out in a derelict building in Harwich High Street.
Man suffers broken jaw after 'racially aggravated assault'
A man in his 40s has been left with a broken jaw after a racially aggravated assault at an address in Grays.
I visited the seaside town dubbed 'one of worst’ in UK — it isn't what you think
I took the train from Colchester to Clacton on a bright morning, a journey that barely stretches to 25 minutes.
Candidate withdraws from Clacton by-election
Independent candidate, Ollie Granger has dropped out of the Clacton by-election.
Man arrested after large 'fight' left several injured near seafront
A man in his 30s has been arrested after a large disturbance which left several injured near Clacton seafront.
Major train disruption to continue after serious fire
Disruption on trains between Essex and London continues after a trackside fire on Friday near Stratford.
Where are there hosepipe bans in the UK? How to check if it affects your area
Hosepipe bans have been introduced across parts of the UK as water companies move to protect supplies this summer.
Child dies after crash involving lorry
A child has died after a crash involving a lorry in Ongar near Epping in Essex.
Essex seaside town to feature in primetime BBC Countryfile episode
BBC's popular Countryfile will focus on Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex, in an episode on Sunday, July 19.
Popular Essex outdoor swimming spot named one of the best in UK
Woodup Pool in Tollesbury has been named one of the best outdoor swimming spots in the country in a study by the AA.
Building destroyed as more than 40 firefighters tackle huge blaze
More than 40 firefighters have been on the scene of a fire in North Stifford, Grays overnight.
The hidden gem fairy-tale open-air venue that is a must-visit for summer
Black Brook Theatre, an intimate woodland venue near Langham, has announced its 2026 summer season.
Colchester festival names Robin Cancer Trust as official charity partner
BizzFest 2026 has announced the Colchester-based Robin Cancer Trust as its official charity partner.
Abandoned care home in Essex built 154 years ago that remains empty after closing
Green Lodge, in Halstead, sits next to the Halstead Hall care home, and remains empty years after it shut.
Girl, 5, diagnosed with rare cancerous tumour 'doing well' mum says in update
Following an investigation, the family’s life was turned upside down when Remy was diagnosed with an aggressive rhabdoid tumour the day before Christmas Eve.
Inside the Essex barn conversion with indoor swimming pool and leisure complex
A striking barn conversion on the edge of Great Dunmow, complete with its own indoor swimming pool and leisure suite, has come onto the market.
Three Essex foodies share their favourites places to eat in the county
From cannoli-and-coffee hits to sunset pizzas, consider this your permission slip to snack first, plan later
Urgent appeal launched for missing man not seen for three days
Essex Police have launched an urgent appeal for a missing 34-year-old man from Maldon, Nathan Crawford.
Several people injured after large-scale seafront 'fight'
Several people have been injured and one seriously injured after a fight near Clacton Pier in the early hours.
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