How much it would cost to stay at Colchester's most haunted hotel on Halloween
Historic building has racked up hundreds of paranormal reports over the centuries, cementing its reputation as one of Essex's most haunted locations.
More than 5,000 extra highways repairs completed across Essex
More than 5,000 extra highways repairs have been completed across Essex thanks to the Members' Highways Initiative.
Budget retailer Poundland set to close all UK stores over the festive period
it will close all of its UK stores over the festive period as part of a move to reward staff for their hard work.
Driest spring and summer since 1976 puts pressure on East of England water supplies
Anglian Water has warned the driest spring and summer since 1976 is putting long-term pressure on water supplies in the East of England.
Essex security guard who plotted to kill Holly Willoughby loses sentence appeal
A security guard who plotted to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby has lost a Court of Appeal challenge against his sentence
This Harry Potter child actor from Essex has a whopping $50million net worth
HE started his acting career as a schoolboy from Essex, but Rupert Grint has since amassed a staggering fortune estimated at $50 million.
Essex Police want to find man in connection to restaurant theft in Essex village
The Duckquiri on The Green in Writtle was broken into at around 1am on September 16 and money was stolen.
Family's tribute to ‘loving husband, dad, grandad’ killed in fatal Essex crash
Emergency services were called to the junction of Fambridge Road and Lower Burnham Road on Wednesday, October 1.
Fans ecstatic as Dick and Angel Strawbridge declare Escape to the Chateau return
The popular Channel 4 show Escape to the Chateau is returning to our screens for series 10, according to Dick and Angel Strawbridge.
More than £60k worth of illegal vapes and tobacco seized in Essex raids
More than £60,000 worth of illegal vapes and tobacco products have been seized from businesses across Essex.
Jailed in Essex: 11 individuals put behind bars across the county this month so far
A round-up of individuals who been put behind bars already this month.
The 'warm' and 'welcoming' Essex pub that serves the 'perfect Sunday roast'
Essex has many top places to choose from when it comes to enjoyng a Sunday roast, but this restaurant is said to serve the 'perfect' one.
'Pretty' coastal village in Essex with 'cute cottages' among best places to live
Muddy Stilettos has shared its picks for the best places to live in Essex for the year ahead.
Village 'packed with history' among those named top 8 places to live in Essex in 2026
Muddy Stilettos have named their top eight places for people to live in Essex ahead of 2026, with 260 locations named across the UK.
Gavin And Stacey star Larry Lamb almost lost role after first audition
Lamb, 78, was auditioning for Mick – the father of Essex-born Gavin in the beloved BBC show.
Man arrested on suspicion of arson as shop fire investigation continues
Officers investigating a fire in an Essex town have made an arrest.
Essex Police crackdown sees 15 people arrested in raids
During the latest Operation Claymore, Essex Police joined forces with the Met and the National Police Air Service.
Police spot drivers skipping queues as hard shoulder chaos turns dangerous
While officers attended a crash on the M11 earlier this month, several drivers chose to bypass the queue by driving along the hard shoulder.
Is this coastal town with 'unique charm' the happiest place to live in Essex?
We asked Echo and Gazette readers to share what they think is the happiest place to live in Essex.
Bird on UK's red list of 'most endangered' spotted by Essex photographer
Nature enthusiast Iain James captured the stunning image of the wading bird at the 200-acre reserve on the banks of the River Colne.
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