Residents says Essex village named most deprived in UK is actually 'so friendly'
Government statistics revealed recently that Jaywick has topped the deprivation list again, following previous reports in 2010, 2015, and 2019.
'Picturesque' village with less than 1,000 residents among best places to live in UK
The picturesque village of Bradwell-on-Sea has been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2026.
'Hidden gem' Essex farm shop and cafe that serves the 'best full English'
Fobbing Farm Shop can be found in the south of Essex, and is said to serve great food at its cafe, 53 Fobbing.
Leopard from Colchester Zoo now a mother to help global efforts to save species
A leopard who travelled across the country in search of romance has become a mother – strengthening efforts to conserve the rarest big cats in the world.
Popular Essex singer-songwriter shares new triple-album filled with unreleased music
Frank Turner, of Mersea, has revealed The Next Ten Years, a triple vinyl release which contains music from 2015 to 2024.
Essex pop superstar performs biggest headline show in front of thousands
AN ESSEX pop superstar has performed in front of thousands at his biggest headline show to date.
Essex man who sought to help 'Russian spies' jailed for seven years
A man from Essex has been jailed for seven years after assisting a Russian intelligence service.
Essex gamers react as the most anticipated video game in history gets delayed again
The Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series is created by Rockstar Games which is a subsidiary of Take Two Interactive, and has been the most profitable videogame franchise in the world.
Stansted Airport workers stage 'surreal' charity run on runway
Workers at Stansted Airport have raised thousands of pounds for charity with a unique runway run.
Essex pop star making his West End debut in major Jesus Christ Superstar show
He will take on the role of Jesus in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar, which will run at the theatre from June 20 to September 5 next year.
Popular Essex Indian restaurant named in British Indian Good Food Guide
An Indian restaurant in Essex has been named among the top spots to eat in the British Indian Good Food Guide 2025.
Essex restaurant claims prestigious national award for Italian food
An independent restaurant from Essex offering Italian specialities has scooped up a national industry award.
Christmas charity advent calendar founder calling on public to design 2025 logo
As December draws ever closer, the founder of a Essex charity advent calendar is calling for help from the public to help design the 2025 logo.
Here's where you can view the Norwich to Tilbury pylon plans ahead of land order
Some of the underground cabling would be located through the Dedham Vale - an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Family shaken after car smashed by group of youths in balaclavas in Essex town
A family has been left shaken after a group of youths wearing balaclavas smashed their car window on their front drive in the middle of the night.
More than 30 stopped and searched and teens 'causing trouble' dispersed in town
More than 30 people were stopped and searched during a dispersal order, including some teenagers “causing trouble”.
'Late-Roman' skeletons discovered underneath car park site being turned into housing
SKELETONS dating back to the late Roman period have been uncovered underneath an Essex car park.
Prison experts say mistaken releases are 'regular occurrence' amid prison crisis
The deputy prime minister refused to answer questions in Parliament about the mistaken release of prisoners in the past few weeks.
Residents and visitors say Essex city has some of the best fireworks in England
Gazette spoke to residents and visitors about what keeps them coming back year after year. This is one of the finest fireworks displays in the country.
Newsquest extends registration period for popular Young Reporter Scheme
Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.
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