Major Banksy exhibition proves Colchester can rival the biggest galleries
From the moment visitors enter The Minories in Colchester, it is clear Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent is not a typical Banksy exhibition.
Thai restaurant named only Essex finalist for major national food award
Brentwood Thai restaurant Lemongrass is Essex’s only finalist at the Food Awards England 2026, with the ceremony in Wolverhampton, November 9.
Santa, take note! Hamleys unveils its 15 must-have toys for Christmas - including Barbie Nutcracker Dolls and quirky fidget sets
The luxury retailer has officially unveiled its top 15 festive toys that span a wide range of interests and styles, and suitable for those aged 18 months through to 18 years.
James McAvoy claims he was bullied by his Band Of Brothers co-star on 'first day as a professional actor'
James McAvoy has claimed he was bullied by his co-star on Band of Brothers when he joined the series for one episode at the start of his career.
The unvarnished reality of age gap relationships: TRACEY COX reveals the conversations you MUST have if you're a midlife woman with an older man
A 20-year-old with a 40-year-old can work perfectly well, for a while. But 20 eventually turns into 40 and a 40-year-old with a 60-year-old is a different story.
I've seen countless middle-aged women who have high blood pressure without realising it - one check-up at the GP tells you nothing. Here's how to know if you are at risk... and what to do about it: DR TOMAS BOTHE
As a doctor, I have one piece of advice which - more than anything else - can help maximise the chances of a long and healthy life.
Sheridan Smith gives Nicole Scherzinger a hilarious side-eye as she dramatically belts out a song while filming choir scenes for new movie
Eagle-eyed fans have spotted the moment Sheridan Smith gave Nicole Scherzinger the side-eye while filming choir scenes for their new movie Girl Group.
BASICS Essex volunteers win Unsung Hero Award at Pride of Essex Awards
BASICS Essex, which is run by volunteer emergency clinicians, has won the Unsung Hero Award at the Pride of Essex Awards.
BASICS Essex volunteers win Unsung Hero Award at Pride of Essex Awards
BASICS Essex, which is run by volunteer emergency clinicians, has won the Unsung Hero Award at the Pride of Essex Awards.
Fire up that iPhone 1 emulation and party like it's 2007
Browser-based fun to remember a time before Apple's annual cash grab became a thing
Middle earners contributing bare minimum to work pensions set to suffer financially after Burnham's state pension triple lock reforms, study shows
A new report has revealed that middle earners will need to add more to pensions than just minimum contributions via auto-enrolment to have a decent retirement.
Wheelchair-bound amputee, 71, with one leg is told he must supply more proof before he gets a blue parking badge
Wheelchair-bound amputee Nigel Ward, 71, said journeys will be 'troublesome' without a blue badge, after his application for the parking permit was denied by Norfolk County Council.
A luxury motorhome is the unlikely new status symbol for celebrities - from Stacey Solomon's £70,000 campervan to Carol Vorderman's £100,000 'VordersVan'. But whose could do with an urgent makeover?
Private jets and superyachts are go-to celebrity status symbols, but motorhomes are fast becoming the pinnacle of travelling in style.
Chelmsford coffee morning raises nearly £200 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Chelmsford later living development The Beacons raised nearly £200 for people affected by cancer.
Piddington women attend Parliament as Tories continue protest against Labour plans to house 1,200 male migrants near tiny Oxfordshire village
The Government wants to accommodate 1,256 male asylum seekers at a former Ministry of Defence (MoD) site in Bicester.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Sir Nick Clegg under pressure to publicly declare Gibraltar belongs to Britain after wife controversially claims it's Spanish territory
Lady Miriam Clegg, who is Spanish and running in the country's national elections, insisted the Rock belongs to her country during a TV interview to promote her campaign.
Braintree artisan market highly commended at shopping centre awards
The Braintree Hobby Hub Artisan Market at George Yard Shopping Centre was highly commended at the 2026 SCEPTRE Awards.
'She's absolutely besotted with him and always has been': Why Russell Brand's wife Laura is standing by him during his rape trial as insiders tell KATIE HIND how she 'tamed' him, what her family think and meeting when she was 19
Clutching his hand both as the comedian entered and left the swearing in of the jury, it showed the world Laura is standing by her husband of nine years.
Revealed, final hours of the tiger attack victim: Former child actor, 24, mauled to death at Yorkshire zoo shared series of photos online documenting his day before horror unfolded
William Chapman, 24, who was classed as vulnerable with a history of 'significant' mental health problems, jumped into the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday afternoon.
Are rollercoasters getting more dangerous? Experts weigh in after Six Flags fatality
A horror rollercoaster accident that left a man dead has reignited fears over the safety of thrill rides.