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A12 Chelmsford Bypass crash causes London-bound delays at Junction 18 near Danbury, with queues back to Boreham Interchange. Allow extra time.

With thousands of people expected to descend on Colchester Castle Park tonight for the annual fireworks display - here is all you need to know.

Essex could see temperatures dip to -2C on November 15 as a cold snap approaches, while the Met Office warns of colder interludes later in November.

Court of Appeal hears sentence appeals in Vickrum Digwa’s murder case over his 21-year minimum term for killing Henry Nowak in Southampton on December 3.

Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Sofia diverted to Plovdiv after a bomb threat, as Aer Lingus and Wizz Air services face disruption across Europe.

Channel 4 axes Essex-linked Married At First Sight UK after 10 years, following reviews into serious rape and sexual misconduct allegations involving cast members.

Viral burger chain Smoke & Pepper will open its 24th UK restaurant at Chelmsford’s The Meadows on November 9, serving smash burgers and its Flying Dutchman.

The identity of a smartly-dressed man who died at a London Underground station with a direct rail link to Essex has remained a mystery for more than half a century.

The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years and warned that further hikes are likely if the Iran war is not resolved.

A guitar used by Johnny Marr after his split from The Smiths is expected to fetch up to £30,000 when it goes under the hammer next month.

Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane says he feels “right at home” after signing a bumper contract extension at Bayern Munich.

BT has revealed almost another 8,000 jobs have been axed since the end of March as part of its ongoing programme to slash costs.

Colchester United take on Worcester City in the FA Cup at the JobServe Community Stadium

Colchester United’s under-18s bowed out of the FA Youth Cup after defeat

Colchester United boss Danny Cowley has provided an encouraging update on Teddy Bishop

The University of Essex has agreed a three-year partnership with Northampton Saints to strengthen its men’s and women’s rugby programmes