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The northbound A12 has been partially blocked between Junction 21 for Witham South and Junction 22 for Witham North due to a broken down vehicle.

A garden centre has unveiled a new artwork in its display garden.

Councillors Sam McLean, Martyn Warnes, and Chris Pearson resigned from the Labour group last month to form a Progressive Independent Alliance.

The event, which took place at Lower Castle Park on Sunday afternoon, brought pipe bands from both the east of England and further afield.

And an acclaimed contemporary folk-Americana duo is set to provide the musical highlight of this year's Rowhedge Regatta.

Two women have denied murder in Braintree after a woman was found dead in her home in 2024.

A new blue plaque will be unveiled to mark Colchester's forgotten Napoleonic barracks.

An Essex mum is saving thousands by transforming a £100 second-hand log cabin into a 'girly haven' using Facebook Marketplace.

The decision to ban Palestine Action as a terror group was lawful, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

The Government’s housebuilding target is at risk because of a shortage of council planners, according to new research.

The average price tag on a home fell by 0.6% or £2,113 in June, in the biggest price drop recorded for this month of the year in 14 years, according to a property website.

Children under age 16 will be banned from social media in a “big moment for our country”, Sir Keir Starmer said.

Live Q&A: Gazette sports writer Jon Waldron answers your questions

End of an era as photographer Steve Brading steps back from U’s matchday duties

Colchester United announce pre-season friendly at League One side

John Terry bid fails but Colchester United takeover search goes on