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The Ale House in Colchester has been named pub of the year for 2026 by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

Witham in Essex has been named the most disappointing in Essex by social media page Towntickers.

Harwich and North Essex MP Sir Bernard Jenkin has warned that scrapping the HSSIB would be a "terrible mistake".

Developer Latimer published the final plans for the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community on Thursday.

The care board was consulted along with other public bodies as part of proposals put forward in a draft Local Plan for the Colchester borough.

On Thursday, Latimer revealed its plans for the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community (TCBGC), a 7,750-strong development in the east of the city.

White Hart Lane, Chelmsford, will close overnight from 23–27 March 2026 for Essex Highways works.

Essex attractions join Chester Zoo in urging the Met Office and weather apps to improve rain forecasts, warning misleading icons are harming UK tourism revenue.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson have been pictured in bathrobes alongside paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January following meagre growth at the end of last year, official figures have shown, amid fears Britain is heading for a hit from the Iran conflict as prices are sent soaring.

A woman whose blood is so rare that it can be frozen for up to three decades every time she donates has said she feels “very special and honoured” to be able to help sick patients.

This year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) “will confront complexity with curiosity and openness” as it marks 250 years of American independence, its director has said.

Colchester United drew with Crawley Town in League Two

Colchester United host Crawley Town in League Two

Arthur Read shortlisted for the Sky Bet League Two Goal of the Month award

Colchester United boss Danny Cowley gives update on goalkeeper situation