MATT Macey is a big man in stature. The Colchester United goalkeeper proved to be a big man in character and spirit last night too, with the way he responded to an extremely testing evening on a ...

Henley’s of Wivenhoe, in Vine Drive, has made it to the Fry Awards 2025 after being named one of the UK's Top 50 Fish & Chip Takeaways ...

A mental health crisis phone line in Essex supported more than 56,000 calls last year, the trust has revealed. The 111 Mental Health Crisis Response Service, run by Essex Partnership University NHS ...

Partners Diane Hampson, and Terri Ryland, decided to embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they purchased the well-loved New Bell Inn.

Charlie Gilbert, 23, is standing trial at Chelmsford Crown Court accused of sexual assault at a beach holiday park in Mersea Island.

A BABY aardvark born at Colchester Zoo is "doing well", bosses have said in an update. The zoo announced that aardvarks OQ and Koos welcomed the new baby last November . Despite being the pair's first ...

Carr’s new material aims to push boundaries and deliver his signature style of dark, edgy jokes while also keeping audiences entertained with ...

A “hygiene emergency prohibition notice” posted on the front of the business states there is an "active infestation of mice resulting in ...

Renowned British-Kurdish singer-songwriter Olcay Bayir will captivate audiences when she comes to Colchester Arts Centre. Blending her Anatolian heritage with contemporary influences, Bayir's music ...

A MICROPUB firm has been ordered to pay £35,000 after a person suffered severe head injuries following a serious accident at their venue ...

Singer and TV star Linda Nolan has died aged 65, following a 20-year battle with breast cancer, her family has confirmed.

Sue Johnson, 75, found herself in severe financial difficulty after her divorce in March 2003 leaving her depend on her daughter for food.