Palestinians have been allowed to return home to the largely destroyed region of northern Gaza after more than 12 months of besiegement by Israel. Israel’s withdrawal comes in the wake of a fragile ...

After a long winter, we’re all ready for spring and this year’s gardens and flower shows are sure to provide the floral inspiration we need!

A series of yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office across large parts of England and Wales.

COLCHESTER United head coach Danny Cowley wants to add more signings before next week's transfer window - but more players will need to leave first. The U's have already brought in Jack Tucker and ...

Campaigners trying to save an oak tree in Wivenhoe from being chopped have been left hopeful following a council meeting. Residents who are trying to save the oak at the King George V playing field ...

Ethel Bedwell was still living independently at her home in East Bergholt before she suffered a fall and was taken to hospital.

Stephen Caven, 39, had broken into a café in Chelmsford last July, was jailed on Friday after he admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Rapidly-growing chicken chain Wingstop has said a new site in Essex is among at least 20 new planned sites in the UK this year, creating ...

One of this year’s recipients was Ty Bowring, 20, who runs a Community Interest Company in Mersea. With his business, Ty, also known as Ty the Beach Hut Guy, wants to offer an opportunity for people ...

Natasha Butcher, 42, of Colchester, and former husband Chris Lloyd, 49, of Halstead, are the proud parents of Poppy Lloyd, 13.

Colombia accepted 475 deportation flights from the United States from 2020 to 2024, fifth behind Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and El Salvador, according to Witness at the Border, an advocacy group that ...