THE first edition of a new Essex music festival saw thousands of music turn out for rock, Americana... and barbecues.

Cygnet Hospital Colchester has been named Health Care Service of the Year at the Cygnet Group achievement awards.

Amphora Group has invested more than £1.6m in public spaces, digital infrastructure and community support in Colchester.

Drivers are facing delays of more than 30 minutes on the A12 due to emergency works. Cadent Gas are on the southbound carriageway between Junction 23 at Kelvedon and Junction 22 at Witham. There is no ...

Norfolk Police have launched an appeal to find 42-year-old David Reed, who is wanted on recall to prison. Reed has connections to Colchester.

Barnardo's at The Grove shopping centre will be closing next month on July 10. A post on the The Grove Shopping Centre Facebook page said: "As they enter their final weeks, we'd love for our community ...