11+ hour, 27+ min ago  (422+ words) THE first homes at a 120-home development of the historic former Essex County Hospital are going on sale. In total 63 one, two and three-bedroom apartments will be available for purchase over the next month at the Lexden Gardens development in…...

11+ hour, 8+ min ago  (184+ words) Essex and Suffolk Water have issued a warning to residents planning to take a dip as hot weather approaches. The company is urging people not to swim in reservoirs, highlighting the dangers posed by cold water, hidden machinery and strong…...

8+ hour, 23+ min ago  (663+ words) Speculation is mounting the King could be reunited with his grandchildren Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were offered royal accommodation for their UK visit. Harry and Meghan staying at a palace with their…...

20+ hour, 20+ min ago  (863+ words) Andy Burnham said Labour had a "final chance to change" after his decisive win in the Makerfield by-election set up a showdown with Sir Keir Starmer. Allies of Mr Burnham called on the Prime Minister to hand over power after…...

11+ hour, 27+ min ago  (706+ words) THE fate of potential new a pre-school nursery in Colchester is still in the balance following a planning meeting and dozens of objections from residents. The Stokes Trust submitted a request to change electrical engineering offices and store in Crowhurst…...

16+ hour, 34+ min ago  (552+ words) Andy Burnham's return to Westminster sets up a battle for the premiership which could see him oust Sir Keir Starmer from 10 Downing Street after the Prime Minister insisted he would fight any leadership challenge. Here, the Press Association looks at…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (363+ words) A group of travellers have been banned from living on an Essex caravan site under a court order. The high court injunction applies to the Willows Green site near Braintree, Essex, where 12 families began setting up caravans around the beginning…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (408+ words) Petrol prices have fallen to their lowest average since early April, and the trend looks likely to continue. Drivers are seeing savings of nearly 5p per litre since late May, with some forecourts already offering petrol below the 150p mark. According to…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (282+ words) ALL five kestrel chicks hatched at the Naze Tower have successfully fledged and are now soaring in the skies above Walton. The news comes just weeks after a breeding pair returned to the landmark and laid five eggs in a…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (437+ words) Exciting news has been announced at the former Mill Race Garden Centre near Colchester. David Thompson, of Aldham, is the founder of Willow Park Group and bought the site after it shut to the public last summer. After purchasing the…...