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A crash on the A120 has forced the road to be part closed in both directions in Coggeshall.

Essex Police made 1,960 drug-driving arrests between January 1 and October 31, 2026, more than twice drink-driving arrests, latest figures show.

A crash on the A12 is causing severe delays near Ingatestone heading Londonbound.

North Essex fireworks tonight: find times, tickets and locations for displays at Clacton Pier, Langham, Elmstead, Halstead and Earls Colne on November 7.

Essex Police investigate Tilbury incidents as three men in a white SUV impersonated officers and attempted to steal wallets, keys and phones on November 7.

Drivers on the A12 are facing severe delays due to a crash near Chelmsford.

The University of Essex’s Lakeside Theatre is launching a new season as the Colchester home of East 15 Acting School.

Talbooth Restaurant in Dedham revives its afternoon tea for its 75th anniversary, with champagne, Canton tea and creative savouries in a limited-time return.

The Duchess of Sussex’s father will be subject to home detention and electronic tagging following his release on bail after appearing in a US court accused of possessing child sex abuse material, including images of himself with naked young girls.

Andy Farrell challenged Ireland to be more ruthless after they swept aside Argentina with a 42-12 bonus-point victory in the Nations Championship in Dublin.

Andy Burnham has said he will look at changing rape trials to encourage more women to come forward and “get the conviction rate up”.

TV horticulturalist Monty Don has presented his last episode of the BBC’s Gardeners’ World after more than two decades on the show.

Colchester United host Worcester City in FA Cup first round

Danny Cowley hopes Colchester United can reward their loyal supporters when they host Worcester City in the FA Cup

Colchester United boss Danny Cowley explains why his players will not underestimate Worcester City ahead of their FA Cup first-round tie

Colchester United midfielder Paul Digby draws on his FA Cup giant-killing experience ahead of the U’s clash with Worcester City