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Historic Essex pub The Sun Inn in Dedham ranks 19th in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs for 2026, praised for heritage, modern dining and local produce.

Essex Youth Build to close after 20 years as reserves run out; insolvency follows, while Essex County Council seeks new providers for pupils.

Unite says 82% of Stansted Airport workers face monthly verbal abuse, as its Abuse Doesn’t Fly campaign calls for bans on disruptive passengers in aviation.

Here are the latest planning applications and decisions from Colchester Council.

Nurse Linda Robertson, who lived with MS for 17 years, donated her brain for research before her death on October 23. Family raises funds for MS research.

Colchester Council extends Cymbeline Farm tenancy for a year after halting £1.55m sale, while exploring biodiversity, habitat and green space options.

The University of Essex Students' Union is preparing to light up the night sky with its first fireworks display in four years.

The owner of Claire's Cabin Café and Smokehouse has reached the final of a national award celebrating Britain’s unsung heroes.

A former Conservative MP has walked free from court after admitting altering their passport to access a gambling website.

MMA world champion Cedric Doumbe has been announced as Jake Paul’s opponent for the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s return on December 24.

Strictly Come Dancing star Neil Jones has announced he is expecting his second child with wife Chyna Mills.

Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw missed training on the eve of Manchester United’s crunch Champions League match against Roma but Patrick Dorgu retuned for the first time since picking up a hamstring injury.

Rock Steady Boxing in Walton is helping local people with Parkinson’s improve strength, balance, wellbeing and mobility.

Oliver Bearman’s promising drive at the Mexico City Grand Prix was ended by a collision with Nico Hulkenberg.

Former Colchester United winger Callum Harriott has come out of retirement and is looking for a new club after reversing his decision to hang up his boots

One eye-catching statistic shows why Colchester United were left frustrated despite suffering a 3-1 home defeat to Walsall