A MAN has been convicted after admitting to carrying out “sexual acts in front of children” outside three Colchester schools.

Lydia was diagnosed with alopecia areata - a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles causing them to fall out ...

St Clare Hospice is opening a new charity shop in Priors Green, Takeley this week. Members of the public are invited to attend the grand opening at 10.30am on Friday, October 4. Shaun Weston, managing ...

Visitors can buy pumpkins and get ready for Halloween at the Gardens of Easton Lodge October open day. The open day will take place at the gardens in Little Easton from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, October ...

Ofgem urged people to make the most of any state benefits they are entitled to, which could help with paying energy bills as well as the wider cost of living. Around 1.4 million pensioners are already ...

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK as the Royal Mint revealed their 10 rarest coins ...

Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate in Hatfield Heath has been crowned AA Hotel of the Year 2024 at the AA Hospitality Awards. The AA inspectors praised the hotel's "impeccable guest experience and ...

The new DVLA registration numbers are set to be popular with motorists, with fixed prices starting from just £250 ...

The actress Dame Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89. In a statement issued via her publicist it read: "It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. “She passed away ...

Dame Maggie Smith was known for her iconic role as the quick-witted Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter from 2001–2011. The 89-year-old had an extensive career on stage and screen over seven decades ...

There are several RSPCA branches in the county, along with the affiliated Danaher Animal Home. If you think you would be able to rehome one of them, go to either the Essex South, Southend & District ...