Severe delays are building the A12 north of Colchester after a crash, with traffic queueing in both directions.

Williams was among the Lions’ star performers at Optus Stadium but his match was over when he injured his left hamstring in the 47th minute.

Lando Norris laid down a marker ahead of qualifying by finishing fastest in final practice for the Austrian Grand Prix. Norris, who set the quickest time at the Red Bull Ring on Friday, was again the ...

Sir Keir Starmer has said Reform leader Nigel Farage “isn’t interested in Wales” and has no viable plan for Port Talbot’s blast furnaces. Speaking at the Welsh Labour conference in Llandudno, the ...

At least 49 people were killed across Gaza by Israeli strikes, health staff say, as Palestinians face a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and ceasefire prospects inch closer.

Angus Gold described Barry Hills as “one of the greats in my lifetime”, as he joined the racing community in paying tribute to the training great following his death at the age of 88.

Two people died and at least 17 more were injured as Russian drones struck the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, Ukrainian authorities said. A drone slammed into a residential tower ...

Brentford have rejected Manchester United’s latest bid worth up to £62.5million for Bryan Mbeumo, the PA news agency understands. United are pushing to bring in the 25-year-old forward, having ...

Arts stalwart Ben Howard takes us through five great events to enjoy in Colchester in the coming week.

The Write Impression LLP (TWI), a Colchester-based PR and marketing agency, has announced the appointment of Andrew Butcher as a partner. Mr Butcher has worked at the agency for 16 years and was ...

The results will help police and authorities continue to build a picture of crime in Essex and develop solutions.

An inclusive festival has announced its return this summer with more than a week of accessible adventure in north Essex. The Mersea Island Festival will take place from August 17 to August 25, ...