England are facing a spin dilemma in their bid to keep the Ashes alive in Adelaide, with Shoaib Bashir under the microscope. At 2-0 down in the five-match series, England are already in must-win ...

The Good Shepherd fresco depicts a youthful, clean-shaven Jesus dressed in a toga and carrying a goat across his shoulders.

The ancestor of today’s great white shark was thought to be about eight metres long, the authors of a paper published in Communications ...

When Blur drummer Dave Rowntree visited Red Lion Books in High Street last week it was a rare opportunity to get up close with a music icon.

Preparations for chopping an ancient oak tree in Wivenhoe will begin next week. Wivenhoe Town Council has announced part of the High Street car park will be closed off from Monday onwards. However the ...

People who may be living with the pain of a loved one’s addiction can find support, compassion, and community in a transformative ...

Colchester’s first micro diner has opened, serving locals hearty breakfasts and quick lunches. Shrub End Diner, next to the New Leather Bottle pub, seats only 18 but is packed with character. It ...

Rightmove has revealed the happiest places to live in various regions across the country, with one spot in Essex being among the best.

A COLCHESTER based choir have teamed up with a mental health charity to release a new single, featuring a TikTok singing sensation.

Manchester United have an Africa Cup of Nations problem and Viktor Gyokeres’ lack of goals is in the spotlight.

Here are some of the best areas in Essex to see Christmas lights, as well as some suggestions from Echo and Gazette readers.