An island connected to England is steeped in rich history and beautiful scenery yet is completely inaccessible twice a day.

A 74-year-old man will spend the next 20 years behind parts after he was found guilty of numerous child sex crimes.

A DEVASTATED couple have said they thought they were going to 'die' in a violent storm which destroyed their houseboat and left them homeless in Essex ... on the shores of Mersea three days ...

A Boxing Day swimming tradition that started more than 20 years ago will not continue this year, its organiser said. Hundreds ...

HERE are the Essex road closures for Colchester, Harwich, Clacton and more scheduled in the coming weeks for public safety while important works ...

West Mersea beach is found on the south coast of Essex and is also a must-see with a clean beach with clear water to bathe in. Other hidden gems in Colchester include St Botolph's Priory and ...

The wreckage was recovered from waters off Mersea Island, in Essex, three days later. "As the tide was coming back in, this almighty storm came," Ms Corkish said. "It was horrendous. The two boats ...

A devastated couple have said they thought they were going to 'die' in a violent storm which destroyed their houseboat and left them homeless. Ashley Corkish, 35, and Jamie McSeveney, 33, were caught ...

It takes a special talent to seamlessly step into the shoes vacated by a goalie who played over 70 career games and won three state championships. That was the task dealt to Katie Moran when she ...

EAST HANOVER − Brady Phillips ran for a pair of touchdowns as West Essex beat previously-unbeaten Hanover Park, 22-21 on Friday night.Hanover Park jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter.

With Bonfire Night just around the corner, many places in Essex are gearing up to light up the skies with special events.

High Street North in West Mersea will be closed for three days ... November 21 while carriageway patching works take place by Essex County Council. Hall Road in West Bergholt will be closed ...