A major habitat at Colchester Zoo has reopened to visitors, as new transport links and a conservation-themed bus aim to make the attraction more accessible across Essex. The “Kingdom of the Wild” area is now open again following maintenance work earlier this year, marking the latest phase of improvements across…

There was a real sense of community in the air at Windmill Green on Thursday, as Tiptree residents came together for a morning of hands-on conservation work. Led by the The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), volunteers spent time mulching the young tree whips planted last year – a small but important…

Families across Essex looking for something a bit different this summer may want to mark their calendars, as the Rapture Gaming Festival returns to Colchester. Taking over Charter Hall, the event promises a full weekend of gaming, entertainment and hands-on activities, making it a standout option for the six-week holidays.…

Workers across Essex are set to see a boost to their pay as new National Minimum Wage rates come into force this week. The increase, introduced by the UK Government, applies nationwide and affects a range of age groups and pay bands. What’s changing? The updated rates include increases to:…

What is this weather? One minute it’s sunshine.Actual, genuine, “maybe I’ll sit outside” sunshine. The next? Freezing.“Is it going to be cold enough in the morning to see frost on the car?”Regret. Across Tiptree and the wider Essex area, there’s a very specific kind of person emerging right now. The…

Let’s talk about job hunting. Because if you’re in it right now, you’ll know… it’s not just a case of “apply and wait”. It’s apply.Apply again.Apply some more.Refresh your emails.Check your spam folder just in case.Convince yourself you definitely typed your email correctly.Then… nothing. And then you do it all…

It’s almost the end of the first week of half term… and the need for a break is very real. You love your children more than anything. Everything. That never changes. But if we’re being honest, from the moment they are born, you lose something in yourself. Not in a…

A newly created sensory garden in Promenade Park has been significantly damaged, according to Maldon District Council. The council says plants were pulled out overnight, causing what it describes as “significant damage” to the space. Part of a wider pattern The incident follows a number of recent vandalism reports in…

It’s Easter weekend. Which means one thing across homes in Tiptree, Colchester, and beyond…Roast dinners are about to be served. Big ones.Overfilled plates.At least one person falling asleep on the sofa afterwards. It’s tradition. But here’s the thing. For something that’s meant to be comforting and familiar…Roast dinners are weirdly…

Parents across Essex are being encouraged to build healthy screen habits for young children, following newly released guidance from the UK Government. The advice, aimed at children under five, is designed to support development, sleep and overall wellbeing in a world where screens are increasingly part of everyday life. What…