3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (167+ words) Nostalgic Essex soft play venue at Lakeside to shut down for good Essex Live A popular Essex soft play venue is set to close in a matter of days due to 'ever-increasing' overhead costs Partyman has multiple branches across England,…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (820+ words) Residents living close to a former scaffolding yard have raised concerns over the planned use of the space. The area is set to be transformed into a data centre - but some who live nearby have other ideas for what they…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (184+ words) An Essex sandwich spot has been told that "major improvement" is necessary by food hygiene inspectors. The Subway branch on Brentwood High Street was rated 1 out of 5 for food hygiene in August 2026. An inspector from the Food Standards Agency (FSA)…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (242+ words) Owners have said it's a "sad decision" A popular Essex vegan restaurant is closing down after four years. Patch is a plant-led vegetarian and vegan restaurant and café located at 24 Trinity Street in the heart of Colchester. Opened in September…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (243+ words) The view along Trinity Street(Image: Essex Live) A popular Essex vegan restaurant is closing down after four years. Patch is a plant-led vegetarian and vegan restaurant and café located at 24 Trinity Street in the heart of Colchester. Opened in…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (167+ words) It is part of the owner's plan to save £250m Four popular Essex restaurants are set to close for good on Monday (September 7). Essex's four Brewer's Fayre eateries are soon set to shut for good. The news comes after the chain's…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (156+ words) A popular juice and sandwich bar has applied to open a store on a busy Essex high street. Joe & The Juice is a global juice bar and coffee shop chain known for its fresh juices, shakes, sandwiches and more. Currently,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (162+ words) A busy Essex high street is set to get its fourth chicken shop in a matter of days. Popeyes has announced that its first restaurant in Colchester will open its doors at 11am on Friday, September 11. The new shop will open…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (191+ words) A busy Essex swimming pool is set to be closed for months while it undergoes a "significant" investment programme. Leisure World's Leisure Pool in Cowdray Avenue in Colchester is set to undergo a major package of refurbishment and improvement works…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (201+ words) A brand new food hall is being opened at Scott's Of Southend Garden Centre(Image: Essex Live) A popular garden centre is preparing to open a brand new food hall stocking a variety of 'premium food brands'. Scott's of Southend…...