Pupils at Great Chesterford Primary Academy in Saffron Walden took part in a week-long celebration of books and reading.

Millions of people across South Asia have been covered in coloured powder as part of Holi, the Hindu festival of colours. In India - home to around one billion Hindus - people threw coloured ...

Thaxted Festival has announced its plans for the 2025 summer season. On Sunday, March 9, Thaxted Church was filled with the sound of opera as the festival previewed its line-up Essex-based opera ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A girl throws colored powder on her friend as they celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, in Mumbai ...

Holi, a Hindu festival that takes place in the spring, kicks off Friday, March 14. Also known as the festival of colors, the annual tradition marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring ...

Lathmar Holi, celebrated some days ahead of the actual Holi festival in the twin towns of Barsana and Nandgaon, translates as ‘that Holi in which people hit with sticks’. Some people toast ...

Tonight will turn colder with a mix of cloud and clear spells. It should be mainly dry but the odd shower or spot of rain cannot be ruled out, possibly turning wintry on the hills. Thursday ...

LEGOLAND is launching a new festival in May celebrating play, creativity, and imagination. The festival will feature five interactive zones, 49 new LEGO models, and a "Play Pact" initiative.

The Harlow Essex Animal Rescue Team (HEART) said a dog walker found the Caucasian shepherd soaking wet in Thaxted on 8 February. The puppy had a deformed or broken leg and the charity suspected he ...