National Entertainment News

Band - The Essex Police band was founded in 1966 and is open to the public

Essex Police's choir and band are preparing for a festive concert

Everything you need to know, including whether you could be eligible for a £159 refund or a free TV licence

You could claim a £159 refund on your TV licence - are you eligible?

3

Glamorous - positioned at the top and in the centre of Wivenhoe, or Colchester, University of Essex campus Top Bar deserves it name in both of its meanings

'Secret bar' at Essex University's Colchester campus is a glamorous hidden gem

1

Support - Day centre

Art scheme distributes 25,000 mandala colouring books to help 'reduce stress'

1

New - Axe throwing

New axe throwing and nerf target shooting attraction to open in Basildon

7

Book launch - Georgia Harrison's new book details her experiences with her ex-partner Stephen Bear

Towie's Georgia Harrison 'inspires hope' after sharing Stephen Bear struggles in book

17

Odds on - Bobby Brazier is one of the bookies' favourites to win Strictly Come Dancing, behind Ellie Leach and Nigel Harman

Essex's Bobby Brazier among the favourites to win this year's Strictly Come Dancing

3

Reality star - Olivia Attwood

Essex TV star Olivia Attwood addresses rumours of I'm a Celeb return

10

Competition. Win a smart TV

Festive - There are many great things to do across Essex this festive period

Listed: The best Christmas events happening in Essex to get you in the festive spirit

Stacey Solomon is back filming hit BBC show Sort Your Life Out.

Stacey Solomon's future on Loose Women confirmed after months off air

23

Borley Rectory became known as the

How 'unsettling incidents' at house in Essex 'haunted by nun' inspired horror film

6

John Cleese will be hosting his debut show live on GB News from Hedingham Castle this Sunday

Sitcom star set to make GB News debut presenting live show from Essex venue

12

Kerry has not impressed the Big Brother viewers

Big Brother fans 'can't stand' Essex housemate Kerry due to Dylan shower dispute

5

Did you feel for Arg on Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins?

Towie star James Argent reveals painful Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins injuries

2

Hedingham Castle played host to two weddings for Married at First Sight UK

Stunning Essex venue plays host to two weddings on popular TV series

3

Call The Midwife was said to contain 'inaccurate birthing practices'.

Call The Midwife 'should come with a health warning' over 'inaccurate' scenes

1

Strictly fans said that Bobby Brazier appeared 'deflated' last week when he performed the tango.

Bobby Brazier reveals why he was 'deflated' on last week's Strictly Come Dancing

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas spoke with Dan Walker on Channel 5 News.

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas hires assistant to 'syphon through' hate messages

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Neil Jones got engaged to Love Island star Chyna Mills in April of this year.

Strictly and Love Island star couple share cute baby name meaning with fans

See why Love Island star Zara McDermott has banned Made in Chelsea boyfriend Sam Thompson from coming to the Strictly Come Dancing live shows.

Zara McDermott bans boyfriend Sam Thompson from Strictly Live shows - here's why

1

Holly Willoughby is set to be replaced on This Morning by ITV Good Morning Britain (GMB) stars Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway.

Two 'heavyweight' presenters set to replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning

Kerry and her Big Brother housemates had a conversation about money in tonight's episode

What is the higher tax bracket? Big Brother's Kerry talks money with housemates

2

Viewers of Big Brother are not happy with Kerry.

Essex Big Brother housemate Kerry accused of 'playing up to the camera'

10

Sort Your Life Out viewers were not happy.

Stacey Solomon Sort Your Life Out viewers 'turning over' amid 'sneaky' change

Kerry, 40, of Dunmow, has entered the Big Brother house

Meet the Big Brother housemate from Essex who 'loves Adele and Piers Morgan'

8

Danny Dyer played Mick Carter on BBC's EastEnders from 2013 to 2022.

Danny Dyer reveals the real reason he left EastEnders last year

27

Nick Knowles, the DIY SOS team and some EastEnders stars will be helping with a new building project

DIY SOS and EastEnders stars join forces for new 'special' build

1

Will you miss Olly Murs as part of the judging panel on ITV's The Voice?

Olly Murs says 'it's a bit of a shock' as he's axed from ITV’s The Voice

8

Star: Olly Murs has announced he will be touring with Take That

'I've had this secret for some time' - Olly Murs reveals plan for next year

10

BBC EastEnders fans believe they have discovered who will die at Christmas after spotting a huge clue - but they aren't happy about it

EastEnders fans 'sick' after spotting huge clue revealing who will die at Christmas

Disney's centenary celebrations have already featured screenings of the fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the tear-jerker Bambi and the fan favourite 101 Dalmatians among others.

The Disney classics you and the kids can see in the cinema from £5 this month

Adam Thomas said he was somewhat 'apprehensive' about taking part in the new Strictly series

Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas shares struggles with arthritis ahead of Strictly

ITV Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper is suffering from a “nasty infection”

Kate Garraway reveals husband Derek Draper is suffering with 'nasty infection'

2

Holly Willoughby was forced to apologise for Miriam Margolyes's antics on ITV show This Morning

This Morning 'pulled from air' after Miriam Margolyes keeps breaking show rules

3

Paul Hollywood and Prue Lieth will return as judges for The Great British Bake Off 2023 while Alison Hammond will join the show as co-host alongside Noel Fielding.

Channel 4 has revealed The Great British Bake Off 2023 start date (and it's soon)

1

Matt Hancock will feature in the new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins alongside Gareth Gates, Melinda Messenger, James Argent and more

Matt Hancock reduced to tears in first trailer for Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

Escape to the Chateau stars Dick and Angel Strawbridge are going to America - this is why

Dick and Angel Strawbridge announce their next adventure after Channel 4 exit

6

Les Dennis revealed how his new knee is far better than his old and arthritic one as he takes to the BBC Strictly Come Dancing stage

Les Dennis shares health fears ahead of Strictly Come Dancing appearance

Adam Thomas says his dance teacher wife hasn't taught him any tricks ahead of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing

Emmerdale's Adam Thomas reveals argument with wife over Strictly appearance

BBC Breakfast presenter Victoria Valentine has enrolled in a full time master's in psychological sciences

BBC Breakfast star Victoria Valentine leaving show for surprising new career

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova will reportedly support partner Kai Widdrington after BBC snub

Strictly Come Dancing professional 'devastated' after snub from new series

1

Andrew Flintoff could begin filming for season 2 of BBC series Field of Dreams in the coming months.

Freddie Flintoff set for return to TV for first time since Top Gear accident

Former Corrie star Ellie Leach is being lined up for a role in BBC Waterloo Road according to reports

Strictly and Corrie star set for Waterloo Road role

Kate Garraway revealed that she and her husband Derek Draper are 'ploughing on' when she appeared at the NTAs

Kate Garraway shares update on husband Derek Draper after airport 'disaster'

1

ITV is looking to give Holly Willoughby new roles after the Philip Schofield scandal and NTA loss this week

This Morning's Holly Willoughby set for new primetime roles amid ITV shakeup

The Disney+ £1.99 offer is only available until September 20.

Limited offer available which allows people to get Disney+ for £1.99 a month

1% Club host Lee Mack and ITV Saturday Night Takeaway presenters Ant and Dec both won awards at National Television Awards 2023

Lee Mack makes hilarious dig at ITV duo Ant and Dec at TV awards over blunder

This Morning had won in the daytime, live magazine or topical magazine category every year since 2011

This Morning booed at NTAs as show loses daytime crown

The spin-off series of ITV's hit reality dating show is reported to make its on-screen debut in the new year.

New Love Island 'All Stars' spin off with ex islanders to launch next year

1

Station: outside the BBC Essex station

'BBC has made a mistake' - Loyal Essex listeners share upset over schedule changes

16

Station: outside the BBC Essex station

Everything you need to know about the changes to BBC Radio Essex's schedule

10

Announcement - Dave Monk will be leaving BBC Essex after 37 years

Legendary BBC Essex presenter announces he is stepping down after 37 years of service

6

Dancing: Olly all dressed in white at the show

Olly Murs shares exclusive insight into his Essex wedding during Colchester show

13