A new quay and pier is set to be created in Brightlingsea to boost the town's tourism industry after plans were approved.

TODAY’S spread is a celebration of our Community Champions.

A group of up to 450 cars gathered for a large car meet, prompting warnings they could have their vehicles seized if they didn't return home.

Everyone in England is to be offered free, twice-weekly coronavirus tests as ministers prepare for the next stage of easing lockdown restrictions.

Boris Johnson will hold a Downing Street coronavirus briefing tonight.

PARTY season will descend on Southend this summer with Craig David and McFly set to perform, thanks to a Government funding boost to aid recovery from Covid-19.

Visitors to the outdoors are being urged to say hello to other people, stay on footpaths, and bag and bin their dog’s poo in a new-look Countryside Code.

Colchester resident Dean Wicks is running 2,021 miles this year to raise money for Kidney Research UK.

Colchester's Clothing Clinic has been running a craft lockdown project getting residents to make flowers for a dress.

TWO litter-busting cousins are celebrating after raising more than £2,600 during their fight against rubbish.

Colchester claims it’s Britain’s Oldest Recorded Town. Fine. But can it also claim the Oldest Recorded Hot Cross Bun? Is it time to make a call to Guinness World Records? Colchester historian Andrew Phillips turns detective...

CHAMPAGNE, high heels and a singalong to (I’m Gonna Be) 500 Miles by the Proclaimers was a fitting way to end a month-long fundraising walk.

The Colchester branch of Save Our Libraries Essex has written to all Essex County Council election candidates to ask for their support.

Iceland could face legal action from Colchester Council for allegedly flouting planning rules and disturbing residents sleep with deliveries.

A STRIP club has won permission to continue operating but bosses must keep a close eye on clients to prevent crime or antisocial behaviour.

TRIALS to enable the safe return of crowds to mass gatherings are set to begin as the Government prepares to launch “vaccine passports”.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Essex has increased to 145,185 according to latest figures.

The Metropolitan Police said 107 people were arrested in London on Saturday as demonstrations were held across England against plans to increase police powers.

THREE people have been arrested and 27 dogs seized following a warrant in Dunmow as part of an investigation into dog thefts.

FOR many people, getting their first dose of the Coronavirus vaccine can't come soon enough.

Here are the confirmed and proposed law changes that will affect drivers in April.

JOIN us for one last nostalgic trip back in time to Colchester Royal Grammar School.

BY her own admission, Hannah Powell suffered burnout in 2009.

Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

THREE village roads are shutting for nearly a fortnight.

Here are some hilarious, but very harsh, reviews left about north Essex beaches on Tripadvisor.

Motorists increased their speeds on Essex's main routes last year as coronavirus lockdown restrictions sparked a drop in traffic levels, figures reveal.

DOZENS of women from across the East of England have been reported missing after disappearing without a trace.

ALMOST 200,000 coronavirus vaccinations have now been administered to people in north Essex, the latest data shows.

A TEENAGER carried out and assault and resisted arrest before providing a false account to the police.

AN MP who has spent the past year getting fit and losing weight has secured a place in this year’s London Marathon.

We've compiled a handy list of the bars and restaurants in Colchester set to reopen in April - as well as links to help you book a table.

Huge multi-million pound plans are set to completely transform part of Colchester - this is what we know.

The Met Office said parts of the UK could see snow over the Easter weekend.

10 important safety checks experts have told all drivers to complete before returning to the roads after lockdown.

Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

To keep on top AC-12’s antics, you will need to know your CHIS from your AFO.

New app Walksafe shows where serious crimes have been reported in Colchester and hopes to make residents feel safer when out and about.

MANY industries will have difficulty recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic - and the adult entertainment industry is no exception.

POLICE officers are calling on the public to help them reunite a bike with its owner.

A survey by Which has ranked the best and worst motorway service stations across the UK.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Essex has increased to 145,156 according to latest figures.

A MAN has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle after fast-acting officers managers to recover a vehicle just 17 minutes after it was reported stolen.

NEARLY 5,000 residents in Essex have sadly now died after testing positive for coronavirus.

A MAN has been charged with driving and drugs offences after a car was found to have crashed during the early hours of the morning.

THOUSANDS of pounds of horse riding equipment has been stolen.

A TEENAGER has suffered life-threatening injuries in a serious crash.

TWO people have been charged in connection with a burglary in which jewellery and electrical items were stolen.

MOST of us know someone with the surname Jones or Smith, they are two of the most common surnames in the country.

A PET shop says it will not sell rabbits to customers over the Easter break.