Mersea restaurant Seafood at Dawn is opening a new seafood trailer at Cudmore Grove Country Park.

A DOG owner has warned walkers to take steps to keep their pooches safe after she suffered bruising when two hooded thieves tried to snatch her pet.

HUNDREDS of cast and crew descended upon Harwich for the filming of a new spy thriller starring Hollywood legend Gary Oldman.

POLICE have arrested two people on suspicion of dealing drugs following a suspected drug deal last week.

Customers are being warned not to eat the products and return for a full refund.

The family of a 19-year-old who was murdered whilst out with friends have said they are "haunted" by the loss after two men were convicted of his murder.

Residents of Essex are heading to the polls today to elect who they want to represent them.

THE son of a former teacher and RAF pilot has paid tribute to his father’s “incredible” life ahead of his milestone birthday.

AN investigation is to be held after a pile of plastic was burnt sending up plumes of potentially dangerous smoke.

A SUPPORT group for residents living with a chronic illness which has more than 200 symptoms has relaunched in Colchester.

A STUNNED mum fears her young son could have been seriously injured after a slab of concrete was launched at her front room window.

A FATHER and husband found to have viewed indecent images of children has been hit with a fine after a court was told his own children “look at him differently now”.

Colchester Soup Run is looking for a new home due to the ongoing revamp of St Nicholas Square.

A YOUNG woman has been left “too scared” to walk on her own after a harrowing pursuit by a man who followed her flashing his genitals.

THE bodies of four fox cubs have been discovered after they were shot dead in a park.

Police are at the scene after an incident on the A12 near Colchester.

Traffic is being held on the A12 after an accident involving a lorry and a pedestrian.

Two men have been convicted of murder following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old boy outside an Essex pub.

DIVER Dariush Lotfi missed out on qualification for this summer’s delayed Olympic Games, in Tokyo.

The owner of Colletts Farm Dairy has issued a plea after one of his lambs died and another was hurt after being attacked by a dog in a field in Bures.

RISK-TAKING rock climbers spotted on a section of crumbling cliffs have been blasted as “bloody idiots” who could have been seriously injured.

ART enthusiasts will be greeted by an eight-metre tall sculpture called the Essex Man when a gallery reopens to the public.

GUNMEN opened fire on an address on Canvey in the dead of night.

Essex Police are at Colchester Bus Station this afternoon in relation to an incident.

April Charlesworth, who comes from Colchester, has spoken out after being left fighting for her life after an explosion outside a pub.

Debenhams has confirmed when its Colchester store will shut its doors for good - after more than 30 years in the town.

Ruth Dodsworth was subjected to a nine-year campaign of controlling behaviour, harassment and stalking during her marriage to Jonathan Wignall.

The Essex singer and model Nick Kamen has died aged 59.

A rhea has launched a daring escape and been spotted in a field in north Essex.

TRAIN services may be cancelled or delayed until further notice as a train line is blocked.

A children's mental health charity had its headquarters in Essex ransacked by crooks while staff were out fundraising.

A DOG trick master has issued expert advice to pooch owners who can’t get their pet to return to them when off the lead.

Detectives say information about a car stolen in Essex could be key to identifying the gunman who shot dead a 17-year-old boy three years ago.

A call has been made for councils, firms and politicians to work together to fix flooding problems in Haven Road, Colchester, once and for all.

A drug dealer who supplied north Essex has been jailed for five years after £73k of heroin and crack cocaine was found at his home.

A PATIENT has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A120.

A CAMPAIGN which challenges the Essex stereotype has been shortlisted for an award.

THOUGHTFUL bank workers spent their day off helping charity volunteers serve up warm and tasty meals to families in need.

A COFFEE shop has donated a bag of beans to green-fingered residents at an eco-friendly allotment to deter creepy crawleys from ruining their produce.

A JUDGE was left “sickened” by pictures showing the “horrific” injuries suffered by a woman who was bitten and punched by her husband of 26 years.

Here is a rundown of when the Colchester results of the local elections on Thursday are set to be announced.

CLACTON'S newest tourist attraction will be officially launched this weekend.

IT’S a case of the calm before the storm on this week’s Camera Club spread.

THE weather has taken a turn for the worse and, fittingly, today’s Nostalgia takes us on a soggy trip back to the swinging 1960s.

ABHORRENT racist graffiti has been smeared throughout a beauty spot weeks after a hate crime took place in a nearby road.

Ikea customers can earn up to £250 per returned item.

To celebrate and help anyone looking to get back into fitness, PureGym is offering members 50% off their first month, with £0 joining fees.

These are the key battlegrounds seats in May's Colchester Council elections.

POPULAR holiday parks in Essex will be given a share of a major £1.3million investment.

A DOG owner who lost her beloved eight-month-old puppy to parvovirus has issued a stark warning to fellow pet lovers.