Colchester Council has launched a toolkit for schools in the borough to help children learn more about tackling air pollution.

Colchester vet Louise Southgate is raising funds to bring Sri Lankan street dog Lucey over to the UK.

A ROCKING care home resident who is mum to a famous guitar player has celebrated her 100th birthday with a special party.

POLICE in Essex issued eight fines to people for holding a gathering of more than 30 people during the coronavirus lockdown, new figures have revealed.

A DRUNK man repeatedly dialled 999 and threatened to blow up Colchester police station “unless he got his guns back”.

A new pupil referral unit is set to be built in Colchester near Paxman Academy secondary school.

A RARE houseplant addict who has spent nearly £4,000 on hundreds of plants has ambitious plans to continue growing his extensive collection.

HERE'S something special for all you budding sport stars!

German Doner Kebab has announced when its new restaurant in Colchester High Street will be opening.

HUNDREDS of school students held a protest in response to what they believe to be insufficient mental health support.

Jon Hunt, who comes from Colchester, has made the Sunday Time Rich List for this year.

DRUG dealers who ran a sophisticated drug supply line by hiding thousands of pounds worth of cocaine underground have been locked up for a combined 30 years.

New data shows the number of people who have received Covid vaccinations in different parts of Colchester.

The driver of a supercar has been fined after being clocked doing 96mph on the A120.

Summer could finally be on its way to Essex amid hopes of a heatwave arriving in time for the bank holiday weekend.

AN 18-year-old has been charged with connection with an alleged stabbing outside a kebab house.

ESSEX Police has said it is working with Essex County Council to support victims of sexual abuse after allegations were levelled at one of the country’s top grammar schools.

A spokesman for J D Wetherspoon confirmed the woman responsible would be banned.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Essex has increased to 146,364 according to latest figures.

An address in Colchester was raided as part of a national investigation into a scam text messaging gang

A BONE-CRUNCHING wrestling show is set to 'five-star frog splash' back into a famous seaside theatre.

More than 180 vehicles were torched deliberately across Essex in a year, fire service figures show.

Just one part of Colchester is now included on the Government's Covid hotspots map, with the rest recording almost no cases.

A WOMANS body was discovered in the water off Southend seafront this morning, it has been confirmed.

Proposals to build a new 17 home estate in Fordham are set to be approved by Colchester Council's planning committee.

A seafront in Essex has been cordoned off this morning due to a major incident.

A MAN who spat blood at a police officer during the height of the coronavirus crisis has been warned to expect a prison sentence for his “appalling” behaviour.

TEACHERS, school students and parents are at war with the bosses of an academy trust over how they feel their college is being run.

A COLCHESTER-based care provider has gained recognition for the way it helps team members to learn and develop their skills.

HOPEFULLY you enjoyed our recent spreads on the Colchester and District Sunday Football League.

RUNNER Ada McMahon got a shock when she discovered the Colchester Zoo 10k Stampede was taking place on Sunday.

HISTORY buffs can look forward to the reopening of Colchester's Natural History Museum next month.

Covid-19 infection has a distinct smell that can be detected by specially trained dogs, a study has found.

Colchester Council has received anoter £385,000 from the Government to support rough sleepers in the borough.

A CAMPAIGN group has renewed its calls for support in combating an ever-eroding cliff face, stressing action must be taken “before it is too late”.

A CHARITY has received a major cash boost to help it continue to support refugee families and families from diverse background who have children with special educational needs.

TOP technology is being used to keep elderly people in touch with loved ones.

AN elderly couple are feeling all loved-up after renewing their wedding vows during an “unbelievable” ceremony arranged by care home workers.

A car burst into flames after crashing into a lamppost outside a Southend train station.

Mosley, who was born in London on April 13, 1940, was the son of 1930s British fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley.

A FORMER EastEnders actress will stand trial after being accused of shouting "black lives don't matter" and attacking women in Essex.

The celestial event is expected to be visible at dawn on May 26, when the moon is at its closest point to Earth.

The government is expected to reveal results from its review of social distancing measures this week.

Boris Johnson remains sure that large-scale wedding celebrations will be able to return following the next stage of lockdown easing.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was found with stab wounds outside a kebab house last night.

AN 18-year-old man has been arrested after an alleged stabbing which resulted in a 60-year-old man being rushed to hospital.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 40s was assaulted last night.

The Home Secretary said the reputation of the BBC has been ‘compromised’.

by SIR BOB RUSSELL

A hoard of jewellery and valuables found stashed away beneath a Colchester shop in 2014 is taking centre stage in an exhibition.