Essex County Council's pans to implement 20mph speed limits of roads in Rowhedge are set to be revised to incorporate more of the village.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “caring and loving” father, husband, and businessman after an emotional send-off saw hundreds of residents line the streets.

Sir Bob Russell, Colchester's former Lib Dem MP, has explained what led to him falling out with the party and no longer being an active member.

A CRICKET club was left with “dangerous” glass strewn across its pitch and nets as bank holiday revellers dumped their rubbish.

The pink gum recycling bins in Colchester have been removed due to concerns their colour didn't suit the historic town centre.

Research from Spin shows the new e-scooter trial in Colchester is helping reduce the number of car journeys in the town.

I thought we were living in an age of progress, increasing enlightenment and greater equality. It would seem that I was sadly mistaken.

A TEAM of medical staff and volunteers at a vaccination hub say they are proud of their achievements after announcing they will stop giving the life-saving jabs tomorrow.

A NON-PROFIT organisation helping people experiencing suicidal thoughts has launched a survey to get a better picture of mental health needs in Essex.

The May Bank Holiday weekend in 2022 will be moved to Thursday, June 2, and there will be an additional Bank Holiday on Friday, June 3.

Part of the A12 will be closed each night next week as part of ongoing repairs.

Motorists are facing delays on the A12 this evening after part of the road surface was damaged.

Trains were delayed while emergency services dealt with an incident at a station in Colchester.

Wivenhoe Town Council and Elmstead Parish Council have objected to plans for a new £70 million dual carriageway linking the A120 and A133.

Colchester Zoo has marked 58 years since its first opened its gates to visitors.

NHS workers will be marching in solidarity to demand a pay rise they say they were denied last year by the Government during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

A DRUG driver has been warned to expect a prison sentence after he caused the death of an 87-year-old woman through his careless driving.

A SPURNED ex has been spared a driving ban after police officers found him living in his van with the keys in the ignition while almost four times the legal alcohol limit.

A BARBECUE festival is set to arrive in Colchester this summer after its debut was delayed due to the pandemic.

TALENTED performing arts students trod the boards at an iconic West End theatre.

A planning application has revealed a new tenant has been lined up for the old Topshop unit in Colchester town centre.

THE trust which runs Colchester Hospital is urging visitors to take a rapid Covid test before entering its maternity units or scanning departments.

POLICE officers have pledged to build stronger relationships with local Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.

The Prime Minister warned "we’ve got to be so cautious" while infection rates were increasing.

A BUS passenger was left in tears after she was subjected to a “disgusting” barrage of verbal abuse by a stranger.

A pet owner has hit the headlines today after leaving their pooch inside a hot car for several hours while they went to the pub.

THE provisional cause of a fatal caravan fire in which a woman tragically died has now been revealed.

One of men behind Colchester's Burgers, Wings & Ribs has thanked the public for their support after making the finals of the British Takeaway Awards.

AN independent inquiry is inviting families of people who died while receiving inpatient mental health treatment at three Essex hospital trusts to get in touch.

A resident caused a stir on Facebook by kayaking down Haven Road in Colchester when it had flooded due to high tide.

A DESPERATE father left out of work during the first coronavirus lockdown fraudulently claimed more than £12,000 in pay for hours he never worked to feed his family.

A DESPERATE mum is continuing to fight to get her baby boy a life-changing dose of the world’s most expensive drug.

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PEOPLE took full advantage of glorious sunshine over the Bank Holiday weekend.

TWO people have been arrested after a man was sprayed in the face with an unknown substance.

TENDRING police officers are flying the flag for diversity to highlight the importance of inclusivity in workplaces and the wider world.

A martial arts champion has revealed his lifelong fight with epilepsy and how he suffers up to 250 seizures per DAY - half a million in his lifetime.

A HUGE new woodland with 150,000 new trees is set to be planted as part of the Lower Thames Crossing Plans.

A BIG-HEARTED outdoor education charity says it is “thrilled” after being given one of the country’s top awards.

AFGHANS who worked with British troops could be resettled in north Essex as part of moves to withdraw remaining Western powers from the wartorn country.

WE'RE heading out onto the sports pitch for today's nostalgia spread thanks to these pictures sent in by former Gilberd School student-turned-teacher Roger Springett.

Paramedics are set to be fitted with body cameras in a bid to stop them being assaulted by members of the public, it has been announced.

The Queen is the first British Monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.

A MAN has been arrested after officers responded to concerns over drug dealing in Clacton.

KIND-HEARTED fundraisers embarked on a charity walk in memory of a young mum’s daughter who tragically arrived stillborn.

An 18-year-old was left "seriously injured" after being attacked on Southend seafront.

DETAILED blueprints over a controversial development of 132 homes in Clacton will go before planners after concerns were raised about flood risk and the size of gardens.

AN eco-conscious group of volunteers armed with black bags spent their free time cleaning up a coastal town.

THE owners of a forthcoming community farm are hoping to raise hundreds of pounds for winter shelters for their animals.

A RESTAURANT owner is “confident of a bumper summer” following a busy bank holiday weekend which he believes signalled a return to normality.