Gareth Southgate will attempt to lead England to the Euro 2020 final against Denmark tonight

FOOTIE fans are singing for England and getting in the mood for tonight’s huge European Championship semi-final against Denmark.

A STUDENT has designed a potentially life-saving device which could stop stab victims bleeding to death.

EXCITEMENT is building among football fans across north Essex ahead of England’s semi-final showdown in the Euros tonight.

A JUDGE said it was “extremely unfortunate” to see a man back before the courts after he armed himself with two knives and chased a “mocking” group away from his house.

COLCHESTER’S theatres, pubs and clubs are “delighted” at the prospect of reopening at full capacity once again.

HALTING a project to transform a “dull” churchyard wall into a vibrant mural would be “detrimental to the vision of improving Colchester town centre’s future”, a shopping centre manager has claimed.

BEACH hut prices on the north Essex coast have hit a new record high of £85,000.

CLACTON’S MP joined a dedicated team of litter pickers as they cleaned up a rubbish-covered shoreline.

A COUNCILLOR has come under fire for his “lack of clarity” over plans to create a new bus gate in Colchester.

“QUIETER” planes could be brought in to stop noisy night flights at Southend Airport as part of a new strategy to connect with the community.

Former Colchester United winger Courtney Senior has a new club

New loan signing Cameron Coxe is determined to impress at Colchester United

PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has set out his intention to end nearly all of England's remaining Covid restrictions in one fell swoop.

Colchester United fans are set to make a welcome return to the JobServe Community Stadium

Colchester United are ready to give trialists a chance to impress

Colchester and East Essex claimed a three-wicket win over Wanstead and Snaresbrook

Former Southend United boss Steve Tilson has been named assistant manager at Heybridge Swifts

The cause of a devastating fire, which killed several animals, has been revealed.

A MAN has appeared in court charged with several driving offences after a car was involved in a crash.

A COMEDY gangster movie which was filmed across Tendring’s coastlines has fended off an Oscar-nominated flick to win an award.

A COMMUNITY couple have raised hundreds of pounds for an essential charity after holding a cake sale and fun-day.

A FUNDRAISING run for a life-saving charity will return to Colchester later this year.

WALK in vaccination centres are opening in the coming days for north Essex residents to get their Covid jabs.

VILLAGERS have been left scratching their heads after tech giant Apple refused to deliver to them - claiming they live in a PO Box.

A BOOMING takeaway business set up by three Colchester mates during lockdown has celebrated its first £1million milestone.

THE school “bubble” system is being dropped and only those who test positive for Covid will have to self-isolate, the Government has announced.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Mike Hassini has denied plotting to supply cocaine.

A man has appeared in court charged with assaulting England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty.

Pubs across the country will be able to open until the later time of 11:15 with England still in contention for a place in the final.

The DVLA has issued a warning to all drivers in the UK.

DAREDEVIL schoolchildren took part in adventurous activities to mark a landmark in their educational journey.

A CHARITY that sends used bikes from the UK to rural communities in Africa is celebrating after receiving a £1,000 donation.

AN exercise scheme dubbed “the most important campaign Essex has ever seen” has been launched.

This hilarious CCTV footage captured the moment a mischievous pooch fell through a hedge – after climbing on it in a bid to reach an old slice of burnt toast.

ROADWORKS are continuing in Stanway today - and residents are being advised to ask staff if they need access to their home.

VISIT Colchester has joined Click it Local - a new virtual high street service which supports independent shops.

Several animals have died after a devastating fire at a popular Essex petting zoo. 

A FOOTBALL fan who thought he was video calling a girl he had met on holiday was left “speechless” when a famous television presenter answered instead.

THE owner of a pop-up campsite has been left “bemused” by a decision to reject his plans...after a council leader backed calls for more sites.

A FORMER paramedic and poppy appeal volunteer who groomed a teenage girl before abusing her in a hotel room also bragged to an undercover police officer about sexually abusing children.

GREENFINGERED Colcestrians have transformed the outdoor area of a women's refuge into a relaxing and calming tranquil space.

A DRUG addict who exploited and intimidated a vulnerable man by making repeated requests for cash tried to get her victim to retract his statement to police.

GIFTED Pippa Longhurst received the backing of a Strictly star after creating an amazing Help for Heroes dress.

ANGRY residents and business owners have joined forces to try to halt plans to create a new bus gate in Colchester town centre.

HUNDREDS of rape alarms are being handed out to women to help protect them should they come face-to-face with a serial sex pest.

PLANS for a new £2.4 million covered market and business units to help regenerate Jaywick have been recommended for approval by planners.

Boris Johnson will lead a Downing Street press conference tonight

Colchester United trio extend their contracts at the JobServe Community Stadium

POLICE have arrested a man after catching a whiff of cannabis from a passing van on a main road.