Theo Robinson was at Colchester United's game at Birmingham City

Colchester United head coach Hayden Mullins on Birmingham City defeat

A motorcyclist has died and his female passenger been seriously injured after a crash in Essex on Tuesday evening.

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help keep a community shop up and running.

A person was cut free from their vehicle after a crash on the A12 at Witham on Tuesday afternoon.

EMERGENCY services have been at the scene of a crash involving a motorcyclist since 8pm yesterday evening.

A NURSE who manages a firm which cares for elderly residents lied in a job interview about complaints made against her.

FLIGHT fanatics coming to Clacton for the town’s 150th anniversary flights later this month are being urged to plan their trip in advance.

A POLICE community support officer who was sacked after accessing confidential data relating to his grandson has lost his appeal claiming unfair dismissal.

COLCHESTER Institute is celebrating after being successful in a bid worth millions of pounds to improve the energy efficiency at its campus in the town.

SIXTH form pupils have been handed their tickets to further education and the working world after landing good grades following a tough year of study.

Residents have hit out at plans for a new two-way segregated bus lane along the A134 in Colchester - claiming they'll devalue their homes.

Animals are facing a hazardous summer, as lockdown eases and more people are out enjoying a staycation, the charity warns.

Students across England are picking up their A-Level results on Tuesday - stay with us for updates from across north and mid Essex.

Colchester United head coach Hayden Mullins set to take on his former club Birmingham City

TOP class students from across Tendring are celebrating after picking up their A Level results.

A TEACHER turned author has published a new children’s book telling the colourful story of an 81-year-old spy.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “lovely little boy” who died after he was hit by a mirror inside a shop, with his family saying “he will be with us every single day throughout the rest of our lives”.

Drivers are facing long delays this afternoon after a four vehicle crash on the A12.

A baffled pensioner has had his car recalled due to an airbag defect - 25 years after he purchased it.

A driver is responsible for booking and MOT every 12 months to ensure their vehicle is road worthy.

HEAD teachers have commended students for persevering through national lockdowns during their sixth form journey to achieve their A-level results.

SCORES of A-level students across north Essex have passed their exams with flying colours and secured places at top universities.

Mill Road in Colchester was closed on Tuesday afternoon after a crash, which caused delays in both directions.

Colchester Castle will be transported back in time as part of a special event planned this August Bank Holiday.

The recall is due to “contamination with an impurity that could potentially increase the risk of cancer over time”.

A CHARITY founded in memory of a young man from Colchester who took his own life have joined forces with a mental health charity to help vulnerable students starting university.

Here are the latest Covid infection rates for each part of Colchester - with figures continuing to drop across the borough.

A POPULAR event returned to the Harwich Society’s calendar with a “fantastic” response from residents.

Theatre critic Paul T Davies enjoyed brilliant Sherlock Holmes classic Baskerville, playing at Colchester’s Mercury Theatre until August 2

A fire cadet who helped a man who had a suspected heart attack has been presented with a Chief Fire Officer commendation.

We have opened an online book of condolence for Freddie Farrow, five, who passed away after an incident at Fenwick in Colchester.

FINAL preparations are underway for a bumper family fun event after Clacton's Carnival procession was cancelled for a second year due to Covid-19.

The family of a five-year-old boy who died after an incident at Fenwick in Colchester have paid tribute to him.

Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester has announced the return of its summer beer festival this month.

A PIONEERING project offering students data science training for free is launching next month.

A SMALL business owner has taken a leap and moved to bigger premises after thriving during the pandemic.

COLCHESTER Council’s Conservative-led administration says it has dropped “bombshell” plans for more than 100 homes on a set of tennis courts ... but the former leader of the council says they had already been put on hold.

THOUSANDS of students across north and mid Essex will collect their GCSE and A Level results this week.

ONLY half of the Colchester families eligible for free food vouchers are claiming them, it has been revealed.

Anthony Roberts, the Director of Colchester Arts Centre, decided last year he would go unshaven until the Centre re-opened – and has raised an impressive sum.

B&Q has confirmed staff at its closing Colchester shop have been offered roles at its new store at the £60 million Stane Retail park.

A man was pulled to safety after sitting on top of a bridge over the railway line in Hythe in Colchester.

The chair of Colchester's Constituency Labour Party has resigned, hitting out at leader Sir Keir Starmer in his resignation letter.

A COLCHESTER woman who died following a crash on the A12 will be remembered as being “loved by all who knew her”.

As is always the case on A-Level and SQA results day, students will have a big decision to make in terms of where and what they would like to study.

There are more options available to you on A-Level results day than you might think.

The duo were revealed on BBC Breakfast and Walker’s participation was a surprise to his co-star Louise Minchin.

League Two side has games postponed due to Covid cases

Colchester United have signed goalkeeper Jake Turner on loan until January