Colchester United boss Hayden Mullins on Papa John's Trophy

A SECTION of a busy high street has been closed following an incident by a popular supermarket.

The Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford has been named the best pub in the country in the National Pub and Bar Awards 2021.

The government has reportedly drawn up plans for another lockdown in October.

A man and a woman have been arrested after an assault in Colchester town centre.

BLUEPRINTS have been submitted for a new Travelodge hotel, Burger King, KFC and Starbucks as part of a new retail development.

YOUNG musicians from across Essex who each day battle “their own challenges” have recorded a song to support children’s mental health.

It's the first time in two years the Essex classic vehicle show has gone ahead, and it certainly did not disappoint...

FIRE crews in Maldon yesterday rushed to the aid of a man with burns to his back and legs after a weed burner set a shed alight.

A FUNDRAISING appeal set up to support the family of a teenage girl who is fighting for her life after she was hit by a car has topped £2,000 in a matter of days.

A COLLECTION of cars more than 100 years old is set to go to auction following the death of its enthusiast owner.

A HEARTBROKEN wife has bravely spoken about “the worst moment of her life” after her childhood sweetheart died suddenly on her birthday.

THE senior British commander on the ground in Kabul has spoken of his soldiers’ resilience in the face of seeing children and women dying in front of them in Afghanistan.

A CANNABIS grower with a “horrendous” rap sheet has been warned not to “blow the chance” a judge has given him to continue turning his life around.

One woman was in for the surprise of a lifetime this morning when ITV camera crews and a brass band descended on her house.

A BABY given the world’s most expensive drug costing £1.79million four weeks ago has made “huge” progress already, his parents said.

A BEACH hut was badly damaged after going up in flames before fast-thinking firefighters prevented the blaze from engulfing other chalets.

A QUICK flight through her diary, and Morag Clough can still pinpoint the day she started her seven stone weight loss journey.

Extinction Rebellion activists marched through Wivenhoe on Saturday to protest against the perceived lack of action being taken against climate change.

A POPULAR restaurant in Colchester has been denied planning permission after it put up railings on its new dining terrace without permission.

MUSIC icon Rod Stewart enjoyed a Sunday lunch at a popular south Essex pub.

The latest selection of animals at the Essex RSPCA branches that are looking for their forever homes.

TWO village properties have gone under the hammer and are likely to fetch more than half a million pounds.

A FANCY new cocktail bar and restaurant serving up a range of alcoholic concoctions has finally opened in a seaside town.

A TEAM of top mums organised a leavers day for their children to ensure they got to say a proper goodbye after a school’s usual send-off was cancelled.

In Essex it is expected to reach 27C to 28C is some places this week.

Pan-Asian chain Wagamama has revealed difficulty in hiring chefs across a fifth of its restaurants as the sector battles amid a “perfect storm” of supply chain woes and staff shortages.

Roadworks to revamp one of Colchester’s most dangerous roundabouts is set to begin today.

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY show aimed at encouraging youngsters to read more has completed its summer tour of Tendring’s libraries.

A PERFORMING arts company is looking to generate funding for future projects after successfully reimagining a legendary event.

TV and singing superstar Stacey Solomon said she is "so grateful" after her sister arranged a baby shower.

Parts of the UK could see an official heatwave in the coming days, with temperatures hitting almost 30C (86F), forecasters have said.

A DAUGHTER of a WW2 hero has expressed how greatly missed he will be by everyone who knew him.

BRAVE police officers who rescued an unconscious man from a burning flat say they “didn’t think twice” about their heroic actions.

Your favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125k cash giveaway.

GENEROUS employees from a Clacton-based company celebrated its 20th anniversary by raising more than £2,000 for a mid and north Essex charity.

The mother of a domestic abuse victim has spoken out about how the perpetrators actions have left her family leading a life of misery.

A MAN who sent “grossly offensive” voicemail messages to council workers has been ordered to carry out community service and pay numerous fines.

Firstsite in Colchester has unveiled plans to create a new sculpture garden as part of plans to celebrate its tenth birthday.

Plans for a new state-of-the-art pupil referral unit to be built in Shrub End in Colchester have been approved.

Colchester United can still sign free agents outside window

Little Oakley have been handed a plum tie in the FA Cup second qualifying round

A new show for Channel 4 which will attempt to find the next big name in cookbook writing is being hosted by Jamie Oliver.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Essex has increased to 201,686 according to latest figures.

POLICE have launched a search for a man they would like to speak to after a woman's drink was spiked during a night out.

RESIDENTS considering calling 999 are being reminded to not “abuse the service” after police were inundated with thousands of non-emergency calls.

AN investigation has been launched following reports that a number of clubbers may have been spiked while on a night out in a town centre.

Going back into the outside world after long periods of isolation during the pandemic could be hard.

A STUDY has compiled a vast list of driving laws which vehicle owners may be guilty of commonly breaking without even realising.

Disney Cruise Line is running a UK staycation package for summer 2021 - and they will be sailing from Essex.