Updates on a fifth day of petrol panic buying across Essex

Colchester United are aiming to chalk up their first home win of the season tonight

A MARCH in memory of a young man who died after being stabbed in Clacton was postponed due to the fuel crisis.

A MAN has been convicted of stabbing a woman in Jaywick after accusing her of stealing from him.

A CONCERNED councillor has called for police to clampdown on troublemakers in Walton following a “horrendous” early morning robbery.

A FRUSTRATED resident has raised safety concerns over plans for a new 20-metre telecoms mast next to her house.

Bootcamp  participants dug deep to get fit and raise cash for charity.

A LOYAL friend is going the extra mile to help patients with a rare blood condition.

A DISNEY fanatic is wishing on a star - and an ice bath - as she marches on in her bid to travel the equivalent of Colchester to Florida.

A TEENAGE girl was punched in the face by a woman during a "horrendous" early morning robbery in Walton.

A chef who has lived in the UK since the age of 11 is being turned down for work, despite having full permission to live and work in the country.

MULTI-MILLION pound plans could see two new state-of-the-art prisons built in the area as government bosses launch a consultation.

DRINKERS were ordered to leave the town centre as officers used a dispersal order for the second weekend running to combat anti-social behaviour.

A MAN accused killing a father who fractured his skull following an altercation on a night out said he threw a punch in self defence after a stranger “took up a boxing stance”.

Team GB Olympian Lucy Renshall visits Colchester Judo Club

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Updates as long queues build outside petrol stations across Essex during a fourth day of panic buying

Colchester United captain Tommy Smith has been called up for New Zealand

A GRIEVING family have been “completely overwhelmed” with the outpouring of love they have received after a 17-year-old hairdresser unexpectedly died in her sleep.

INSPECTORS have said a care home has not learnt its lessons after failing to make improvements.

ONE in 20 deaths in Colchester is linked to pollution, concerning figures have revealed.

Police are investigating reports two men dressed in all black tried to pull a woman from her car at a zebra crossing.

A BUSINESS which makes jams, marmalades and curds is enjoying the sweet taste of success after its products won awards.

Residents in villages surrounding Colchester are without power this afternoon.

A DOG trick trainer has conjured up a new celebration to help people enjoy finding new ways to spend more quality time with their pets.

AN independent wine merchant has been victorious at industry awards.

A FORMER page 3 model who supported the anti-vax campaign has revealed Covid nearly ended her life and is now urging others to get the jab.

A TEENAGE girl was punched in the face by a woman during an early morning robbery in Walton.

A man who died after a car came off the road and hit a tree in Essex has been named by police.

WORKS to begin a project worth £120million, which will deepen Harwich Harbour to make room for mega ships, will begin this week.

THE COUNTDOWN for the Harwich International Shanty Festival is finally on.

RESIDENTS are being invited to help turn Colchester green as part of a public tree planting project.

The Prime Minister is said to be considering whether to call in soldiers to deliver fuel to petrol stations as pumps ran dry after days of panic buying.

COLCHESTER’s Sausage and Cider Festival proved a massive hit, with thousands flocking to Castle Park for a taste of the good stuff.

THE world’s leading cyclists are set to take part in next month’s prestigious Women’s Tour have been revealed.

A PAEDOPHILE deemed by a judge to be “every parent's worst nightmare” manipulated and groomed 13 young girls.

A DISTRESSED pub owner was served with a two-week notice to leave her pub on the same day she got diagnosed with cancer.

A DOORMAN who was stretchered out of a town centre venue after he was assaulted says he was abused and shamed by fellow bouncers.

HORSE riders determined to drive down drivers speeds have taken part in a national campaign to raise awareness of safety.

Colchester United midfielder Cole Skuse feeling optimistic after Swindon draw

PRA chairman Brian Madderson told the BBC the forecourt closures and depleted pumps were down to "panic buying, pure and simple".

Here is a list of the 24 hour petrol stations in Colchester as continuing panic-buying of petrol takes place.

Disruption is continuing to affect roads around the county today as queues for petrol build across Essex for a third day in a row.

The Colchester United striker has signed for Salford City

A documentary exploring the infamous White House Farm murders is on TV tonight.

A road in Colchester town centre has been closed after a crash.

Emergency services launched a dramatic rescue mission after a person fell close to the sea wall in Mersea.

Plans to offer temporary visas to 5,000 foreign lorry drivers to help ease supply issues are "too little" and "too late", said Marc Fels, director of the HGV Recruitment Centre.

A FARM in Wormingford has picked up top awards for its range of artisan crisps.

GREY Friars and the many purposes the historic building has served is the focus of today’s nostalgia feature.