Updates as queues form outside Essex petrol stations for sixth successive day

Colchester United secured their first Papa John's Trophy group win

A family say their 'hearts are shattered' after police confirmed a human skull found on a building site matches the DNA of a missing man.

A SENIOR British Airways stewardess has been awarded almost £40,000 after the airline company refused to allow her to work part-time after she had a baby.

Drivers are facing delays this morning as one lane of the A12 is closed.

RUNNERS who have waited 18 months to take on the London Marathon are at last nearing their moment to shine.

TEENAGE art sensation has had three pieces of artwork sold at a popular charity auction.

Troops will begin training to help deliver petrol supplies as Boris Johnson said he was making preparations to deal with potential problems until “Christmas and beyond”.

A LITTLE girl with a big heart has sparked environmental action when she went on a mission to clean up her village.

Essex County Council has announced its next steps to improve women’s safety.

A TEENAGE girl was raped in a cornfield during a young farmer’s party by a man who put his hand over her mouth and told her to shut up, a court heard.

PLANS to build two large prisons in mid Essex woud create more than 1,200 jobs, according to government bosses

BOSSES at the company behind Colchester’s e-scooter trials have reassured residents improvements made mean they can adapt “really quickly” to issues.

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

POLICE have confirmed a human skull found on a building site matches the DNA of a missing man.

A SCHEME to get part of Colchester moving has been launched after a councillor called on residents to keep fit and boost their mental health through exercise.

CAR sharing or cycling short distances could help to alleviate the scramble for fuel.

Finding an school that is appropriate for a disabled child is difficult enough, but for one woman, all the odds seem stacked against her and her son.

Police have launched a search to find a missing Colchester woman.

A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a man in Westcliff.

John Bercow has made his debut in the Labour Party telling “comrades” how to defeat the “worst Government of his lifetime”.

Scott Barrett scored an iconic goal for Colchester United on this day in 1991

NON-LEAGUE games have been called off due to the ongoing fuel crisis.

HUNDREDS of art lovers descended on a unique studio space to the make the most of a once-a-year event which offers up a behind the scenes look.

I’M writing quickly - they’re saving me a place in the petrol queue, and a loaf of bread from the starving shelves.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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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The best tickets available in Colchester on opening weekend for Daniel Craig's last outing as James Bond in No Time To Die

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.