WHETHER you have recently moved to the area or are Essex born and bred, you’ll be aware of the county’s charm.

A mother-of-one died as a result of complications from gastric bypass surgery in Turkey, a coroner has ruled.

THE ideas for the usage of the old Debenhams store have yet again thrown up the old chestnut of an indoor market.

AFTER taking a big breath, Paul Dundas ponders when asked what it was like to embark on a new challenge as leader of Colchester Council in 2021.

A COMPANY has admitted to supplying feed that caused the death of three babies.

AS you look across the skyline in Greenstead in Colchester it’s hard to miss the striking towers at the University of Essex.

Colchester Council considers hundreds of planning applications every year.

Numerous roads in Colchester are set to see a temporary 20mph speed limit introduced.

THOUSANDS of parents will have memories of Colchester's former maternity hospital.

A MAN is being looked for after failing to appear in court.

New data from Cycling UK has identified the roads throughout Colchester and the rest of Essex which are plagued by potholes.

POLICE have been trailing a new anti-drug spray in town centre pubs in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) across Essex.

Colchester has a number of great places to go to on a day out

Colchester United play host to Swindon Town in League Two

AN indoor market, department store or entertainment venue have all been touted as options for the vacant former Debenhams building.

The cinema chain set to open in Colchester has submitted a bid for a licence to show films and serve alcohol.

AN obsessive and controlling man has been jailed for 30 months after a vicious assault on his partner.

Selfridges has launched its Valentine's Day gift collection. From Cartier rings to Burberry bags, shop the best deals here.

The most romantic day of the year is just over two weeks away so now is the time to find yourself a date using one of these dating apps.

G Adventures has up to 25 percent off its global tours to more than 100 countries but the sale is ending soon. How to book your trip.

G Adventures has up to 25 percent off its global tours to more than 100 countries but the sale is ending soon. How to book your trip.

You might even send a little gift to yourself judging by Pandora's great prices.

Tesco, Co-op and Iceland are among the supermarkets urging customers not to eat food items bought in-store and return it to the point of sale.

There are five different rounds, from spells and potions to Hogwarts and creatures, and questions range from common knowledge to very niche. 

Colchester United host Swindon Town in League Two

A KIND-HEARTED animal lover has raised money for Colchster Zoo after he sold calendars to provide extra funds for the popular attraction.

GRAFFITI hotspots could be covered up with paintings from local artists in a bid to tackle Colchester’s problem with tagging and vandalism.

A SERIES of exciting Roman finds, including part of a chariot race day cup, have been made during archaeological excavations of the former Essex County Hospital site.

FOUR wins on the spin was the outcome of the latest episode of the Apprentice for ex-Edge Hotel student Brittany Carter.

COUNCIL bosses have agreed to pump an extra £500,000 into two major projects following a “horrendous” increase in construction costs.

A REFEREE was reportedly attacked and threatened after sending off a player during an amateur football match.

A MAN has been handed ten penalty points after being found in charge of a motor vehicle while over the drink drive limit.

A judge has criticised the “breathtaking contempt” of a man who accosted Professor Sir Chris Whitty in a central London park.

Banter with Burns with CUSA chairman Jon Burns

A firm has been fined more than £600 after failing to say who was driving a vehicle which was alleged to have been involved in an offence.

A BAND says it is emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic in a stronger position than it was two years ago.

IT’S been two years in the planning and building, but a school’s new games area has finally opened.

COLCHESTER’S MP said he hopes to make an announcement soon over whether to make free school meals available to children in some families with no recourse to public funds.

A man who got behind the wheel while over the drink drive limit has been handed a 20 month ban.

A drink driver has been banned from driving for three years and ordered to carry out 100 hours unpaid work.

A "PROBLEM" which has led to police being told NOT to pursue criminals at high speeds in their BMWs is widespread with forces across the UK.

A PERFORMING arts venue is set to host an informative and educational session for wannabe directors eager to make their mark in the world of theatre.

A YOUNG man who dreams of one day becoming a police officer had the time of his life after being invited to experience a day on the beat.

POLICE have arrested a man after he tried to escape when officers discovered thousands of pounds worth of drugs.

A DETECTIVE has praised the quick work of officers and the intervention of a Good Samaritan after a taxi driver was beaten and robbed in a “truly shocking display of violence”.

John Akinde had been a long-time target for Colchester United

TRIBUTES have been paid a former Clacton businessman following a “courageous” battle with lung disease.

THE blueprint for the development of Tendring up to 2033 has finally been adopted by councillors... more than a decade late.

An upset family is making a plea for help after their eight month puppies worth £3,000 were snatched from their home.

A DISUSED factory surrounded by Grade II listed properties has been earmarked for redevelopment.