Former Colchester United loanee Sylvester Jasper has a new club

CHILDREN with disabilities and special needs made a splash during a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent their school at a prestigious Olympic venue.

A HAIRDRESSER who started in the profession as a Saturday girl has now become a partner in the salon where she works.

Strikes are set to return to Essex University later this month in a continued dispute over pensions, pay, and working conditions.

Colchester United made ten new signings in transfer window

A GANG of teenagers are reported to have embarked on a rampage which saw them break into several businesses during the early hours of the morning.

Highly-acclaimed artist and illustrator Peter Froste has died at the age of 86.

A FAMILY is raising money to pay for a funeral after a young dad died suddenly, aged 22.

Colchester United host Rochdale in League Two

AN ancient Roman drainage system has been explored by history enthusiasts who are hoping to open it up to the public.

A NEW project is set to light up the independent streets of Colchester.

Colchester Castle is the town’s proudest landmark and has been towering over Colchester for centuries. But how much do you know about its history? It was built by the Normans in 1076, strategically on the route between East Anglia and London. An in...

Colchester Rugby Club claim fine bonus point win over Norwich

The changes will impact stores where it has seen “lowest demand” and added it will shut seven of its 13 Jack’s discount stores.

The British Gas Energy Trust runs two separate funds aimed to help people pay off their energy bills.

Here are some of the best personalised gifts available to buy for Valentine's Day this year.

Tesco has launched a three-course meal deal in time for Valentine's Day, and it costs just £15.

Here are some food, drink and gift ideas for Valentine's Day this year available to buy from Aldi.

Colchester United could be set for transfer business on deadline day

The 12-page report has been published on the government website.

Forget fast fashion and find your style

Recently, Nisa Local has opened in West Bergholt - taking the place where the longlasting Ash’s used to be. After years of reliable shopping at Ash’s, Nisa Local had big shoes to fill in the eyes of the customer, and judging by the community res...

 

Colchester United sign Aston Villa winger Tyreik Wright on loan

Monsta X, consisting of Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney and I.M, are the latest South Korean sensation to grace cinema screens worldwide, including two screenings at Colchester’s Odeon. Their documentary, Monsta X: The Dreaming, is an i...

In this exclusive interview with Tim Mann, the owner of Mann’s Music, Grace Capel learns the family business’s incredible history and how it has been affected by COVID.

Climbing whether it be indoors on a rock wall or outside on a mountain has been unfairly pushed to the fringe of sport.

Colchester United forward Frank Nouble joins Leyton Orient on loan

In this exclusive interview with Tim Mann, the owner of Mann’s Music, Grace Capel learns the family business’s incredible history and how it has been affected by COVID.

A CONSERVATIVE councillor has said “a complete overhaul” of Government is now needed after a report found Number 10 had breached lockdown restrictions.

Colchester United have snapped up Camron Gbadebo on a short-term permanent deal from Manchester City

Having one of Europe’s biggest roller-skating rink on your doorstep is a privilege few can claim. Located at the bottom of East Hill, it provides a perfect activity for couples and friends alike this romantic season with their ‘Speed Date Skate�...

COLCHESTER’s MP has hit out at a group for trying to score “political points” over a green space’s future.

A WANTED man sought by police in connection with burglary and theft taunted officers over social media after they used his receding hairline as a means of identifying him.

A WOMAN claims she was threatened with arrest for refusing to give her name to police officers after they pulled her over to say her MOT would soon run out.

CONSERVATIVES rallied round Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he apologised to the country for breaches of lockdown restrictions at Number 10.

Children have committed more than 1,000 drug crimes in Essex in less than a decade, figures show.

POLICE officers have launched a hunt for a man with a distinctive accent in connection with a serious assault.

Our carbon footprint has risen to a new high- with a large amount of plastic waste polluting our environment.New business , 100%, aims to reduce this!

COLCHESTER United have completed the transfer deadline day signing of goalkeeper Sam Hornby on loan from League Two rivals Bradford City.

Today Sue Gray's report on the “partygate” allegations of lockdown-busting gatherings in No 10 and Whitehall has been published.

A MAN from Clacton has admitted carrying out a sexual act in a public loo.

The 12-page report has been published on the government website.

PASSENGERS were left facing disruptions to their services after a tree was reported to be on a busy railway line earlier today.

I went along recently to the debut of a new club in my college – the Cottagecore Club. It is one of a few starting up this year, due to an effort from our College Council to encourage sharing special interests with fellow students.

A CANADIAN food-chain has confirmed its opening date as it opens its third county restaurant.

A man who broke a 50mph speed limit has been handed a £150 fine.

A man who was in charge of a motor vehicle while over the drink drive limit has been handed a three month driving ban.

Colchester United teenager Ted Collins was thrown in at the deep end at the weekend

LIFEBOAT volunteers were called to the aid of a kite surfer who got into difficulty in the sea off Clacton.