A man has been charged with murder following the death of a Canadian woman in Essex on Tuesday.

A man had to be cut free from his car following a crash on the A120 last night.

AN overweight diabetic cat has lost a fifth of its bodyweight and has gone into remission for his diabetes after being put on a special diet.

A MAN who made threats to blow up a flat has been jailed after breaching a suspended sentence imposed for an offence of money laundering.

A mountain of refuse has been left to pile up outside a block of flats after bins were left uncollected for weeks on end.

HUNDREDS of stranded fish have been rescued from water tanks and rehomed after workers spotted them in trouble.

A DRUG addict who assaulted and threatened a terminally-ill relative as part of a bid to get cash to fuel his habit has been jailed.

A CARE home where “unkempt” residents were not provided with enough food or toilet rolls will shut after being rated as inadequate by watchdogs.

A MUM has said her daughter is now too frightened to sleep after a spooky figure described as “the scum of the earth” was caught lurking on her driveaway.

THE highly-popular medieval festival and oyster fair will take place this summer, with extra celebrations marking the Queen’s 70th Jubilee.

Colchester United brought in ten new signings in January window

Aldi is selling its best-selling heated airer online and in-store from February 3.

ATG Tickets is offering 2 for 1 tickets for musicals, theatre and comedy shows in March thanks to the National Lottery. Here's how you can get yours.

Sky Broadband has launched a new fibre broadband package, Superfast 35. See what's included and how you can sign up.

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The A120 is closed this afternoon after a three vehicle crash

A DRUNK ex-army serviceman acted in a “disgusting” manner by slapping a teenager girl’s backside and jabbing his finger into a police officer’s face.

A BOMB squad was rushed to a quiet village’s field after metal detectorists made an alarming discovery during a charity event.

A PUB was forced to close its doors and call-in the police to ensure the safety of staff and guests after an incident involving a customer.

MASKED thugs armed with axes and crowbars violently raided a string of supermarkets before making off with thousands of pounds.

MORE than £40,000 has been handed to groups supporting the community across north Essex.

The a120 is closed and the air ambulance is attending after a three vehicle crash this afternoon.

COLCHESTER’S MP says he welcomes Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s apology after the publication of a report on Downing Street lockdown parties.

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Rochdale manager Robbie Stockdale on Colchester United draw

HUNDREDS of cannabis plants are in the process of being seized from a town centre building following the arrests of four men.

Colchester United were held to a 1-1 home draw by Rochdale

THE mayor of Colchester will kick-start the borough’s platinum jubilee celebrations during a special ceremony in Lower Castle Park.

This week we are celebrating all things watery with seven pictures from Camera Club members.

A TEENAGE lamppost enthusiast says he has “failed” in his fight to prevent a town’s historic streetlights from being replaced by newer models.

A NEW road safety group has been launched in a bid to tackle dangerous driving across Tendring.

AN important stock count of species housed at a popular seaside attraction to promote conservation has been carried out.

A COASTGUARD team rescued a person stuck in the mud while the tide was coming in.

Those who are partial to a plate of peri-peri flavours are being warned over price hikes on the menu.

CONCERN is growing for the welfare of a man missing from Colchester.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Chelmsford.

HUNDREDS of cannabis plants have been seized after being discovered in a High Street property.

A LIFELINE charity was forced to close down after its copper piping was snapped away causing a "huge" gas leak in the building.

COLCHESTER Council has been told there is room for improvement in its climate emergency plan after an independent review.

THE number of businesses in Essex reached a record high during 2021 despite continuing economic challenges resulting from the pandemic.

A TINY baby born 17 weeks early has inspired an estate agency to undertake a year-long charity pledge.

Colchester United interim boss Wayne Brown on Rochdale point

A PENSIONER who is trying to play his part in saving the planet has been slapped with a parking fine after charging his electric-powered car for too long.

A WOMAN told police she grew dozens of cannabis plants with her partner in order to pay for a headstone for her late daughter, a court heard.

A MULTI-MILLION car park extension, which has been dividing opinions for more than three years, has been deemed an 'authorised' development.

TRAIL hunters and hunt saboteurs were involved in heated clashes in a Colchester village and the surrounding areas.

SOUTHEND United's fans have their say on Tuesday's 2-1 win against Barnet at Roots Hall.

The home makeover show has been renewed for another six part series.

Typhoon jets have been sent to respond to the aircraft approaching the United Kingdom.

The favourite fragrances of Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the Queen have been revealed, here's how you can smell like a Royal.