THE niece of a well-known businessman and much-loved father is preparing to tackle a mountain climb in his memory and to raise awareness of mental health.

A JEALOUS man has been warned he faces jail after slamming his partner’s leg in a car door and kneeling on her neck at Brightlingsea Marina.

EIGHT police officers operating in Essex and one staff member have been investigated for misconduct since the formation of a governing body.

A TEENAGER stabbed a young man through the heart before shouting “this is a f****** warning”, a court heard.

INVESTMENT into infrastructure in two areas of Colchester will better connect them with the town centre as funding arrives this year.

A MAN has been threatened by the bailiffs over a £750 fine after a car he had sold was parked in a bus lane five days in a row.

AN elderly woman has been left disconnected from her friends and family for more than three months after her phone line was cut off by mistake.

Tommy Smith has welcomed the competition for places in the Colchester United squad

A problem has arisen with a number of users of EE's services.

Kelle, from Eternal admitted she lost a fortune and had her heart broken as the panel discussed the Netflix documentary

Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome (PIMS) is a new condition which is affecting children weeks after becoming infected with coronavirus.

On the 29th of January 2022, the second club competition at Westwood Karate Academy took place in Essex!

Huge plumes of smoke are rising over the A12 after a crash in rush hour traffic.

A MAN is set to be sentenced for manslaughter after stabbing a much-loved American woman who travelled to the UK to see a man she had met online.

VULNERABLE elderly people are going to be without electricity for six hours tomorrow as power works take place.

A WOMAN says she feels “violated and terrified” after crooks broke into her car before rummaging through her valuables only to steal a packet of cigarettes.

Conservative MPs have called on the Government to encourage more dentists from overseas to work in the NHS.

A ROAD has been closed as a heavy police presence attends an unfolding incident.

Ward visiting slots will open in all of the trust's hospitals on Monday

Colchester United have Shamal George back from suspension

It is understood the incident involves three vehicles

A DANGEROUS driver has been jailed for nine years after admitting numerous charges following an incident which killed a motorcyclist.

POLICE responded to hundreds of reports of domestic violence last month.

A SCHOOL in need of new state-of-the-art sports equipment has received a sizeable donation from a generous community organisation.

MORE than 100 cannabis plants were seized after police officers stormed a drugs den in the middle of the afternoon.

Wayne Brown has provided an update on the fitness of midfielder Emyr Huws

FIRE bosses have said a fire which damaged an historic village factory is confirmed to have been started deliberately.

The use of the Davinci Xi surgical robot in colorectal surgery has earned a Colchester surgeon special recognition.

A COVID commemoration event will be held next month to remember those who have lost their lives during the pandemic.

THE family of the Canadian teenager who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Essex have paid a heartfelt tribute to a ‘kind’ and ‘beautiful’ woman.

A CREATIVE primary school pupil who started his own business during lockdown has big plans this year.

A BUDDING sports star has received a welcome funding boost to support his dreams of becoming a professional racing driver.

A COCAINE addict who twice set fire to his home and barricaded himself in his bedroom during a psychotic episode has been spared jail.

A KNIFE-WIELDING thug told his girlfriend “someone’s getting killed” before injuring a man with a knife.

Ofsted said it had made insufficient progress

Armando Dobra still has a part to play for Colchester United

A PROPOSED monument commemorating an historic army barracks in Essex could cause “harm” to the remains of an ancient Roman chariot racing track sharing the site, Historic England has said.

JAMES Duddridge has been promoted to a new role as one of the PM’s closest advisors – but critics believe it may mean he does not pay enough attention to Southend.

A ROCHFORD man has been jailed for his role in a drug gang who flooded the south east with 30kg of cocaine.

Prince Charles has tested positive for Covid, Clarence House has said.

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The types of sharks found in UK waters.

Jacqueline Jossa will be among the stars testing their vocal chords in the new All Star Musicals special.

Shoppers will need to be quick as B&M predict the range will sell out for a second year running.  

Symptoms for Lassa fever include vaginal bleeding and deafness.

Royal Mail will introduce new "reinvented" stamps after a successful trial of the new designs. 

Boohoo has released a range of Disney pyjamas to help take your Galentine's Day to another level. Here's you can pick up your these cute PJs.