A RECKLESS driver who travelled at nearly double a speed limit has been handed a hefty fine.

TRAFFIC has come to a standstill on a busy main road following a crash, according to eyewitness reports.

A DISQUALIFIED driver was spotted using a car without insurance before being caught by eagle-eyed police officers.

A HUGE tree fell and crushed a car as heavy winds battered Colchester amid four days of storms.

A NEW charity shop for pre-loved furniture has opened in Colchester.

The fable of the tortoise and the hare is known the world over, and the old saying 'slow and steady wins the race’ is certainly on show at its events.

A MOTORIST was left in tears after a massive tree crushed her car after being brought down by Storm Eunice.

A WOMAN “screamed blue murder” as she was sexually assaulted by a man who barged his way into her flat before forcing himself onto her, a court heard.

Thousands of pounds' worth of equipment was stolen from Mega Inflatables, which had a children's fun day in Charter Hall on Sunday

FAMOUS faces will be taking to the stage when a family festival returns to Colchester.

A FOOTBALL club has launched a £10,000 fundraiser after sustaining a large amount of damage due to Storm Eunice.

A WOMAN “screamed blue murder” as she was sexually assaulted by a man who barged his way into her flat before forcing himself onto her, a court heard.

Colchester United take on Hartlepool United tonight

Get everything you need for Pancake Day from Iceland.

Royal Mint and Royal Mail are to commemorative The Commonwealth Games with collectable coins and stamps.

Flights to top holiday destinations for 2022.

Aldi's vodka won a gold award at the World Vodka Awards 2022.

Storm Franklin is due to hit Essex this morning

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled his "living with COVID" plan to the Commons, proposing to scrap all Covid restrictions.

Colchester United's youngsters struck late to beat Leyton Orient

A MUCH-LOVED wedding celebrant has helped officiate a surprise wedding live on prime time TV.

THE family of a man who lost his battle with cancer are appealing for help to “give him the amazing send off he deserves”.

A FOOTBALL ground has been left with thousands of pounds worth of damage after heavy winds wreaked havoc.

TAKEAWAY delivery drivers working across Colchester defiantly downed tools as they went on strike in a row over wages.

Colchester United season-ticket holder Si Collinson gives his latest U's views

A MAN from Bradfield has been ordered to carry out unpaid work after admitting intending to deal drugs.

POLICE are appealing for information or dash cam footage following a burglary in Braintree.

Hundreds of homes in Essex are without power today as the clear-up from recent storms continues.

AN investigation into a woman’s death in Braintree has been concluded.

STORM Eunice forced Clacton Pier to close its doors due to the weather for the first time in almost ten years.

Colchester's Charlie Dobson excels at Muller Indoor Grand Prix

Colchester United preparing for first of four successive home matches

Police are making a renewed appeal for information after the funeral was held for a new-born baby girl found at a recycling centre.

A CONCERNED resident who believes a wild fox was killed after hearing a startling gunshot has warned “no one is safe”.

A POPULAR seaside gaming store is set to close for good later this week, much to the disappointment of its loyal customers.

CHILDREN have been getting their groove on through exciting music and movement workshops.

COMMUNITY heroes were recognised at a ceremony for the Pride of Tendring awards.

AN internet provider is rolling out its new 1Gigabit broadband in Clacton... but has postponed plans to expand the service to Frinton.

A MAN from Clacton must carry out 150 days of unpaid work after assaulting a woman.

A MAN has been arrested after a woman was killed in a crash in Essex.

Three men who were interviewed voluntarily after an accusation of a serious sexual assault in Colchester have been told they will face no further action.

The public have been warned to brace for strengthening winds and lashing rain as Storm Franklin moves in overnight.

The severe weather comes just days after Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice battered large parts of the UK

DETAILED plans for a major new retail park and hundreds of homes have been given the green light.

A DISAPPOINTED councillor wants answers regarding a road he believes has been neglected for far too long.

Colchester Rugby Club victorious in London One North

ALMOST £300,000 is to be invested into youth services in Colchester as part of multi-million pound Government funding.

A TENANT has been awarded £2,000 after the Housing Ombudsman found there was “serious maladministration” by a council following complaints about repairs to a leaking roof.

A THUG has been handed a restraining order after assaulting a woman in Colchester.

COLCHESTER’S historic castle rooftop should be transformed into a glamorous Kensington style garden selling ice cold gin and tonics, according to a councillor.