WORK on a multi-million pound project which has been mooted for more than 30 years could finally start at the end of this month.

YOUNGSTERS enjoyed a day of high-speed fun when they tested their skills on a ski slope.

Colchester United boss Wayne Brown on Leyton Orient draw

A PENSIONER was left stuck at his home after mindless criminals stole the charger to his mobility scooter.

A MAN has denied a series of offences after being charged with three counts of sexual assault following two incidents in Colchester.

COLCHESTER’S iconic water tower has been saved from the elements thanks to urgent repair work.

A NEW state-of-the-art CCTV system with facial recognition technology will help Clacton Pier find missing children quickly and identify people banned from the landmark.

A DESPERATE daughter says she is watching her brain damaged mum edge closer to death after promises for an operation to remove a large mass have gone unanswered.

Zack Morris announced his departure from the BBC show last month.

M&S has slashed its prices across its products from women's clothes to homeware. Shop the best deals here.

The Fragrance Shop has launched a sale but you'll need to be quick.

Beat the rush and see all the chocolate-themed gifts you can get for Mothers Day.

Millions of households an energy bill price hike of £696 per year from April after Ofgem confirmed a new energy price cap last month.

Tickets for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium go on sale today.

There are a few pets from RSPCA branches in Essex who are looking for new homes.

Colchester United draw 2-2 with Leyton Orient in League Two

Colchester United drew with Leyton Orient in League Two

The renovations are intended to make the car park easier to use

AN expert dog trainer will receive some unconventional support after she teamed up with a dragon.

A DISUSED factory which was the centre of a £2million cannabis farm could be converted into 65 apartments if plans get the go-ahead.

CHAOS reigned once more in a spot persistently plagued by flooding as a car became trapped in water.

PRINCE Charles has officially declared Southend a city.

PATIENTS at Colchester Hospital will soon be able to welcome up to three visitors for the duration of their stay, a trust has announced.

A MAN from Essex has revealed his intentions to visit Ukraine to help the embattled country in its war against Russia.

Colchester United under-23s beat Charlton Athletic

TV star Jeff Brazier has hit the road to promote mental health and walking across south Essex.

A NEW bursary has been launched to help apprentices in Tendring with their first month’s expenses...and even pay towards their lunch.

Sainsbury's said workers affected by the closures will be prioritised for vacant roles in stores.

PRINCE Charles has officially declared Southend a city.

A MAN has been banned from the roads for 19 months after being caught drink driving in Lawford.

A NOTORIOUS flooding hotspot has been closed to motorists as a car is stuck in floodwater.

Colchester United host Leyton Orient tonight in a crucial League Two game

VOLUNTEER lifeboat crews were called to the aid of a missing person in Clacton.

A FRUSTRATED councillor has called for Tendring Council to review its decision to close a sports venue, saying the move is "absolutely disgusting".

SCHOOL pupils have revealed the results of their incredible Twosday events to mark a rather unusual date.

The BMW was found to have a tinted number plate

A THUG who assaulted two women and caused almost £1,400 in damage to a property has avoided prison.

A FOUR-YEAR-old hasn’t been allowed in his classroom for a month after being suspended more than five times in the space of six months, with his mum slamming school bosses for a lack of support.

A THIEF from Harwich has admitted stealing 55 chocolate bars from a shop in Parkeston.

A MAN who assaulted a woman in Colchester has been given a restraining order.

POLICE have released a man without charge after he was arrested on suspicion of having a firearm.

Colchester United host Leyton Orient in League Two crunch game

A BUDGET airline has put its return to Southend Airport on hold, just two months before easyJet is expected to resume flights.

Prince Charles and Camilla will be visiting Southend to help mark the day the town officially becomes a city.

A PHYSIOTHERAPIST who gave a girl a second chance to live has been honoured for his selflessness and support of a charity.

Patients have complained they are unaware of the registration system

A FEARLESS trio have spent 40 days in the open sea battling the “toughest rowing challenge in the world”.

RUSSIAN leader Vladimir Putin’s threat of nuclear strikes again ratchets up his verbal aggression against the West.

A CONTEMPORARY sculpture evocative of the Angel of the North has been mooted to remember victims of Covid-19 in the worst hit area in the country.

A LAST ditch hope has emerged for campaigners looking to save a site dubbed the “green lungs of Colchester”.