Colchester United season-ticket holder Si Collison with his views on the U's

COLCHESTER Zoo has announced the death of its lioness after a short battle with illness.

ESSEX’S first community supermarket is set to be launched in a bid to help feed deprived families.

A DISAPPOINTED councillor says he feels misled after a mix-up about where jackpot £120,000 funding will be spent in Colchester.

A DEVASTATED family is set to host a charity ball to raise money in memory of a 17-year-old hairdresser who died suddenly in her sleep.

A MEMORIAL honouring the life of a young man who was murdered on a night out has been destroyed in what has been described as a “disgusting and heartless” act.

POPSTAR and presenter Olly Murs says his involvement with Coggeshall Town FC helps him get away from the "madness" of being a celebrity.

CAMPAIGNERS have raised grave concerns about the impact of toxic fumes on young schoolchildren if proposed A12 expansion plans go ahead.

A MAN accused of locking a woman in a loft has been cleared of false imprisonment but convicted of blackmail.

A JEALOUS domestic abuser who dragged his partner from a car and threw her into a window before kneeling on her neck has been jailed.

Tom Dallison netted his first goal for Colchester United against Port Vale

A SACKED policeman ‘acted improperly’ by claiming an anonymity order had been put in place to stop his name and details about his misconduct from being made public, the High Court heard.

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RESIDENTS in Tendring are being invited to join a celebration of Commonwealth Day.

MORE than 2,000 metres of hedgerow has been planted near St Osyth as part of a green scheme to combat climate change.

A FATHER who felt helpless watching the crisis in Ukraine unfold has launched an inspired fundraiser which has garnered more than £5,000 in a week.

THE remains of a army barracks dating back to the Napoleonic-era have been uncovered during an excavation in Weeley.

PARENTS of clinically vulnerable children or living with someone who is immuno suppressed are urged to contact their GP and get vaccinated.

COLCHESTER residents have rallied to help the people of Ukraine as their lives are thrown further into peril each day due to the Russian invasion.

A POLITICAL party has caused a storm after it described the leaders of Colchester Council and Essex County Council as “well-fed”.

A Southend reality TV star has defends reality TV programmes and the LGBTQ+ representation on the shows.

CLACTON Carnival's family fun evening will return to Clacton Pier for a second year running this summer.

Colchester United to raise funds for Ukrainian humanitarian aid

England World Cup winner Jason Leonard is guest of honour at Colchester Rugby Club sold-out dinner

AN adorable young seal who was discovered stranded alone on a beach before being rescued has finally been released back into the sea.

A DEDICATED community group has relaunched a popular charity initiative designed to give coastal families in need access to hot meals.

A TRIBUTE band celebrating one of the greatest bands of all time is set to perform at a Colchester venue later this year.

AN action-packed event brimming with amazing acts and jaw-dropping performances is returning to Colchester later this month.

LATEST works by a Colchester-based artist are going on display in a museum as they showcase his paintings to the public.

PLANS for a “game changing” multi-million pound project were given the green light and work could finally start this month after a 30 year delay.

A PERSON has died after being hit by a train.

Colchester United were without a trio of players against Port Vale

A WOMAN with multiple sclerosis (MS) has vowed not to let the condition stand in her way as she takes up a new challenge.

TREE planting along urban areas and roads is taking place in Colchester.

Former Colchester United players picked in England C squad

POLICE have carried out an intensive week of action targeting anti-social behaviour and poor driving in Colchester.

A FORMER professional snooker player who throttled and punched an ex-partner in an “ugly” display of violence has been jailed.

A MAN who kept a collection of sick child abuse images was locked up after he told a probation officer "the children appeared willing".

A SELF-CONFESSED paedophile with an “entrenched” attraction to children and a history of looking at indecent images breached a court order by installing software designed to delete computer files.

A VETERINARY practice has reopened its doors six weeks after “significant” fire damage forced it to close.

Colchester United boosted their League Two survival hopes with vital win

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Colchester Rugby Club are beaten at Thurrock

Waterstones is helping us spoil our mums this Mother's Day with its latest book recommendations.

M&S has a variety of gifts for this Mother’s Day. Here's some gift inspiration.

If you're searching for the perfect Mother's Day gift, Cath Kidston has a range of embroidered and personalised pyjamas, aprons and more.

Aldi has the best range of value bubbly and prosecco you could imagine.

Colchester United interim assistant boss Joe Dunne was not in the dugout

Colchester United beat Port Vale 1-0 in a vital League Two game