Potholes have been a familiar gripe for residents and commuters since time immemorial, but one famous resident decided to tackle the problem head-on...

TALENTED chefs and catering teams serving up dishes on behalf of a Colchester care company have been shortlisted for a pair of revered accolades.

MORE than 1,300 people have signed a petition to oppose plans for a coastal compensation scheme put forward as part of a port expansion project.

CONCERNED residents are calling on a town council to ditch its contract with Russian energy giant Gazprom in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.

COLCHESTER’S heritage boss has revealed £50,000 funding has been allocated to make the most of a Roman mosaic dug up last month.

A PRE-SCHOOL where children don’t have access to fresh drinking water has been lambasted in a Ofsted report.

A FRESH approach to leadership is now in place in a hospital trust’s maternity services after it was told it must improve by a watchdog.

A GROUNDBREAKING survey will aim to uncover a park’s hidden secrets which experts believe could host Roman remains after funding was secured.

HUNDREDS of children intentionally poisoned or harmed themselves resulting in hospitalisation in north Essex, figures have revealed.

Colchester United have recorded back-to-back wins in League Two

Two-goal hero Noah Chilvers delighted to play a starring role in Colchester United's triumph at Scunthorpe United

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Colchester United named in League Two Team of the Week

Colchester United midfielder Noah Chilvers was in eye-catching display

DETECTIVES are continuing to investigate an incident in which BB guns were fired in the street in Colchester.

Colchester United fans have their say on Scunthorpe United win

Scunthorpe United boss Keith Hill on Colchester United victory

AFTER 50 years of dedication to hospitality, a restaurateur is stepping back from full time catering but not quite cutting the apron strings completely.

HUNDREDS of people packed out a charity ball helping to raise thousands of pounds for young people with cancer.

A FESTIVAL is coming back to showcase leading performers in a variety of fields.

Choosing a venue for Mother's Day may seem a tricky task at first, but there are a few places to help you whittle the options down.

A PRE-SCHOOL where children giggle as they are encouraged to create their own stories has been hailed by Ofsted in a glowing report.

Watching machinery freshly painting the car park lines is certainly a satisfying watch

A WOMAN has spoken of her astonishing eight-day journey to escape the advancing Russian army in Ukraine.

HARD-WORKING pupils have embarked on a giant fundraising challenge in a bid to purchase new play equipment.

MORE than a dozen acts brought a dazzling mix of entertainment along Brightlingsea’s waterfront.

Criminal courts sitting at Chelmsford and Ipswich have already dealt with several serious cases this month.

Colchester United player ratings after Scunthorpe United win

THIS MONTH marks the fifth anniversary of a landmark in coffee history, when Europe’s largest coffee roastery opened in Basildon.

Here are some of the best steakhouses in Colchester according to Tripadvisor reviews.

Non-league round-up after all of the weekend's action

Braintree Town play out goal-less draw at Tonbridge Angels

The A134 has been blocked in both directions after a collision near Colchester.

The A12 is blocked with due to an accident leading to queuing traffic.

MOTORISTS should be aware of traffic building up after an accident this morning. The A12 has been partially blocked after the incident took place near Brentwood. The crash happened between the M25 junction 28 at the Brentwood and Brook Street roundab...

Colchester United ran out 3-1 winners at Scunthorpe United

Colchester United recover to beat ten-man Scunthorpe United

Colchester United take on Scunthorpe United in League Two

A PENSIONER has been taken to hospital with “potentially serious injuries” after being hit by a car on a high street.

A PERSON has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving following a crash on the A12 this morning.

AS events have begun to return as normal this year, some big name acts have announced they are coming to Colchester.

WITNESSEING the birth of a new-born animal is perhaps one of the most life-affirming and awe-inspiring experiences anyone can ever experience.

ALL schools strive to be the best, and the way to typically measure this is through Ofsted reports.

Here is a round-up of cases which have been heard in court in Essex in the last few weeks.

ENJOYING a hearty drink or beer garden as summer arrives is one of the perks of the warmer months.

HUNDREDS of beer buffs steamed into Chappel as a winter beer festival returned to the East Anglian Railway Museum.

AN iconic pier and its famous bowling alley is set to be the subject of a new book.

Colchester United visit Scunthorpe United in League Two

ROADS in Essex are some of the most dangerous to drive on in the snow, according to a report carried out by motoring experts.

MOSS Sylvia Marion (née Swaine)