Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend

AN exciting new piece of artwork appeared in Colchester town centre on Friday to mark a visionary redevelopment.

A COUPLE raking in £35,000 extra cash a month through selling porn videos have revealed how their family reacted to their unusual money-making scheme.

A TAUNTING gang of vandals terrorised an allotment site for the second night in a week after devastated residents urged them to stop their rampage.

AN INSPIRING teenager who raised more than £100,000 through his global movement project is back with a brand-new exhibition.

The sale of the former site of the Odeon cinema in Crouch Street would give the area a much-needed shot in the arm according to business owners.

MAJOR overhauls are planned to save a museum housed in a deteriorating Norman church.

COLCHESTER’S MP says he wants to find a long-term solution to flooding in the Hythe after “years of buck-passing”.

A WOMAN who was restrained after trying to turn police away from her front door coughed and tried to spit at officers while claiming she had Covid-19.

A POLICE probe has been held into the response to a call made by the mother of a triple killer on the night three men were stabbed to death.

Drivers will face tougher rules when using mobile phones at the wheel

A HORRIFIED father has told how his granddaughter’s clothes were left blood-stained after his daughter-in-law was slashed with a knife.

LINE of Duty’s stars opened the book at their first reunion since season six – and by taking out a subscription to this title, you’ll have access to a full video of the event when it goes live today.

HEALTH bosses have urged parents of vulnerable children to get their youngsters vaccinated against Covid-19.

SECURITY is being ramped up at several open spaces, countryside sites and sports grounds across Colchester.

Colchester's historic Odeon cinema has been put up for auction with a price tag of £2.25million.

A SCIENCE student who threw away his future career by running a lucrative drugs supply operation from his university accommodation has been jailed.

A WOMAN will appear in court today after being charged in connection with an incident in Colchester.

JOBSEEKERS across Tendring are being given the chance to train as lorry drivers.

POLICE have issued a new photo of a convicted murdered who is wanted on recall to prison.

A WOMAN has been arrested and charged in connection to a burglary.

Levels will be at the highest today and tomorrow

A dog-lover and her pooch have won one of the biggest competitions in the UK for crossbreeds after travelling to London last weekend.

THE first Ukrainian refugees arrived in Essex over the weekend as the county begins its rescue efforts.

Bunting at the ready! This year marks Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a time where the nation will come together to celebrate the Queen’s 70 incredible years of service.

Petrol prices have already increased by 18p per litre in a month

PUPILS from across Harwich have been making eight large lanterns to join with the torch-lit procession at this week’s Illuminate Festival.

More than £400,000 in cash has been seized along with designer goods, cars and artwork after 28 warrants were carried out across five counties.

Thanks to our wonderful readers, our #ThereWithUkraine campaign to raise money for the victims of the horrific war in Ukraine has raised more than £10,000 so far.

AIR ambulance medics were deployed after a woman was left badly injured following a crash.

THE leader of Essex County Council has implored any potential future party to seize control of Colchester Council to not put the town centre’s future in jeopardy.

A SPECIAL school where children living with autism are provided with riches of exciting experiences has impressed an Ofsted Inspector.

A HEADTEACHER says he has put students’ safety first after announcing a series of closures at a school.

A Youtuber who documented his journey to getting prostate cancer surgery has thanked staff at Southend Hospital for his care.

New proposals have been put forward to reduce the speed limits on various roads in the town centre and Lexden as part of plans drafted by Essex County Council.

Experts running foodbanks and debt counselling services have welcomed elements of Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement after the Chancellor announced cuts to fuel prices and income tax.

COUNCIL leaders have met to rubber-stamp a landmark deal to transform Colchester’s historic town centre.

GREEN-FINGERED residents have been left heartbroken after a gang of terrorising vandals wreaked havoc on an allotment site, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

MARTIN Compston has reunited with his Line of Duty co-stars and showrunner in aid of a charity close to his heart – and you can help support that good cause.

The fast-food giant is facing food shortages due to supply chain issues.

The latest offers in Aldi’s Specialbuys and the Middle of Lidl

The Glastonbury resale is your last chance to get hold of tickets to the festival – here’s everything you need to know.

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is returning to the UK this autumn, and tickets go on sale today.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £1,000 tax cut for small business owners in his Spring Statement. Here's how to check if you're eligible.

A number of methods can help drivers save petrol consumption

It is part of Essex County Council's Active Travel Essex project

A TRAPPED motorist had to be rescued after his cement mixer dramatically overturned on a busy main road resulting in rush-hour chaos.

A BUSY main near Kelvedon road is partially blocked after an accident.

A LEADING edtech provider is encouraging youngsters to express themselves in an exciting drawing competition for primary schools.

A WOMAN remains in custody after a parent was attacked with a knife when picking up her child from a pre-school.