HIDDEN away in a nondescript brick building in historic Harwich is a the first ever purpose-built radar tower.

Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour is offering an afternoon tea experience - here's how to book.

A MEMORIAL bike ride is being planned for tragic student Ryan Heffernan-Surplice, who died after a medical emergency at school.

A STUNNING set of replica jewellery which has been viewed worldwide after it featured in a hit Netflix show is to appear in Colchester.

PARENTS have been urged to get their children vaccinated against Covid-19 as a new jab rollout launched.

DETERIORATING roads in a village have sparked calls for action by an MP.

Figures have revealed how one in eight children in Colchester were living below the breadline throughout the first full year of the coronavirus pandemic.

A DAUGHTER whose brain damaged mum is still waiting for a large cancerous growth to be drained from her stomach fears “it is going to be too little, too late”.

At the ripe old age of 101, the vim and vigour that has so characterised Barbara Purves’ century of life has not diminished one ounce.

A RAPIST who told his child victim no-one would believe her if she tried to seek help has been convicted after a trial.

POLICE have launched an investigation after arsonists set light to a shed and damaged a greenhouses in the latest vandal attack on allotments in Colchester.

A GRIEVING niece says she is being prevented from burying her uncle’s ashes because of a metal fence placed over her family grave.

A number of them are expected to cause delays of between 10 and 30 minutes

Ofsted have said that the pandemic has created some challenges for children's development

The vast majority of people who test positive for coronavirus report cold-like symptoms however Brits are now complaining of a new sign of infection.

Tesco will serve a Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream Sandwich in its in-store cafes until Easter Sunday.

Marks and Spencer has launched a new Peter Rabbit kids collection to mark 120 years since the Beatrix Potter book was released.

The new TGI Fridays range at Iceland is perfect for BBQ season and you can get it now

Aldi shoppers are loving this £40 electric barbecue - order it now before it sells out!

New PS5 consoles are expected to be back in stock at Game, Very and AO this week

He was involved in the Essex race walker community

A THIEF who snatched hundreds of pounds worth of tools belonging to an army medic has been slammed as “disgusting” by his wife.

A SEX attacker who forced his way into a woman’s flat before sexually assaulting her in an “extremely aggressive” attack has been jailed for seven years.

A STUDENT has blasted a university over its handling of its graduation ticket allocation after missing out on celebrating his big day with his classmates.

A huge backlog in driving tests caused by the pandemic is affecting more prospective drivers in Essex than almost any other county in Britain, according to new research.

A man has died following a crash involving a car and motorbike in Essex.

HUNDREDS of mighty mods pulled their stunning scooters into a seaside town as they concluded an annual ride in aid of charity.

The duo, the UK’s best-selling country act of all time, have been announced as special guests

The airport says an estimated 1.3 million passengers will travel through its terminal

HARWICH'S historic half-marathon has returned for the first time in more than 30 years.

AFTER a two-year break, an exciting racing event is set to hit the town with support from the council.

A POPULAR gift shop in Colchester will remain closed until Friday ahead of its grand reopening.

A FORMER gallery at the heart of a town is set to become housing under new plans.

A DISABLED 50-year-old woman and her son have become homeless, resorting to living out of her car and showering in gyms.

Part of the Dartford Crossing will be closed at certain times each week from tonight until June.

A WOMAN has been sentenced to 30 months in jail after running over a police officer.

The petition is calling on Colchester Council to fund a pump

A consultation for residents has now opened

A COMMUNITY centre being built at a cost of £1.8 million is estimated to open in September.

AN intelligent competition contestant “flew the flag for the Essex girls” during an appearance on a long-running maths and literacy programme.

A legendary England footballer is lobbying MPs to put pressure on the Government to reform the betting industry.

LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer came to Colchester at the weekend, laying a statement down that the party plans to fight for and earn every vote in the town.

The restaurant's owner has disputed the report

BBC Eastender legend June Brown has died at the age of 95, the BBC has announced.

Just over three quarters of the cases are children aged five or younger.

Many of us are unaware of the potentially lifesaving safety feature.

Covid infection rates are currently at a record high in the UK with almost five million people estimated to be currently infected with the illness.

The Royal Mint has released a new coloured £5 coin to mark 120 years since Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit first hit the shelves.

You've been invited to a Bridgerton ball.

Dunelm's Mega Easter sale starts today. See most of the best savings.