A MAN who swapped his every day life for the courtroom to help to administer justice across Essex is urging others to consider doing the same.

Reader letter on Colchester High Street car ban. Do you agree?

AFGHAN sand still litters the inside of the armour-clad Land Rover which sits outside the Colchester home of military-buff Sebastian Thornton.

The area has certainly changed over the years

WHEN it comes to dining out, Colchester is blessed with an endless array of glorious restaurants and convenient but tasty takeaways.

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Find all 19 death notices Find all 19 death notices placed in your local newspaper in the last week here:

TWO former US presidents could be the key to saving a village from “catastrophic” A12 expansion plans after a concerned parish councillor called on them to help.

A COUPLE has issued a heartfelt plea for help to fulfil their dream of having their own baby.

A number of brands are investing in our town

WHETHER you are looking for a family friendly animation or something more religious, there are plenty of Easter movies to watch this weekend on Netflix.

Show you garden this love with some stunning garden furniture and accessories from Wickes.

Every year, hard-working Brits get a handful of days off thanks to bank holidays.

Easter eggs could be deadly to a cat and chocolate should be kept out of reach of pets, senior vets have warned.

MORE than 20 people have now been charged with trespass following fuel protests in Thurrock.

WITH its blooming flowers, warm weather and longer days, spring is no doubt a beautiful season.

A MAN has died following a serious collision on a busy Essex road.

Have a cracking Easter with discounts at Booking.com, Wilkos, Expedia and much more thanks to a Blue Light Card.

REALITY TV star Dani Dyer says she is starting to feel like herself again, after adjusting to life as a mum to her one-year-old son.

Rail operator Greater Anglia has announced a new hourly tariff

A BIG-name pizza chain has withdrawn plans to open a new eatery in Colchester High Street.

ALEX Clark started taking drugs at the age of 11.

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MAGISTRATES courts across Essex have been busy dealing with people who chanced their luck when it came to not buying a train ticket.

COLCHESTER is well-known for its rich history.

In total, 62 candidates are vying for election

A COLCHESTER road is set to have three sets of speed 'cushions' installed in the next few months.

HUNDREDS of residents have called for action to get a much-loved pub refurbished.

The firm was founded in 1988

With the weather set to warm up from mid-April, here are a few of the best places to sit outside and enjoy a drink in Colchester

ShopDisney has released its special collection to celebrate Disneyland Paris's 30th Birthday.

Here's a selection of the clothes included in Hollister's spring sale.

When Iceland announced they were launching slush puppie ice lollies, I knew I had to try one - but did it live up to my expectations?

Recovery from the coronavirus, responsible for the global pandemic, can often take weeks or even months.

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

PART of the A12 junction with the A130 has been reopened after a crash involving three vehicles.

PART of the A12 junction with the A130 has been reopened after a crash involving three vehicles.

A PENSIONER who described mice as “wonderful creatures” which brought “a smile to her face” has been ordered to clear her home following a mice infestation.

THE family of a teenager who was murdered while on a night out are set to embark on a fundraising walk to raise money for blood control kits.

A HOSPITAL worker was left “embarrassed, shocked and intimidated” after an off-duty midwife shouted at her about a baby scan.

A MAJOR road has been closed after a serious crash.

THE Bishop of Chelmsford has written her heartfelt message for Easter, sharing her love of this time of year in her holiday message.

A STUDY has revealed that Brits are gearing up to enjoy the first Easter without restrictions in two years by staying in the country.

AN environmentally friendly company planning on building a “first of a kind” infrastructure is now set to incorporate sheep grazing into its sustainability vision.

LEGO has released new products in its popular Jurassic Park and Botanical collections and we need them now.

It was revealed in a Freedom of Information request

A MUM who found out she was terminally ill weeks after buying a caravan is pleading with a holiday park operator to give her a refund.

Police were called to a fast food restaurant after concerns were raised about a youngster who was believed to have a knife.

SPRING into action this Easter bank holiday weekend with the nature themed walking trail at High Woods Country Park in Colchester.

A unique celebration of Good Friday is to take place tomorrow as visitors look to the skies above them for an Easter message.