A VACANT bungalow could have gone up in flames after a chip pan caught fire before an attentive neighbour sensed danger.

A MAN spat at a woman and threatened her with a broken bottle during a terrifying assault.

A MAN was airlifted to a specialist hospital with serious injuries after being involved in what police believe was a collision with a car which failed to stop.

A FUN-PACKED Easter play scheme which helps to support struggling families during the school holidays has been a cracker.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Harwich mayor.

A BONKERS rave and game event which has taken the world by storm by flipping the traditional game of bingo on its head is returning to Colchester.

A GROUP of volunteers has taken it upon themselves to save a crumbling war memorial which lists the names of fallen war heroes.

MERSEA islanders are celebrating after a development plan was thrown out at an appeal after almost five years.

A GANG of youngsters, with some carrying baseball bats ,were reportedly chased through a busy town centre.

A special summer house has opened to support struggling youngsters, in memory of a young man from Colchester who took his own life.

A Holocaust survivor has marked her 102nd birthday as the community came together to celebrate the "inspirational" grandmother.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Monday, April 18.

PrettyLittleThing (PLT) has launched a Pet Collection including a dog dressing gown, coats, toys and more and it's available to buy now.

ShopDisney has all toys on 20% off now.

Here are the top 10 royal gardens where you can enjoy a picnic and how to posh it up to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

The driving laws that you’re probably breaking without even realising during hot weather.

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

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

A 64-YEAR-OLD woman has become the first person convicted in connection with disruption being caused at fuel sites.

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 number of brands are investing in our town

There's something for everyone with these Red Letter Days out.

Expedia is on hand to share its top tips and tricks to help you go on holiday for less in 2022.

Items will be available to pre-order online from April 17 and will be arriving in stores from April 21 with further products available from May 1.

The Instagram hashtag #DogsOfInstagram has been used over 247 million times!

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.

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

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

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.

Here is everything you need to know

COLCHESTER is well-known for its rich history.

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

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

In total, 62 candidates are vying for election

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