A THUG who assaulted a man in Colchester has been ordered to pay a hefty sum for his crime.

BLUEPRINTS have been submitted for a major development of almost 900 homes on farmland north of Clacton.

A SEASIDE town famous for its historic generosity throughout the Kindertransport is welcoming 20 Ukrainian refugees daily, figures suggest.

JUBILEE fever will be coming to Colchester with modern twist this summer with a special virtual augmented reality trail. 

TOWN bosses have vowed plans for a new cycle lane in Colchester will have “as little as possible” impact on the environment.

She attended the Kate Piper Foundation after suffering burns in Kings Head Sudbury

RADICAL plans to ensure empty town centre shops don't stay vacant for months has been welcomed in Colchester.

A DISGUSTED councillor has branded the actions of a man who attacked a 12-year-old girl while wearing spiked gloves as "unforgiveable."

LIBRARIES in Essex have been saved for at least a further four years after “ambitious” and “sustainable” plans were given the green-light.

30th March 2022, Attwells Solicitors has won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award for a third year running.

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A PROPERTY expert who says he grew up with “zero representation” has taken on a marathon charity challenge in support of LGBTQ+ rights.

RESIDENTS in Colchester and Tendring who hoped to see a tax rebate in their banks by the end of the month will now have to wait until at least May.

A TRAINEE teacher Googled if it was natural for him to be attracted to 14-year-old girls, a court heard.

A DONATION hub in Colchester has been transformed into a welcome point for Ukrainian refugees.

A DRINK-DRIVER has admitted his role in a crash which left a young woman dead.

A BURGLAR demanded money from the occupiers of a house during an attempted midnight burglary.

Two DFS delivery drivers have been fined more than £2,000 for taking money to dispose of an old sofa but instead just dumped it in a forest.

A POLICE investigation has been launched after the rider of an e-scooter was left with a fractured leg following a serious collision.

A MAN was robbed by two masked men as he accepted a delivery in Clacton.

A CHILD had to be taken to hospital after suffering injuries in an unprovoked attack at the hands of a man wearing spiked gloves.

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EMERGENCY services are reportedly on the scene of an incident at a popular beauty spot in Colchester.

 

DELIGHTED children were given special chocolate treats from the Easter bunny as fun-loving families revelled in a community Bank Holiday event.

TENDRING residents will now be able to get their hands on commemorative coins to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

TEN new firefighters have been welcomed into the Essex Fire and Rescue service during a passing out ceremony.

Ikea have squashed online rumours from residents they are setting up a new store in Basildon.

TWO projects are being launched in Colchester as part of a bid to spearhead action on climate change.

A TENNIS league has announced its new chairwoman following the tragic death of its chairman last year.

A STRANDED sailor suffering from hypothermia was rescued as part of a multi-agency mission after the engine on his fishing boat cut-out.

A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a passenger on a train.

Pint-sized scooter prodigies from Colchester thrilled millions of viewers after performing an astonishing scooter routine in front of the national television cameras.

WARNINGS have been issued after mindless youngsters were spotted throwing stones at a seal on a north Essex beach.

A MOTORCYCLIST feels he has been given a second chance at life after a crash left him in hospital with a broken neck.

THE mum of a young woman who died after a battle with cancer has spoken of the “indescribable pain” as she prepares to mark her 28th birthday.

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Changes for who is responsible if a self-driving car is involved in an accident are to be included in the update.

Morrisons has launched a meat collection with 12 new items.

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