There are several pets from RSPCA branches in Essex who are looking for new homes.

A CHRISTIAN charity has apologised to Hadleigh residents who were left living in rat-infested squalid homes despite almost a decade of complaints.

She threatened to harm a patient while restraining them

A HEADTEACHER who took over a poor performing school with a view of turning it around says she is “immensely proud” after inspectors gave it a seal of approval.

A MAN who is “in constant pain” due to suffering from excruciating arthritis says he was left in “disbelief” when he realised his car had been stolen.

WELL-LOVED residents are heartbroken from the attack on their property for the third time in two years.

HARWICH will see a slimmed down mayor-making ceremony this year after the mayor elect withdrew due to health reasons.

AN imposing Roman marble bust is set to go under the hammer… and is expected to fetch up to £50,000.

A LEADING cycle race that is coming to Clacton will be broadcast live for the first time.

ACTION is being taken to clampdown on troublemakers who are making residents’ lives a misery.

A VACANT department store could be transformed with a rooftop swimming pool if an ambitious proposal goes ahead.

Aldi has issued a 'fire risk' warning to customers who recently purchased certain products in its popular garden furniture range.

Tesco unveiled the planned changes ahead of a shake-up to the scheme expected over the coming months.

The fire has been burning since the early morning of Tuesday, April 26

THE annual St George’s Day parade made its comeback in style with a huge celebration as youngsters marched through Colchester town centre.

A TRADITIONAL pier ride which is an enduring favourite is set to return after a £100,000 refurbishment.

Several people reported concerns about the fun fair

A POPULAR chip shop has reopened after its long-standing owners decided it was time to move on following nearly three decades in charge.

COLCHESTER Council has been accused of eco-vandalism for its plans...to plant trees.

COLCHESTER Zoo says it is overjoyed to announce the birth of an endangered female deer.

SCAMMERS are attempting to dupe residents into giving away their bank details through an elaborate operation.

The route has been announced

Of the confirmed cases of hepatitis, 81 live in England, 14 are in Scotland, 11 are in Wales and five are in Northern Ireland.

The insects first appeared in Jersey in late 2016 and could be devastating to the UK’s native bee population.

A thug who knocked his ex-partner unconscious while she made a desperate 999 call to police has been locked up.

A MAN will not face any charges despite being arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after a police appeal.

COLCHESTER man will train as a professional engineer and will be working to keep the power flowing to thousands of homes and businesses.

A DISABILITY campaigner is “elated” at a decision to approve a controversial disabled ramp outside a pharmacy in Frinton.

A MAN who smashed a car and house’s windows while young children watched on has been sent to prison.

THE sale of a hospice’s day centre in Clacton to a developer will help the charity support even more people facing incurable illness in Tendring.

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze in a kitchen in Brightlingsea after items left on a hob caught alight.

A WOMAN who assaulted two police officers has been told she must be treated for alcohol dependency.

LIFEBOAT volunteers were called to action when ten people who had gone for a walk became cut off by the tide.

AN inquest has opened into the death of a University of Essex student who was found following a month-long search by police.

A FORMER restaurant owned by a TV chef that was converted into a house has been listed on the market for more than £1million.

A GANG of knife-wielding tyre slashers - described as “degenerates” by a fuming councillor - wreaked havoc during a rampage on the streets of Colchester.

REMOVING a busy road could be the key in plans drafted by archaeology experts to revive the only known Roman Circus in Britain.

MUSEUM bosses are seeking out a “social justice champion” to help lead its plans to “decolonise” collections over the next six years.

AN election candidate has denied being a Nazi sympathiser with his party slamming the claims as “unacceptable” slur tactics.

A WEDDING venue has been handed an enforcement notice for breaching planning rules.

From candles to even biscuit tins M&S has it all.

Disney fans hold on to your hats because from today you can now buy Disney inspired homeware.

Merlin Entertainments has launched the ‘Year of EPIC’ sale to help families secure a year of fun activities with the Merlin Annual Pass.

FRUSTRATED passengers have been facing nearly two hours of queues as they wait for passport control at Stansted Airport.

AN Oscar winning director who fled to Colchester as a refugee in the 1960s has reopened a debate on a controversial road name.

A MAN with a past of harassment has been put behind bars.

COMPETITORS got down and dirty as they took part in Maldon’s famous mud race.

MOTOR fans turned out in force for the return of the Corbeau Seats Rally to Tendring.

MOTOR fans turned out in force for the return of the Corbeau Seats Rally to Tendring.

A BICYCLE thief has been ordered to repay his victims after stealing two bikes in one day.