Drivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.

TWO events at Headgate Theatre to mark 10 year anniversary of scientific feat.

The garden centre paid tribute to gardening legend and made a large donation in memory.

A CAMPAIGNING Colcestrian has pleaded with stakeholders to speak with businesses ahead of plans to significantly reshape a busy retail street.

A COMMITTEE attempting to raise funds to save a much-loved village pool is making an 11th-hour appeal to the community, as it has just days left to hit its target.

A MUCH-LOVED comedian, whose sudden passing sparked a wave of mourning, has died from natural causes, an inquest has heard.

A TEENAGER was knocked to the ground while a man smashed his mobile phone during a shocking unprovoked attack.

A TELEVISION star says she is “as perplexed as the next person” after being picked to appear at a hallmark Jubilee event as a ‘national treasure’.

RESIDENTS have been reassured Colchester remains “a safe place to live” after two schoolgirls were harassed before a have-a-go hero came to their rescue.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, May 29.

The search lasted for half an hour – but police found no offences had been committed.

Fuel prices have returned to previous levels, despite Chancellor Rishi Sunak's fuel price levy in March

Fans were able to examine and admire a range of classic cars

She is one of the Changing Faces campaigners

There is plenty to get involved with

It will be known as the Platinum Pudding

THIS is the most expensive property currently on the market in Colchester – and as you can see, it’s a spacious beauty.

A DRINK driver who was caught by police officers in Colchester High Street has been banned from driving.

A POPULAR performing arts venue has revealed its vast programme of events for the next two months, featuring a variety of different acts for everyone’s taste.

Try outs begin next week

A further 20 cases have been confirmed. Read more:

The UK is a nation of biscuit lovers and this Sunday, May 29 is National Biscuit Day.

We may well be seeing plenty more e-cargo bikes in Colchester over the coming months.

When Amanda Cordell’s son Samuel was born 17 years ago, he slept peacefully through the first night of his life.

How do you feel about the city status news?

A CARELESS driver left a woman with several fractures after failing to check for other motorists.

SOMETIMES you need to just kick back, relax, and unwind after a tough day.

Her car was struck by a drunk Mercedes driver

A number of roads are preparing to close in Halstead.

It takes place next month

With the Platinum Jubilee just a week away here's the best places to get a royally good afternoon tea for it in Colchester

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from May 27-29

She was last seen at 3.30pm today.

Graham has since been found

NORTH Essex health leaders have urged parents to take up the offer of vaccination amid a rise in youngsters contracting long Covid.

A MAN accused of conspiring to steal hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of equipment from farms is set to face a court.

AN OPEN verdict has been delivered into the death of missing dad John Dick.

COLCHESTER High Steward, Sir Bob Russell, has made a public call out to Essex County Highways, urging them to deal with the pedestrian crossing from Crouch Street across Balkerne Hill.

A VISIT from a charity’s chief executive ended in volunteers having to spring into action to assist a small sailing vessel.

A HOMELESS man who was living on a busy seafront has admitted threatening a woman with a kitchen knife.

PLANS for more than 200 new homes on the edge of Clacton have been recommended for refusal.

The pop star sensation set to support award-winning soul-pop group Simply Red at a gig at Colchester's Castle Park has been revealed.

A BRITISH Army corporal convicted of sexual assault is set to be sentenced by a judge.

Paul T Davies reviews Beautiful Thing, presented by Pride Players at the Headgate Theatre

Ruby was one of six finalists

He had been growing his hair since he was a baby

She stepped down after five years in the job

He supplied Class A drugs

He supplied Class A drugs in the town

A TEENAGER was knocked to the ground while a man smashed his mobile phone during a shocking unprovoked attack.