Live updates of Sunday's jubilee celebrations

MALDON superstar Sam Ryder wowed the nation with an incredible performance during an historic Party at the Palace event.

They are some of the most beautiful gardens in north Essex

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He was nine when he first started losing his eyesight

Jeremy began his TV career in 1996

Essex Police’s roads team patrol routes big and small across the county in a bid to tackle crime and keep residents moving.

It is in a bid to move its efforts into the 21st century

TACKLING flooding at the Hythe is a priority for the new administration – with bosses vowing to work with other agencies to uncover and fund a solution.

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An appeal for donations has been made by organisers of a popular children's festival

All the latest on parties, celebrations and events in Essex today

It follows the death of lioness Naja in March

A BOTTOMLESS pizza restaurant has revealed it is opening the doors to a delicious second venue in Colchester.

A PIZZA shop customer who dialled 999 to complain about waiting for his food has been called out by fed-up police officers.

A MOTORCYCLIST remains in a life-threatening condition after being rushed to hospital following a collision.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after money was stolen during a burglary in Colchester.

The weather is set to disrupt jubilee parties

FIREFIGHTERS attended a peculiar call when asked to rescue a deer after it had become trapped in a fence overnight.

TWO drivers have been arrested on suspicion of drink driving in connection with a collision this morning.

He was projectile vomiting and struggling to stay awake

The school first opened in 1959

A number of works are due to start

Ashok Thiruvengadam's fundraiser was far from your typical bake sale or marathon.

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They each face lengthy spells behind bars

The business started in lockdown

Another brand could be moving in to the town centre

They attempted to steal hundreds of pounds from his bank account

Follow our coverage of jubilee street parties and celebrations across north Essex

Scooter prodigies from Colchester have made it to the last of the live Britain's Got Talent semi-finals.

COUNTLESS well-wishers have gathered along the seaside to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign.

CROWDS flocked to a town shopping centre to “do the Queen proud” by celebrating an historic jubilee bank holiday with food, drink and street performers.

A HOSPITALITY empire is celebrating after eight of its chefs were recognised by a prestigious culinary association.

A CONCERNED councillor is calling to see more bobbies on the beat after a spate of vandalism in her village.

SOME of the greatest cyclists in the world will descend on Colchester today at the start line of a prestigious race.

A 93-YEAR-OLD woman who was given the key to her Colchester home as the Queen’s coronation was about to be held has extra reason to celebrate the platinum jubilee.

POLICE are dealing with "wholly inappropriate" 999 calls across the jubilee bank holiday - including a drunk man who called five times to complain about his bank account.

A MARKETING company has released its first set of popular digital tokens to celebrate female empowerment ahead of the jubilee.

The case has now been heard before the courts

AN MP has thanked the Queen for awarding Colchester city status as part of her platinum jubilee celebrations.

The annual medieval fayre is to return this weekend as people are given the chance to experience ancient Colchester.

His case has now been heard in court

THOUSANDS of jubilant residents turned out in force for a right royal street party in Walton.

It was for a great cause

A MUM-OF-ONE is now seeing her business thrive better than ever after it was saved following fears it may close permanently.

They will be putting on a special performance

Figures have revealed the rule was breached dozens of times

Home Secretary Priti Patel has told Tory MPs pushing for the Prime Minister to resign to “forget it”.

His case has now been heard in court