For centuries faith has helped humanity see the light at the end of the tunnel even when the future seemed dark.

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Youngsters were seen to excitedly arrive at nursery

WORK on what will controversially become Colchester’s fifth McDonald’s appears to be finally getting underway at a shopping complex.

There is plenty to keep an eye out for

A SUPERMARKET giant’s controversial new store is edging ever closer to becoming a reality after an application was submitted to planning bosses.

A Freedom of Information request revealed the figures

You can pay your respects

A FESTIVAL returned for its second year as hundreds enjoyed the arts.

A REVAMPED pub has opened its doors to punters for the first time since 2013 after a £1 million investment.

There are several roles available across the county

THE UK’s only Military Correctional Training Centre opened its doors for an exclusive look into the mysterious site.

A ROAD is preparing to close for 12 nights.

When compared to the prices last week, the increase in cost does not look good.

Several requests have been written to Essex Highways, but no action has been taken

She admitted four crimes

THE decline in the number of pubs across Essex and the rest of the UK is well-documented.

The shop will turn into a cocktail bar at night

Plans have been put in to Colchester Council

Live updates and forecasts as temperatures set to rise as high as 32C across 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 June 17-19

Dr Antonella Castelvedere was remembered tonight at the park with flowers and talks.

He says the group love to promote mental health and body positivity

They were caught on CCTV

Police were taking action

AN exciting young band are “super excited”  after being given the chance to perform at one of the biggest festival events in the world.

The new e-scooters, already introduced in Chelmsford and Basildon, will be used in Colchester from Monday

A ROAD in a coastal village flooded after a hose burst off of a gushing water hydrant following urgent repair works to a damaged pipe.

The strikes are likely to impact the services throughout the whole of the week.

Two men are due to be sentenced next month

Essex Police are warning dog owners not to leave their dogs alone in their car in the heat.

FIVE new council-built homes in Jaywick that have failed to sell on the open market will be kept by Tendring Council.

TWO sheep have tragically died after being bitten in a suspected dog attack at a Colchester beauty spot.

CONTROVERSIAL plans to either modify or close down nearly a dozen rail crossings throughout north Essex’s railway network have been given the greenlight.

PARAMEDICS and ambulance personnel could soon find themselves operating out of a fire station after their base was closed down due to being in a “poor condition”.

TEMPERATURES in Colchester could rise as high as 32C as the UK prepares to sizzle during the hottest day of the year so far.

FIREFIGHTERS who have been at the scene of a destructive pub inferno for three days are likely to remain at the scene “for some time” as they continue to work to “make sure the area is safe.”

THE victim of a "monstrous" sexual predator has spoken of the "terrible" abuse he suffered at the hands of a former teacher and town councillor.

The youngsters fear the damage they may suffer by breathing in fumes

Workers remain at the scene

A CONCERT is set to take place in Wivenhoe on Friday as part of a church fundraising project.

He tragically lost his 17-year-old daughter Maddy last September

The race is billed as the “ultimate test” of rider and bike

THE community spirit shown in the wake of a devastating fire which left families homeless “is not a surprise” because “Harwich is known for amazing generosity.”

A FORMER headteacher and parish council chairman “hid behind his standing in society” as he manipulated and sexually abused a 14-year-old boy.

The organisers have "with deep regret” concluded that it won't be possible to host the next Eurovision in Ukraine

Giant Hogweed can cause massive blisters, ulcers and even blindness in extreme cases

The event is run on a zero budget and encourages people to pass on old clothes

Special needs children depend heavily on routine, a parent has said.

The pub originally closed in 2013