TENS of thousands of men are to be offered a vaccine in a bid to stem the monkeypox outbreak in the UK, health officials have said.

A RECENT office refurbishment at Scrutton Bland, an insurance firm in The Crescent, has unearthed a rare, unusual find.

A SERVING soldier who got behind the wheel of a car while more than double the legal drink drive limit.

BOSSES have warned disruption is still expected on a number of train services despite no strikes today.

A GENEROUS supermarket employee who strives to “make Colchester a happier place” has been given a royal seal of approval from Her Majesty.

The youngsters wrecked an outdoor learning area

COMMUTERS are preparing for further railway disruption after the most significant train strike for the last three decades got underway yesterday.

The new streaming service is launching in the UK with an array of shows.

The supplement brand Nutrimuscle has compiled a list of the most popular dishes to take the video app by storm from Feta pasta to Salmon bowls.

There are a few pets from RSPCA Essex locations who are looking for new homes

Pupils travelling by train to get to school may have to learn from home

The 68-year-old had accepted he was going to die

Glastonbury, Armed Forces Day, and the British Athletics Championships will be affected by train strikes.

A young man and woman died at the scene

Positive talks have been held

The 68-year-old had accepted he was going to die

A BENEFITS claimant who allegedly threatened to burn down a job centre told a court he would “kick off in there again” if released on bail.

Patrols were also undertaken

A GANG stabbed a man eight times leaving him with a collapsed lung and a fractured rib, a court heard.

SEVERAL activities suitable for families will be available at an event to raise awareness for climate change and environmental health.

TAXI drivers at a Colchester train station, who believe the railway strike will not impact them as much as the pandemic, were left waiting hours for a single customer.

A COUNCIL boss has offered his views after a railway company was controversially given the greenlight to close several level crossings.

A DRINK driver caught behind the wheel in a McDonald’s car park was found to be more than double the legal limit.

SHOPPERS were instructed to exit a supermarket on Sunday afternoon after its tills suddenly malfunctioned.

RAILWAY workers who joined the biggest strike for the last 30 years have been blasted as “selfish” by commuters, but others have said they are “on their side.”

An investigation into their thefts has been launched

THREE organisations are collaborating to support young people who help to look after a family member due to an illness or disability.

A FESTIVAL dedicated to raising awareness for climate change and environmental health is set to take place.

A CELEBRATION of creativity is set to take place with the return of a summer exhibition.

A MAN accused of sexually abusing a child faces a retrial after a jury was discharged for legal reasons.

FIRE crews have said a family had a lucky escape after a fire broke out in their bungalow.

It has served the community for eight years

CHAOS caused by train strikes during school exam season has seen schools put special measures in place to help pupils whose travel will be disrupted.

A SPECTACULAR feast of music, art, film and theatre is in store at this year's Harwich Festival.

A MAN and a woman have admitted charges of animal neglect after failing to provide veterinary treatment for their cat.

Follow along live as c2c and Greater Anglia train strikes are expected to cause issues across Essex

A SHORT-TERM solution to frequent flooding at the Hythe in Colchester could be set to move a step closer with a council set to vote over the funding of a pump.

Fights reportedly broke out among youngsters

Duchess of Cambridge sends message of support to children's hospices

The strikes will take place across three days this week.

SONS following in their fathers' firefighting footsteps have been highlighted to celebrate Father’s Day.

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Summer is a great time to spend more time outdoors with your pets – here’s how to make sure they have fun in the sun while keeping cool too.

LEGO fans have been treated to a sneak peek of some upcoming products as LEGO kickstart its 90th anniversary celebrations.

Here's a selection of fragrances that are included in The Fragrance Shop's summer deals.

Air conditioning (or lack of) could see drivers punished under Highway Code rule 237.

Eastenders is one of the UK’s biggest soaps along side Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

As rail strikes begin this week the question remains on if more are set to come later this year.

A campaigner hopes to present findings from a survey to M&S bosses to convince them to keep the high street store.

The police are asking the public to help to find her.