Live updates on traffic and travel as second day of rail strikes hits Essex

Five tickets were issued

A MAN found in possession of more than 200 indecent images of children has been sentenced three years after he was first arrested.

It was discovered in a charity shop

It is the biggest project in history

The public enjoyed amazing music acts and more at the promenade park.

A SECOND bid by a developer to halt the adoption of a village neighbourhood plan has been dismissed by a judge.

A Colchester councillor described the figure as "absolutely shocking".

SHOPPERS have been left divided after a supermarket giant agreed to explore the possibility of opening a store in a city centre it recently announced it would leave.

The 60-year-old was kicked while pinned to the floor

He stole more than £7,000 worth of goods in total

The food chain, renowned for its famous salad bar, has left customers furious over the change to the way people order.

It is a year since the Bank first issued the polymer £50 banknote featuring Bletchley Park codebreaker and scientist Alan Turing.

Summer is here and it just got even better because Aldi has brought back its best-selling Hot Tub!

Whether you’re hoping to find a new summer scent or your favourite has ran out, there’s no need to panic.

The new streaming service has officially launched in the UK and you can sign up now.

Take a look at some of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, June 23.

Thunderstorms are expected to hit Essex on Thursday, June 23

He had served the university for more than two decades

A SERIOUS sexual assault probe has been launched by police who yesterday cordoned off a public footpath while they carried out their investigations.

She found the property in a state of disrepair when she moved

DEALERS caught selling hard drugs on the streets of Clacton helped an illicit operation make more than £8,000 in profit.

The dedicated Tiptree man will be missed by many.

HARD-WORKING lifeboat volunteers were called to nine incidents in just five days, including to people cut off by the rising tide at Harwich’s Stone Pier.

It has now been confirmed the closure will take place from next Wednesday

TWO people have been arrested after a police dog chased suspects across a major road.

A SERIOUS sexual assault probe has been launched by police who have cordoned off a public footpath while they carry out their investigations.

A ZERO-WASTE hosted a council visit as part of a special world day celebrating waste-free shopping.

It was an enjoyable occasion

A DERELICT eyesore is set to be taken over by a council with the potential for more council houses to be built in its place.

CONCERN is growing among residents after police cordoned off a footpath which is reportedly known for being a hotspot for attacks.

A mum from Essex has spoken of the hilarious moment she faceplanted during a parents' race at her daughter's school sports day - and mooned the crowd.

A MENTAL health service that supports military veterans and 999 personnel with PTSD through fishing is looking to further its research.

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.

Polio, which was officially eradicated in the UK in 2003, can cause paralysis in rare cases and can be life-threatening..

The inspection in London sparked the UK Health Security Agency to declare a national incident.

Wallace has starred as Kat Slater on the BBC’s long-running soap opera on and off since 2000.

Sales of own-label lines have been boosted as the average food bill now sits at £380.

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.