AN annual event returned to a coastal town over the weekend boasting two stacked days of live music and thrilling performances.

The festive displays are now on show

ELDERLY beachgoers were able to “feel like children again” after utilising specially adapted wheelchairs to enjoy a trip to the sunny seaside.

He has since handed himself in

A COLLECTION of bird fossils found in Walton could yield at least 50 new species, it has been revealed.

The court be officially reopened by the town mayor

Members from the Essex Caledonian Pipe Band were upset by the behaviour from a member of the public.

A COUNCILLOR has called for legal action to be taken against a Highways agency after months of inaction over the leaking of sewage water onto a street.

Countryside could be dug up for cabling

Their behaviour has been condemned

She had a permit for three years before her latest application was rejected.

HOMEOWNERS say they are “looking to get out of the ghetto” after a car fire sparked concerns over issues of anti-social behaviour in New Town.

Current laws allow driving licence holders to drive a vehicle with a weight of up to 3.5 tons.

Families who miss the upcoming deadline will see their benefit payments stopped automatically.

A LEADING candidate to become the country’s next prime minster was spotted in Essex today as she sought to win over local Conservatives.

The hot weather put pressure on the building's rooftop

Campaigners say they have been left upset by the decision

Police are appealing for witnesses

Works have been ongoing for eight months

A warning has been issued

He has been found to have committed gross misconduct

Fire crews remain at the scene

A PHARMACIST has reportedly been forced to close its doors to customers today.

The group runs on the last Saturday of each month.

The garden centre has provided some expert knowledge on keeping plants fresh during heatwave temperatures.

The date has been confirmed

A POLICE marine unit dealt with a broken down boat during its patrols over the weekend.

TWO car parks in Colchester will be closed for several days this month to accommodate an annual regatta and for repair work.

POLICE officers have vowed to "deal robustly" with troublemakers during a forthcoming hallmark event.

A CAR reportedly landed on its roof after being involved in a crash resulting in a busy main road becoming completely blocked during rush-hour.

A SYNTH-POP artist is finally set to take to the stage of a historic city centre venue after his previous scheduled shows were pulled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

It returns in less than two weeks

Tuesday marked 465 years since the Colchester 10 were burned at the stake.

She has donated 15 inches of her hair to a great cause.

Information on nominations can be found here

Colchester Council has granted permission for the mast

A WELL-KNOWN arts and culture stalwart turned Gazette columnist has compiled a paperback collection of his very best musings.

Her case has now been heard at court

A resident as described the gates as "hideous"

It is hoped a visit may happen in 2023

Brits have been warned that their ‘1st’ and 2nd’ class stamps will be unusable from January 2023.

The crackdown means tourists will no longer be able to cool down in public spaces as tourism bosses slam the move.

Mobile phone operators should be forced to make their rules around data roaming in the EU clearer, MoneySavingExpert.com said

Iceland has announced it will be giving pensioners a £30 voucher to help assist with the rising cost of living.

A MAN who was held at knife point in an attempted robbery in Colchester, sparks police probe.

ARCHIE Battersbee’s family have said they “want something good to come out of this tragedy” as they vowed to call for “change”.

TWO people have been arrested following an incident where a man sustained serious injuries.

A WOMAN has been arrested following multiple assaults offences in Halstead.

The rule change came in this week

It boasts a striking design