STAFF at the new monarch’s former official residence of Clarence House were made redundant during the thanksgiving ceremony for the Queen held at St Giles’ Cathedral.

THE late Queen “loathed” Boris Johnson, it has been claimed.

Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable withing months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket.

It will run on Sunday

OWNERS have been left outraged after callous vandals smashed more than 30 beach huts during a wrecking spree.

COLCHESTER Hospital will continue to provide care and treatment to urgent patients on the day of the Queen’s funeral, bosses have confirmed.

A MUM has spoken of her concern after her flat neighbours were burgled in broad daylight.

He was jailed for a fortnight

Inspectors were impressed with the planning of activities for youngsters

GREEN-FINGERED residents in north Essex have been rewarded for their hard work after scooping top prizes at this year’s Anglia in Bloom awards.

A garden show celebrated homegrown fruit, veg and flowers.

The statement has seen any hopes evaporate of the food hall returning to its original High Street location

They have thanked the community for their support

He regularly visits the park.

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BOSSES at Colchester Zoo have said the “the hardest part is to come” as they now prepare to fork out on energy bills five times more expensive than usual.

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A MAN has been arrested after shouting abuse at Prince Andrew as the Queen’s funeral cortege made its way along the Royal Mile.

Wetherspoons will be cutting the price of food and drink to support the reduction of tax on the hospitality sector

Robertson admitted to refusing the breathalyser

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COLCHESTER pensioners living in an assisted living facility have been left stranded in darkness with no electricity for at least three days, it has been claimed.

VISITORS and residents of Colchester will be able to enjoy hours of scary, seasonal fun and freebies, using the new Tricks and Treats trail app.

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a home in Manningtree after a plastic tray left on top of a kitchen hob caught fire.

A MAN has appeared in court charged with attempted murder.

It is believed the victim and the arrested man were known to each other

SENSELESS vandals have been slammed for “creating distrust and fear” among a seaside community after dousing a promenade public toilet block in paint.

Relatives are preparing for the funeral of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee, who was at the centre of a life-support treatment fight during the summer.

Some flooding is likely between 1.30pm and 3.30pm today

It will close for one day

She has been banned from driving

VOLUNTEER lifeboat crews in Harwich were called to the aid of two vessels in difficulty within a matter of hours.

He has been jailed

PARENTS and carers looking to secure their child a place at a preferred high school for next year are being encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Next Monday's state funeral has seen most of the major retailers change their opening times, or close completely

A cheque was dropped off following the event

A HISTORIC tennis club says its £90,000 fundraising goal to save its iconic thatched roof is within sight.

ESSEX mechanics will down tools out of respect to the Queen as the nation comes together to mourn her death during a state funeral.

Funerals arranged by East of England Co-Op will go ahead, however

NORTH Essex residents have paid tribute to Her Majesty the Queen, who has been described as an “amazing and wonderful woman” following her death.

A PROJECT to produce books about each of Harwich’s pubs has finally achieved its first publication with the story of the Hanover going on sale.

Display in Clacton's Memorial Garden will come back for the fourth year in a row to raise awareness about Baby Loss Awareness Week.

A SCOOTER rally once again delighted enthusiasts as it made its annual return to an island.

WITHAM’S MP has led tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death with a heartfelt speech in parliament.

He said the experience was something he will never forget

Hundreds of pounds were deducted from his benefit payments

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More than a third of parents failed to get a place at Essex’s most oversubscribed non-selective secondary school after putting it down as a first choice preference.

The event has been moved back two weeks

A FURIOUS council says it can’t understand how parents let their kids run wild a night amid safety concerns of over youths running across rooftops during the summer holidays.