THE RSPCA has taken aim at the crooks who prioritsied financial gain over the wellbeing of the puppies they sold.

CARS of all shapes and sizes were on show for enthusiasts at a popular historic venue.

NEW figures reveal that house prices in Colchester have increased by 1.4% in Colchester, more than the average for the East of England, in August.

At 93, you’d think John Miller would be more than ready to put his feet up – and, certainly, those feet have always only modelled the very best of footwear.

RIP.

His tenacity and love of drama has seen Mr Bowen through some very difficult times

A PENSIONER fears her home has been uninhabitable after a burst water main flooded her home.

Colchester chippy in line for national award

There were 70 reports in total

VISITORS to Colchester could end up in A&E or leave thinking it is an “ugly city” unless dangerous pavements are repaired, a campaigning councillor has warned.

The Mistley Thorn in Manningtree has been named one of the best places to get Sunday lunch in the UK, according to The Guardian

A MUM has been left feeling “heartbroken” after she says she was racially abused by a fellow parent while dropping her four-year-old daughter off at school.

An Essex service station has been named among the worst in Britain, according to a survey.

These are the confirmed 2023 bank holiday dates

AN Essex MP has announced she will be backing Boris Johnson in the leadership race as he has a “proven track record”.

THE Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning with heavy rain also expected across parts of Essex.

A 12-year-old boy has died and a man has been injured after a garage wall collapsed at a Clacton home.

A FURIOUS homeowner says elderly and disabled residents have been waiting more than a year to have potentially damaging potholes fixed by the council and amid claims Braintree gets preferential treatment from highways bosses.

It was the tenth anniversary of the event, which raised close to £15,000

CREWS worked hard to rescue two people trapped in their vehicles following a three-car crash.

The auctioneers is one of Colchester's oldest businesses

He admitted four offences

AN author has penned her debut novel despite having dyslexia.

It was given high praise in a glowing report

The Home Office revealed plans to restrict claims to stop alleged "abuse" of the system.

The couple hopes the land can be preserved for nature and residents to enjoy.

A MAN from Burnham visited Ukraine for his birthday and has been working with soldiers ever since.

The event is set to return this weekend

CONCERNED campaigners have hit out at the Government amid fears controversial plans for two mega-prisons are a ‘ruse for other development’.

The most and least complained about Essex councils have been revealed

One very unusual venue - Talliston House - is inviting people to stay in its notorious haunted bedroom, if they dare.

You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

The British public has begun asking whether a general election will take place in the near future, who will run in the race and who they will vote for. 

Live updates with all the latest traffic, travel and other news from across Essex

The TENDRING4GROWTH award ceremony night marked the last day of Tendring Business Fortnite.

The TENDRING4GROWTH award ceremony night marked the last day of Tendring Business Fortnite.

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from October 21-23

A ROAD has been closed due to a "police incident".

A MAJOR road has been blocked after a large accident.

The pair announced their sudden resignation last night.

A young man has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of sharing so-called Islamic State propaganda on Telegram and WhatsApp.

He has been put behind bars for more than four years.

Drivers should be aware of delays on all approaches.

The plastic surgery now risks being closed down completely

The pair served Colchester Council for a combined 43 years

Liz Truss resigned as PM after a chaotic 45 days

His murderer has now been convicted by a jury

Local students have been given the opportunity to tackle the world of set in new drama Silent Secrets.

Trying to find books is hard, trying to find books that have representation from a minority group is even harder. Here is my top picks of books that have authentic queer rep, written by queer authors.

SHOCKED shoppers and nearby business owners had to evacuate after smoke was seen “pouring out” of a beloved town centre café.