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A MAN was viciously attacked by a weapon-wielding thug while walking through a Colchester beauty spot before managing to escape.

The incident has already sparked concern in Ukraine and among the war-torn nation’s allies in Europe and beyond.

The assault took place in the early hours

A DRIVER has been reported for careless driving after a collision on the A12.

Penelope Coggan was seen laughing with a friend seconds before her death

A DRIVER has been banned from the roads for nearly two years being more than double the drink drive limit.

THERE are currently long delays on the A12 due to a serious collision.

A fire has left the occupants temporarily homeless.

Essex County Council is offering free rides to passengers after noon throughout December

The 68-year-old began talking 'sexually' to the decoy child

There were 77,423 roadworks recorded from April 2021 to March this year

Sam Redgrave, 28, studied at Tendring Technology College

Which? has warned of several instances of the scam on Facebook

MoneySavingExpert has created a free tool to help you nab the best discounts on Amazon Warehouse.

Reality TV star Ferne McCann said the voice notes were “manipulated; edited and taken entirely out of context”

Would you like to see Olivia Attwood back in the I'm A Celeb jungle?

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CONCERNS is growing for the welfare and whereabouts of an Essex man who has gone missing.

A LEGENDARY singer happily posed for photos with star struck fans in Tendring after rocking-up to his son’s football match in his gleaming white Rolls-Royce.

A CRIMINAL from Colchester has been slammed behind bars after committing several offences in the city.

COLCHESTER’S very own boxing hero will return to his former place of work tomorrow to lead a special masterclass for teenagers.

He has gained recognition from famous names such as Gareth Bale and AJ Tracey

He repeatedly called and texted the victim

The RRS Sir David Attenborough departs from Harwich on Sunday

A WELLBEING centre specialising in treatments for those affected by cancer will give guests the chance to explore the services on offer during a special event.

Beauty and the Beast will be staged at the Mercury Theatre, in Balkerne Gate

The sentence was passed on Tuesday morning

VINYL enthusiasts and casual collectors will be in their element at an art gallery this weekend as they flick through stacks of LPs.

AN award-winning Colchester pub will not be showing any World Cup matches due to the controversies surrounding this year’s tournament.

RESIDENTS looking for a career change or a return to studying are being encouraged to attend an event run by an adult education provider.

POLICE are appealing to speak to a man in, who may have information, about an incident where a man committed a sex act on a train

Edinburgh Woollen Mill has submitted a bid to Colchester Council

A trial will be heard next year

The crash involved a black Audi and a green Morgan

Two arrests have been made following the incident

Leisure World and Colchester Sports Park has launched the offer

AN event is coming to showcase classic hits from an adored genre of music.

The 49-year-old appeared in court on Tuesday, November 1

It comes amid a series of walk-in dates

Essex County Council paid the costs of the board and fitting

A CHILD victim of sexual abuse has told of the hardships of speaking out and praised how she was supported through the process by Essex Police.

In total, 14 victims have come forward

She survived a crash after the coach flew off the road at 55 miles per hour

Good luck, Chantel!

The thefts collectively cost farmers hundreds of thousands of pounds

They will be in place overnight from 8pm until 6am

He must also pay a hefty fine

The Labour group have berated the meeting.

A ceremony was held to unveil a plaque at the former home of a women's rights activist.