Colchester Woodturners have raised more than £1,300 for a children’s hospice charity through festive sales.

Busy Bees nurseries in Colchester are taking part in a campaign to help children fall back in love with reading.

Red Lion Books, in Colchester High Street, is a finalist for Independent Bookshop of the Year at the British Book Awards 2026.

Lexden Wood Golf Club in Colchester has introduced a points system which they hope will benefit members.

Duncan Boon was alleged to have assaulted Nial Bell, landlord of the Greyhound Pub in Wivenhoe in February last year.

Colchester Council waste crews have raised concerns over the number of sharp objects they have been finding in bin bags.

The get-togethers allow residents to discuss policing in their area, ask questions, and understand what police are doing to keep people safe.

Essex unemployment rate remains below UK average despite national rise to 5.2% as retail and hospitality hit hardest.

Petrol prices in Colchester 2026 - Asda, BP, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Shell offer some of the city’s cheapest unleaded and diesel rates.

Nigel Farage claims the Equality Act is costing middle-aged white men their jobs as Reform UK vows to scrap the 2010 law.

Bills are set to fall 7% in April, but households on cheap fixed deals could save up to 18%. Here’s what to know before Ofgem’s announcement.

The Home Secretary has agreed for venues to stay open until 1am for most knockout games and until 2am for 10pm kick-offs during the 2026 World Cup.

HMRC is urging parents and carers to check their eligibility as new PAYE repayment rules make it easier for some families to claim.

The Royal Mint has unveiled the 50p piece in honour of Dennis the Menace to mark the character’s 75th anniversary.

Essex Police’s campaign in partnership with broadband provider EE is helping families and children stay safe online.

Two dog owners have agreed to strict conditions relating to dog ownership after their pets killed or injured 20 sheep in Essex.

Rain, wind and wintry hazards are predicted to continue across the UK with warnings in place.

Health experts have raised concerns that the measles outbreak in north London could spread to Essex and other regions.

The University of Essex is spearheading a major research project into Colchester's housing issues, and is inviting residents to have their say.

The former Monkwick Clinic in Queen Elizabeth Way was shut in 2017 and sold in an effort to save cash for the NHS, alongside two other clinics.

Gloucester Avenue in Colchester has remained under water for a number of weeks due to heavy rainfall.

Colchester Council aims to close a £5.8 million budget gap while protecting key public services in its 2026/2027 budget.

Prezzo Italian has launched the first family dining subscription of its kind across Essex, encouraging families to eat out more often at lower costs.

Grant Borroff, 55, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday having previously admitted serious offences at Colchester Magistrates’ Court in November.

Dedham Vale Vineyard in Colchester has been sold in a deal supported by a team of legal specialists.

There are more than a dozen road defects on Ipswich Road – and just one of them has been confirmed for repair.

The A12 is facing delays while one lane is closed due to a broken down vehicle.

Work has started to fit out the new Vue cinema and sports facility at Northern Gateway.

Inflation rates have fallen to the lowest level in nearly a year – what does it mean?

Council has issued a warning to parents following a rise in measles cases in areas neighbouring Essex

Essex villages will be without power for some of this afternoon due to an inspection of electrical equipment.

Emergency services were called to Ipswich Road at 1.30am following reports of a medical incident.

A flood alert has been issued for the River Colne following recent rainfall.

A 16-year-old girl may still be alive if not for multiple failings from Essex mental health services, a future deaths report has said.

Works are still ongoing at Temple Subway in Colchester with no sign of works being completed.

Trusted Money Confidence, a financial support service is returning to Colchester with spaces still available.

A “special” little otter is making good progress in her treatment after being rescued alone in Essex.

Earlier this morning, two marked police vehicles were spotted at the lower end of Ipswich Road.

In the early hours of February 2, the Animal Care Team at CZS were delighted to discover that female pileated gibbon, Qiwen, had given birth to a healthy baby.

Animal campaigners seeking justice after a man admitted running a fraudulent kennel business in Essex.

Colchester care home staff have surprised residents by sharing childhood memories and little-known personal stories.

Smart technology is helping to cut NHS waiting times, improve productivity, and streamline prescriptions across the East of England.

ROL Cruise in Colchester held a Valentine's themed baked sale for Alzheimer's Research UK.

Officers have cordoned off a crime scene after police were called out to an incident overnight.

The 28-year-old is still fighting as he builds his career and backs community projects.

Last week former prime minister Gordon Brown urged police to examine the paedophile financier’s trips to UK airports, including 15 after his 2008 conviction.

Adam Mowle, 34, had an online relationship for 10 months, during which he called himself “Jenna Smith”.

Officers are still at the scene, with police tape blocking public access to a small area.

A new Channel 5 documentary will feature the trial of Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright after he plead guilty to murdering Victoria Hall.

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