The Rotary Club of Colchester Forum funded a ShelterBox to help Jamaican victims of Hurricane Melissa.

“They adapt teaching effectively to ensure that every child is included, makes rapid progress and develops essential skills for the future. Simple sign language and translation tools are used well to support understanding.”

A judge has postponed the sentencing of a Harwich man who assaulted someone and took his car so he can attend his grandfather’s funeral.

Pensioners returned to Greenstead Social Club for another year of the alternative Oyster Feast, enjoying a range of activities.

The Department for Education data, which is subject to change, shows how well each secondary school in Colchester performed in last year's Year 11 exams.

Lee Turnage, 46, injured the cyclist in the incident and was also found with a knife when police approached him at The Leather Bottle pub.

A popular social media influencer with millions of followers is actually from Colchester.

Plans for up to 120 homes and a new sports centre have been submitted in a quiet Essex village, sparking controversy.

A heroic police dog has been praised after a busy month of fighting crime.

Looking for a sausage roll on the go? Quick coffee while you shop? Greggs new Bitesize stores have it covered, as the company opens 120 sites in 2025.

Starbucks has released a teddy bear cup as part of its UK holiday gift collection, following huge queues in the US as coffee lovers raced to get a Bearista cup

O2 Recycle is a service that offers cash (up to £1000) for old devices, including Apple iPhones and Sony PlayStations - see how much you could claim.

Trading bosses are warning customers to stop using a popular radiator fan immediately sold by The Range, Amazon and on TikTok over 'fire' fears.

Here is what the symbols in your washing machine drawer mean and why they are important amid a surge in young people lacking knowledge of this.

Parents in Essex can now apply for primary school places for September 2026.

Land in Kelvedon, near Colchester which has approval for more than 100 new homes has been listed on the market.

Colchester Zoo, in Maldon Road, revealed plans for a new lion enclosure in July last year as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations.

Demand for council housing in Essex is on the rise while the housing market has recorded its first annual fall in new sales in two years.

The 2.89-acre site in Station Road, Kelvedon, has been listed on Rightmove by property firm Kemsley LLP Chelmsford for £3million freehold.

Ridhwaan Ahmed, 25, woke his girlfriend late at night by dragging her by the hair before launching a five-hour attack in her Colchester home.

Emergency services were called to Winchester Road at 2.34am on Tuesday, October 28 2025, following reports of a house fire.

A police motorcyclist hit and killed a pensioner while driving over the speed limit through a red light as he escorted the Duchess of Edinburgh through London, a court has heard

Pure Gym, which runs more than 400 fitness centres across the country, is opening a new unit at Waterglade Retail Park, in Old Road, Clacton.

AN engineer from Essex has won the £1 million top prize on one of the National Lottery's instant win games

The social media influencer John Fisher, known as ‘Big John’ online, was filming a video at Currys PC World in Colchester on Friday.

Council bosses will meet tonight to discuss potential sites for development in and around the city.

Colchester Council has revealed the new bicycle storage shelter at Leisure World in Cowdray Avenue. Bikes outside Leisure World have been targeted by thieves over the last few years.

A COLCHESTER cancer survivor is “incredibly honoured” to receive a prestigious national award as the registration opens for a vital charity fundraiser.

Terry's Antiques & Secondhand, in Station Road, Walton, will be closing for the final time this week, after 50 years of business.

Essex passengers can now experience faster travel into London after the opening of Beaulieu Park station last month.

A Colchester man, 37, has been charged after six cars were left damaged in New Town.

Culver Square has partnered with Colchester Foodbank to help families in need over Christmas.

A crash is causing mile-long delays on the northbound A12 this morning.

Motorists on the A12 are experiencing mile-long delays following a crash.

With several prominent buildings lying empty and Colchester high street continuing to evolve, residents offered their thoughts on decline.

An application was initially made for a certificate of lawful use or development to Colchester Council by Stacey Sumner, of Clacton, back in June 2024.

A Colchester mum has praised the city’s community after a memorial sculpture of her daughter was vandalised and stolen.

Volunteers of the Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Thorrington were called to the rescue of two young swans on Wednesday.

Stuart Wilson, a birdwatcher living in Colchester, has raised concerns about how the falcons will know where the nesting box has moved to.

A collection of photos depicting Colchester down the years including royal visits, old businesses and former school students.

Heroes from all branches of the armed forces were honoured in a solemn ceremony at today's Remembrance parade in Colchester.

A crash involving "at least seven" vehicles has been reported on the M25 in Essex with all traffic stopped.

Alarming footage from the scene of a shop fire which disrupted the Clacton Remembrance parade today shows fire crews tackling the blaze.

A much-loved man who collected for the Poppy Appeal for seven decades is also being remembered this November.

Two places in Essex have been named by The Telegraph in their guide to affordable places to live which have great schools.

Here are the latest planning applications decided by Colchester Council.

We have put together some of the most notable road closures across Colchester, north and mid Essex in the coming weeks.

Located on the corner of Head Street, Vinny’s Restaurant has outlasted many other cafes, having been in the city for more than 25 years. So, on a quiet winter morning, I went to visit the establishment to see if it’s worth it.

New Chapter is a wonderful addition to Colchester's dining scene. Specializing in Malaysian cuisine ,this stunning venue deserves far more attention.

Fire crews were called to tackle a shop blaze on the route of today's Remembrance parade in Clacton this morning.