A MAN is due in court today after police discovered 6,000 cannabis plants in Colchester.

A SONGWRITER is taking a “leap of love” by jumping out of a plane to support grieving parents who have lost their babies.

A WOMAN was raped at knifepoint in her own home by an intruder in an attack which continued over four hours, a court heard.

“A GOOD friend” and “the best” father who died after he was restrained by holiday park security staff is still missed by his friends and family, an inquest heard.

VOLUNTEER lifeboat crews were called to the aid of sailors after their vessel ran around off Bradwell.

The law comes from 19th Century legislation but remains available to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to this day.

A COASTAL estate is in danger of becoming a rat-infested dumping ground, according to residents concerned about growing piles of rubbish.

A pub has had 250 no shows just days after reopening for the first time in months.

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A PRESTIGIOUS wedding venue says Essex County Council is “shooting itself in the foot” in its decision to pause new wedding bookings.

LOVE-STRUCK couples arranging to tie the knot will be forced to wait until October after Essex County Council stopped taking new bookings.

A PILOT and his son were left shocked after flying over a ferocious blaze which destroyed a house.

A “LONELY” teenager who stole a pet cat before filming himself drowning it in a sink has been jailed.

The move comes as part of a new government-backed scheme unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the 2021 Budget announcement. 

The boyfriend of Love Island star Dani Dyer faces a possible prison sentence after admitting defrauding two pensioners out of more than £30,000.

A man has been arrested after police discovered cannabis plants being grown at a property in Colchester.

A RAGING father who “used his car as a weapon” to run over a teenage girl three times has been found guilty of attempted murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

A “GENTLE giant” and father-of-three was restrained by security staff and later died in hospital after his partner confronted a parent over the bullying of her child, an inquest heard.

STUDENTS at the University of Essex have spoken of their disappointment as the Government said they can return to campus - but not until May 17.

A PROFESSOR from Essex University has been recalling the “inspiring” day he met Prince Philip.

ESSEX County Council has announced 14 additional Covid-19 self-testing kit collection points across the county.

Fraudsters have fleeced more than £40 million from people living in Essex during the coronavirus pandemic – with most victims stung in online shopping scams, figures reveal.

THE ringleader of a multi-million pound drugs ring, his girlfriend and two associates have been jailed after officers dismantled an organised crime group.

India has been added to the coronavirus “red list” in response to mounting concern about the number of cases there and the emergence of a variant.

A new Hermes scam is circulating via text in the UK.

Detectives invesigating potential dog thefts have released pictures of 48 dogs in an effort to find their owners.

A cottage in a sought-after village is set to go under the hammer next month.

A FATHER who ran over a teenager girl and her friends has been found guilty of attempted murder.

A council has urged people to park e-scooters responsibly after reports of them being left blocking pavements.

A coffee firm has announced it will open its doors at Colchester's new sports park next week.

Police are hunting for a man who pushed and verbally abused a dog walker in a row over dogs being on leads.

BLUEPRINTS for a new drive-thru Subway sandwich shop at an out-of-town shopping centre have been approved by planners.

Residents have been urge to be extra careful after a woman was assaulted after a man on his bike tried to steal her dog in Colchester.

These are the key battlegrounds seats in May's Colchester Council elections.

A SPECIALIST team of police officers conducted an informative talk with young people during which they explained the dangers of guns and knives.

A man who was rushed to hospital following a crash in Essex has died, police have announced.

AN eco-conscious youngster has been celebrated by a supermarket’s community champion after taking it upon himself to keep his hometown tidy.

POLICE responded to hundreds of reports of anti-social behaviour and domestic violence last month.

A Church of England vicar who was dismissed after being falsely accused of having an affair and getting a woman pregnant will now keep his job.

NURSERY staff and little ones are celebrating after receiving a coveted accolade.

RESIDENTS have been left shocked after a ferocious blaze destroyed a house.

A NEW High Sheriff has been appointed for Essex.

AN experienced locksmith who rushed to the aid of a distressed daughter’s bedbound father has been hailed a “hero” by a celebrity radio presenter.

CARE home residents had their hair styled, enjoyed tasty treats, and partied the day away in celebration of a milestone anniversary.

A YOUNG boy is preparing for a major operation in which half of his heart will be replaced with a mechanism to increase blood flow.

A RADIO station got in trouble after it played a song containing sexually suggestive material – at 8am.

Residents have had their say on the new road layout at Ipswich Road - and the majority don't think it will improve congestion.

The Northern Irish actor, who plays Ted Hastings in the show, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Monday.

TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a Canvey mum who had a sparkling career across Hollywood.

Fraudsters have fleeced more than £40 million from people living in Essex during the coronavirus pandemic – with most victims stung in online shopping scams, figures reveal.