A new University of Essex study has found not all fish are equal in terms of how they are affected by microplastics.

I applaud the plans to revamp the St Nicholas Square and the area adjacent to the Mercury and Jumbo.

The George Hotel in Colchester reopens today after a painstaking £10 million renovation - here's a look inside the 500-year-old premises.

Plans to create two new cycle routes linking up Colchester town centre have been set out in detail and the public are being asked to give their thoughts.

BBC Breakfast’s sports presenter Mike Bushell rose to the challenge of adding another sport to his repertoire.

Here at Essex County Council, we want to make walking and cycling so easy, straightforward and fun that it becomes the automatic choice for getting around, especially for shorter journeys.

THOUSANDS more people across North Essex are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Residents of Shrub End have signed a petition calling for action to sort the decaying state of the roads in their part of Colchester.

BORIS Johnson has been spotted paying a visit to Colchester Hospital.

A Chelmsford farm has paid £25,000 to a wildlife charity after admitting abstracting water illegally from Beaumont Brook near Clacton.

Two cars haven broken down in the floods at Haven Road in Colchester - causing huge delays across part of the town.

A FORMER Colchester United footballer at the centre of a racism storm has said he will continue to stand strong as a “proud and successful black man”.

A woman was rushed to hospital after a crash involving a bus and a car in North Station Road, Colchester.

A DATE has been set for the long-awaited reopening of Colchester’s Mercury Theatre.

BOSSES at Stansted Airport have won their battle to to boost passenger numbers to 43 million a year.

Essex Police's Colchester team have urge drivers to park considerately around schools and issued advice to the public.

A major road is set to be closed tonight for emergency works.

BORIS Johnson was "impressed" by Colchester Hospital and "valued" the opportunity to meet hardworking staff.

This is a gallery of photos of Prime Minister Boris Johnson paying a visit to Colchester Hospital on Thursday.

BORIS Johnson paid a visit to Colchester Hospital earlier today where he spoke with medics and patients.

A FORMER Colchester United footballer was racially abused by a homeless woman before kicking over her begging cup and covering her in water in retaliation.

A former IT manager has admitted defrauding the hospital where he worked out of £800,000.

A MUSEUM has reopened to members of the public eager to learn about their coastal town following the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Two Metropolitan Police officers from Essex have apologised after taking photographs of a double murder scene before sharing them on WhatsApp.

A SCHOOL staff member has been jailed after sexually touching two children with special needs.

TOWIE couple Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallet have given an update on their huge plans to renovate their Essex mansion.

Boris Johnson’s former aide claimed both he and the Cabinet Secretary told the Prime Minister that Mr Hancock should be sacked.

A SUPERSTAR slimmer for whom food has always been her “worst enemy” is now living a healthier lifestyle after making drastic changes to lose weight.

A DOCTOR’S surgery has pulled out of plans to move from its “outdated” premises to Clacton Hospital following opposition from patients.

The line-up and headliners for Latitude Festival 2021, taking place in July, has been announced.

CALLOUS burglars made off with a haul of "sentimental" jewellery following a raid on a home in Little Clacton.

ESSEX is finally set to bask in some summer sun over the coming days following an unusually wet and cold month.

Paul Wendholt, who until the end of October ran Grain with business partner Jordan Sidwell, has opened the doors on new restaurant Kintsu.

PUPILS paraded in their pyjamas but proved anything but sleepy as they clubbed together to raise funds for their school.

ORGANISERS of a popular town festival have announced its line up for this year’s extra special occasion.

A HIKER who is aiming to become the first woman to walk around the British and Irish coastlines has praised north Essex’s magical coastline.

A MAN, who was arrested in connection with the discovery of human remains in a river last summer, has been bailed.

PLANS have been submitted for a new £2 million project designed to improve a coastal community following a consultation with residents.

A WELL-respected couple are set to retire after nearly four decades of helping residents in the village post office.

A business leader has said he is confident the M&S store in Colchester High Street will stay open, despite the firm announcing more cuts.

Lisa Shaw, an award-winning journalist for BBC Newcastle developed headaches one week after receiving the jab and fell seriously ill days later.

A Ferrari California formerly owned by actor Hugh Grant has gone on sale.

White Label Detroit Pizza is opening a new pop-up shop at The Prettygate pub in Colchester - just in time for the Bank Holiday.

The new Conservative leader of Colchester Council has set out the priorities for the new administration after taking power.

THE founder of an anti-racism movement launched to combat discrimination in rural areas has said more work needs to be done.

The progressive alliance failed in a last ditch bid to stop the Conservatives taking over control of Colchester Council.

A PEDESTRIAN suffered a 'potentially serious' injury after being involved in a collision with a car.

Johnny Southgate, of Colchester, has been jailed after a serious assault on a man in the town, after which he attacked kebab shop staff.

A PARANOID schizophrenic has been handed a four year jail sentence after going into a stranger’s home and exposing himself.

A ROAD is currently blocked following an accident.