The most wanted criminals in the UK have been revealed.

A TEENAGE girl who was missing from Tollesbury has been found.

TODAY we’re hopping back in our time machine and reliving Colchester’s popular carnival procession in the 1990s.

A SEASIDE resort is celebrating its 150th birthday this month.

THE north Essex areas where home sellers have been slashing their prices the most have been revealed.

A FAVOUR for a friend has led to decades of service for Sue Wickens.

AN appeal has been lodged against the council’s decision to reject plans for 130 new homes in Tiptree.

“Silent, dangerous and often illegal.”

OFSTED, or the Office for Standards in Education, inspects and rates all state schools across England to judge the quality of education pupils are receiving.

Essex is one of the UK’s hotspots for finding treasure, according to the latest data.

We examine what evidence from elsewhere in the country tells us about how cycle lanes can improve Colchester's air pollution problem.

A round-up of cases before magistrates in north Essex over the past week includes a man riding an e-scooter without insurance.

WITH the UK seeing scorching weather and the glorious weather set to continue, a spot of open water or wild swimming could be on the cards.

A new Harry Potter experience is opening in the UK this autumn, giving fans the chance to wander through the Forbidden Forest.

EXPERTS at Essex Weather Centre say there is a risk of flash flooding, frequent lightning and "short-lived tornadoes" on Sunday.

An angry shopper says he will never return to The Range after being slapped with a ‘nonsensical’ parking fine.

A DISTRAUGHT family has been robbed of "precious memories" after rings were snatched from the finger of a woman while she lay in her hospital bed.

Piers Morgan has revealed he thinks he caught coronavirus while watching England play at Wembley.

THE first Friday night of freedom since the lifting of restrictions was always going to be preconceived as a bubbling cauldron, capable of boiling over at any moment.

TWO yellow weather warnings are in place for parts of Essex as the county braces itself for thunderstorms and heavy showers.

WHILE a pandemic wreaks havoc across the globe and people are confined to their homes, how do you fundraise?

WITH 'Freedom Day' having come and gone, people will once again be turning their eye to going on holiday.

Sometimes there’s nothing better than going to a Chinese restaurant and filling yourself up with tasty food.

A HALF-CENTURY reunion and guided tour is being planned for former Gilberd School students.

FIVE closures are set to commence for six nights as roundabout resurfacing works take place.

MOTORISTS in Colchester were among the highest number of those penalised for Blue Badge related fines last year, a study has revealed.

PRODUCERS are looking for budding chefs from Colchester to apply for a new series of Come Dine With Me.

Two beaches in Essex have been named as some of the most dog-friendly places to visit in the UK.

These are the five most expensive homes for sale in Colchester as listed on property website Zoopla.

A driver who crashed his motorcycle after leading the police on a high-speed chase was spared jail.

Parkrun is set to return to hundreds or parks up and down the country later this morning (July 24).

The Tokyo Olympic Games will get underway in earnest today with dozens of athletes making their first appearances.

Ever dreamed of having your own multi-million pound mansion?

MORE than 60 crimes in Essex have had dating apps linked to them since 2018, figures show.

Many turn to TikTok to look for ‘hacks’ that help us save time on our housework and DIY projects.

Colchester United boss Hayden Mullins on whether trialists will feature again

A BEAUTY salon has expanded into new, larger premises despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

A TRIAL into the alleged murder of a much-loved father and aspiring rapper is set to start and is expected to last three weeks.

HOSPITAL executives have received a one-off discretionary payment based on their performance throughout the Covid pandemic, it has been revealed.

ELECTRIC scooters left abandoned in the middle of pavements have sparked complaints among Colchester residents and disability campaigners.

A serving Essex Police officer has been found to have committed gross misconduct following a road rage incident.

MORE than 20 Covid patients were being cared for at the trust which runs Colchester Hospital.

GREEN-FINGERED volunteers with an eye for neatness are being encouraged to help an authority keep the district’s public gardens in tip-top condition.

A CAMPAIGNING nurse has criticised the Government for promising NHS workers a 3 per cent pay rise - instead of the 15 per cent rise she, and colleagues, have been fighting for.

THE Essex parents of a woman who went missing from a boat in the US Virgin Islands are calling for a full forensic examination of the vessel.

With horsefly season firmly upon us - what do they look like and how would you know if you’ve been bitten?

Heavy rain and thunderstorms over the weekend may lead to flooding, the Met Office has warned.

A TALENTED dance student has scooped an award after wowing judges with an emotional and storytelling performance.

SCHOOLCHILDREN showed artistic flair and created a gallery to display their best work.

This is the shocking moment a woman was caught on video threatening to stab commuters and using the N-word as she hurled abuse at fellow passengers.