A six-month-old boy has died after suffering fatal injuries in two-vehicle crash in Clacton.

A man who conspired to throw five mobiles phones, drugs and tobacco over a prison wall has been jailed for 18 months.

Health experts are warning of the signs of a serious health problem in the very hot weather.

He has been jailed for his crimes

The village's name has caused a few problems on radio shows over the years

A number of roads will be affected

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The barrister, 66, admits: 'I'm glad I'm nearing the end of my career'

He suffered a severed aorta and broken pelvis

He said the food delivery service only has three or four orders each week

He must pay a hefty fine

WITH soaring temperatures likely to continue next week, families may well be looking at where they can enjoy some fun in the sun while also keeping cool.

NAKED cyclists are set to race through Colchester in the buff this afternoon.

Drivers are being urged to ensure they are properly hydrated before setting off on car journeys to avoid the four-figure fine.

The UK is set to swelter in soaring temperatures and “tropical” nights as the heatwave grips early next week, forecasters are warning.

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from July 15-17

A design team has also been appointed

It follows bosses being told the college must improve in 2018

It means motorists could save £6 for every 50 litres of unleaded petrol

The couple admitted the offence

A £100 reward has been offered to anyone who can identify those responsible.

He appeared in court today

A High Court judge has ruled that doctors can lawfully stop providing life-support treatment to 12-year-old Archie Battersbee after reviewing evidence at a hearing in London.

AN abusive and aggressive motorist has been punished after following a council worker before verbally assaulting and threatening them.

SPORTY care home residents went head-to-head in what was a sense-stimulating day of light-hearted competitiveness before medals were handed out to the winners.

BRIGHT sparks at Colchester’s Iceni Academy were encouraged to hit the books as part of a recent Get Colchester Reading event.

The candidates will now take part in TV debates

Although some rulings under the Highway Code may seem extreme to many, the government warn they are legal requirements.

It is the highest level of warning

The council has issued a statement

A DISCOUNT retailer says it will create jobs in Maldon after announcing a new store will open next month.

TEMPERATURES could reach record levels in parts of England and Essex as the heatwave is set to peak.

It has been signed by 13 MPs

He made a visit to the school this week

TWO parks in Colchester are part of plenty in Essex that have been shortlisted in a set of awards as a charity is set to crown the best in the UK.

A TRIO of fast-flying jets are set to soar through the sky at a historic and crowd-drawing seafront event later this summer.

POPSTAR and presenter Olly Murs provides an update on his leg after requiring surgery following an accident on stage.

PARENTS of students who could be left stranded with no way of getting to school have voiced their concerns after a bus company decide to axe an essential service.

He was left with a broken collar bone

The military community has rallied to support the soldier

COLCHESTER Council has pledged to “immediately step in” to support the “busiest foodbank in the East of England”.

ESNEFT hospitals have seen an increase in Covid patients this week

A SELFISH arsonist torched two acres of woodland and undergrowth.

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A LARGE field went up in flames after catching light before firefighters rushed to the scene and quickly contained the blaze.

He is now behind bars

HGVs shouldn't be allowed in the town centre, one councillor has said.

Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames

Weather warnings have been issued

Popular kebab brand German Doner Kebab has launched a bold new product that is the first of its kind in the UK.