A woman who was abused at the hands of paedophile Lloyd Prior spoke at court about how her life has been "impacted in every way".

Colchester based charity, Open Road are taking their SOS bus to three locations in Colchester and Tendring for an opiate awareness day.

Fox is accused of sharing a “photograph or film of person in intimate state intending to cause alarm, distress or humiliation” in the first count.

Kaine, a traditional metal band who record at Unit One Studios, have only just found out that one of their albums reached the top 100... three years ago.

Multiple people were left injured following a “serious crash” near St Osyth.

Pshtewan Rashid, 31, was driving a white BMW on the A12 last October when witnesses saw a light from inside the car. He later crashed into a lorry.

The Middle Mill Weir, in Castle Park, fell into the River Colne on December 10, 2023, more than 500 days ago.

Upcoming closures from April 25 to 27 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.

The National Education Union’s LGBT+ Eastern Organising Forum was set to stage a "trans liberation emergency demo" on Sunday afternoon at the Colchester War Memorial.

Former Top Gear presenters Freddie Flintoff and Paddy McGuinness haven't seen each other for two years after Freddie's crash.

Water company bosses face up to two years in prison if they cover up illegal sewage spills under new laws coming into force on Friday.

The effects of smoking, drinking too much and not exercising enough are felt by the age of 36, researchers have warned.

Lidl has reduced the price of a number of items in its bakery, including the chocolate twist, almond croissant and pain au chocolate

The Mortgage Works has boosted its support for limited company landlords by removing the need for all mortgage applicants to be directors.

Summer starts at Starbucks this week with new types of Frappuccino, food items and a Refresha borrowed from the US menu

Nestle is offering shoppers the chance to win £10,000 if they can locate "bubble-less" Aero chocolate bars in stores.

More than £800 million of state pension underpayments has been identified in a correction exercise, and they're not finished yet

HMRC is urging parents to claim £2,000 in a new campaign. Here's how to see if you are eligible, and how to apply.

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff returned to TV for the first time in nearly two years in 2024 after a near death crash while filming Top Gear - see what happened.

A new documentary, titled Flintoff, will look at the impact the horror crash had on the TV presenter while filming the BBC show Top Gear in 2022.

Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home have plenty of pets that are looking to find new owners

Lloyd Prior, 36, was convicted after a trial during which he said his victims were lying about the incidents or misremembering them.

John and Mark Everett will embark on the five-day challenge from today.

ABESTOS has been found in a Brightlingsea school, and it is aware “some disruption” may be caused as it closes off a section of its facility to deal with the issue.

A Manningtree based charity, Acorn Village is celebrating 50 years of service, with Firstsite in Colchester putting on a special exhibition.

A picture showing an individual driving a Range Rover in Mile End Road on Tuesday afternoon has been shared on social media.

Greater Anglia has confirmed there are cancellations to services at London Liverpool Street this afternoon.

Plans to turn a vacant unit on Stane Leisure Park into a Burger King are making progress

The seized cannabis has an estimated value of up to £1 million.

The founders of Colchester Throttle Therapy got out on their bikes and delivered hundreds of Easter eggs to children's hospital wards.

The Munnings Art Museum, the former home of Sir Alfred Munnings, is hosting the exhibition, which will run until June 8, 2025.

THE FOUNDER of a Colchester Cancer charity is set to run this weekend’s London Marathon dressed as a ‘giant ballbag’ to raise awareness of testicular cancer.

A GROUP of travellers have pitched up in a Colchester park sparking calls for barriers at the beauty spot.

Meow Cat Cafe, in Halstead High Street, was the first-ever adoptable cat café to open in Essex, in March 2023.

A mother and son duo from Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk are set to appear on the hit BBC One show Race Across the World.

The knifeman initially made threats towards a group of people at the shops, before fleeing the scene and "kicking a buggy carrying a baby"

COLCHESTER’s mayor invited a community group for a visit around a historic building in the city centre

Roadworks in Colchester are continuing to cause anger for residents with an increase in morning commute times.

Essex County Council has come under fire from residents and politicians after disruption brought parts of the city’s transport network to a standstill.

A man who knocked out a security guard at Colchester Hospital and left him in a “pool of blood” has been spared jail.

Works on the Rapid Transit System in Colchester are causing traffic chaos, with motorists experiencing increased commute times.

Various utilities companies, whose permits are signed off by County Hall, are currently carrying out repairs across Colchester.

Former Big Brother presenter Emma Willis has revealed she had keyhole heart surgery after discovering 'bonkers' health issue.

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff has shared that 'a part of him wished he had died' after his crash while filming Top Gear.

The female Enoplognatha caricis (E. caricis) has been sighted in the UK for just the fifth time ever - find out where.

More than one million bank account switches have taken place in the past year, with many benefitting from joining bonuses of up to £175

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has released its own version of the viral Dubai-style chocolate bar - The Big Daddy Pistachio.

Royal Mail will release stamps and use a special postmark to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May.

Free railcards are among the bonuses available for customers in this clever trick, shared by Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis

UK drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by driving while wearing sunglasses this summer