The 23-year-old was arrested after a member of the public raised the alarm.

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Community liaison officer Jenny Minnis is building strong links between National Grid and communities from Bramford to Twinstead.

After more than a decade in Los Angeles, Chesney Hawkes is heading back to the UK.

A woman whose friend was abused by an Essex paedophile has urged any other victims to 'be brave' and come forward.

Suzanne Pemberton died on September 16, 2024, at Colchester General Hospital from pneumonia and sepsis.

On Tuesday, Essex Police confirmed a motorcyclist in his 30s had died following a crash on the A414, near Bobbingworth, following a police chase of the motorcyclist.

Residents want to see councils with powers to fine pavement parkers – but want to see adequate parking options for vehicles.

Stanway Green Lodge, in Stanway Green, provides support to older people, including patients with dementia.

Jay Nunn told probation officers in interview he had been earning £2,000 a day as part of the Rocco county line.

The site would be car-free in line with council policy except for blue badge spaces, with cycling facilities and connecting cycling routes being created.

The collection includes workbooks, index cards, and papers which show his research for his 1969 novel Akenfield.

As the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sends out another batch of Cold Weather Payments, scammers are launching a stream of AI cyberattacks

The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued the alert for the hot water bottle, which was listed on TikTok Shop

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

Millie Court, former winner of the show, is set to star on Love Island All Star's new season, which will air on ITVX tomorrow.

A crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Peartree Road has left a woman with serious injuries.

St Mary's School in Colchester has appointed a new principal.

Matthew Jenkins, 44, has been jailed after stealing nearly £800 worth of meat from Aldi and shoplifting at Boots in Clacton.

A letter sent by leader of Essex County Council has confirmed they will not be calling for any postponement of the 2026 elections.

Derek Nash has also been Jools Holland’s lead saxophonist for more than 20 years.

A Colchester care home has been rated inadequate after concerns were raised.

St Nicholas Square in the city centre underwent a major revamp between 2024 and 2025, during which experts uncovered several items.

Matthew Newcombe, 25, blamed poor public transport links from Great Horkesley for failing to attend sessions with the probation service,

A pet duck with 'pus-filled wounds' has been saved after it was found abandoned in Dedham.

Works on Clingoe Hill forced the road to be shut overnight despite the project said to be completed.

Peartree Road in Colchester has been closed due to reports of a serious crash in Dugard Avenue.

It was alleged the ex detective sergeant breached standards of professional behaviour.

Rylan Clark, from Stanford-le-Hope, has been appointed as Jet2holidays’ unofficial “head of holidays”. 

Traffic on all lanes on the London-bound A12 has been stopped due to a traffic problem.

An incident on the A12 is causing delays for motorists travelling on the Colchester bound carriageway.

A lane closure is currently in place on the A12 northbound carriageway due to a broken down vehicle.

Dedham, which is just a stone's throw from Colchester has been named among the most underrated in the UK and the best in Essex.

Police have confirmed the details of a crash in Colchester which resulted in a car colliding with a bus and then hitting a house.

The properties range from £10,000 to £1,350,000 and are located in towns from Chelmsford to Clacton, offering fresh opportunities for buyers and investors

Miriam Gita, founder of the classes, said: "At The Joy of Tango, we offer two weekly group lessons for all levels of experience from beginner, tango workshops and private lessons.

A Greggs bakery store in Clacton is due to shut for a number of weeks while refurbishment works are carried out.

Topics at Colchester's new Neurospicy group will include diagnosis, benefit entitlement, home schooling and educational health care plans.

While his driving was normal, he did not insure the car and was under a court-ordered driving ban at the time.

The Wine Well convenience store in The Cross is shut while workers repair the floor.

Last year, campaigners tried to avoid the felling of the King George oak in the High Street car park through a Tree Protection Order (TPO).

The community hub, which is run by the ALB, is considering a cycle track, pump track, skate park or multi-use arena for skateboards, BMX bikes and scooters.

Works as part of a travel improvement scheme on a Colchester roundabout are said to be progressing well.

Wing Commander Sasha Nash will lead the team as the most senior officer in the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, commanding a 150-strong unit.

Fast-food joint Wendy's is offering free food at their stores up and down the country, including their Colchester stores.

Suffolk and north east Essex's chief nurse Lisa Nobes is urging families to help hospital patients return home to free up beds.

Colchester Council has received the councillor development charter to recognise the role councillors play in the community.

Jodie Marsh, who runs Flipps Farm, said a fire destroyed part of her home last weekend.

TGI Fridays abruptly shut 16 venues as the restructuring is aiming to save 33 branches, according to latest reports.

Diversion signs on a Colchester roundabout are affecting the vision of drivers posing the potential of a threat to safety.