Updates as Insulate Britain returns to block the M25 in Essex

Colchester United boss Hayden Mullins missed two games due to Covid

James Bond superfans were even queuing up to see No Time to Die, the 25th film in the Bond series in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

A NEIGHBOUR has been praised for dialling 999 when they heard a smoke alarm after a fire was started by a cigarette.

Essex Trading Standards has warned motorists not to store fuel as panic buying continues in the county.

A DIGITAL marketing agency is celebrating its 21st anniversary by giving back to the community in 21 different ways.

A PARKING partnership which offered NHS staff a free parking permit during the pandemic has been celebrated at a prestigious awards ceremony.

A HUGE crowd gathered to mark the tenth birthday of an iconic venue in Colchester - and there was more than one reason to celebrate.

A dad who lost his daughter to cancer when she was only 22 is to continue his astonishing fundraising efforts at the Race for Life on Sunday.

A SUBSTANTIAL amount of cannabis was discovered after police raided a house.

A MAN accused of manslaughter launched a punch as a “pre-emptive strike”, flooring a father who had just picked his wife up from the ground, a court heard.

WE have opened an online book of condolence for Jake Blease after he was killed in a car crash at the weekend.

A councillor has resigned from her role after only six weeks after she was put under investigation for accusing another councillor of being racist.

A SECTION of Roman road has been uncovered during an archaeological dig at the former Essex County Hospital site in Colchester.

There are delays on the A120 this afternoon after a two vehicle crash

Updates as queues form outside Essex petrol stations for sixth successive day

Armando Dobra netted his first Colchester United goal against West Ham United's under-21s

Colchester United secured their first Papa John's Trophy group win

What actually happened on the A120 this afternoon? And has anybody been hurt?

Chris Manning-Press, a long-standing public servant and former head of Essex County Council, has died at the age of 91.

A COMEDIAN paid a special visit to an eight-year-old who suffers from complex health needs ahead of a star-studded event.

A KEEN runner set to take on the London Marathon will be wearing the same lucky shorts he donned 13 years ago when he last completed 26 miles.

THE founder of an award-winning business has spoken of his joy after receiving the royal seal of approval.

DRIVERS are facing long delays as part of the A120 is closed.

TRIBUTES are being paid to a young man who died after a collision involving a car and a tree.

We have opened an online book of condolence for Maddy Campbell who passed away suddenly aged 17.

Burglars stole a family's "most treasured belongings" during a raid on a home in Wivenhoe.

A STRANGE light spotted in the skys earlier this week is understood to be a NASA rocket and satellite which is monitoring the earth's landscapes.

THIS week our camera club members have been out and about snapping a variety of subjects.

A family say their 'hearts are shattered' after police confirmed a human skull found on a building site matches the DNA of a missing man.

A SENIOR British Airways stewardess has been awarded almost £40,000 after the airline company refused to allow her to work part-time after she had a baby.

Drivers are facing delays this morning as one lane of the A12 is closed.

RUNNERS who have waited 18 months to take on the London Marathon are at last nearing their moment to shine.

TEENAGE art sensation has had three pieces of artwork sold at a popular charity auction.

Troops will begin training to help deliver petrol supplies as Boris Johnson said he was making preparations to deal with potential problems until “Christmas and beyond”.

A LITTLE girl with a big heart has sparked environmental action when she went on a mission to clean up her village.

Essex County Council has announced its next steps to improve women’s safety.

A TEENAGE girl was raped in a cornfield during a young farmer’s party by a man who put his hand over her mouth and told her to shut up, a court heard.

PLANS to build two large prisons in mid Essex woud create more than 1,200 jobs, according to government bosses

BOSSES at the company behind Colchester’s e-scooter trials have reassured residents improvements made mean they can adapt “really quickly” to issues.

The reality TV star reportedly required hospital treatment after the road traffic accident on Tuesday.

Updates on a fifth day of petrol panic buying across Essex

Colchester United are aiming to chalk up their first home win of the season tonight

POLICE have confirmed a human skull found on a building site matches the DNA of a missing man.

A SCHEME to get part of Colchester moving has been launched after a councillor called on residents to keep fit and boost their mental health through exercise.

CAR sharing or cycling short distances could help to alleviate the scramble for fuel.

Finding an school that is appropriate for a disabled child is difficult enough, but for one woman, all the odds seem stacked against her and her son.

Police have launched a search to find a missing Colchester woman.

A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a man in Westcliff.

John Bercow has made his debut in the Labour Party telling “comrades” how to defeat the “worst Government of his lifetime”.