A BODY has been found near a major Essex road.

SARAH Alix has been on something of a journey - one that has taken her from the racecourse to heading up a training course.

This strip of land is the cheapest listing in Colchester on property site Zoopla.

A NORTH Essex businesswoman has launched an innovative website to transform the way beauty treatments are booked, and services provided, across the county.

READERS have shared their opinions on how they would revitalise Colchester town centre.

THE trust which runs Colchester Hospital said it was caring for more than 100 Covid patients this week, figures show.

WITH sunnier skies and Spring weather on the horizon, residents will have to sacrifice an hour in bed as the clocks go forward.

Everyone living in England and Wales will be required to take part in the Census next month, but did you know you could be fined for not completing it?

WALKERS should be aware that various footpaths are temporarily closing.

Mother's Day takes place next month - but what lockdown rules will be in place?

The budget supermarket chains have both revealed a range of new products being made available this weekend from power tools to facial kits.

Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and glass are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

DETAILED plans for 200 homes on a piece of land in Tiptree have been unveiled.

Here are a collection of tributes to some of the residents of north Essex who have been lost to Covid.

NEW hygiene ratings to eateries around Colchester have been published by the Food Standards Agency.

ESSEX is gripped by a “micro-pandemic” of knife crime with a four-fold rise in offences in seven years.

A new survey has found nearly 4,000 dangerous wild animals are being privately kept in Great Britain – 176 of which are living in Essex.

A COUPLE have spoken of their heartbreak after being told they’re no longer eligible for IVF treatment to have a baby, despite creating the “perfect family home”.

Kate Middleton and Prince William have confirmed they will join the Queen for a televised speech.

AN ambulance and a taxi were involved in a nasty crash before a man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and failing to provide a sample.

A map produced by Imperial College predicts the likelihood of Colchester becoming a Covid hotspot by March 20.

The mystery person infected with the Brazilian variant of Covid has been found.

A WOMAN from Colchester says she sobbed when she was told she was not eligible for the Covid vaccine despite having severe asthma.

Brightlingsea Primary School pupils teamed up with BBC6 Poet in Residence Murray Lachlan Young to develop an augmented reality story.

PARENTS are furious after being told their children could face a daily round trip of almost 100 miles when they start secondary school.

A DEVASTATED dog owner was left “traumatised” after an attack on her four-month-old Chihuahua meant it had to be put to sleep.

What are the current face mask rules in England for Morrisons, Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda? And when will they end?

Here are the latest number of Covid cases which have been recorded in each part of Colchester.

A NURSE from Colchester has branded Government plans to give NHS staff a 1 per cent pay rise as "absolutely devastating."

There are two parts of Colchester where more than half of the adult population has been vaccinated.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock will host a Downing Street press briefing on Friday - here are four things he could talk about.

A new car wash and valet service will open at the Sainsbury's store in Stanway after plans were approved.

BEACH hut owners were given a slap on the wrist and reminded of the lockdown restrictions after coronavirus marshals caught them enjoying the sunshine.

Essex Police dog PD Vin sniffed out a suspect hidden in residents' garden in Copford.

A CAMPAIGN group has just weeks left to raise £95,000 to save a village’s last pub from closing for good.

AN ambulance and a taxi were involved in a nasty road accident.

More than a third of people in Colchester have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

The rules for visitors to Colchester Hospital are set to be relaxed due to falling Covid cases in the area - there are the new rules.

AN NHS call handler who was made redundant during the pandemic has bounced back after months of uncertainty.

ALIX Sheppard has had many accolades, but the one that best sums her up is “a force of nature".

LIKE Colchester United, supporters Owen and Jill Hay enjoyed their very own FA Cup adventure in 1971.

Drivers are being told to expect delays following an accident in Tiptree.

A FATHER who “struggled to integrate into society” after catching a rare illness at a young age is preparing to tackle a gruelling road running event.

Calls have been made to increased patrols in Colchester town centre after a man was seriously injured in an assault.

The Education Secretary refused to rule out the possibility of summer holidays being cut short.

County Hall has warned it will ban anyone visiting Essex rubbish tips if they threaten staff.

The Met Office has said the UK will not be hit by a 'snow bomb' this month.

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to have their say on potential uses for two empty bowling greens at a "well-loved and historic" recreation ground.

A DOG trainer says she is overwhelmed after being named as a finalist for “best dog trainer of the year”.

VICTORIA Gamble has been a real rock for those with learning disabilities during the pandemic.