St Nicholas Street in Colchester town centre is set to be made one way to traffic, if plans are approved.

According to the latest Government data Colchester has the highest average Covid infection rate in Essex.

AN historic town is being used as a filming location for what is believed to be a Downton Abbey cinema sequel.

A PASSIONATE artist is wowing fans after producing a time-lapse video of her latest painting.

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman was asked whether minister would consider a return to a tiered system.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after a rabbi was attacked near his synagogue, police have said.

AN MP has apologised after sparking fury among shoppers by failing to wear his mask properly while shopping in a busy supermarket.

A man's body has been recovered from the River Orwell in Suffolk after police were called to concerns for the welfare of a person near the Orwell Bridge.

A SUCCESSFUL Paralympian came to town to support an initiative which will help military personnel suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Wivenhoe Town Council's Glyn Evans says now is the time for action on the persistent problems surrounding the River Colne at Hythe in Colchester.

I AM writing in support of the current bid by North Essex Heritage to make Jumbo a national heritage attraction (Gazette, April 9, “Vision for stunning revamp of iconic Jumbo is revealed”).

AN animal-loving care home resident has seen her wish come true after expressing a desire to have a cute and friendly feline to “love and care for.”

Colchester's air pollution levels put it amongst the 100 worst areas in the UK, according to new DEFRA figures.

THE idea of being prohibited from embracing in a reassuring hug with a loved one sounds like something straight out of a totalitarian fiction.

A TEENAGER with a rare condition is being driven mad by more than 100 noises - including people chewing, pen tapping, sniffing, breathing, walking and snoring.

A LONG-AWAITED £2.2million “super surgery” has finally been opened in Clacton after almost 20 years of campaigning by patients.

The scam involves recipients receiving either a text message or an email that appears to be from the banking firm.

More than 20 children from Thomas Lord Audley school in Colchester are self-isolating after a classmate tested positive for Covid.

More rain showers are forecast for the week ahead, setting the scene for what could be one of the wettest Mays on record.

The parents of a woman left scarred for life after glass was smashed into her face arrived at a pub to find her seriouly injured.

A COLLEGE boss has said she will not “speculate” on whether her students’ personal data has been compromised following a cyber security attack.

AS HOSPITALITY venues reopened today, staff and customers alike were preparing to return to their favourite spots.

RESIDENTS of Chelmsford have been urged to get a Covid test as soon as possible after the Indian variant was discovered.

Part of the A12 at Chelmsford will be closed overnight for three weeks for vital roadworks.

Here are the latest number of Covid cases and infection rates for areas across Colchester on the day lockdown rules are eased further.

A grieving husband has been left “distressed” after an engagement ring and a wedding ring, worth a combined £13,500, were stolen from his dead wife’s hand in hospital.

THE reopening of soft plays centres in north Essex is a “lifeline” for parents and children alike, according to one happy business owner.

Essex County Council has confirmed a 'small number' of cases of the Indian Covid variant have been found in Chelmsford and one case in Colchester.

CINEMAS across the north east of Essex have been welcoming back popcorn-eating move buffs and film fanatics following the easing of lockdown restrictions.

THE owners of a historic attraction have partnered up with the organisers of a seaside extravaganza to stage a new event.

A CHARITY is set to open a new shop in a seaside town to help raise funds so it can continue to provide quality end-of-life care to patients.

DOMESTIC abuse survivors can access safe spaces in the Colchester TSB branch where they will get specialist support, the band has announced.

SCHOOLCHILDREN have been busy bees preparing for a special day on the wildlife calendar.

PRITI Patel has been accused of breaching the the ministerial code by allegedly a fellow minister over a £20 million deal.

POLICE officers managed to chase down an offender after they crashed their car and escaped on foot.

Data shows the Indian Covid variant has been identified in Colchester.

Bestselling Colchester author Liz Trenow has released her latest book, inspired by the legend of the Wormingford 'dragon'.

Customers have taken to social media to share examples of scammers using highly “sophisticated tactics” to defraud the public.

RESTAURANTS, pubs and attractions in Tendring are raring to go as lockdown restrictions ease today.

A FIREARM has been found in a recreational ground.

WINNERS of a competition to add a splash of colour into drawings of Colchester's famous landmarks have been announced.

Greater Anglia says there are delays and cancellations on the trains across Essex this morning after a vehicle crashed into a bridge.

We'll bring you updates from across Essex throughout the day as lockdown restrictions are eased further on Monday, May 17.

The inside spaces at Colchester Zoo will reopen on Monday as lockdown rules are eased further.

A NEW kind of nurse specialist has joined the ranks at the trust which runs Colchester Hospital.

A DELIGHTED museums manager has been shortlisted for a coveted award in recognition of her hard work during the height of the Covid pandemic.

A Rabbi was taken to hospital after being attacked in what police say was a "religiously-aggravated assault" in Essex.

THE victim of a horrific glass attack has told of how she narrowly escaped with her life, and was left millimetres from death.

A racecourse has decided not to welcome spectators back just yet.

East of England Ambulance Trust staff paid a special visit to a young cancer patient from Chelmsford.