Former Colchester United favourite Sam Walker has a new club

33 million people in the UK are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Fans in Colchester cut loose following England's 2-1 victory over Denmark in extra time at Wembley last night.

A DEVOTED Arsenal fan and advocate for Asperger’s awareness has raised thousands of pounds after completing a football-themed challenge.

A SELFLESS youngster is sporting a new look after a kind-hearted donation to help those who have lost their hair.

A FORMER Colchester Royal Grammar School student says the school should apologise following a damning Ofsted inspection report.

A SMALL business owner who managed to weather the coronavirus storm said she has been left feeling “totally deflated” after being targeted by shoplifters.

A TEAM of relatives, friends and mums are now running a new play area after having a “crazy idea” to take over a closed down children’s centre.

A COLCHESTER United charity worker has won a £13,000 payout after a tribunal decided he was “victimised” in his dismissal from the club following a clash with chairman Robbie Cowling.

A COLLECTION of letters written by arguably the most famous frontline worker in history is set to go under the hammer in Colchester.

A HEARTBROKEN fraud victim suffered a crippling stroke before her “sneak thief ” carer used her bank card to steal £12,500 of her life savings.

EXCITEMENT is building across Essex ahead of tonight's England match against Denmark in the EURO 2020 semi-final.

Latest figures from council across Essex have revealed thousands of pupils across the county are currently self-isolating.

Sajid Javid said it was a “responsible thing for anyone to do” as he confirmed he would continue to wear a face mask in certain situations in public.

TWO masked men were reportedly spotted trying to break into a property, prompting a police investigaton.

Police are hunting three people who are wanted by the courts in connection with drugs offences.

Gareth Southgate will attempt to lead England to the Euro 2020 final against Denmark tonight

A popular petting zoo will reopen this afternoon (July 7) after a fire killed several animals. 

AN education watchdog has rated one of the country’s leading grammar schools as inadequate after inspectors found pupils were subject to sexist and racist comments.

A MUM has smashed a testing challenge after being inspired by her two sons who battle rare genetic conditions and the hospital which helps them.

A TEAM of ocean-rowers have sailed into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Drivers are facing delays this afternoon after a major road was closed due to a police incident.

POLICE say they are appealing for information after reports of a man 'wolf-whistling' a 12-year-old girl.

Former Love Island contestant Zara McDermott said “a line needs to be drawn between freedom of speech, and bullying, hate speech and abuse” as she met Digital Minister Caroline Dinenage to share her experiences of revenge porn.

With England set to take Denmark on in the semi-finals tonight, some football fans have gone above and beyond with decorations for the big game.

A COLLECTION of letters written by arguably the most famous frontline worker in history is set to go under the hammer in Colchester.

HUNDREDS of bikers from across the county stopped off at a business centre as part of a lengthy motorcycle ride in aid of frontline workers.

A LONG-SERVING member of a community club who “immersed” himself in the town after moving to the area more than 50 years ago has been honoured.

A LONG-RUNNING property firm has won a top award paving the way for it to potentially scoop even more prestigious accolades.

A MAN was arrested on suspicion of drug driving by specialist officers after a vehicle was seen “driving carelessly” around a shopping complex.

The Covid infection rate has continued to rise in Colchester quadrupling in three weeks.

THIS week’s offering features unusual sights and words of encouragement for England’s footballers.

England will be hoping to reach the final of the European Championship for the very first time when they face Denmark at Wembley.

AN 11-WEEK old baby died in a dirty house with cocaine in his system, an inquest heard.

FOOTIE fans are singing for England and getting in the mood for tonight’s huge European Championship semi-final against Denmark.

A STUDENT has designed a potentially life-saving device which could stop stab victims bleeding to death.

EXCITEMENT is building among football fans across north Essex ahead of England’s semi-final showdown in the Euros tonight.

A JUDGE said it was “extremely unfortunate” to see a man back before the courts after he armed himself with two knives and chased a “mocking” group away from his house.

COLCHESTER’S theatres, pubs and clubs are “delighted” at the prospect of reopening at full capacity once again.

BEACH hut prices on the north Essex coast have hit a new record high of £85,000.

HALTING a project to transform a “dull” churchyard wall into a vibrant mural would be “detrimental to the vision of improving Colchester town centre’s future”, a shopping centre manager has claimed.

CLACTON’S MP joined a dedicated team of litter pickers as they cleaned up a rubbish-covered shoreline.

A COUNCILLOR has come under fire for his “lack of clarity” over plans to create a new bus gate in Colchester.

“QUIETER” planes could be brought in to stop noisy night flights at Southend Airport as part of a new strategy to connect with the community.

Colchester United to host Spurs in pre-season friendly later this month

Colchester United will host Spurs in a pre-season friendly

Brendan Wiredu on why he couldn't wait to sign his new Colchester United contract

The pub chain has criticised the government for rules that will bolster supermarkets rather than the hospitality sector.

Former Colchester United winger Courtney Senior has a new club

New loan signing Cameron Coxe is determined to impress at Colchester United