Copford's Connor Worsdall competed at the Open Championship

A CENTENARIAN has celebrated her 100th birthday.

PLASTIC free shopping is on the rise as the topic of climate change becomes more important than ever.

Rapist locked up for 13 years for preying on young girl

As rules relax further next week and more nightlife venues are able to reopen we've had a look at the best on offer in and around Colchester.

THE search is on to recruit more magistrates to serve in courts in Essex.

ROADWORKS are set to cause a long-term closure in Colchester.

Rules on mask wearing an social distancing will change on Monday but Greater Anglia has warned customers they will be expected to keeping weaing a face covering.

THE people of Essex are among the moodiest in the country, according to a study.

Two areas of Colchester are seeing Covid cases and infections rates at the same levels last seen at the beginning of the January national lockdown.

Here's the latest weather forecast for Colchester with the Met Office predicting temperatures of as high as 27c.

Atik nightclub in Colchester is hosting a special event night to mark the relaxation of Covid lockdown restriction.

Hay fever sufferers in Colchester and north Essex have been warned about 'very high' pollen counts this weekend.

Colchester United legend Karl Duguid is back in coaching

Drivers are being warned by the DVLA that due to delays driving licence renewals could take up to 10 weeks.

Towns and villages across the county have seen dozens of businesses close in recent years, particularly since the Covid pandemic hit.

Colchester United have named Tommy Smith as their new captain

A GRIEVING son has raised concerns over the healthcare received by his dying father.

A BEMUSED family of chicken-lovers fear their “handsome” countryside cockerel may have to be rehomed after complaints were made about his enthusiastic crowing.

Police are on the hunt for a dangerous driver after they drove a stolen car down railway tracks to evade police.

JD Wetherspoon has announced the Covid measures that will be in place in pubs from next week.

Colchester Engineering Society's exhibition documenting the industrial heritage of the town has been saved from the scrapheap.

The world's top cycling teams will race from Colchester and Clacton this year as the Women's Tour arrives in north Essex.

A VAN became wedged under a railway bridge after another driver chanced their luck at squeezing underneath.

A PYTHON is still on the loose after escaping its vivarium in a family home.

THE owners of a historic attraction have vowed to continue using the landmark to help the community ahead of its milestone anniversary.

MIXOLOGISTS Clacton Pavilion Playas Bar have shaken up their drinks menu to create a unique cocktail to mark Clacton’s historic landmark 150th year celebrations.

A NEW heritage trail marking 150 years of Clacton has officially opened following a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Here are the latest coronavirus rules which will be in place at Colchester Hospital when restrictions relax on Monday, July 19.

The Workshop Hair, in Crouch Street, Colchester, has celebrated 20 years since it first opened in the town.

A man from Essex has died less than two weeks after he was involved in a crash.

Health experts are warning of a spike in cases of vomiting bug norovirus - with more cases expected as Covid restrictions ease.

TWO stranded sailors had to be rescued by volunteers from life-saving organisations after their boat became stuck near a wind farm.

A NIGHT-TIME search for a group of reportedly missing children saw a lifeboat crew and a coastguard team jump into action.

A POLICE investigation into a possible blackmail offences has resulted in four people being charged ahead of a court appearance next month.

A GENEROUS community is preparing to rally round to completely revamp a blind man’s overgrown garden so he can be given a new guide dog.

North Primary School in Colchester has ended the term early for the majority of its pupils due to rising Covid cases amongst youngsters.

Column: Martin Lord, director of development for Citizens Advice Essex, the consortium of citizens advice charities serving Essex, Southend and Thurrock, reflects on employees being encouraged to return to their place of work

A COFFEE shop which has only been open for two months has had to temporarily close following a break-in.

Police are re-appealing for help to find Matthew Hall, who has links to Essex and has been missing from his home in Bishop's Stortford for a week.

Colchester Arts Centre has announced its reopening date - after 15 months closed due to coronavirus rules.

EMERGENCY services had to be called in to action following a collision which saw a car burst in to flames.

Some of the Covid-19 measures that pubs and restaurants may decide to keep in place, according to the new government guidance.

A heat-health warning has been issued in England as temperatures are forecast to soar at the weekend.

These are the six parts of Colchester with Covid rates well above the average for England - ahead of Freedom Day on Monday.

A TEENAGER has been told he may never walk again after a shock diagnosis, prompting a community to rally together to raise thousands to help the devastated family.

Colchester MP Will Quince has met with bosses of new secondary school Trinity School to discuss delays to its construction.

Colchester Castle's new exhibition, Decoding the Roman Dead, reveals new details about the town's Roman history - here's what you need to know.

Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty has warned England could see the return of lockdown restrictions 'within weeks' after Freedom Day.

THE victim of a vicious attack with a "Rambo-style" blade has described how the consequences will stay with him for the rest of his life.