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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:59:23 +0100Man arrested after incident in Queen Street, Colchester
A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency work after police were called to Queen Street, Colchester.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:32:11 +0100Lion Walk in Colchester relaunching Summer Drinks Terrace on Friday
Lion Walk Shopping Centre's Summer Drinks Terrace is relaunching this weekend with live DJs and a special event for the Royal British Legion.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Visitors flock to the new Northern Gateway Sports Park
SPORTS fans had the chance to try activities, watch demonstrations and enjoy taster sessions at a special open day in Colchester.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Colchester statue of sisters who wrote Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
PLANS for a statue celebrating the sisters behind the famous nursery rhyme Twinkle, Twinkle Little star are set to be approved.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:09:53 +0100Colchester and Ipswich drew 3-3 at JobServe Community Stadium
COLCHESTER United new-boy Alan Judge was among the goalscorers as the U's drew 3-3 with Ipswich Town.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Clacton lifeboat crews rescue endangered swimmer
INSPIRING seasiders formed a protective chain around a stroke survivor after they were swept onto a cluster of dangerous rocks and lost feeling in their body.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Colchester United boss Hayden Mullins wants to be role model
COLCHESTER United boss Hayden Mullins is eager to prove his worth in his first senior managerial role and help inspire the next generation of coaches from black and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Kinsella is the daughter of Colchester United legend Mark
GYMNAST Alice Kinsella admitted being speechless after helping Team GB win an unexpected bronze medal at the Olympic Games.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Harwich RNLI's ringing pagers interrupt memorial preparations for coxswain John Teatheredge
A LIFEBOAT crew was in the middle of preparing for a coxswain's memorial service when their pagers sounded after reports of a missing swimmer were made.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Shock as car lands on roof in Clacton garden after crash
A CAR was found on its roof after landing in a resident’s front garden following a devastating crash.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Clacton truck driver speaks out after Colchester Road crash
A TRUCK driver who fractured his hip in a nasty crash which left him trapped has praised the emergency services for getting him to safety.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:01 +0100McDonald's reveal five new items being added to the menu today
Fast-food fans will have to be quick with the new mouth-watering items only available for the next four weeks.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:58:38 +0100Morrisons announce major expansion to service for shoppers who drive to stores
Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that there are more than 450,000 EVs on UK roads.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:11:10 +0100Recap as emergency services swarm Colchester High Street
Updates as emergency rushed to the scene of an incident in Colchester High Street on Tuesday morning.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:13:48 +0100Broomfield man who strangled grandmother refuses to attend court
A MAN who strangled his grandmother in her own bed after smashing the door down failed to turn up for his trial or sentencing hearing.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:03:42 +0100Latest Covid rates for Colchester as case numbers drop
COLCHESTER'S week on week Covid rate has fallen for the first time in months, with cases across the UK slowing down.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:50:04 +0100Group of police attend incident in Harwich - here's what we know so far
POLICE officers were called to an incident in Harwich last night.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Aldham murder trial: Leighton Snook's 'plan to steal cannabis'
A MAN accused of murdering a pensioner in his own home claimed he only wanted to borrow his car in order to steal £20,000 of cannabis.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:33:18 +0100Elmstead Road crash between bus and car
An incident on Elmstead Road caused significant disruption this morning as a collision between a car and a bus saw a woman taken to hospital.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:04:32 +0100Quad biker given warning for 'antisocial' driving around Lawford
AN off-road quad bike was spotted being driven in Lawford in an "antisocial manner", so police officers issued the rider with a warning.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:29:39 +0100Essex gymnast Alice Kinsella claims bronze medal in Tokyo
Three inexperienced teenagers and a 20-year-old rose to the occasion in spectacular fashion to claim Great Britain’s first women’s team gymnastics medal since 1928.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100Great Holland farm building decimated by destructive fire
SIX fire crews were required to tackle a large blaze which completely gutted a barn.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100Police and ambulance called to Fenwick - what we know
Police, ambulance crews and the air ambulance were all scrambled to Colchester town centre this morning.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:08:50 +0100Police and ambulance called Fenwick in High Street amid 'concerns for child'
Emergency services were called to a town centre shop amid 'concerns for the welfare of a child'.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:04:10 +0100Stacey Solomon shares new family photo on Instagram
Stacey Solomon has offered fans a rare glimpse of her growing baby bump after sharing a photo of herself and her family.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:02:04 +0100Colchester Council issues statement after incident at Fenwick
Colchester Council says it is looking into an incident at Fenwick Colchester on Tuesday after emergency services rushed to the scene.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:01:10 +0100Watch: Firefighters tackle car fire in Clacton
FAST-THINKING firefighters extinguished a car fire after it went up in flames.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:32:23 +0100Colchester: Traffic builds on busy road near town centre after accident
A BUSY road is partially blocked following an accident near a roundabout.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:28:34 +0100Alice Kinsella is daughter of Colchester United legend Mark
ESSEX-BORN Alice Kinsella has won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:12:46 +0100Tom Daley's Tokyo 2020 gold medal tribute tops Essex postbox
A keen knitted has paid homage to Tom Daley's first gold medal.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:02:05 +0100Firefighters battle barn fire in Great Holland
FIREFIGHTERS are currently tackling a fire in a small village after a farm building went up in flames.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:49:37 +0100Overturned lorry closes A120 near Dunmow
Drivers are experiecing delays after a lorry overturned on the A120.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:30:00 +0100Tortoise found stuck under floor by Braintree police
A MORE than 90-year-old tortoise has been reunited with its owners after being 'mysteriously' found under some floorboards.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:14:08 +0100Laura Stephens books her place in Tokyo Olympic semi-finals
FORMER Colchester Swimming Club member Laura Stephens has powered into the 200 metres butterfly semi-finals, at the Tokyo Olympics.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:02:28 +0100Colchester High Street closed due to incident
Police have closed Colchester High Street due to an incident this morning.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:49:40 +0100Fresh warning if you are vaccinated against Covid-19 issued by WHO
Official figures on Monday showed the number of Covid-19 cases newly reported in the UK dropped for the sixth day in a row.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:35:33 +0100Aldi announce new trial which could be coming to your local store
Aldi has been working closely with its suppliers in recent months to develop innovative ways to reduce avoidable plastics.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:07:01 +0100Rescued dog treated in Wethersfield to feature on TV tonight
AN abandoned dog who was left behind when her owner moved is set to star in a national TV programme.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100CO2 youth opera group to perform at Mercury Theatre in Colchester
The youth part of Colchester Operatic Society, named CO2, will perform in the newly refurbished Mercury Theatre in September.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100parkrun makes long-awaited return in Castle Park, Colchester
RUNNERS laced up their trainers and burst back into action as parkrun made its long-awaited return.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100National Lottery grant secured for new £70k playground in Peldon
A parish council has secured a £30,000 National Lottery grant to help pay for a new £70,000 playground in Peldon.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:56:27 +0100Kayakers rescued by Clacton lifeboat crew near Jaywick
KAYAKERS in distress had to be rescued by a team of life-saving volunteers after getting into difficulty while out at sea.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:28:39 +0100Colchester Road Crash: Firefighters rescue trapped truck driver
A DRIVER had to be cut free from his damaged truck following a nasty smash which left him trapped inside his vehicle.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:40:22 +0100More than 80 children allowed to use guns in Essex
MORE than 80 children in Essex are authorised to use guns, shocking figures have revealed.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:42:42 +0100Giant spheres entertain residents at Castle Park in Colchester
Residents were entertained by giant spheres during a spectacular music and dance event in Castle Park in Colchester.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Colchester Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre celebrates 8th birthday
Colchester's Christians Against Poverty Debt centre is celebrating eight years helping residents of the town with financial problems.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100How Lighthouse Personnel helped community during Covid pandemic
A business owner who dedicated his time to help others find employment during the first lockdown has been humbled by the results he is now seeing.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Colchester fundraiser in memory of daughter who died from rare cancer
THE family of a young woman who saw doctors more than ten times before being diagnosed with cancer will hold a fundraising day in her memory.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:50:20 +0100Wacky World returning to Charter Hall in Colchester this August
Wacky World, the country's largest inflatable play park, is returning to Colchester this summer - and adults can join the fun too.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Olly Fulcher arranged match in aid of Cancer Research UK
SCHOOLCHILDREN took part in a fundraising football match to support a pupil who tragically lost both parents in quick succession.