A historic, grade-listed shop in Colchester town centre could be turned into a nail bar if plans are approved.

A MISSING man has now been found following a police appeal.

Here's the latest forecast for Colchester, with Storm Evert set to batter much of the country on Friday.

STEVE Wright, the Suffolk Strangler, was reportedly arrested in connection with the unsolved killing of a woman more than 20 years ago.

THE flight times of a special aviation extravaganza which will this year replace the traditional Clacton Airshow have now been revealed.

A FAMOUS feline who was missing for nearly two weeks has finally been found... 40 miles from home and playing with a giant dog.

VULNERABLE residents will be transported in style after a charity secured a grant to buy a new minibus.

Beth Shriever, who comes from Finchingfield, has won a gold medal for Team GB at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

The UK's biggest dance music festival Creamfields is bringing a new event to Essex in 2022, it has been announced.

A FURIOUS homeowner is seeking compensation after contractors burnt his hedge while doing roadworks.

The Parachute Regiment of the British Army marked its 80th anniversary yesterday with the unveiling of a memorial stone at Colchester Castle Park.

THREE injured people were taken to hospital after a car crash which reportedly left pedestrians lying in a hedge.

Colchester Council is set to explore a range of plans to commemorate those lost to Covid and honour key workers efforts in the pandemic.

A CANNABIS user who used equipment left over from his grandfather’s growing operation stocked 210 plants in an underground shipping container.

Essex Police closed Head Street in Colchester due to 'concerns over public safety'

A FAMILY are desperately trying to sell their home to help their son follow his dream of becoming an American football player.

The Bubble Lounge, a new bar serving cocktails and playing 90s favourites, is opening in Crouch Street, Colchester, on Friday.

Head Street in Colchester was closed for most of the day on Thursday due to concerns for the safety of the public.

A YOUNG dealer found with thousands of pounds worth of drugs was warned by his mother he was “slipping deeper and deeper into darkness”.

Fenwick Colchester will remain closed on Thursday after a five-year-old boy was seriously injured inside the store on Tuesday morning.

SOUVENIR cups from chariot races have been found during an excavation of a key town centre site.

A TEENAGER jointly charged with murdering a pensioner in his own home told the police he thought he was participating in a robbery and his victim “would only get a smack”.

A BRAVE firefighter has received a coveted award after his quick thinking saved a woman's life.

One of Britain's oldest conwomen who took cash from Essex banks as part of a elaborate scam has been spared jail after a court heard she was scared of dying in prison.

A YOUNG motorcyclist has been left fighting for his life after crashing into parked cars during the early hours of the morning.

A SEASIDER was transported to hospital after being taken ill in what was an emergency incident which saw an air ambulance called into action.

JET ski drivers causing disruption along a river have been identified by police officers.

Police in Essex have revealed they recieved a 999 call from a man who wanted a lift.

AIRPORT bosses say they are still left in the dark despite more restrictions being eased.

Frank Turner has announced he will perform two shows on consecutive nights as Coda in Colchester High Street.

DOGS, their owners and police officers teamed up to offer advice on looking after canines.

A FUMING eco-conscious resident has blasted the disrespectful perpetrators who continue to tarnish his town, asking: “What is wrong with the society we live in?”

A COMMUNITY charity will host its annual event later this year to commemorate the anniversary of a young fighter’s heart surgery.

As it was revaled the X Factor will not return to our screens we've taken a look back of some of Essex's success stories.

A COMMUNITY charity started by two young girls is hosting a light-hearted event for families and children later this summer.

Former X Factor contestant Stevi Ritchie says the show helped his 'impossible' dream come true after it was revealed the show would not return to screens.

A COASTAL town’s educational museum has officially reached a milestone number of visitors after a family popped in to learn about the history of the area.

Coastal parts of Essex are warned to expect disruption tomorrow when Storm Evert brings "unseasonably" strong winds.

A HOSPITAL ward which cares for people living with dementia has scooped a prestigious accolade for its delivery of end of life care.

Head Street in Colchester town centre has been closed this morning due to concerns for the safety of the public.

The University of Essex has stopped short of backing proposed government plans to demand students are double vaccinated before they are allowed to return to campus.

Essex Police have closed Head Street in Colchester after part of a building's roof started collapsing.

A COUNCIL is investigating how a child was left fighting for his life after an incident in a Colchester department store.

Matt Coward-Holley won shooting bronze for Great Britain in the men’s trap at the Tokyo Olympics.

The new German Doner Kebab in Colchester High Street is now open, the firm has announced on social media.

Covid rates are dropping in most parts of Colchester - here is where they've increased.

DISGRUNTLED pensioners are threatening to hire a hawk to prevent pesky pigeons pooing all over their street.

A PRE-SCHOOL has received a glowing Ofsted report across the board following an inspection.

AN inspiring mum who is bravely fighting cancer is preparing to embark on a fundraising walk to raise money for a charity close to her heart.

A COLCHESTER branch of Specsavers has installed a community defibrillator to provide immediate support to anyone suffering cardiac arrest.