Colchester United have signed Charlie Daniels on a one-year deal

Former Colchester United player and coach has new role

A COUNCIL has been shortlisted for two awards recognising the best and most innovative councils in the country.

A CARE home which was placed in special measures after inspectors identified a series of shortcomings has now closed down due to "financial difficulties."

A GLIDING club was treated to a celebrity visit with a Love Island star taking to the skies over north Essex.

Private firm 15 Minute Covid Test is now offering coronavirus tests from Colchester's old Post Office, in North Hill.

AN area of outstanding natural beauty is to thrive thanks to a grant worth tens of thousands of pounds which will benefit its conservation.

Tributes have been paid to a Colchester 21-year-old who passed away this week after contracting Covid.

Ipswich Crown Court heard more than 1,000 cannabis plants were being grown at an old Colchester care home as part of a “sophisticated” set up.

COLOURFUL creatures from the deep are continuing to make a splash in north Essex.

The move aims to ensure that public service broadcasters, such as the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, always have a space on the Freeview platform.

A CAR has become the third vehicle to be torched within three weeks following another “disturbing” incident.

Residents have been fined for driving through the bus gate in Maldon Road in Colchester - despite the fact it was suspended during a roadworks scheme.

BRAZEN thieves armed with baseball bats waved at security cameras as they stole another catalytic converter from a car dealership.

Why Craig Donald and his 13-year-old son Jayden made the trip from Perth in Scotland to watch their beloved U's

A driver crashed after swerving to avoid a deer in the road in Great Leighs on Wednesday.

THE mother of a Royal Marine veteran stranded in Afghanistan has said she is “terrified” for her son.

Colchester Medical Practice has been awarded a Hidden Heroes gong for its performance during the Covid pandemic.

FRIGHTENED families fleeing Afghanistan are set to be provided with refuge in a Colchester hotel after supporting British troops during the war.

Security has been put in place to protect a piece of artwork which could be by Banksy.

Here is the full list of where 11 new textile recycling banks are set to be installed across Colchester.

AN otherworldly and mysterious event centred on aliens and UFOs is set to be held in aid of an animal charity to raise vital funds.

A FORMER Colchester school student turned diplomat is "working flat out" to evacuate British nationals and Afghan families to safety.

The offence of coercive control recognises domestic abuse can take several forms and is not strictly limited to physical violence.

A grandmother at the centre of a life-support treatment battle is the “most complicated” Covid-19 patient in the world, a judge has said.

A farmer was left gobsmacked after a river turned a garish "smurf blue" - leaving children and dog walkers terrified of the water.

A TAKEAWAY joint was reportedly targeted by a knife-wielding robber who stole cash before fleeing the scene.

The Department of Work and Pensions wants to open a new job centre in Colchester town centre to meet increased demand due to Covid.

LONG-AWAITED plans to develop Dovercourt's town centre Starlings site have finally been submitted.

Here are the latest job vacancies available at Colchester Zoo - with new staff needed to join the team which cares for the animals.

A NURSERY in a seaside town has been rated as one of the best in the region after receiving a raft of glowing reviews from parents and carers.

A BROOD of young Spoonbills have been raised in Essex for the very first time after a pair of breeding waterbirds got jiggy in the nest.

More closures are planned at Ipswich Road in Colchester as part of the final stages of the long-running £6.5 million roadworks scheme.

Colchester man Matthew Clarke, 22, is facing a "significant" time behind bars after admitting 30 child sex offences.

A NEW initiative has been launched to ensure children of serving parents regularly have access to the ability to play and have fun.

OUR Camera Club members really are the “dream steam” - as illustrated by this week’s stunning spread.

Spilt KFC gravy has been blamed for causing third-degree burns on a woman's hand.

Take a look inside Tea at the George, the new afternoon tea venue inside Colchester's historic George Hotel.

STREET art which could be the work of the anonymous artist Banksy has appeared in a coastal town.

Poundland said it hopes the new range can offer more value for money as families seek out back-to-school sales and deals.

POLICE seized a bike as part of the force’s continued crackdown on anti-social behaviour in a coastal village.

THE summer may be nearing its end, but that does not mean the fun has to stop – as free access is being offered to a host of top attractions in Essex.

Teenager Jess Green's participation in the Superhero Challenge saw her demonstrate her truly remarkable determination

WE would like to clarify mistakes made in the article referring to Lisa McKeever.

Colchester United have defensive injury issues after Mansfield draw

Colchester United boss Hayden Mullins on his side's draw with Mansfield Town

A YOUNG offender who “fell into the clutches” of a drug dealing gang has been spared prison in a bid to help his efforts to turn his life around.

Col Richard Kemp of Colchester gives his view of the future as the Taliban take over Afghanistan.

A DEVASTATED family have until Friday to raise £10,000 to save their dog’s life after their pooch suddenly collapsed.

A FUN-FILLED treasure hunt is being arranged to mark the belated 300th birthday of Walton’s iconic Naze Tower.