CANNABIS plants were seized from a drug den discreetly hidden in a seaside town after a large team of officers conducted a raid.

AN upside down house is being built on Clacton seafront as part of a major new attraction.

AN award-nominated comedian described as a “blazing talent” who is “profoundly moving” is set to perform at a historic town centre venue this month.

A WOMAN was hospitalised with a broken ankle after a car crash on a busy main road which saw all three emergency services rushing to the scene.

Colchester United's unbeaten run came to an end at Mansfield Town

A KIND-HEARTED dad is preparing to put his struggles aside and raise money for an autistic charity by running his own version of a marathon.

DANGEROUS drivers have been urged to slow down by a “sickened” resident after a helpless badger was struck by a car before being squashed several more times.

There are a number of animals at the RSPCA who need a new home

A YOUNGSTER who set up her own businesses in her dogged pursuit to get a new pet is delighted after her pup is set to star in a new book.

A UNIVERSITY student says she no longer feels comfortable going out after being sexually assaulted while working in a nightclub.

A VETERAN councillor has said he “completely disagrees” with figures which place England’s smallest town among the top 20 most dangerous places in Essex.

A PERVERT who scoured the dark web for sick child abuse images “catalogued and stored” a collection of more than 20,000 pictures.

THE friend of a man who had both of his legs amputated after he was bitten by a dog with bacteria-infested teeth has rallied to get him a holiday.

Colchester United's under-23s claimed victory at Mansfield Town

A murder trial is underway at Chelmsford Crown Court

Ahead of National Pizza Day, here's some of the best places to go for the classic Italian food in Colchester.

MORE than 300 children have been protected from harm and countless online predators have been jailed in the last year.

Braintree Town battled back to claim a point against Chelmsford City

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Wordle is limited to just one game per day, but users have discovered a simple trick which allows you to play again.

Wilko has more than 400 stores UK-wide but the new initiative will only be allowed in 248 stores.

Colchester United were beaten 2-1 at Mansfield Town

Colchester United beaten at Mansfield Town despite late consolation

The RSPCA has condemned the “very upsetting” video of West Ham defender Kurt Zouma kicking and slapping a cat – and reaffirmed a commitment to investigate any complaints about animal welfare.

Colchester United beaten at Mansfield Town in League Two

A MURAL celebrating fascinating people and stories of Colchester’s past and present has been unveiled.

A PAIR of brothers have been jailed for 20 years after a biker was scalped and beaten in a “vicious” attack in the street.

THE husband of a food delivery driver left unable to work after her car was seized has called for the vehicle to be released after a successful court appeal.

A COLCHESTER paratrooper previously deemed an “idiot abroad” is now silencing his critics as he guns for gold at the Winter Olympics.

A MAJOR car manufacturer has teamed up with the NHS in Essex to bring tests to communities in the area which help assess the effects of long Covid.

A WOMAN had to be transferred to a major trauma centre by air ambulance after suffering an incident in a small Colchester village.

DRIVERS are experiencing delays following an accident on a busy main road.

WORK to repair Dovercourt's iconic Leading Lights could cost £400,000, it has been revealed.

He was fined £220 and must pay £4.70 compensation

A ROCKING celebration of one of the world’s biggest bands will shake a town centre venue to its core this summer.

A SALON in a seaside town has reopened its doors after flooding forced it to shut for three days.

A CONCERT brimming with talented young musicians will raise money in support of local charities and projects.

A REALITY television star from Clacton who is riding a wave of success is currently on the run as part of a new programme, which features shots of her hometown.

A GROUNDBREAKING holiday programme which combines free hot meals with activities is set to return to Colchester and Harwich.

A HISTORIC train ferry "will be left to rot" if more is not done to maintain it, residents have claimed.

AIRPORT bosses say Stansted is gearing up for a "bumper half term" with 90,000 holiday-makers set to jet off for some winter sun or ski slope action this weekend.

Freddie Sears on how interim boss Wayne Brown has lifted Colchester United

Colchester United to host England Under-20 international next month

A LEGENDARY boy band which has sold millions of records across the world is set to perform a pitch-perfect pop show in Colchester this summer.

DRIVERS in and around Tendring will have two National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

A BRAVE care home worker whose swift action after a bathroom went up in flames potentially prevented a care home catastrophe has been praised.

AN estate agency has hailed “phenomenal demand” as house sales in Colchester and Tendring soar by nearly 40 per cent.