POLICE have released a man without charge after he was arrested on suspicion of having a firearm.

Colchester United host Leyton Orient in League Two crunch game

Prince Charles and Camilla will be visiting Southend to help mark the day the town officially becomes a city.

A BUDGET airline has put its return to Southend Airport on hold, just two months before easyJet is expected to resume flights.

A PHYSIOTHERAPIST who gave a girl a second chance to live has been honoured for his selflessness and support of a charity.

Patients have complained they are unaware of the registration system

A FEARLESS trio have spent 40 days in the open sea battling the “toughest rowing challenge in the world”.

RUSSIAN leader Vladimir Putin’s threat of nuclear strikes again ratchets up his verbal aggression against the West.

A LAST ditch hope has emerged for campaigners looking to save a site dubbed the “green lungs of Colchester”.

A CONTEMPORARY sculpture evocative of the Angel of the North has been mooted to remember victims of Covid-19 in the worst hit area in the country.

A DISTRESSED pensioner has said it "feels impossible to relax" in his own home, after a gang of youths have repeatedly caused damage to his property

MEASURES are to be installed to tackle anti-social behaviour on a site plagued by boy racers.

Jabo Ibehre remains popular among both Colchester United and Leyton Orient fans

A MAN caught driving at 90mph in a 50mph zone has been handed a £600 fine and penalty points.

Belle Vue Social have reached the coveted Essex Junior Cup Final

The mum of five was speaking in a new BBC One documentary, What Harvey Did Next.

Here’s everything you need to know about the child benefit tax and how to pay it.

Borrow some of Adele's timeless elegance with these five dresses inspired by the singer's most iconic outfits.

Save money and the planet with these top 10 energy-saving tips and energy-efficient appliances.

LEGO's iconic Spice Girl tribute set is out now. Here's how you can bag yours.

Here are the top 10 PlayStation 5 games in 2022 and where you can purchase a PS5.

With a student population of over 3,000 and uncertainty about the state of in person learning, being the College Council Chair last year cannot have been an easy task. Fortunately, I had the privilege of speaking to the ex-Chair Matthew Hyslop about ...

In March 2020, the world suddenly changed. Confined to our homes, many families saw this as the perfect time to welcome a new addition to the household: a furry friend.

On February 24th, the Government removed the legal requirement to self-isolate following a positive COVID test. This denotes the beginning of the Conservative Government’s plan to live with COVID-19 and attempt to move into the future. As inevitabl...

More than 3000 students and teachers were evacuated from Colchester Sixth Form College at lunchtime on Wednesday 23rd February after smoke was discovered in the art corridor. Thanks to the prompt removal of students and staff, no injuries were sustai...

Whenever thinking of Art, sublime portraits and landscapes come to mind but the testimony of a self made artist proves anyone can do it.

A YOUNGSTER who wants to “help and care for everybody” has braved the shave to raise money for an extra special cause.

A SERIES of bus shelters have been smashed by a group of “hooded youths”, leaving glass scattered across a pavement and road.

Patients have complained they are unaware of the registration system

On Thursday 10th February, the Sports Hall in the Sixth Form College was buzzing with college students who were finding out about the next steps of their higher education at a University and Employment fair; over 60 university and employment represen...

PLANS have been submitted for a new tanning salon at Frinton’s Triangle Shopping Centre.

Owura Edwards has produced some exciting performances for Colchester United

Storm Eunice's aggression caused disturbance across the UK, how does the atmosphere compare a week on?

Colchester United's under-18s were victorious over Cardiff City in a five-goal thriller

A FORMER councillor who was found guilty of breaching a court order has avoided an immediate prison sentence.

Exciting news for any fans of the PlayStation game ‘Uncharted’: there is now an Uncharted film- starring Tom Holland as the adventurer Nathan Drake, and Mark Wahlberg as treasure hunter Victor Sullivan (known by the name Sully).

A THUG has narrowly escaped going to prison after assaulting a woman in Colchester.

A THUG who assaulted a man in Colchester has been ordered to pay £350.

A man who drove a BMW with a cracked windscreen has been ordered to pay £240 at court.

Colchester United season-ticket holder Si Collinson with his latest U's views

A MAN who targeted seven women in a terrifying spree of incidents in Colchester has been charged with three counts of sexual assault.

Experts in international relations and conflict prediction have been commenting on the latest developments

NHS supporters across East Anglia are being encouraged to tackle a charity walk between two hospitals in aid of a new fundraising campaign.

ONE of the busiest ships in the Royal Navy Fleet has made a stop in Harwich for a friendly tour of the town hall.

ANTI-PRISON campaigners have met as their movement against the Wethersfield prison proposals continue to grow.

With news of libraries closing all over Britain, it’s sparked debates over their relevance in this increasing technological age.

He is one of 70 new officers who have just completed their initial training

More than 80 Covid patients were being treated at hospitals

You could soon start to see emergency alerts appearing on your mobile – here’s why.

Former Colchester United player inducted into League Two club's Hall of Fame