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He was charged with driving while disqualified and driving without insurance

AN autistic film maker whose debut film won more than 25 awards is set to premiere his third movie.

READERS have voiced their frustrations as MP salaries are due to increase by more than £2,000 a year.

QUESTIONS have been raised after Colchester Council listed a heavily wooded plot of land for industrial development...despite encouraging residents to help “green the borough”.

Colchester United are battling to preserve League Two status

He was giving evidence at Chelmsford Crown Court

Harry, 21, had arranged to meet up with friends

The 33-year-old graduated to be a pharmacist eight years ago

They says they couldn’t just sit back and watch the crisis unfold

Nike has launched a major sale with up to 50% sale across its products on everything from

Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Thursday, March 3.

LOOKFANTASTIC Mother's Day Collection is available to shop now.

Waterstones has revealed the children's books you and your kids need to read to celebrate World Book Day this year.

Crooks targeted Hollytrees Museum overnight

A FAMILY business has scooped two top awards in recognition of its outstanding contribution in the tourism sector.

Three of the defendants now face a manslaughter charge instead

The jury returned its verdict today

Two lanes of the A12 are closed after a lorry shed its load of rubble on the road. 

Leyton Orient interim manager Matt Harrold on his side's 2-2 draw at Colchester United

Colchester United's relegation rivals were in action

Former Colchester United academy trio pit their wits against Manchester City

Colchester United fans have their say on the 2-2 draw with Leyton Orient

A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Essex.

He admitted the offence

A LIFE-SAVING charity received a special visit from royalty this week.

INSTEAD of a theme this week, we have the work of one photographer.

A CAMPAIGN to make nights out safer for students has been spreading its message.

One lane of the A12 is closed northbound

FRINTON Rotarians are springing to the aid of war-torn Ukrainians after the sudden Russian invasion.

The bar released a statement on social media

COLCHESTER’S MP says he would be unhappy with his daughters sharing accommodation with pupils identifying as transgender.

Sainsbury’s is closing 200 in-store cafes across the UK, with some in Essex being affected

WORK on a multi-million pound project which has been mooted for more than 30 years could finally start at the end of this month.

YOUNGSTERS enjoyed a day of high-speed fun when they tested their skills on a ski slope.

Colchester United boss Wayne Brown on Leyton Orient draw

A MAN has denied a series of offences after being charged with three counts of sexual assault following two incidents in Colchester.

COLCHESTER’S iconic water tower has been saved from the elements thanks to urgent repair work.

A PENSIONER was left stuck at his home after mindless criminals stole the charger to his mobility scooter.

A DESPERATE daughter says she is watching her brain damaged mum edge closer to death after promises for an operation to remove a large mass have gone unanswered.

A NEW state-of-the-art CCTV system with facial recognition technology will help Clacton Pier find missing children quickly and identify people banned from the landmark.

Colchester Rugby Club victorious over Chingford

Zack Morris announced his departure from the BBC show last month.

M&S has slashed its prices across its products from women's clothes to homeware. Shop the best deals here.

The Fragrance Shop has launched a sale but you'll need to be quick.

Beat the rush and see all the chocolate-themed gifts you can get for Mothers Day.

Millions of households an energy bill price hike of £696 per year from April after Ofgem confirmed a new energy price cap last month.

Tickets for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium go on sale today.

There are a few pets from RSPCA branches in Essex who are looking for new homes.

Colchester United draw 2-2 with Leyton Orient in League Two