MOTORISTS should be aware of traffic building up after an accident this morning. The A12 has been partially blocked after the incident took place near Brentwood. The crash happened between the M25 junction 28 at the Brentwood and Brook Street roundab...

A PERSON has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving following a crash on the A12 this morning.

AS events have begun to return as normal this year, some big name acts have announced they are coming to Colchester.

ALL schools strive to be the best, and the way to typically measure this is through Ofsted reports.

WITNESSEING the birth of a new-born animal is perhaps one of the most life-affirming and awe-inspiring experiences anyone can ever experience.

ENJOYING a hearty drink or beer garden as summer arrives is one of the perks of the warmer months.

HUNDREDS of beer buffs steamed into Chappel as a winter beer festival returned to the East Anglian Railway Museum.

Here is a round-up of cases which have been heard in court in Essex in the last few weeks.

AN iconic pier and its famous bowling alley is set to be the subject of a new book.

Colchester United visit Scunthorpe United in League Two

ROADS in Essex are some of the most dangerous to drive on in the snow, according to a report carried out by motoring experts.

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Do you sometimes find yourself thinking about your dream house?

Colchester United's under-23s drew with Hull City

Cameron Coxe has started Colchester United's last four matches

A MAN accused of attempting to rape a girl aged under 13 has been cleared of all charges following a trial.

A VICAR and a shop volunteer are leading a drive to get aid to the Ukraine.

OUR Apprentice hopeful Brittany Carter is into the final four contestants in this year’s show.

TUCKED away in many people’s garages lie old tools, worktops and paint pots… but what about an aeroplane cockpit?

A PROPERTY listing was flipped on its head in a publicity stunt for a resort's newest attraction.

A GANG of teenagers inflicting misery on residents both young and old have been warned their reign of terror will be brought to an end, as police vow to take action.

As a self-confessed chocaholic, Aldi's new Easter egg range for 2022 had a lot to live up to.

Colchester United are hoping to have players available again for their game at Scunthorpe United

A MAN has been banned from the roads after being found driving in Harwich while disqualified.

The Colchester United youngster was elevated to the club's matchday 18

A GOLF range is undergoing a major renovation as bosses hope to introduce the newest technology to the club.

A housing developer has taken steps to help protect a species of bird whose numbers are in steep decline.

Colchester United aiming to preserve their Football League status

POLICE have confirmed the closure of the A134 on Thursday evening came after a man fell from height.

A STUNNING programme has been unveiled for this month’s Illuminate Festival in historic Harwich.

A NEWSAGENTS has reopened to loyal shoppers after undergoing a fancy modernising refurbishment.

A SUPERMARKET worker has been handed a suspended prison sentence after she appropriated lottery scratch cards and stole £1,600 of stock.

Former Colchester United defender John White has joined Wimborne Town on loan

A PROJECT to get Roman mosaics in storage back out in the public eye has received funding.

CHARITIES have been recognised for their work at a set of prestigious awards.

COLCHESTER United has finally topped the table... but for the most expensive beer in the league according to the latest research.

A retired firefighter will begin a 4,000-mile round-trip to Ukraine this weekend as he prepares to transport 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the war-torn country.

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend

TWO innovators have booked themselves a place at the final of the world’s most prestigious robotics competition - but they now need to raise £4,000 to make the trip.

PET owners are being urged stay vigilant after a mysterious note was attached to a tree trunk warning of dog snatchers in a seaside town.

A SHOCKED father said his son could have died after a set of batteries were found in a World Book Day costume.

A HUGE effort is underway at a farm as volunteers prepare to transport 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to stricken Ukrainians.

A MOTHER has told how would-be child abductors chased her son through the streets in what she believes was a targeted attack.

Banter with Burns with CUSA chairman Jon Burns

As we plough through the last of the cold weather, we can only hope that warmer Spring days aren’t far away.

 Tripadvisor has revealed its most popular international destinations for Spring.  See the top 10 and the best flight deals to get there.

Fred Olsen is offering travellers a trip of a lifetime in this incredible Around The World in 80 Days cruise.

If you're looking for some cakes or an afternoon tea hamper to give as a gift this Mother's Day then you may be in luck.

Get two Nintendo Switch games for just £20 at Game.

The World Health Organisation has warned of the spread of a new Covid variant that combines Delta and Omicron as cases internationally continue to decline.