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AIR ambulance medics were deployed after a woman was left badly injured following a crash.

THE leader of Essex County Council has implored any potential future party to seize control of Colchester Council to not put the town centre’s future in jeopardy.

A SPECIAL school where children living with autism are provided with riches of exciting experiences has impressed an Ofsted Inspector.

A LEADING mental health charity says it is thankful after a Chappel-based business donated more than £10,000.

A HORRIFIED father has told how his granddaughter’s clothes were left blood-stained after his daughter-in-law was slashed with a knife.

A HEADTEACHER says he has put students’ safety first after announcing a series of closures at a school.

GREEN-FINGERED residents have been left heartbroken after a gang of terrorising vandals wreaked havoc on an allotment site, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Experts running foodbanks and debt counselling services have welcomed elements of Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement after the Chancellor announced cuts to fuel prices and income tax.

COUNCIL leaders have met to rubber-stamp a landmark deal to transform Colchester’s historic town centre.

New proposals have been put forward to reduce the speed limits on various roads in the town centre and Lexden as part of plans drafted by Essex County Council.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £1,000 tax cut for small business owners in his Spring Statement. Here's how to check if you're eligible.

A number of methods can help drivers save petrol consumption

It is part of Essex County Council's Active Travel Essex project

A TRAPPED motorist had to be rescued after his cement mixer dramatically overturned on a busy main road resulting in rush-hour chaos.

A BUSY main near Kelvedon road is partially blocked after an accident.

A LEADING edtech provider is encouraging youngsters to express themselves in an exciting drawing competition for primary schools.

A WOMAN remains in custody after a parent was attacked with a knife when picking up her child from a pre-school.

Police were scrambled to the scene

The court heard the charge relates to an incident in Essex

AN award-winning singer-songwriter who has sold millions of records and been honoured by the Queen is set to perform at a seaside town arts venue.

MUSICIANS from an award-winning Welsh group say they will be “stepping into history” when they play at a town centre venue later this year.

A CARE home is set to dedicate the next month to serving up some essential advice in support of elderly people within the community.

The Lloyds Banking Group are closing 60 branches around the country, including two in Essex

Cast and crew visited the town for the filming of the new spy thriller

A THEATRE director says its supporters are "over the moon" at plans for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spectacular musical Jesus Christ Superstar to be staged in a big tent on Frinton's greensward.

Reader letter on changes to Head Street and High Street

WORKERS on an industrial estate in Witham had a surprise when a baby goat was born in front of their eyes.

He could be seen walking alongside unsuspecting members of the public

A SCHOOL has announced a series of closures as it battles high numbers of staff absences.

HMRC has issued a warning for thousands of people who face having their benefits stopped next month – here’s how you can avoid it.

Cutting speed limits on motorways and using trains instead of planes included in plans

COMPETITORS are warming up to take part in a famous Essex mud race which raises thousands of pounds for charities.

A CEMENT mixer has overturned on a busy main road resulting in traffic congestion during rush-hour.

A YOUNG woman with a non-curable neurological condition is raising awareness with videos on TikTok.

TWO brothers have hit the big time as actors by starring in a film premiering in Clacton

If someone told us two years ago today the months of lockdown and the thousands of deaths that lay ahead at the hands of Covid, who would have believed them...?

CHILDREN and perhaps even their parents will be unable to contain their excitement when a venue hosts two days of uncontrollable fun.

A HEARTBROKEN dad has spoken of the struggle following his son’s tragic death but has now launched a fundraiser to thank those who tried to save him.

A COLCHESTER pub which was stripped of its alcohol licence due to concerns it was at the “heart of a large scale cocaine business” has pledged to clamp down on drugs in a fresh application.

A MOTORCYCLIST suffered serious injuries after being tipped off his vehicle driving over a perilous pothole.

The Chancellor will link strengthening the UK economy to opposing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Mother’s Day is always a special one to celebrate, but especially so for a new mum.

If you've still not got a gift for Mother's Day yet and are starting to panic, then do not worry, as all hope is not lost just yet.

The new set Star Wars set features Boba Fett.

Disney's new Easter collection has all the soft toys you could want.

Treat your mum to a day out that she'll never forget from Virgin Experience Days for Mother's Day.

A MAN who was jailed after carrying a knife outside a supermarket has had his appeal dismissed.

AN autism charity has helped a teenager to set up his own business once he leaves school.

Reader letter on the the new right-hand turn lane at Headgate