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A MAN who dangerously ignored a red light at a pedestrian crossing has been made to pay the price.

A man has died following a medical emergency in Colchester town centre.

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A NEW 20mph speed limit is set to be introduced in a large number of roads around Colchester.

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For all the achievements in the career of Colin Lloyd – the world number one ranking, the global titles, the hefty prize money – it may come across as insincere when the Essex-born darts player looks back on his playing days with a tinge of regre...

A MAN who illegally parked in a taxi rank has been handed a hefty fine for his actions.

A DRUG driver and a Covid restriction breach were just two of the cases heard by magistrates in recent weeks.

He was pulled over by police officers in Colchester High Street

THE latest addition to Colchester’s retail scene will be open for business today as shoppers are welcomed to a brand-new store at Turner Rise Retail Park.

It has been rated good by the education watchdog

Drivers will face tougher rules when using mobile phones at the wheel

Tucker admitted the offence when he appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court

A FAMOUS stand-up comedian seen on our television screens as much as he is on stage is set to perform a huge gig in Colchester.

The sale of the former site of the Odeon cinema in Crouch Street would give the area a much-needed shot in the arm according to business owners.

MAJOR overhauls are planned to save a museum housed in a deteriorating Norman church.

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

A COUPLE raking in £35,000 extra cash a month through selling porn videos have revealed how their family reacted to their unusual money-making scheme.

A key road in the heart of Colchester town centre is shut this evening due to a serious incident.

A TROUBLED school where a “toxic rape culture” previously pervaded has started to make improvements.

A WALKING and cycling route to link people living on the outskirts of Colchester with the town centre is set to cost more than £1 million.

CARE home residents and staff members marked a cultural and religious celebration by dressing up and enjoying a range of activities.

A COLCHESTER care company is set to go head-to-head with huge household names as they look to scoop a prestigious national award.

CARE home residents kept at bay due to rising coronavirus cases were treated to a pitch-perfect outdoor performance by a community group of singers.

HUNDREDS of scooter-revving mods are expected to take the streets of a seaside town next month as part of an annual event held in aid of charity.

A FAMOUS band has announced they will be performing a special show in Essex as part of a huge anniversary.

A MAN who assaulted two women has been ordered to pay £50 for his actions.

A MAN whose behaviour towards three women became out of control in Colchester Hospital has been ordered to pay compensation.

TWO sections of promenade along the Clacton and Holland-on-Sea seafront have opened after a multi-million pound scheme to stabilise the cliffs was completed.

Selfless volunteers are clubbing together to send ambulances packed full of medical aid to Ukrainians suffering from the Russian invasion.

A NEW charity shop has opened up in town after an outpour of support for Ukraine's humanitarian crisis.

SCHOOLS from the Colchester area united for a long-awaited concert.

A POTENTIALLY dangerous convicted killer who has links to Essex is continuing to be hunted by police after breaking the rules of his probation.

She appeared in connection with the incident at Colchester Magistrates’ Court

A SPECTACULAR twilight aerial display will get this year’s Illuminate Festival off to a flying start in historic Harwich tonight.

A POIGNANT event and concert is being held to commemorate the lives, loves and losses of the Covid-19 pandemic.

AN exciting new piece of artwork appeared in Colchester town centre on Friday to mark a visionary redevelopment.

AN INSPIRING teenager who raised more than £100,000 through his global movement project is back with a brand-new exhibition.

A TAUNTING gang of vandals terrorised an allotment site for the second night in a week after devastated residents urged them to stop their rampage.

COLCHESTER’S MP says he wants to find a long-term solution to flooding in the Hythe after “years of buck-passing”.

A POLICE probe has been held into the response to a call made by the mother of a triple killer on the night three men were stabbed to death.

A WOMAN who was restrained after trying to turn police away from her front door coughed and tried to spit at officers while claiming she had Covid-19.

Some artificial sweeteners may not be a good alternative to sugar as scientists warn consuming too many in one day will affect people's risk of serious illness.

Get messages from everyone from Paul Chuckle, to Blue singer and Hollyoaks actor Duncan James, to RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Divina De Campo.

Here's a roundup of discounted perfumes from The Fragrance Shop that will be delivered in time for Mother's Day.

Bridgerton is back on our screens so dress for the occasion with I Saw It First, Boohoo and more.

Here's a roundup of BBQs and pizza ovens perfect for your garden this year.

As we prepare for a warm spring, now is the time to do the garden revamp you’ve been thinking about all winter.

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