A POPULAR community pub in Dovercourt has reopened following a major £140,000 refurbishment.

The sale of an historic site in Colchester has been delayed a week after a delay in the serving of legal papers to bidders of the property.

A damning inspection report of a residential care home has resulted in the service being placed into special measures.

THE wife of a missing man who admits being “broken inside” says she has been on “the most emotional rollercoaster” since his disappearance two months ago.

Customers have taken to social media to complain about the quality of service since the store opened just over a week ago.

BUSINESS bosses, residents and politicians have reacted to the forthcoming closure of a historic supermarket store, which will be a “sad day for the town centre”.

A TEAM of trekkers have completed an “emotional and overwhelming” mountain climb in memory of a beloved family man who died.

A MAN has been sentenced to eight years in jail after he punched and killed a mother-of-three during a night of “pointless, stupid violence”.

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Whether you’re a keen baker or just starting out, Aldi’s stand mixer could make a great purchase for your kitchen.

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

Parents warned as disturbing TikTok video featuring razor-toothed bear 'Huggy Wuggy' is viewed by children as young as six.

A WOMAN left terrified after a naked burglar was found asleep in her bed is selling her home and leaving Colchester to escape the trauma, a court was told.

A CANCER survivor has spoken about how an awareness-raising charity potentially saved his life as he urges men to check their private parts for a month-long campaign.

COLCHESTER'S MP has requested an urgent meeting with supermarket bosses following their decision to shut a town centre store.

A Colchester man will no longer face trial for allegedly plotting to blackmail the UAE ambassador to London, a court heard.

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a disabled ramp outside a pharmacy in Frinton have been recommended for approval by planners.

An Essex venue was the location for the picture from the overall young winner of the Royal Horticultural Society Photography competition

The brand says its new store will be larger than the existing shop

A SUPERMARKET store which has been at the heart of a town centre for nearly 100 years is set to close its doors ahead of a relocation to a new premises.

OUTSIDE exercise equipment has been installed at a Community Garden in Clacton to help residents and patients keep active and healthy.

A BENEFIT concert hosted by a historic town centre entertainment venue has raised thousands of pounds for those impacted by the attack on Ukraine.

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CONTRACTORS have been appointed for a multi-million pound commercial workspace development in Jaywick

HIDDEN away in a nondescript brick building in historic Harwich is a the first ever purpose-built radar tower.

Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour is offering an afternoon tea experience - here's how to book.

A MEMORIAL bike ride is being planned for tragic student Ryan Heffernan-Surplice, who died after a medical emergency at school.

A STUNNING set of replica jewellery which has been viewed worldwide after it featured in a hit Netflix show is to appear in Colchester.

PARENTS have been urged to get their children vaccinated against Covid-19 as a new jab rollout launched.

DETERIORATING roads in a village have sparked calls for action by an MP.

Figures have revealed how one in eight children in Colchester were living below the breadline throughout the first full year of the coronavirus pandemic.

At the ripe old age of 101, the vim and vigour that has so characterised Barbara Purves’ century of life has not diminished one ounce.

A DAUGHTER whose brain damaged mum is still waiting for a large cancerous growth to be drained from her stomach fears “it is going to be too little, too late”.

POLICE have launched an investigation after arsonists set light to a shed and damaged a greenhouses in the latest vandal attack on allotments in Colchester.

A RAPIST who told his child victim no-one would believe her if she tried to seek help has been convicted after a trial.

A GRIEVING niece says she is being prevented from burying her uncle’s ashes because of a metal fence placed over her family grave.

A number of them are expected to cause delays of between 10 and 30 minutes

The company said while payment data has not been compromised, it has not yet established “the full extent” of data affected.

Ofsted have said that the pandemic has created some challenges for children's development

The vast majority of people who test positive for coronavirus report cold-like symptoms however Brits are now complaining of a new sign of infection.

Tesco will serve a Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream Sandwich in its in-store cafes until Easter Sunday.

Marks and Spencer has launched a new Peter Rabbit kids collection to mark 120 years since the Beatrix Potter book was released.

The new TGI Fridays range at Iceland is perfect for BBQ season and you can get it now

Aldi shoppers are loving this £40 electric barbecue - order it now before it sells out!

New PS5 consoles are expected to be back in stock at Game, Very and AO this week

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A THIEF who snatched hundreds of pounds worth of tools belonging to an army medic has been slammed as “disgusting” by his wife.

A SEX attacker who forced his way into a woman’s flat before sexually assaulting her in an “extremely aggressive” attack has been jailed for seven years.