A BRAINTREE shopping complex has announced the opening of a unique multi-seasonal store.

A WOMAN who harassed and beat a man has been handed a restraining order.

COLCHESTER'S MP has pledged his support to Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak after being fined for attending rule-breaking parties during the pandemic.

A SOCIAL club has been given the go-ahead to sell booze and play music despite objections from neighbours.

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SCHOOL bosses in charge of a poor performing school are offering a salary of up to £107,000 to a new principal nearly a year after teachers went on strike.

CARERS defrauded a blind woman of more than £20,000 to fund a cannabis-fuelled lifestyle.

A SERIAL offender lied to police officers about the whereabouts of his car because he was “tired of being picked on”.

A BUS firm is facing a backlash after it has announced plans to shake-up dozens of routes across Colchester.

A POWERLIFTER whose parents were told he would never make a valuable contribution to society is aiming to add to his gold tally at this year’s Commonwealth Games.

The UKHSA said that it is investigating a “number” of possible causes behind the spike in cases.

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Calls for action could see laws drawn up which will have a huge impact on the availability of such breeds in the UK.

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Right now, you can save on some of the hottest games from Battlefield 2042 to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.

Don't panic, there are plenty of last-minute Easter egg options that you can get delivered to your home or can be bought from the supermarket. 

The National Trust has lots activities to make sure you have a cracking Easter with the kids this holiday.

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

Two West Ham fans are set to stand trial after allegedly racially abusing an Orthodox Jewish man on a flight.

A MAJOR road was brought to a standstill for nearly four hours after police responded to concerns over a man’s safety.

A STRIP club has been told it can resume its sexual entertainment acts after council bosses reinstated its licence.

ONE of Colchester’s best consultant surgeons has appeared in a BBC documentary showing the impact of a multi-million pound surgical robot.

AN art and craft centre located in the heart of Constable Country has gone on the market for £1.1 million.

A HAVE-A-GO hero was left injured after aggressive burglars forced their way into a property before fleeing the scene in a getaway vehicle after being confronted.

A PAIR of football fans are set to stand trial after being accused of directing 'racially aggravated' chants towards towards a man on a flight.

The duo will be issued with fines for breaches of Covid-19 regulations following allegations of lockdown parties in Downing Street and Whitehall.

A RETAIL giant which plans to shut hundreds of stores has refused to comment on whether or not the future of its Colchester site is under threat.

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Iceland is selling fresh and frozen vegetables for just 1p ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend.

AN award-winning live art duo have launched an exciting new project which will see young business-minded boys and girls open up their own town centre shop.

AN industry leader in the supply of composite products has installed two life-saving pieces of equipment at its headquarters.

YOUNGSTERS were able to celebrate after their school got a good Ofsted rating for the first time in 20 years.

A CHARITY has continued its great work in keeping the community safe by announcing the installation of a new unit.

POLICE officers have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses after a family-run business was raided and ransacked by cruel thieves.

A POPULAR and independent bedding and mattress shop which helps customers “make one of the most important choices” of their lives is calling it a night.

A MAN with an “appalling” history of criminal charges has been sent back to prison.

A LIFE-saving piece of equipment has been installed ready to use in times of crisis.

A PRESERVATION team dedicated to saving a crumbling cliff face says it has “reached a crisis” amid fears a section of coastline could flood within a year.

HEALTH services are at breaking point as leaders claim they are under the most pressure faced since the Covid-19 pandemic began.

A DISABLED mother of two is seeking out help from the community to raise funds for special equipment.

A CHARITY which saves hens from slaughter is inviting people to experience the "pet hen effect" at a rehoming event.

MORE people visited an under threat supermarket on Saturday than attended a football game, according to an observation made by Colchester’s High Steward.

A ROCK choir is set to perform at a theatre to raise funds for its work in the community.

A MAN sexually assaulted two boys when their mother believed he was reading to them, a court heard.

A FAMILY-RUN business which opened its doors during the middle of the coronavirus was ransacked by thieves.

A CAMPAIGN group has drawn up a league table of what is considered to be the best and worst places to leave a bike in Colchester.

Brits will enjoy the hottest days of the year so far as people enjoy a four-day break from work later this week.

Martin Lewis addressed his 8.4 million newsletter fans as he discussed rising living costs amid the surge in taxes and energy bills.

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