RETAIL bosses have “no intention” of closing down a popular town centre clothing shop despite vowing to shut down hundreds of stores.

A POPULAR art venue in the heart of Constable Country has hit the market for £1.1 million.

A CONCERNED ecologist says the River Colne is a “flowing toxic cocktail” amid an urgent warning to dog walkers.

THE great staycation property bubble seems to have burst...except in Frinton

A STRUGGLING family whose newborn baby is fighting for his life in hospital fear they could be made homeless after their benefits were capped.

A BRAIN tumour patient and her “two musketeers” are taking on a 12 hour fundraising challenge which will push them to the limit.

A THRILL-SEEKER has told how he feared he would be injured after a pier ride malfunctioned.

SHOPPERS have reacted after Next became one of the latest big name brands to call time on its Colchester town centre store.

The punishment is reserved for the most serious criminals

CAMPAIGNERS against a new nuclear power station in the Dengie say the Government’s big boost for new nuclear is “unachievable, delusionary and irrelevant”.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, April 14.

Healthier chocolate eggs to enjoy this Easter from Tesco and Aldi. Read more:

The new PS5s are released today, with a range of bundles available.

Children can bag discounted tickets for a number of cinemas.

WILL Quince's decision to support Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak in the wake of them being fined for breaking lockdown rules has been met with anger and distain.

THE greatest female cyclists on the planet are once against set to whizz through the streets of Colchester as part of a prestigious road race.

A SON is looking to raise thousands of pounds so his mum and terminally ill stepdad can truly enjoy what will be their last few months together.

The child was out for a family dog walk

A PROMINENT business premises left empty after yet another retail giant decided to vacate the town centre has now officially hit the market.

A PLAY area is to be renamed after a former mayor of Colchester who died last month.

FAMILIES were welcomed to visit Layer Marney Tower this Easter, to meet the baby lambs and bottle feed them.

WITH spring in full bloom now, this week the Camera Club pictures are devoted to flowers.

CARE workers and a politician were given the chance to walk in the shoes of residents living with dementia as they took part in a virtual experience.

Once again the Galvin Green Man has been recognised for its achievements

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.

Reader letter on M&S move from High Street to Tollgate

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

These are the Easter opening times at supermarkets in Colchester

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

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

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.

Rylan and Edwina Currie had a bit of a disagreement over the partygate fine handed out to Boris Johnson

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

Royal Mail last day to post for guaranteed Easter delivery. Read more:

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

Want to get paid to enjoy delicious recipes? Here's how you can with MuscleFood's new dream job.

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.