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REALITY TV star Dani Dyer says she is starting to feel like herself again, after adjusting to life as a mum to her one-year-old son.

A BIG-name pizza chain has withdrawn plans to open a new eatery in Colchester High Street.

Rail operator Greater Anglia has announced a new hourly tariff

ALEX Clark started taking drugs at the age of 11.

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MAGISTRATES courts across Essex have been busy dealing with people who chanced their luck when it came to not buying a train ticket.

COLCHESTER is well-known for its rich history.

A COLCHESTER road is set to have three sets of speed 'cushions' installed in the next few months.

In total, 62 candidates are vying for election

HUNDREDS of residents have called for action to get a much-loved pub refurbished.

The firm was founded in 1988

With the weather set to warm up from mid-April, here are a few of the best places to sit outside and enjoy a drink in Colchester

ShopDisney has released its special collection to celebrate Disneyland Paris's 30th Birthday.

Here's a selection of the clothes included in Hollister's spring sale.

When Iceland announced they were launching slush puppie ice lollies, I knew I had to try one - but did it live up to my expectations?

Recovery from the coronavirus, responsible for the global pandemic, can often take weeks or even months.

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

PART of the A12 junction with the A130 has been reopened after a crash involving three vehicles.

PART of the A12 junction with the A130 has been reopened after a crash involving three vehicles.

A PENSIONER who described mice as “wonderful creatures” which brought “a smile to her face” has been ordered to clear her home following a mice infestation.

THE family of a teenager who was murdered while on a night out are set to embark on a fundraising walk to raise money for blood control kits.

A HOSPITAL worker was left “embarrassed, shocked and intimidated” after an off-duty midwife shouted at her about a baby scan.

A MAJOR road has been closed after a serious crash.

THE Bishop of Chelmsford has written her heartfelt message for Easter, sharing her love of this time of year in her holiday message.

A STUDY has revealed that Brits are gearing up to enjoy the first Easter without restrictions in two years by staying in the country.

AN environmentally friendly company planning on building a “first of a kind” infrastructure is now set to incorporate sheep grazing into its sustainability vision.

LEGO has released new products in its popular Jurassic Park and Botanical collections and we need them now.

It was revealed in a Freedom of Information request

A MUM who found out she was terminally ill weeks after buying a caravan is pleading with a holiday park operator to give her a refund.

Police were called to a fast food restaurant after concerns were raised about a youngster who was believed to have a knife.

House prices in Colchester are increasing faster than many other parts of the East of England. So who are the winners and losers?

SPRING into action this Easter bank holiday weekend with the nature themed walking trail at High Woods Country Park in Colchester.

A unique celebration of Good Friday is to take place tomorrow as visitors look to the skies above them for an Easter message.

Our beaches and surrounding attractions bring in thousands of visitors every year

Nando's has released some new menu items in time for Summer. See what we thought.

AO.com is also offering a price match promise so if you find your product cheaper elsewhere, it will match it!

Shop Iceland's new ice lolly range where your favourite sweets get a frozen makeover.

Brits will enjoy the hottest days of the year so far over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with mercury set to hit 22C this weekend.

Marks and Spencer has launched a new Apothecary Skincare Revive collection - here's how you can buy it.

Data reveals that 14,618 provisional licence holders were prosecuted in 2020

The Ofgem energy price cap has risen by 54% meaning energy prices are expected to rise by £693 a year for millions of households across the UK.

TEN new firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service during a passing out ceremony.

OFFICERS targeting organised crime groups in Essex have made 83 arrests and recovered drugs with a street value of £5,709,820 in just three months.

PATIENTS in Essex have told how they have had to wait hours for an ambulance, with one resident claiming she waited four hours while having a suspected heart attack.

A BENEFIT concert raised thousands of pounds on behalf of organisations providing vital aid to those fleeing a war-torn European country.

A COUPLE are facing a race against time to save a Ukrainian mother and her 11-month-old baby from living on the streets after fleeing their home country.

PASSENGERS on a busy railway service are being warned of delays after a line has been blocked.

A DRINK driver who assaulted a police officer while trying to resist arrest has been banned from driving.

AN escaped horse has been reunited in its field after causing a stir in town.