A SPORTS complex is set to play host to a fundraising quiz evening with a difference later this month.

AN independent shop specialising in retro clothing is set to hold a music event to mark the beginning of an exciting new venture.

A POPULAR village pub is preparing to celebrate Her Majesty’s milestone anniversary with an all-weekend extravaganza.

Volunteers had naturally dealt with weeds for 18 months without using chemicals

North Colchester Men’s Shed have been working hard

The awards have seen our readers nominate and vote

Millie is Essex's oldest resident

He was beaten while on a night out

The 36-year-old has appeared in court

The force also discovered a sum of illegal money

An air ambulance was also deployed to the area

Japanese knotweed is the UK's most invasive species of plant, and hotspots have been found in numerous locations in Essex

FIRE crews were called to a fire which threatened animals in a Colchester property on Wednesday.

About 100 members of McDonald’s staff will be undertaking training

Beckwith has had two previous singles reach the UK charts

The British Army are training in Europe to respond to international crises.

The Colchester businessman is also hosting three Ukrainians

She is due to go under the knife for a fifth time today

FORMER police officers jailed for taking pictures of two murdered sisters at a crime scene have been attacked in prison, judges have been told.

A VAN burst into flames on a busy main road resulting in a lane becoming blocked which caused rush-hour traffic to come to a standstill.

Residents will be able to quiz police officers

There will be a series of free online talks

We share your best photo submissions of the week.

A LEADING cycle race will be coming to Clacton next week.

APPEAL judges are set to consider challenges made by two former police officers who were jailed after taking pictures of murdered sisters at a crime scene .

A CAR smashed into a lamppost before emergency services rushed to the scene.

A PERSON suffered injuries after being involved in a five-car pile-up on a busy road during rush-hour.

Essex Police were called to the vehicle fire

THE magnificent Red Arrows will be taking to the skies for the much-anticipated return of Clacton Airshow - which is set to be the biggest ever.

VISITORS to Frinton are being urged to park responsibly after two summers of parking “chaos”.

Her inspiration for getting involved in this work was her nephew

THE children of a much-loved veterinarian have told how “love radiated from him”, after his unexpected death.

THE developer behind hugely controversial £40 million plans to build student flats and a hotel could be invited back to the table.

THOUSANDS turned out to watch the action as a kart race returned to hit a town’s streets.

She was “petrified” it would spread to her property

The brick layer will take on the challenge in aid of mental health awareness week

They claimed vaccinating a child would be abuse

One UK ticket matched all seven numbers to win £184,262,899.10.

Experts reveal their top safety tips for preventing dog thefts, as well as the breeds most at risk

The iconic pottery company, Emma Bridgewater, has great Platinum Jubilee products to remember the occasion.

Plan the ultimate Eurovision party to cheer on UK entry Sam Ryder.

Cartwright & Butler have given their mouthwatering range the royal treatment with new limited edition products just for Platinum Jubilee.

Fire up the barbie! M&S has launched its grill range in time for summer.

There are a few pets from RSPCA Essex locations who are looking for new homes.

A GARDEN festival highlighting all things outdoors is set to bring exciting workshops and events to schools.

The gallery has been awarded nearly £700,000

National Grid’s proposal is to create a 180 km long corridor of overhead pylons

A MAN from Essex has declared he plans to go on holiday after winning £1million in the National Lottery.

A FORMER council chairman has been appointed as Tendring Council's new cabinet member for planning.

A MAN has been fined almost £400 after failing to present a valid ticket for his train journey.