A12 closed after multi-vehicle incident involving lorries

POLICE have arrested a man following reports of a man threatening people with a knife.

EAST of England Ambulance Service Trust have suspended a number of staff members over alleged inappropriate messages.

TRAFFIC chaos as a result of a multi-vehicle crash on the A12 may lead to pupils missing vital exams, a school has reported.

A CARE home has launched a free guide in a bid to support people whose loved ones have been diagnosed with dementia.

A MAJOR route is seeing huge tailbacks as a result of a collision this morning.

Family fun day raises £5,000 in memory of 'adored' young woman who took her own life

It delivered the lowest possible rating in eight out of nine areas

The petition was launched after a covert video was recorded

The gang pushed and shoved her daughter

A women has been struck by a car as it swung into the road on the wrong side.

The Met Office is predicting the “hottest summer”, with up to five heat waves to be expected.

Aldi's best-selling product is a dupe for the Laura Mercier bath product.

The first official UK Gay Pride Rally was held in London on July 1 1972 since it was the closest Saturday to the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots.

Check out M&S' new homeware collection in collaboration with British brand Fired Earth.

Small businesses are going to be offered free support on reducing their carbon footprint.

A study has found Colchester is in the bottom half of English and Welsh towns when it comes to suitability for fitness fanatics.

AN off-duty police officer courageously saved his neighbours from their burning house, it has been revealed.

The former care home has now been surrounded by wooden boarding

A community picnic has been planned as Colchester plans to celebrate the jubilee next month

The announcement comes after more than a week of talks behind the scenes.

The three-part Sky documentary will go beyond the headlines of the Essex boys' murders case.

A LARGE emergency services response has been present in Colchester amid concerns for the welfare of a man.

A VIP experience is set to be available at this year’s Clacton Airshow.

SCHOOL students joined police officers as they conducted a search for potentially dangerous weapons hidden in a public green space.

FORECASTERS are warning thunderstorms could hit Essex over the next 48 hours as temperatures continue to soar.

CONCERN is growing for the welfare of a woman who has gone missing.

PUNTERS will be able to lose themselves in their own musical bubble next month during an event at a town centre venue.

EXCITEMENT is building ahead of a top sporting event coming to Clacton this week.

The Colchester business award winners have been announced.

A MAN described as “the kindest soul of all” by his family died after being stabbed in the chest, an inquest has heard.

A FUNDRAISING football match will see enthusiastic players go up against a team of sporting legends in aid of a children’s charity.

POLICE officers seized a stolen car after a helping hand from special technology.

AN annual fundraising event held in memory of a young girl who died of cancer will take place next month.

FIREFIGHTERS leapt into action after a fridge freezer burst into flames causing a shed fire which quickly spread to a nearby bungalow.

EXPERIMENTAL young musicians who are part of a community class of noise makers have won an award after impressing with their ability to create new sounds.

A KNIFE arch was temporarily installed in a bustling park during a bid to tackle crime.

People learning to drive in Colchester are more likely to be involved in accidents than people who learn to drive elsewhere, according to a study.

The 105th Tendring Show will return this summer

DRUG dealers caught out by undercover police officers have been sentenced to more than 16 years combined in prison.

AN undercover police operation proved to be a devastating coordinated strike against drug-driven violence in Colchester.

He gave the UK its best Eurovision result in 20 years

NEARLY 6,000 residents have rallied together to fight National Grid’s plans to improve the electricity network across East Anglia.

This year has seen a whole host of household of price increases costing your family hundreds or even thousands of pounds extra per year.

The collection offers the perfect accessories to compliment every step of a bride’s wedding journey.

See Britain's hidden treasures that we should all visit this Summer according to Travelodge

Decathlon has launched a flash sale including a range of sports clothing, equipment and accessories.

The Christmas Kevin will be replaced with Regal Kevin, as shoppers can pick up Jubuilee themed versions of the toy.

Major plans to upgrade a notoriously busy M25 junction in Essex have been given the green light.

Essex Police were called to reports of a disturbance