Four crews are at the scene tackling the fire

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

People will not be able to visit the unit

THE leader of Colchester Conservatives says the group will call a by-election to replace a councillor who stepped down.

The road has been closed by police

COLCHESTER is set to host a unique music event which will be the first of its kind in Essex.

FIREFIGHTERS are working to extinguish a café and a convenience store which are alight in Colchester.

A TOWN Hall forked out thousands of pounds for urgent repairs to Clacton town centre’s pot-holed roads to ensure a prestigious cycling event could go ahead.

Only one police force in the UK is meeting a target

The court will decide how long the disqualification will last

Former paratrooper who turned to drink after seeing combat in Afghanistan abused his former partner, court hears

They are urging people to voice their objections

The number of flying insects has declined by as much as 60% in the past two decades, a new study has revealed.

The airline made the announcement after passengers suffered long delays in recent days due to staff shortages.

POLICE officers caught out 20 speeding drivers during targeted checks across Colchester.

AN uninsured driver has had their vehicle seized after being stopped by eagle-eyed police officers.

The road has now been officially renamed

His case has now been heard in court

He cursed his luck when it appeared it had slipped off

He won his set by more than 800 votes

Traffic is slow moving

An Essex family is leaving much-loved Channel 4 show Gogglebox after three series, with "exciting opportunities approaching".

A BOWLS club is hoping to increase its membership following a successful open day in Frinton.

AN innovative partnership that has provided students across six schools with a greater range of subjects has won a top award.

THE reopening of Walton Pier following a major revamp has been delayed.

They have been added by watchdogs to a blacklist of "influencers"

Experts have given another update on the weather in Essex for the four-day Platinum Jubilee weekend...and it's not great news.

Firefighters climbed through a fourth floor window

PRIMARY school pupils enjoyed early jubilee celebrations ahead of the half-term holidays.

COLCHESTER Zoo is offering a discount next week in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Tim Hortons has submitted an application to build a drive thru restaurant

A WOMAN in her 60s was attacked and bitten by a French Bulldog in Leigh.

DOGS will strut their stuff as they compete for a range of titles during a light-hearted family event in aid of two animal charities.

It is one of eight towns to receive the accolade nationally

BOSSES at Clacton Pier are hoping for a bumper half term of celebration.

POLICE are seeking a man in connection with a recall to prison and are warning the public not to approach him.

More than 100 people staged a protest

The new cabinet is due to meet in public for the first time

A VISIT from a charity’s chief executive ended in volunteers having to spring into action to assist a small sailing vessel.

WORLD and Olympic champion cyclist Beth Shriever won silver in front of a sell-out home crowd in the second round of the BMX World Cup.

COUNCILLORS fear innocent bystanders could be seriously injured or killed after the latest in a series of police pursuits ended with a stolen car demolishing a hedge and garden fence.

102-year-old Wanda Bielecka received the rare honour earlier this month.

It came after he was “teased by boys” during a night out

Public consultation first took place in 2017

Go on an epic exploration of out-of-this-world flavours with HelloFresh Lightyear-inspired recipe boxes.

As part of our campaign to help you battle the cost of living crisis, here are five tips to help you make your fuel go further

Drivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.

An annual cycling festival was halted after there was a medical emergency

A TELEVISION star says she is “as perplexed as the next person” after being picked to appear at a hallmark Jubilee event as a ‘national treasure’.

A TEENAGER was knocked to the ground while a man smashed his mobile phone during a shocking unprovoked attack.