The greatest women cyclists on the planet will whizz through the streets of Colchester today as part of the first stage of the Women's Tour. Stay with us for updates.

FIREFIGHTERS rescued three dogs after a kitchen caught alight while nobody was home.

Ahead of a no confidence vote taking place this evening, Will Quince has voiced his support for the Prime Minister.

BEMUSED police officers who warned a drunk man not to get behind the wheel caught him after stopping for a coffee at the same services.

TWO FRIENDS have come together to walk one of the most famous trails again… and wrote a book about it.

Singers from Colchester, Braintree, and Witham were due to take part in a flash mob as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

IT was a wet affair when as an ancient tradition had its first in person ceremony in two years.

AFFORDBALE housing, social security and libraries, are three of the biggest concerns for Colchester residents, a report has revealed.

MULTIPLE restaurants in and around Colchester have received glowing reviews in the latest round of food hygiene ratings.

A MOVE to plant trees at a popular country park which was described as “eco-vandalism” by experts is set to be reversed by a council’s new administration.

PLANS to build 120 new homes in Wivenhoe could be set to get the green light as planning bosses prepare to hold talks this week.

Live updates of Sunday's jubilee celebrations

POLICE officers arrested 16 people during a music festival which debuted in Chelmsford this weekend.

The incident took place on Wednesday

The sailing boat had become stuck on sand

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The youngsters had wowed judges in prior rounds

MALDON superstar Sam Ryder wowed the nation with an incredible performance during an historic Party at the Palace event.

They are some of the most beautiful gardens in north Essex

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He was nine when he first started losing his eyesight

Jeremy began his TV career in 1996

It is in a bid to move its efforts into the 21st century

TACKLING flooding at the Hythe is a priority for the new administration – with bosses vowing to work with other agencies to uncover and fund a solution.

Essex Police’s roads team patrol routes big and small across the county in a bid to tackle crime and keep residents moving.

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An appeal for donations has been made by organisers of a popular children's festival

All the latest on parties, celebrations and events in Essex today

It follows the death of lioness Naja in March

A BOTTOMLESS pizza restaurant has revealed it is opening the doors to a delicious second venue in Colchester.

A PIZZA shop customer who dialled 999 to complain about waiting for his food has been called out by fed-up police officers.

A MOTORCYCLIST remains in a life-threatening condition after being rushed to hospital following a collision.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after money was stolen during a burglary in Colchester.

The weather is set to disrupt jubilee parties

FIREFIGHTERS attended a peculiar call when asked to rescue a deer after it had become trapped in a fence overnight.

TWO drivers have been arrested on suspicion of drink driving in connection with a collision this morning.

He was projectile vomiting and struggling to stay awake

The school first opened in 1959

Ashok Thiruvengadam's fundraiser was far from your typical bake sale or marathon.

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A number of works are due to start

They each face lengthy spells behind bars

The business started in lockdown

Another brand could be moving in to the town centre

They attempted to steal hundreds of pounds from his bank account

Follow our coverage of jubilee street parties and celebrations across north Essex

Scooter prodigies from Colchester have made it to the last of the live Britain's Got Talent semi-finals.

COUNTLESS well-wishers have gathered along the seaside to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign.

CROWDS flocked to a town shopping centre to “do the Queen proud” by celebrating an historic jubilee bank holiday with food, drink and street performers.

A CONCERNED councillor is calling to see more bobbies on the beat after a spate of vandalism in her village.