Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from June 10-12

AN experienced vet who decided to go it alone is now just months away from opening her very own surgery after unveiling its official launch date.

A PERSON has been hit by a train between Colchester and Ipswich.

DRIVERS may need to prepare for delays with roadworks scheduled to shut a Colchester Road.

A COLCHESTER charity celebrates its Silver Jubilee, after 25 years of outstanding service to the community.

A CHARITY has celebrated its own jubilee after 25 years of outstanding service to the community.

A HEALTH leader has been recognised for her “incredible service” to the community.

A TEACHER has cycled hundreds of miles to raise funds for a young student, to help her fulfil her dreams of running again.

The care home was found to have required improvement by CQC inspectors in April.

COUNCILLORS vowed to continue to campaign against the building of 1,000 houses on Middlewick Ranges “to the bitter end” as D-day looms for the controversial site.

A bomb squad rushed to the Colchester property

Colchester house prices have seen a fall in the last month

If you've been thinking that your garden needs a little bit of an update but not sure where to go, then look no further.

POLICE responded to hundreds of reports of domestic violence and anti-social behaviour last month.

ENVIRONMENTALISTS concerned about the future of a crumbling cliff face will speak at an event next month.

RESIDENTS and business owners in Tendring have been encouraged to attend a public meeting to find out more about crime and community safety in the district.

AN NHS organisation has offered jobs to a cohort of “committed” nurses from Southern Africa in a positive move to bolster its robust workforce.

RESIDENTS have raised concerns over dangerous drivers after a car crashed into a lamppost while reportedly trying to avoid a speeding vehicle.

A former teaching assistant has been jailed for the sexual assault of a child under 13.

A FAMOUS funny man has revealed how two Essex garages helped fuel his love for retro cars.

Thoko Shiri told prison officers he couldn't breathe

A DRIVER has been banned from the roads after failing to provide breath for analysis for drink-driving.

A TEENAGER who led police on a car chase at speeds of up to 90mph also “beat the living daylights” out of a man he found asleep in bed with his sister.

The Nuffield Trust data may explain why it so difficult to get a GP appointment...

A YOUNG woman who was arrested more than a year ago following a crash which resulted in the death of a pensioner will not stand trial until later this year.

POLICE are appealing for information regarding the theft of a dog that took place in a town centre.

A FORMER contestant on a famous televised singing competition is set to headline a vital event championing equality and diversity.

POLICE are still attempting to locate a man in connection with a recall to prison.

SPECIALIST medics were deployed to a coastline emergency after receiving reports of a man in urgent need of assistant.

The two pools will close in spells this month

BORIS Johnson has been warned he risks a Tory rebellion if new legislation fails to offer the “serious prospect” of restoring Stormont powersharing and the Good Friday Agreement.

Train drivers are to strike over pay and more rail workers are to be balloted for industrial action in growing disputes in the industry

A POPULAR motor rally will be roaring back into Tendring next year, it has been announced.

A TRAIN provider has announced industrial action set to take place across three dates.

A 12-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition after a serious crash in Essex.

A RENOWNED environmental campaigner has published his latest book exploring the biggest threats to our oceans.

GARDENERS will be delighted to hear that Culver Square shopping center will host a free Sow & Grow workshop this Saturday.

STUDENTS from the Princes Youth Theatre gained the highest grade possible in their drama exams.

THE mother of a 12-year-old boy in the middle of a life-support dispute has told of the harrowing moment she found her beloved son unconscious at home

ESSEX POLICE have confirmed that a 32-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, assaulting an emergency worker and an offence under the Public Order Act.

An inquest was heard this morning

The Armed Forces minister has said he is “sorry and embarrassed” as he condemned a video appearing to show Colchester-based paratroopers participating in an orgy at their barracks.

Strongman legend Bill Kazmaier is coming to Colchester.

WEIGHTLIFTING and gym enthusiasts will be delighted to hear that Strongman legend, Bill Kazmaier will be coming to Colchester.

The busiest foodbank in the east of England has warned people's lives are at risk if the UK heads into a cold winter and the cost of living continues to rise.

A MAN is due to appear in a crown court today accused of murdering his wife.

A CHARITY worker was left heartbroken after more than 50 children saved from Ukraine had to return to the war zone.Alex Ong, of Kingswood Heath, Colchester, works with the charity Save a Child and was working to help 167 vulnerable women and children...

THE mum of a young gym-goer whose bike was stolen while he was working out says her son has had his “pride and joy” taken from him.

New measures are set to be introduced following a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

Drivers may have to prepare for delays when roadworks are scheduled to close a Maldon Road.