A POPULAR village festival returned for the first time in four years in line with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

THE name of Mike Shepherd will not be known to many people, but he was one of the three young planners working for Colchester Council 46 years ago who played pivotal roles in ensuring that High Woods Country Park was established – saving us from a ...

TWO women who have dedicated their lives to improve others have been honoured by the Queen.

BOSSES at an animal safe haven have provided an update on the progress of a beloved and popular pony who was diagnosed with cancer.

Around 30 firefighters were on the scene of a blaze at a disused care home in Frinton.

CHARITY bosses have been left feeling “overwhelmed” after a popular pub and its generous customers raised more than £1,000 for their organisation.

REAL ale lovers drank a Colchester festival dry with hundreds turning out to sample beers and ciders.

AN EX-MILITARY gunner has dedicated a portion of his life to gruelling endurance events to fundraise for people with conditions that affect their whole lives.

He must undertake rehabilitation for his crimes

RESIDENTS are set to celebrate a town staple hitting a historic landmark with a barbecue, live music, stalls and more at a special event.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 12.

Do you like to add a little luxury to your camping?

There are a number of great draught beer dispensers to get hold off in time for Father's Day

Aldi’s popular egg chairs have had a grip on the nation ever since their first release.

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

POLICE are hunting for a man in connection with a serious assault carried out at an address in Colchester.

LONG delays are expected on the A12 after a crash at Witham.

POLICE are investigating after a man was taken to hospital with facial injuries following a "disturbance" in Halstead.

Cases have spiked in Colchester and Tendring – and the rest of the UK – thanks to an omicron sub-variant.

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TRAFFIC is moving slowly due an accident on the A12 near Colchester.

CARE home residents got into the patriotic spirit as they enjoyed a week of fun-filled activities to commemorate the Queen’s milestone anniversary.

Have you ever found yourself nervously binge-watching horror series on Netflix?

The fuel prices we saw only months ago would be unheard of in today's climate.

Here is all you need to know

I was saddened to read a few weeks ago that Councillor Bentley and his blunderers at County Hall have targeted our beloved Crouch Street for their next area of destruction and deformation under the guise of improved cycle and pedestrian routes.

CONCERNS have been raised over a proposed plan to build more than a dozen homes on land which was previously home to a kitchen retailer.

A POPULAR clothes swapping event will take place this weekend as people hope to get rid of old clothes and replace them with new second-hand wares.

LIFESAVING firefighters based in Colchester have had a busy start to June.

Thousands of Essex rail workers are set to strike this month

An American fried chicken chain is opening its first restaurant in Essex today in a UK expansion.

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They include a peculiar incident in a service station

Here are some of the best steakhouses in Colchester you can go to for Father's Day, according to TripAdvisor reviews

It’s a well-known fact that as a nation we all like to try our hands at baking, and since the start of The Great British Bake Off over ten years ago, its become a popular hobby.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe or you’re simply in the mood for shopping, you won’t need to look much further.

The global celebration is marked every year on June 11 and here are some top gifts for you to mark the boozy occasion.

Show your Dad how much you care with a unique and unforgettable gift for Father's Day.

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

A SELF-PROCLAIMED fundraising fanatic completed the 100 mile Ride London cycle, with plans to take his fundraising to further heights.

The pathway crumbled during high tides

DEFENCE secretary Ben Wallace has become the latest MP to hit out at the army over the wide sharing of footage depicting dozens of Colchester’s paratroopers engaging in an orgy with a woman at their barracks.

She was "gobsmacked" when she found out that she had won

A DRUG dealer who was spared prison in an “exceptional” act of mercy was organising and directing the sale of heroin and cocaine just days after his release.

Weather experts have issued a "very high" pollen forecast for the East of England which could give hay fever sufferers more than watery eyes from today.

Mr Laws says it could be a great asset

A FORMER head of security enabled a burglar to access confidential documents from safes within the UAE London embassy.

DRIVERS are being warned with a main road blocked after a car collided with a telegraph pole.

A BOSS of a home improvement business has said customers “will be amazed” when they step into his fancy new shop - which has now officially opened its doors.

A FESTIVAL is coming back to showcase leading performers in a variety of artistic fields.