Essex Highways has defended its low number of pay-outs.

A day of action was undertaken on the A12

Thousands of pounds was donated

A TYPEWRITER artist is bringing his work to an exhibition in Essex.

THE work of a talented upcoming artist is making waves and has caught the eye of big names like Gareth Bale and AJ Tracey.

The worker has stressed the importance of first aid training after the incident

He was able to return home 14 days later

The van drove off after the incident

He broke into a property during the theft

County Hall has pledged to distribute £1 million

An appeal was put out by Essex Police yesterday.

A SERIOUS car crash has resulted in police having to close a section of a busy road.

BRAVE soldiers from the British Army’s global response force were the stars of the show as thousands of people attended a special event in celebration of the military.

A MAN was left injured after reportedly being attacked by a knife-wielding thug during the early hours of the morning before police officers shut down an entire road to investigate.

THOUSANDS of taste-testing foodies with grumbling bellies descended on a Colchester beauty spot yesterday where they were able to gobble up some delicious delights.

HOME Secretary Priti Patel has donated hundreds of pounds to a charity dedicated to helping people with life-limiting illnesses.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 26.

THE HIT television programme, Robot Wars will be coming to Colchester's Charter Hall.

It is preparing to reopen

It had also applied for branding signs at the same site

Tim Young is mayor for what will be a very important year for Colchester.

He has been fined

It follows the sentencing of six youngsters

The nurse was set upon by a mental health patient

Roads across the borough will get new markings painted

Victims later discovered cash had been withdrawn from their accounts, after the loss of their card.

The 'love seat' could be a Love Island-inspired item that could work for your living room

Customers can use Boohoo's new holiday outfit category to choose outfits that suit their destination this summer.

PrettyLittleThing has launched a new Festival Collection in time for summer.

WITHAM MP Priti Patel visited a small village on Friday where she officiated the formal opening of a new beauty parlour.

Artist Clive Harvey will celebrate 20 years in charge of Tattoo Inc in Colchester next month.

COLCHESTER residents are some of the luckiest in the country, it has been revealed.

Here is a round-up of where there will be road closures across Colchester and north Essex in the coming weeks.

The bid has been rejected by planners

MILITARY minded residents will be given a taste of what life is like on the frontline during an event filled with everything from army helicopters to bomb disposals.

AN always popular event which attracts thousands of taste-testing foodies every year will return to a city centre beauty spot this weekend.

A variety of crimes were tackled by officers

Colchester Council has the final say

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

Military personnel will get a free full cooked breakfast, vegan cooked breakfast, sausage bap or a bacon bap.

OnBuy has compiled a list of eight low-cost products to help you transform your garden into a Love Island-inspired haven.

Silentnight's outdoors range features everything from snuggly sleeping bags to travel blankets to help you feel like a happy camper whatever the weather.

The summer savings are available at 700 hotel locations across nine of its brands.

Pandora has launched its summer sale with up to 50% off its charms, pendants and more but you'll have to be quick.

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 24-26

HEROIC soldiers who helped frightened families flee a war torn city after it was taken over by the Taliban have been presented with medals in recognition of their efforts.

Protests were directed towards motorists

Councillors voted on the motion on Thursday

The Conservative party suffered two devastating losses

The video shows a woman being egged on by punters