It looks set to be a scorching week ahead in Essex as the UK experiences its first heatwave of the summer.

CHILDHOOD goes by in a flash, and before you know it, you are plucking the grey hairs out of your head as your own children venture out to experience the joys of life.

The crowdfunded exhibition will begin later in July.

Here is a rundown of upcoming works

How Colchester’s has changed over time is the subject of a new book featuring stunning photographs.

Students stepped out in glamorous dresses and smart suits

WITH the impending loss of Marks and Spencer from Colchester High Street, we asked readers what attractions they would like to see return to the borough.

The homegrown company hopes to share its knowledge

A diversion will be in place

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He has been jailed

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from July 8-10

DRIVERS are being warned of delays with a three-car incident causing traffic on the A12.

His case was put before a tribunal

WILL Quince has said returning to Government just a day after handing in his resignation “was not an easy decision” but he has done so because it is his “duty.”

The post has gone viral

A DEALER who made £10,000 as he helped to turn a “quaint old pub” into a “drug den” has been locked up after an undercover sting into Class A drug supply across Colchester.

A COMPLEX investigation into dealing at licenced premises and homes used as bases for drug supply across Colchester saw 11 offenders snared.

A man has appeared in court charged with a series of sex offences in Essex after being extradited from Kenya.

FRINTON Summer Theatre patrons are set to get funky with a night of soul classics.

A MAN has been ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work after harassing a woman in Clacton.

CALLOUS crooks have stolen a volunteer lifeboat crewman’s bike shortly after he had taken part in a training exercise.

ESSEX politicians Will Quince and Priti Patel have been parodied in a satirical comedy music video poking fun at Boris Johnson’s resignation.

MAKING a splash is now set to be easier than ever after a much-used leisure centre finally introduced a new online booking system which will eradicate queuing.

YOGA in the park, litter picking, coffee mornings and a family day are being held for Beat the Street’s Go Wild week.

HARWICH’S secret gardeners opened their doors to the public over the weekend while raising cash for charity.

The foodbank is campaigning for further action

SUNSEEKERS across Essex will be able to bask in temperatures hotter than top holiday destinations as a heatwave sweeps across the country.

A TREE rooted concerningly close to a house went up in flames before fast-acting firefighters quickly de-escalated the situation.

DAY trippers are in for a treat as bargain ‘bucket and spade’ train trips to the coast are available this summer.

The campaign has raised thousands of pounds.

ALMOST 50 years to the days since it was first performed, Frinton Summer Theatre will be producing the only fully-staged production of Jesus Christ Superstar in the UK.

They said Will Quince had been “thrown under the bus” by the PM

A VINEYARD in celebrating after scooping a number of prestigious awards.

BRAINTREE'S MP has said he is looking forward to his new role in government and aims to "realise people's potential".

Her case has now been heard in court

He was 18-years-old when police raided his home address

There will be indoor and outdoor activities

This is the 105th edition of the show.

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PARTS of the A12 between Colchester and Ipswich will be closed overnight for around 20 days between now and September.

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It is the first time the mathematician’s life and work have been marked on an official UK coin, with gold, silver and base metal versions available.

Many popular baby food pouches are more sugary than Coca-Cola according to a survey by the British Dental Association (BDA).

Here's all the latest as Boris Johnson stands down as Prime Minister after cabinet members quit roles

WILL Quince has secured himself a new ministerial role just one day after resigning from his previous post with "great sadness and regret."

A SUMMERHOUSE went up in flames and was left badly damaged after bonfire embers burned through its flammable structure and ignited a raging fire.

He has been locked up for more than four years

The event is bringing smiles across the borough

Lots of improvements have been made