The Wildlife Trust has revealed the types of snakes that live in the UK.

RECENTLY released figures show several Colchester pubs shut their doors for good during the pandemic.

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The scheme that launched across Colchester, Chelmsford and Basildon

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She led the way across Essex

FUEL price protestors are set to stage their third 'rolling roadblock' on the A12 at Colchester next week.

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Brave priest tells of how his life was made hell

Thistle Hall is located in the village of Wickham Bishops, which is near Witham

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Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July 17

The heatwave continues and temperatures are on the rise again at the beginning of the week in Colchester.

The NHS have urge people to look out for others who might struggle to keep cool.

A six-month-old boy has died after suffering fatal injuries in two-vehicle crash in Clacton.

A man who conspired to throw five mobiles phones, drugs and tobacco over a prison wall has been jailed for 18 months.

Health experts are warning of the signs of a serious health problem in the very hot weather.

He has been jailed for his crimes

The village's name has caused a few problems on radio shows over the years

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The barrister, 66, admits: 'I'm glad I'm nearing the end of my career'

A number of roads will be affected

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He said the food delivery service only has three or four orders each week

He must pay a hefty fine

WITH soaring temperatures likely to continue next week, families may well be looking at where they can enjoy some fun in the sun while also keeping cool.

NAKED cyclists are set to race through Colchester in the buff this afternoon.

Drivers are being urged to ensure they are properly hydrated before setting off on car journeys to avoid the four-figure fine.

The UK is set to swelter in soaring temperatures and “tropical” nights as the heatwave grips early next week, forecasters are warning.

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 15-17

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It follows bosses being told the college must improve in 2018

It means motorists could save £6 for every 50 litres of unleaded petrol

The couple admitted the offence

A £100 reward has been offered to anyone who can identify those responsible.

He appeared in court today

A High Court judge has ruled that doctors can lawfully stop providing life-support treatment to 12-year-old Archie Battersbee after reviewing evidence at a hearing in London.

AN abusive and aggressive motorist has been punished after following a council worker before verbally assaulting and threatening them.

BRIGHT sparks at Colchester’s Iceni Academy were encouraged to hit the books as part of a recent Get Colchester Reading event.

SPORTY care home residents went head-to-head in what was a sense-stimulating day of light-hearted competitiveness before medals were handed out to the winners.

The candidates will now take part in TV debates

Although some rulings under the Highway Code may seem extreme to many, the government warn they are legal requirements.

It is the highest level of warning

The council has issued a statement

A DISCOUNT retailer says it will create jobs in Maldon after announcing a new store will open next month.

TEMPERATURES could reach record levels in parts of England and Essex as the heatwave is set to peak.

It has been signed by 13 MPs

He made a visit to the school this week

TWO parks in Colchester are part of plenty in Essex that have been shortlisted in a set of awards as a charity is set to crown the best in the UK.

A TRIO of fast-flying jets are set to soar through the sky at a historic and crowd-drawing seafront event later this summer.