It comes after Brits experienced a record-breaking 40C heatwave in July and hosepipe bans are issued across the country as a result.

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from August 5-7

PLANS for a sixth Greggs outlet in Colchester have been submitted as part of the Northern Gateway development.

A DEDICATED children’s charity is set to host weekly family-fun sessions for the remainder of the school holidays.

A VEHICLE in a small village was broken into before callous crooks stole “a number of items”, according to reports made to the police.

A MISSING man who had not been seen for nearly a week has now been found following a public appeal.

AN elderly man who disappeared from his home has finally been found following an extensive police search.

AN annual flower festival is returning to the heart of a historic town this month.

She hopes to raise awareness of the disease

A YOUNG boy was left devastated after awaking to find his fishing equipment – gifted to him days before as a birthday present – had been stolen.

He has been jailed for more than two years

A WOMAN says she feels like she is being “penalised” after being refused infertility support by the NHS because her husband already has a child.

It is the largest increase for 27 years

The payment is the first of two accumulating to £650 as part of government plans to help ease the cost of living crisis.

The cost of hundreds of fish and chip dinners will be reimbursed every Friday

A YOUTH volunteer group has been helping older and vulnerable residents with summer gardening support.

A staggering 20 puppies have been rescued after they were found abandoned in a crate in a layby in Essex.

WORK is set to start on a project to reconstruct a stretch of the A12 between Marks Tey and Stanway.

CLACTON MP Giles Watling has backed Liz Truss to become Prime Minister.

AN eco-conscious councillor has warned inconsiderate residents they will be fined if he catches them plaguing the city with discarded rubbish.

AN open-air entertainment space is preparing to stage its very first touring show following a triumphant opening season.

They will be actively engaging with those who live, work, do business and visit the city centre, to advise on an overarching plan

It follows the success of community orchards in Greenstead and Mersea Road

Camera Club is back for another weekly installment, showcasing your best images of the week.

The artist moved to Wivenhoe in 2005

A BODY was found after concerns were raised over the safety of a man.

TESCO has once again been criticised for keeping neighbours awake on hot summer nights after installing cooling equipment without permission.

The blaze was caused by a malfunctioning combine harvester.

RIP Mark

It comes after a successful £110,000 refurbishment project

He is a self-proclaimed football fanatic

COLCHESTER’S very own frontline paratroopers have described the Parachute Regiment as “the best place to be” after the unit celebrated its 80th anniversary.

A TEENAGE playwright and aspiring film director is set to take her sell-out show to a historic arts and culture event frequented by industry tastemakers.

They have 28 days to complete the repairs

He is now back home

A fundraiser has now been launched

Interest rates are now at their highest level since December 2008 after the biggest single rise since 1995

POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing 91-year-old man from Colchester.

A TERRIFIC trio of aerobatic display teams will marvellously manoeuvre above the Tendring coastline later this month as part of a hallmark aviation extravaganza.

Crews from Dovercourt, Colchester, Manningtree, Clacton and Witham are at the scene.

His case has now been heard in court

A TEENAGE boy and four other people were arrested within hours of patrolling police officers launching a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

Campaigners want to keep an M&S in the High Street

A HOSPITAL charity is inviting people to join a Welly Walk at Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park.

It is an unfortunate juxtaposition

They scammed more than 800 investors

It is estimated to be completed in 2025/26

A VITAL organisation providing high quality end-of-life care to people with incurable illnesses has received a sizeable and essential donation.

TALENTED young entertainers who have been waiting to perform a show for two years as a result of the pandemic are finally set to take to the stage.

They were met by family and friends as they arrived