Here is all you need to know ahead of tonight's event

AN important road is set to close for more than a week.

The penguins will be looking "not so pretty" for a couple of weeks.

Local politics may seem dreary at first, but it is not for the faint hearted,,,

With the recent scorching temperatures, many visitors to picturesque areas in Essex like Dedham will consider taking their kayak or paddleboard out on the River Stour.

THE mother of Archie Battersbee has said she has done everything she promised her son she would do as the family prepare for his life support to be withdrawn on Saturday morning.

THERE are no trains between Colchester and Ipswich until 10am this morning due to urgent repairs.

MUSIC-LOVERS have plenty to look forward to this weekend as an internationally famous soul and pop band come to Colchester.

ARCHIE Battersbee’s life-support is set to be withdrawn this morning after his family lose their fight to move him to a hospice.

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A MILITARY milestone anniversary was commemorated with a special ceremony attended by paratroopers past and present, as well their families - check out our full gallery from the event above.

The council wants to 'tackle the blight of discarded gum'

POP icons who recently performed in Colchester are now set to stream a huge forthcoming show to a cinema in the city.

One of Essex’s biggest employers has committed to a permanent system of hybrid working

During August and September wasps turn their attentions to sweet food making them much more of a nuisance.

Reports suggest Brits entering Spain may have to follow new entry requirements and prove that they can afford their stay.

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

Services will be disrupted for the railway works.

The fire started because of a home firework display.

The large fire spread for several acres near homes.

A teenager who punched a rabbi to the ground before he was struck over the head with a brick has been jailed.

The play was created by a teenage playwright

He bounced back from bankruptcy

The service is facing significant demand

A MAN from Manningtree has been fined after boarding a train without a ticket.

RESIDENTS have reported spotting a mini-tornado tearing along the beach and promenade in Frinton.

Crews battled three separate fires at the nature reserve

Max Whitlock believes male participation in gymnastics "has gone through the roof" as a direct result of the achievements of medal winners over the last decade.

The new deal runs until September

DAREDEVIL snooker and darts players – some of which are in their 70s – parachuted from an airplane thousands of feet in the air all in the name of charity.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Lucy Mecklenburgh has revealed that her two-month-old daughter was recently taken to hospital

The council will have the final say

Archie Battersbee’s parents have lost a High Court bid to have him transferred to a hospice to die

VISIT COLCHESTER has composed a list of free events activities and attractions in Colchester, in order to ensure families can get the most out of the summer holidays.

MONSTERS and creatured filled the sky as families watched in awe.

A MAN from Clacton has been fined £180 after obstructing a police officer.

A MAN from Holland-on-Sea will have to stump up more than £400 after boarding a train without a ticket.

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.

He has been jailed for more than two years

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.

She hopes to raise awareness of the disease

It is the largest increase for 27 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.

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