Every summer, usually in July or August, you'll suddenly notice flying ants appearing everywhere in the UK.

Crews rescued the dogs and managed to quickly stop the fire from spreading further to the rest of the property

He admitted the charge

A FAMILY'S music festival dedicated to the memory of their musician son is set to return this month.

The event took place in America

It was the 100th edition of the procession.

The shop will donate money to a charity each month

DRIVERS can expect delays with a crucial Colchester road to close this month.

She says she is looking forward to the challenge

Police carried out a operation last week

Escaping sheep are reportedly 'rampaging' across rural villages

He was sentenced last Monday

 

AN ESSEX woman who went viral after creating a chocolate bar with crisps in is set to open a shop in Billericay.

As part of our Your Money Matters campaign, Newsquest is bringing you a Facebook group that has been created to give you money-saving advice during the cost of living crisis.

Lidl is recalling one of its products because it may contain disease causing bacteria which in rare cases can cause meningitis

It means Brits traveling to any of 26 countries will have to apply and pay for electronic travel authorisation.

Edibles, often based on popular food brands for chocolate and cakes, are foods infused with the psychoactive agents found in cannabis.

Grant Shapps has backed the proposed changes which include new laws that could see cyclists being given licence penalty points or fines.

Adults over 50 and those clinically vulnerable will be offered the first Covid-19 jab to target two strains of the virus.

MESSAGES of sympathy and condolence have been left for the family

The vessel was in distress in the Colne river.

Classes will be held at their site in Colchester.

Colchester Council has issued its decision

The roadworks could last as long as 2024...

He has been banned from the roads

Thousands of people turned out

Police seek man in connection with shoplifting offences

It was stolen last Friday

It comes after after Heathrow extended its cap on passenger numbers

Thousands has been raised

It is set to cause disruption to travel for football and concert events

He sadly died after the crash

A grandfather fell, wounded his head and was taken to hospital while waiting for a social care assessment to enable him to go into a care home, his family said.

A DRIVER has been banned for three years after being caught almost nine times over the drug limit.

A MOTORIST has been hit with a fine and licence points after being court driving without a valid licence and insurance.

Thunder and lightning is on the way

A much-loved pub has reopened its doors after an impressive £300,000 revamp.

 

The road will be closed for two days this week.

There are a few pets from RSPCA Essex locations who are looking for new homes

It will help patients being treated in north Essex

AN ever-popular carnival has celebrated its landmark 100th procession.

A have-a-go fundraiser is well on the way to completing a challenge to walk 6 million steps, 2,500 miles, in order to provide education for female refugees.

A CLASSIC fire engine turned back time as it jumped into action to aid firefighters.

He was spared prison after admitting the offences

A charity has predicted that more people will need their support to pay for bills and food.

The plans have caused upset

It marks one year since the mission

The court heard he had struggled with unfamiliar staff