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RESIDENTS have grown frustrated with the lack of access to a historic beauty spot on the days before it hosts huge events, according to a councillor.

 Lancaster is the tenth ugliest in the UK with Derry, Durham, Sunderland and other cities also making the list.

Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband customers have been warned against turning off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices.

CHARITIES and community groups which “go that extra mile” were celebrated and treated to an exciting day at a seaside attraction by a fast-food restaurant.

The festival has also collaborated with a football team.

He has been found safely

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build up to 55 houses on land near Abberton Reservoir are set to be approved by a planning committee this week.

The gardens were overjoyed with the success on the day

He also spoke about staying positive through tough periods

Campaigners have called it a 'sad day'

VISITORS flocked to Colchester city centre as a popular sci-fi and superhero event returned for its tenth anniversary.

They bypassed an alarm and broke into the visitor centre

A total of £260,000 is being spent to improve the availability of adult community learning in Essex’s poorest areas.

The Christmas cash boost will not need to be repaid and will not affect any other benefits you may receive.

It is encouraging anyone who still has them to use them or deposit them at their bank or a Post Office before the end of September.

The Christmas cash boost will not need to be repaid and will not affect any other benefits you may receive.

Boris Johnson appeared to take a shot at his fellow Tory MP’s likening leadership of the party to a relay race

The price cap is set to rise to £3,549 on October 1, Ofgem confirmed, an 80% increase on the previous figure of £1,971

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ANYONE worried things wouldn’t be lively on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg this morning obviously weren’t expecting comedian Joe Lycett’s sarcastic response to Liz Truss’s interview. 

Covid-19 vaccine bookings are opening up to millions of people as the autumn booster campaign kicks off. Find out if you are eligible and how to book.

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

Patel has served as Home Secretary since 2019 under Boris Johnson's government

She made the announcement in a letter to former prime minister Boris Johnson.

Cash, drugs and other items have been seized

A total of 12 crews were tackling the fire at its height

A woman in her twenties claims she was attacked by a man

Witnesses have been encouraged to come forward

The victim was taken to hospital

Officers are appealing for information

NORTH Essex politicians and residents have reacted to Liz Truss winning the race to become Britain’s new Prime Minister and the leader of the Conservative Party.

A WORLD high jump champion from Colchester was exposed to suffocating gas and forced to fight a fellow athlete in his first appearance on a popular television.

Drivers should be aware

Officers are currently at the scene

Crews were called to the scene at 11am this morning

POLITICIAN James Cleverly has said Liz Truss winning the Tory leadership election is “incredibly good news”.

Boris Johnson stepped down as Prime Minster earlier this summer as Liz Truss is officially named the next PM.

The incident is ongoing

WILL Quince has congratulated Liz Truss after she won the race to become Britain's new Prime Minister and the leader of the Conservative Party.

BRAINTREE’S MP has hinted he would accept a move to the foreign office should Liz Truss offer him the role.

A CELEBRATED comedy icon has described the two extraordinary journeys which inspired his new show as “a total eye-opener”, ahead of his visit to Colchester.

A SPECIALIST fire service team used chainsaws to remove a large fallen oak tree which was blocking a busy junction.

FUNDRAISERS are once again being encouraged to pull-on their most garish undergarments and take part in seafront stroll on behalf of a dedicated cancer charity.

The donation will be put towards improving outdoor play equipment

Attendees learned about important topics over three days.

SHOPPERS will have the chance to win money-off vouchers and sample freshly baked delights on the opening day of Colchester’s ‘controversial’ new supermarket.

FAMILIES can enjoy the final days of summer through learning about wildlife by exploring a park.

It has been 14 years since the U's moved

POLICE are investigating allegations that a woman was sexually assaulted by a man in an alley in Colchester.