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An angry mum drove over pavement to stop builders from erecting a 5g mast.

Fans have been left gobsmacked after the Top Gun's Tom Cruise was spotted getting off a plane at Teesside Airport.

A LAIDBACK and long-running band will bring their relaxed brand of acoustic pop to an entertainment retailer this weekend for a special in-store gig.

A VAN was set on fire, due to an explosion inside the vehicle, which left a police officer with a catalogue of injuries, a court has heard.

The road was closed for two hours whilst the emergency services attended the scene

ONE lucky radio listener won the haul of a life time, after entering a competition run by Radio X’s beloved Chris Moyles.

A FAST-FOOD restaurant franchise specialising in American-style submarine sandwiches has launched a new store in a seaside town.

They are looking to leave it behind later this year

RESIDENTS will once again get the chance to have their say on controversial plans to bring 18 miles of overhead and underground electric cables to north Essex.

They hope to completely restore the 150-year-old bells

She has thanked the people who saved her life

A report revealed the crime figures for the borough over the past year

THOUSANDS of pounds could be set aside to help maintain a much-loved town theatre.

TOURNAMENT winning female footballers of the future are set to benefit from an educational institution’s new £80,000 partnership with the Football Association.

Special offers are also available at Disney Parks as part of Disney+ Day

As autumn official arrives, so do many of the fun seasonal treats, including the popular beverage the Pumpkin Spice Latte.

An inquest is ongoing at Avon Coroner’s Court into the death of Celia Marsh, who suffered a fatal allergic reaction

The EastEnders star sat down with BBC bosses and told them "I'm going to die".

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

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

Marks and Spencer's new Stane Park Retail store in Stanway will welcome its first customers from 9am today. Follow us for the latest on the big launch.

Live updates with all the latest traffic, travel and other news from across Essex

A former headteacher filmed himself performing a sex act while on a call to a 12-year-old ‘girl’ – and asked how she felt about starting year eight.

The case was confirmed yesterday

The trust has written to parents

Beach hut owners have been advised to stay vigilant after young people were spotted running along hut roofs and behaving anti socially.

The festival will feature many different cuisines

A COUNCILLOR is urging people to check the credentials of their handymen, after one of his residents was fined, when her possessions were fly tipped by a man who helped her move flats.

The store opened only hours after the High Street store closed for the last time

A MUSICAL powerhouse fired up and raring to go following the coronavirus pandemic will take to the stage of a city centre entertainment venue next month.

A NEW physiotherapy partnership will create a better, interconnected care plan for patients in Colchester.

Here is what you need to know

LOYAL theatregoers are being invited to walk the red carpet and commemorate a long-running entertainment venue’s landmark anniversary next weekend.

LUCKY youngsters scooped a hamper full of prizes after winning a summer colouring competition.

An Essex drag queen has joined the latest serious and line up for RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

He now faces a life sentence

THE Harwich Society will be flinging open the doors of its historic attractions as part of the National Heritage Weekend.

A woman who killed her husband while he lay in bed at their home has been jailed for at least 17 years.

AN all-star cast is set to take on a legendary Disney tale during a seasonal residency at a revered city centre entertainment venue.

AN empowering evening of music will be staged at a historic entertainment venue with the view of creating a safer environment for female gig-goers.

A MOBILE support team will be on hand to offer advice and assistance to any seasiders in need of help when they pull into a seaside town next month.

A HEALTH boss says corrections have been made after a senior nurse was struck-off by a hospital trust.

A CARE home is raising money for charity through a selection of challenges to celebrate a huge company milestone.

HARWICH’S International Shanty Festival will be returning to the maritime town bigger and better than ever before next month.

THE eco-conscious Mayoress of Colchester has committed to not buying any new clothes during her year in office as she strives to combat fast fashion.

BRAINTREE’S MP has called his promotion an "honour" after being announced as the new Foreign Secretary following the election of Liz Truss as the country's new Prime Minister.

Penny says: "I’m Penny Polar Bear. I live with my mummy and my other mummy."

The store opened just hours after the High Street store closed

It has submitted more plans this week