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Several road closures are in place

AN ancient anchor discovered during survey works for an offshore wind farm could be displayed by Colchester and Ipswich museums.

A FLOOD alert has been issued for areas around Colchester and Clacton with high tides expected.

A MAN's body has been found in Northlands Park in Pitsea, police said tonight.

STIRRING sounds of music and sea shanties will be heard throughout the streets of a maritime town when a popular festival returns next week.

The quality of food was seen as one of the more senior problems by CQC inspectors

He has been handed a suspended sentence

They have hit out at "heavy-handed" council wardens

He was set to have his life support turned off.

The case was before courts last week

He is set to slog 184 miles in one week

He said he was a “happily married man”

Jeremy Kyle will front the "straight-talking" TalkTV show from October.

September 30 is the last day that the Bank’s paper £20 and £50 banknotes will have legal tender status.

The popular chocolate bar, sold in Tesco, is being recalled due a possible health risk.

An MP has called for Parliament to regulate social media in the wake of the Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield queue jump scandal.

Four crews were called to the scene to tackle the blaze

They said incidents like this keep happening and is becoming more regular

Essex Police recorded 10,284 speeding offences in June 2022

There is plenty to get involved with to get in the Christmas spirit

Strictly Come Dancing is back with a bang with its first live shows and here are the scores.

The Two Pints Of Lager star has been dubbed 'the biggest surprise of the night' as Strictly returns for its first live show.

Netflix has finally confirmed when season five of The Crown will drop on the streaming platform.

Craig Revel Horwood has confused Strictly viewers during the first live show on Saturday.

An Essex council has been ordered to pay court costs after a complaint was made about its failure to deal with rubbish around the A12.

They had their phones and purses stolen

The group is in the third year of its ambitious project

It hasn't gone down well with everyone

A fantastic milestone!

A HISTORIC beauty spot will be transformed into a magical illuminated wonderland this Christmas, making it the perfect destination for festive families.

DRIVERS should prepare for delays with town road set to close next week.

They started off well

Citizens Advice will be holding monthly meetings for residents.

It returns today

SEEING some our favourite shops leave the city centre has been a major disappointment for many of us over the past few years.

It is claimed they are ruining the reputation of genuine car enthusiasts

This map shows the location of the reported incidents

He is trying to get the game on the Apple app store.

We may have only just entered autumn, but those of you with friends relatives abroad better start thinking about posting Christmas gifts.

TikTok is overrun with viral make up hacks but the latest Vaseline and eyelash curler trend has caused some concern.

Blue Light Card reveals Christmas discounts on big brands including Hotel Chocolat, Asda, Iceland, New Look, Buyagift, Homebase, Yankee Candle and more.

Names are like the latest fashion trends in the way they become popular and work their way back around years later.

Some nightclubs have jumped on the controversy of Holly and Phil supposedly queue jumping to see the Queen lying in state

It came after Wrexham played Southend last weekend

Who is your money on to take the glitterball trophy ahead of Friday's launch show?

From floating Foxtrots to tense tangos, here are the songs and dances our new Strictly couples will be performing to kick off the series.

The victim suffered serious injuries to his leg and was taken to hospital

There were ambulances, police vehicles and fire engines on the scene

He remains in custody