Essex breaking news, traffic and travel updates

CAMERA club members took beautiful pictures of Hunter’s Moon overnight which provided a great spectacle for residents to enjoy.

A BARN fire has a resulted in a road being shut down in both directions, causing delays for drivers.

A TINY town pub will host an exciting evening of live music later this week as part of a regular gig night.

Traffic is queuing for about five miles.

A pair of robbers have been charged following a series of incidents in Clacton last week.

A BOSS has returned from Poland, after collecting 74 laptops which were given to Ukrainian women and children who are displaced in Poland.

It has slammed the government for "ignoring tens of thousands of East Anglians"

The business says the expansion is crucial to meet demand

FOLLOWING the success of his most recent sell-out show, a talented magician is coming to town as part of his 26-date tour.

He is helping restore a near 100-year-old vessel

The pair were accused of stealing milk and damaging two shops in central London on Friday, October 7.

A row had emerged over lightbulbs in the pub

The move has seen Greater Anglia remove 71 pay and display machines at 52 of its NCP-run car parks across the east of England.

Events and bookings have been cancelled over the closure

He has been jailed for burglary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have issued a ‘do not eat’ warning over the Tesco products

The scheme will be announced in full detail by the National Grid later this month and will be available to all energy suppliers.

Martin Lewis was on Good Morning Britain this morning as he tried to help people save money amid soaring energy costs

There are a few picturesque options for pumpkin patches near Colchester for Halloween 2022

It was certainly an entertaining night for the two Essex stars on the show

Starting school is a big milestone for any child and their parents.

Harwich Museum collaborated with Roman Roadsters to host the show.

Due to the postal strike last week, my husband and I were delivering Talking Newspaper pouchettes to the residents with impaired sight in Balkerne Gardens on Saturday morning, 1st. October 1.

A GRANDMOTHER of 17 is celebrating after her second book of memoirs is being stocked at WH Smiths in Colchester and sold around the world.

Here is what you need to know.

RIP.

A Ukrainian filmmaker who has moved to Colchester after walking 30 hours to escape war says he has found hope again thanks to a group of filmmakers rallying around him in Essex.

Dinah McNicol's murder went unsolved 16 years

A YOUNG entrepreneur has opened a shop catering to fans of a hit show and gaming series… including a global superstar.

A MOTORIST who might just be the unluckiest in Essex has been fined after a car he had yet to purchase drove through a low emission zone… days before he owned it.

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A date is to be confirmed

The policy is costing the Government £5 million a day

The property in Kingsford has five bedrooms and three bathrooms

The incident took place in July and a man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries

The bus did not stop after causing the cyclist to crash

It is the first time the family has spoken publicly about their beloved Chayse

One of the victims was so badly injured he was taken to hospital

A MUSICIAN who has been performing for two decades will bring his multi-award-winning brand of folk to the stage of a historic city centre venue next month.

I agree with Jim McMillan (Gazette Letters, October 4, “I’ll try to avoid Stane Park’s traffic chaos”) about the parking problems at Stane Park.

Several bus routes have been affected due to road closures in St Osyth.

NEXT month hundreds of football-loving punters will clamour to squeeze their way into overflowing pubs throughout Colchester for the Qatar World Cup.

It looks after 27 people in total

Half term will begin when schools break up on Friday, October 21

A trial will be heard next summer

A VETERAN of the Second World War recently celebrated his 100th birthday with friends and family.

A DRIVING instructor has confirmed that driving test slots are fully booked until March 2023.

A CHARITY established following the untimely death of a young man will attempt to break a very ballsy world record next month.

The fine came to £410 in total