A MAYOR is set to kick off a poppy appeal that will lead up to remembrance Sunday.

She found fame on Love Island

A RAILWAY museum continued with its busy events schedule as it hosted two popular days for the community.

The mum has raised hundreds for charity.

The student is starring in a new BBC comedy.

A water company is offering support to protect customers against scams.

The city played host to stage one of The Women’s Tour back in June

A spate of thefts is hitting residents Greenstead

Not everyone is keen on the idea of living near a 24 hour McDonald's

The lack of parking spaces is becoming a major concern for hospital staff

Halloween decorations for cars have seen a huge spike in popularity, with the trend known as ‘Trunk or Treat’ spreading from the US

The new series of I'm a Celeb will begin on ITV on Sunday, November 6

It comes as pubs and brewers have warned beer shortages could hit the UK this winter

There are a few pets from the Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home who are looking for new owners

Multiple fire crews attended the scene.

The restaurant had hoped to expand the business

KING Coel’s Kittens are celebrating 60 years of their fundraising, with their 51st firework event. The beloved event sees more than 8000 people pack into castle park annually.

A PRELOVED kilo sale is set to fill Charter Hall to the brim with fashion from years gone by, visitors will be able to rummage through rails and fill a bag with any item that takes their fantasy.

THE Purple Dog, in the city centre, was congratulated by Colchester BID for being the first venue to complete the new, additional training required for Ask for Angela.

Ms Holland was suffering from a major fluid build-up in her abdomen

Temperatures are climbing and set to hit the 20's in south Essex as mild and warm weather conditions continue for October.

A TRAIN operator is warning passengers of disruption caused by rail strikes next month and advising that a rail union has changed one of the dates.

A Met Police officer from Essex is awaiting a criminal trial after being charged with three counts of rape, it has been revealed.

The appointment was made last night

An Eastenders star's Grade II listed buildings have been completely destroyed as his Essex estate was targeted by arsonists.

A COMMUNITY pub has celebrated its first birthday with a prestigious award.

CALLS for Scottish independence are being driven by “the likes of Mel Gibson”, ministers have been told.

The power cuts were reported in parts of Colchester just after 6am

He has also been asked to carry out community work

The event was to commemorate HMS Pickle.

The clapper and bits of metal fell off.

AN adult learning provider is launching new hair and beauty courses to support Essex entrepreneurs entering the industry.

AN AWE-INSPIRING power lifter with Down Syndrome is set to travel the world over the next few weeks, to defend his world titles in the strenuous sport.

TOURISM bosses are launching a campaign in a bid to encourage people to visit, live, study or work in Essex.

A DISGUSTED daughter says her dad is “absolutely gutted” after his beloved BMW was silently stolen from right under his nose by “professional” car thieves.

A YOUNG man is said to have been pinned down by a gang of teenagers and repeatedly struck over the head before a have-a-hero rushed to his rescue.

The dispute is centred on pay stagnation and pension cuts

Several Colchester pubs were included in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide for 2023

Grace Mortimer creates recipes that can feed four people for as little as 22p per person with her weekly Aldi shop

Multiple emergency services have been spotted in Havalon Close in Basildon.

By the end of June 2023, Fiestas will stop being produced in Ford's factory in Cologne, Germany

COLCHESTER motorists have five road closures to avoid on the nearby National Highways network this week, with one closure expected to cause delays between ten minutes and half an hour.

He almost struck a police officer who tried to break his car window

Rollerworld was recently granted 'asset of community value' status

A dedicated office is being set up in Essex to promote the county as a location for film and TV and ensure ‘we’re at the top of the list of great places to film’.

Essex Police has revealed dozens of dogs have been seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act and put down so far this year.

DETECTIVES leading a high-profile murder investigation have vowed to “leave no stone unturned” as they aim to track down a vital piece of evidence.

A HEAVY metal band praised for its “atmospheric and passionate” live performances will shake a city centre music venue to its core next month.

BRAINTREE MP James Cleverly has come under fire for suggesting that LGBT football fans heading to the World Cup in Qatar should be “respectful of the host nation”.

LANDLORDS of a historic pub which has been closed since exploding into flames are set to take over a nearby restaurant – much to the delight of their punters.