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Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from November 4-6.

A great time was had by all

VILLAGERS have raised more than £1,000 for charity as the community came together to remember two film-loving brothers.

It is part of the poppy appeal fundraiser.

A PAIR of brothers are preparing to run next year’s London Marathon in memory of their brother.

A local farmer has lost hundreds of thousands of pounds following the death of a flock.

He was sentenced to six years imprisonment

The attacker was spared prison

The Holiday Inn Express, in Birchwood Road, is currently providing accommodation for asylum-seekers

A jury unanimously found the killer guilty of murder last month

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Whitehall officials have ‘war gamed’ a plan named Programme Yarrow, a blueprint for coping with outages for up to a week.

Celebrations are set to have some tubs without any Bounty's in this Christmas

All Greater Anglia services will be affected by the strikes

McDonald's at Turner Rise Retail Park, Colchester, was granted a premises licence for late night

AN investigation has been launched by police officers after a volunteer had his bicycle stolen from inside a church as he helped those in need.

His killer has been sentenced to life behind bars

Mending Matters is a community interest company located in Brightlingsea that revolves around nine key objectives that aim to offer plastic free alternatives and encourage the reuse and repurposing of everyday items. Mending Matters unites the commun...

LONG-SERVING Police Community Support Officers have been helping to keep communities in Essex safe for a total of almost 60 years.

AN auction bidding war erupted before a cottage with lake views in a village was sold this week.

The Holiday Inn Express, in Birchwood Road, is currently providing accommodation for asylum-seekers

The killer will serve a minimum of 22 years behind bars

ARTISTIC youngsters in Colchester are being encouraged to get creative as part of a school’s environmentally friendly contest.

Police and firefighters were called to the Holiday Inn Express, in Birchwood Road, Langham

Entrants will get to show off their skills virtually and in person.

ELDERLY care home residents in Tendring bravely embraced the spooky spirit in celebration of a scary holiday dedicated to ghosts and ghouls.

A LEADER at one of the UK’s largest mental health care providers has been nominated for an award.

A COLCHESTER school is set to unveil a new education space with the help of a popular children’s author.

Drivers are facing 10 miles of delays on the M11 after flooding hit the motorway this morning.

A POPULAR city attraction will close its doors to visitors earlier than usual today as a result of “adverse weather conditions.”

CHILDREN enjoyed a day of fun and escapism during a visit to a new adventure park.

Anybody who has seen them have been asked to call 999

The money has been taken from his benefit payments

A VILLAGE road is set to close for nearly one week.

Colchester’s Poppy Appeal has been officially launched with Colchester mayor Tim Young purchasing the first poppy of the year.

A CANCER charity’s awareness-raising world record attempt is at risk of falling at the first hurdle “due to a lack of balls”, with organisers urging more men to take part.

A CARE home held a special Halloween event to raise funds for a fundraiser for the village church.

AN inspirational woman has been raising money for charity in memory of her family.

A spate of burglaries have been reported

She fears 'huge' staff shortages will leave hospitals on their knees

ROWDY students “raising hell” on a residential estate have been caught on camera goading a homeowner and flashing their buttocks in his direction.

The police are investigating the 'mindless' act of vandalism

He has been released on bail while the probe continues

The Colchester branch of the Poppy Appeal was one of the founding members of the Royal British Legion appeal

He has been unable to sleep after the incident

Ryanair customers who don't check-in online at least two hours before their flight will be fined £55.

Ryanair customers who don't check-in online at least two hours before their flight will be fined £55.

Speaking on this week’s  ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show, the Money Saving Expert founder suggested opening a HSBC account.

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