Residents have now been issued fire safety advice

The Anti Loo Roll Brigade needs your help to get the song into the charts

A CAMPAIGNER will once again look to deliver free books to disadvantaged families this Christmas to help combat the impact of the cost of living crisis on their finances.

A GENEROUS duo is offering free-of-charge meals for struggling families this Christmas.

The latest coronavirus case figures have been released

A landmark grant has been handed to Tendring Council

Readers choose their favourite tourist spots in Colchester

The first Reclaim the Night march took place as long ago as 1977

They have each been put behind bars

Ford Fiestas, Range Rovers and Volkswagen Golfs are among the most stolen cars in the UK for 2022

These are some of the best Christmas markets to visit.

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 25-27

NERVES were high as a pub goer put down an audacious bet during a world cup football match.

A major road in south Essex has been closed after a crash with an air ambulance reportedly called.

At least £5m is to be made available to Essex County Council to increase care capacity and enable more people to be discharged from hospital this winter.

They stole thousands of pounds worth of devices

SPECIALIST airborne medics were deployed to the scene of a “medical emergency” following reports of a serious incident in Colchester.

Patrick Twomey sexually assaulted a young girl several times over the course of six weeks.

Patrick Twomey sexually assaulted a young girl several times over the course of six weeks.

The A13 still remains closed in both directions

Essex Police's force control room has issued a warning after a number of inappropriate 999 calls which "delay genuine help".

"Get a Black Friday bargain, not a whole lot of trouble."

GREATER Anglia have released a statement confirming that travellers should avoid using their services this Saturday, due to ‘severe’ disruptions from strikes.

The RSPCA is looking for a new home for Scooby who is one of the three survivors of six siblings found dumped in a box with parvovirus.

Non-profit organisations could secure a helpful amount of money

A POPULAR food and drink event boasting an incredible selection of tasty treats, interesting alcohol flavours and live music will return to Colchester next year.

TWO West Ham United legends will appear at a seaside town sports venue next year as part of an event being held in aid of charity.

In last night’s I’m A Celeb on ITV, Mike Tindall tells Owen Warner what it’s like to stay in Buckingham Palace and how he met Prince William and Prince Harry before Zara Phillips.

Nadine Weeding decided to take on the challenge of a marathon when her sister received a cancer diagnosis

Council bosses are to look into the idea

Find out about the support available.

BRAINTREE’S MP has been learning about life in the town for Ukrainian refugees after visiting a drop-in centre.

They said their lives will never be the same

Restaurant bosses have begun to make improvements

With the cost of living continuing to rise, here are tips on how you can reduce your energy bills this winter.

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

CLACTON provided the backdrop for Nigel Farage’s primetime television slot as the outspoken presenter spoke with residents about immigration and homelessness.

FIVE fire crews battled a raging blaze at a village plant surgery for more than two hours after an industrial furnance went up in flames.

Previously blueprints suggested parking spaces would be slashed

Motorists should expect delays

Motorists should find alternative routes

FAMILIES in Tendring are increasingly struggling to put food on the table - but a council boss believes "we didn't need to have foodbanks".

PLANS to house asylum-seekers in a former drugs factory in Clacton have been withdrawn after concerns were raised by the town’s MP.

Readers have offered their reaction to Colchester's new-found city status

Youngsters at the school were praised for their behaviour

The visit from Shire horses really did make the day for a lot of care home residents.

THE old Essex County Hospital site will receive a whopping £1,119,015 from a government release fund, with hopes to create 63 new homes on the site.

Roughly 60 presents were collected and more than £328

St Helena Hospice, in Myland Hall Chase, has just received a welcome delivery of seven Nordmann Firs

The Colchester MP made the announcement on twitter on Thursday