The flagship event will be held in aid of The Robin Cancer Trust

MP Will Quince says he will be sad to see Rollerworld close.

Prosecutors allege Ian Smith defrauded the charity out of £100,000

There will be plenty of destinations to enjoy.

The item bought made huge profit at auction.

Rollerworld has been a staple of Colchester for more than three decades

The Colchester parent’s 15-year-old daughter was found passed-out

The grant was courtesy of the community grants initiative

Ian Smith, who admitted to fraud by abuse of position, came up with a number of ways to disguise where the money had actually gone

BBC shows including Strictly Come Dancing and Mrs Brown's Boys have been confirmed for Christmas specials.

What are you afraid of?

HUNDREDS of activists took to the streets of Colchester over the weekend in a defiant show of solidarity against all forms sexual violence and domestic abuse.

The pipe band is a major player when it comes to the city's larger events

A bid to turn Trippier House in Greenstead, Colchester, into a house of multiple occupancy had been made

WITHAM superstar Olly Murs says his latest single is one everyone can relate to ahead of his new album’s release this week.

POLICE are investigating following 14 reports of criminal damage across a town.

A police officer has been given a suspended sentence for assaulting a man after a traffic stop

Alleged rapist Nicholas Rossi is wanted for questioning over a rape claim in Essex, police have confirmed.

Tributes have been paid to Dame Clare Marx

The former health secretary finished third behind Hollyoaks star Owen Warner and former Lioness Jill Scott.

He will appear at Ipswich Crown Court in December

Earlier this month one of Colchester’s longest-serving businesses was bought out.

Rollerworld has been a staple of Colchester for more than three decades

It's that time of the year again and if you're one of those parents who always forget to move your Elf on the Shelf, this is the tip for you.

RESIDENTS were perceptive to a new policy idea that will make roads in a town safer as the initiative was put forward at the latest council meeting.

It will help kick-off WinterFest celebrations

The occupants managed to stop the fire from spreading

It achieved a good rating in all sections.

A Christmas concert is being held for residents to enjoy

The fans association is hosting a food bank collection following previous success.

A FARM aiming to rewild its land has launched a £3,000 fundraising appeal in a bid to create a new aviary after rescuing an abandoned baby owl.

Charter Hall also hosted Jimmy Carr earlier this year

AN inspiring young girl with ADHD and sensory issues who wanted to grow her “hair like Rapunzel” is now preparing to have it chopped off to help children with cancer.

They stole thousands of pounds worth of devices

The site delivered its final jabs on Thursday (November 24)

A councillor has taken aim at houses in multiple occupation

The Sainsbury's is now open for customers as normal after having closed for three months

For the period leading up to Christmas Day, the UK can expect colder conditions, with overnight fog and frost.

The RSPCA has shared a warning against dumping pets this Christmas amid a concerning rise.

Energy Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the new Eco+ scheme to extend support for insulating homes.

A 5-year-old boy has died after being sent back home with the 'worst case' of tonsilitis the doctor had seen.

Parents of schoolchildren have been urged to be on the look out for symptoms that could be linked to a bacteria outbreak.

One restaurant in Great Waltham and one in Colchester made it onto the Muddy Stilettos list

He is sharing the tragic story to raise awareness

He was playing football when he was kicked in the left leg trying to shield the ball

RIP.

His case was heard by magistrates

Data was obtained by the Gazette from the NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board

Some schools have locked their loos

The McColl's will have a new look when it reopens in two weeks' time