ESSEX'S coastline has been praised for its "excellent" water quality.

The proposals would also include a car park and office for the cemetery

The Colchester singer is heading to the stage

Down Hall in Matching was named as one of the best hotels to get Christmas lunch by Muddy Stilettos

A SPECIAL festive treat is set to take place at Colchester Castle as the free Christmas open evening returns.

RIP.

A BONKERS heavy metal band comprised of five headbanging dogs held their farewell concert at a city centre venue, as young rockers moshed out one last time.

HOLIDAYMAKERS are being urged to ‘hop on board before they fly abroad’ after specialist bus services were introduced to Stansted Airport.

What are the latest house prices in Colchester? See how much your home could be worth

The young woman died following a five-year cancer battle

Fraud is increasingly becoming a part of daily life

The 2021 Census was filled out by more than 24 million households across England and Wales

A "homeless" man suffered a head injury in an "unprovoked" attack in an Essex street.

Police are looking to speak with these people after a boy was found lying unconsicious in a road following a serious assault, which left him permanent blind in one eye.

Firefighters worked to extinguish a fire affecting an outbuilding in Ardleigh.

It took a trip to picturesque Venice to inspire a noted artist’s exhibition celebrating the “many female forms”.

An academy trust chief executive is campaigning against the exam

Police have a warning for anyone buying e-scooters this Christmas

He said his time spent at Colchester Hospital had 'changed his life'

A SLIPROAD of a major road is shutting for one night.

A CHRISTMAS murder-mystery evening is coming to a castle venue.

The owner of Colchester's Green Room has told of the pressures facing the industry

Essex Police has revealed more than £1million worth of items have been shoplifted in the county this year - with an item as cheap as 1p stolen.

The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.

Money Saving Expert has revealed that £80 million Premium Bond Prizes are unclaimed.

You could face a £2,500 fine and three penalty points on your licence for transporting a Christmas tree in you car this Christmas

If you store milk in the door of your fridge, it turns out you are doing it wrong.

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from December 2-4

It is alleged he breached restrictions between October 2018 and January 2019.

Perfect for Christmas shopping.

Artist Grayson Perry has unveiled his latest work and, as usual, it does not conform to the conventional.

Here is everything we know after a woman from Colchester appeared in court charged with attempting to murder two 10-year-old boys.

The woman has been remanded in custody until a crown court hearing

An alleged neo-Nazi music producer from Essex and his singing offspring have appeared at the Old Bailey accused of stirring up racial hatred through music.

There will also be a Christmas trail set in the 200-acre arboretum.

Sir Elton John is to headline Glastonbury 2023 to mark his last-ever UK tour date.

A FORMER headteacher and school trust chief executive has launched a campaign to abolish the 11-plus exam – describing it as “against everything we believe in in education”.

She is due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court today

The show celebrated SEND children.

HUNDREDS of university students are expected to watch England’s World Cup clash against Senegal from a union’s “inclusive” fanzone.

CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to continue fighting for the future of a much-deliberated over area of Colchester, saying: “We are ramping it up tenfold”.

Prested Hall has now reopened under new management

Rollerworld has closed after 32 years.

iPhone users are being warned of a fire risk caused by dangerous phone chargers being sold on Amazon

Royal Mail members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will be striking throughout December.

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

The boys were stabbed during an eight hour armed siege at a house

East Bergholt High School staff plead for a zebra crossing to protect students.

Plans for the dual carriageway link road were put on hold by the Government

Houses are set to decrease in value, according to predictions