They will face a crown court judge next year

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

A LIFE-SAVINg charity is hoping to raise vital funds by hosting a glamorous Strictly Come Dancing evening.

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

For those dreaming of buying their first or next home, a helping hand has arrived courtesy of Bellway, at several new developments in Essex and Suffolk.

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

A CARE home where staff seemed to be “overworked” has been told to improve by health watchdogs.

Chanel Lee said Cow and Gate weren't interested when she spoke to them about her complaint

This quick IQ test is a great way to test your knowledge.

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

The wheels are in motion for a new restaurant to open in Colchester city centre

A man who has been missing from his home in Hadleigh since July has been found.

Colchester has been named as the unhappiness place in the UK, according to the most recent data from the Office of National Statistics.

A bus driver was attacked and the service which was stopped by the firm bosses.

A man suffered a "deep cut" to his head after being hit with a pool cue at a Rayleigh bar.

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 Strictly 2022 season is almost over but we still have the Christmas special to look forward to...

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”.