Ivor Loveridge, 51, of Chelmsford, was last seen yesterday in Broomfield Road around 11am with his silver bicycle.

Twisters, in North Hill, first opened back in 1998 but it will close on New Year’s Eve.

Rosie Baldwin, 33, of Clacton, is the owner of Masters and Misters Barbers in Frinton Road, Holland-on-Sea.

Essex Rebels players delivered toys to children staying at Colchester Hospital over Christmas.

On Christmas Eve, there will be a crib service at 4pm at the St Luke’s Church in Tiptree with collections in aid of the Little Havens Children’s Hospice.

Colchester has welcomed many new businesses to the city this year, so we have put together eight of the most notable.

Colchester's EmPowerball football league celebrated its players' success at the teams' first ever awards evening.

John Roberts, 41, was walking on the B1022 Colchester Road when he was struck by a car on Saturday, September 6.

A small common seal pup, less than a week old, was found on the beaches of Walton without her mother in June this year.

Sanctuary Lodge, in Hedingham Road, which is owned by parent company, The UKAT Group, is a private residential rehab.

Today is the single day of the year where Essex Police see the highest level of risk for collisions involving drink and drug driving.

A new CCTV camera has been installed on North Station Road in Colchester to make the city safer.

The 142-year-old Jumbo Water Tower, in Balkerne Gate, is being transformed into a commercially viable facility to pay for its upkeep after planning permission was granted in February.

Orderly House, in Dragoon Road, is still available to rent after property firm Fenn Wright listed the former Cavalry Barracks guardhouse in June.

A number of supermarkets are doing families a favour this Christmas, selling vegetables for as little as 5p, including Colchester shops.

A crash on the northbound carriageway along the A12 is said to have involved multiple vehicles and is causing delays as a result.

A crash on the A12 which is said to have involved multiple vehicles is causing traffic delays.

Essex councils have launched the Essex Air Quality Strategy to reduce air pollution and improve public health.

Plans for a new Marks and Spencer food and clothing outlet store just 10 miles from Colchester have been approved.

With Christmas less than a week away we have put together the weather we can expect in the build up to the big day and beyond.

With many looking for a January getaway, we have put together 10 of the cheapest destinations from Stansted Airport.

Colchester Zoo, in Maldon Road, will be closing off sections of its Kingdom of the Wild building which allows visitors to view a wide range of animals.

Essex Pedal Power Colchester is celebrating giving its 900th free bike thanks to funding from Sport England.

A docuseries which will take a behind the scenes look into life at Maldon and Tiptree FC is to be delayed until 2026.

A woman who was last seen in Colchester has been charged with the death of her own mother after the pair both went missing earlier this year.

Museum Street in Colchester is due to close for seven days wile UK Power Networks undergo service connection works.

No investigation is to take place concerning claims of Reform UK overspending during Nigel Farage's election campaign.

Rebecca Fox, 41, subjected her partner Jason Garnier and his friend Steven Reader to the assaults in Greenstead on Sunday, November 9.

Campaigners fighting to keep libraries across the county open and accessible have voiced concerns as the service will get a new leader.

The site of a former burger restaurant in the heart of Colchester is still up for sale more than six months on.

Residents of Copford are hoping the potential of 900 new homes doesn't come into fruition despite being in the Colchester Local Plan.

Luke Varela, now 20, was on his phone when a message reading “Banging body” appeared on his phone from a friend on Snapchat.

AN Essex man described as Britain's biggest romance fraudster has been jailed for 17 years after betting away the life savings of vulnerable women.

Douglas McDowall, 68, pointed the weapon from his first-floor window after previously shouting at them to “shut up” in April this year.

A property in Rowhedge, near Colchester has been the subject of an intense bidding war after more than 110 bids. Colchester property consisting of four flats sells after intense auction bidding war

Colchester Zoo has welcomed a new red panda to act as a companion for their existing resident as part of conservation efforts.

On early on Sunday December 21, Network Rail will carry out emergency engineering work near Harlow Town.

Colchester is in for a treat as legendary entertainer Joe Pasquale brings his unmistakable brand of humour to town for a night of live stand-up.

PLAYERS from the University of Essex's basketball teams have delivered Christmas gifts to Colchester hospital's children's wards.

ESSEX Police have spoken to radio broadcaster, Sonia Watson as part of their efforts in a national road safety campaign.

Much-loved independent café George and Theodore’s in Frinton-on-Sea has announced it will temporarily close its doors.

A DELIVERY driver has been threatened by suspects carrying a knife in Essex.

A venue in Church Street is offering customers draught soft drinks until the end of the year.

During Colchester Council’s latest cabinet meeting last week, councillors heard how there were 472 families in temporary accommodation as of mid-November.

SIR Bernard Jenkin is supporting reindeer handlers from Colchester after the pair were asked to provide zoo licences for Christmas exhibitions.

Roger De Souza Prudencio from Brazil was stopped by police and found to be a drugs delivery driver making £300 a day.

Discover how drones and people are helping National Grid plan electricity upgrades with local communities in mind.

MP Pam Cox and labour councillors have welcomed the labour government’s announcement that Colchester will get a £5million cash injection for essential services.

A BROKEN down vehicle is blocking a lane on the M25 close to the A12.

Marian Knight, 62, gave video footage recorded by a Tendring Council CCTV camera to Darren Simmons in 2023