Road users faced long delays today after two lorries collided on the A12. The accident, which happened just before 6.30am, caused one of the lorries to spill a load of Carlsberg beer barrels and bottles on to the carriageway. PC Steve Woods, of Stanway
Vandals on a bridge pelted motorists with rocks. Fast-moving cars were hit by stones as they drove along one of Colchester's busiest roads. The attacks were reported to police in the build-up to rush-hour in Balkerne Hill at about 4.10pm on Wednesday
Controversial plans to increase the number of taxis in Colchester have been given the green light. Cab firms say there isn't enough trade for another 18 taxis in the town and a study recommending an increase in taxi numbers is out of date. Colchester
A walk around the historic town of Manningtree is the highlight of a programme looking at Essex's past. The Essex Record Office has released its schedule of events from August to December - with Manningtree at the forefront. In addition, the office
The grand finale to the Harwich Festival was met with rapturous applause. More than 400 people packed out St Nicholas Church for the Last Night of the Harwich Proms on Sunday. Next year, the festival will be held from June 29 to July 8.
A chalet was destroyed after fire ripped through the building. Fire crews from Clacton and Weeley were called to the building at Point Clear, behind the Ferry Boat Inn, at 9.10pm on Friday. Sub-officer Simon Bates, of Clacton fire station, said: "When
Another eye-witness to the Cowdray Centre fire - who asked not to be named - sent in these pictures of the damage. They were taken early on Saturday evening as the firefighters were clearing up.
Hayley Howard and Nikki Allston of Buffets to Suit, a business based in Colchester's Cowdray Centre, emailed us with this message about the blaze at the weekend. "We're based on a separate unit within the Cowdray Centre and have been so lucky to be largely
Essex gained full revenge for the defeat suffered earlier in the competition by seeing off Kent by five wickets at Chelmsford to leave themselves poised for a place in the Twenty20 Cup quarter-finals. Tight bowling backed up by superb work in the field
Jamie Cureton is hoping a good pre-season will mean plenty of goals for him in his first full campaign as a Colchester United striker. The U's front runner was an instant success when he joined the Layer Road side on loan for two months from Swindon
Eugen Bopp today revealed his determination to win a contract at Ipswich Town. The former Nottingham Forest star recently released after six seasons at The City Ground has been on trial with the Blues and played in Saturday's opening friendly at Boston
Commuters faced severe delays following disruptions at Chelmsford railway station due to signal failures today. Trains to London Liverpool Street were cancelled and commuters faced delays of up to 90 minutes. Witham and Braintree Rail Users' Association
Thousands of happy visitors basked in the sunshine as this year's Tendring Show turned out picture-perfect. The annual spectacular went off without a hitch on Saturday, with last year's record attendance of 24,000 more than matched this time around.
A man was stabbed at least seven times in the arms, back and shoulders outside a town centre pub. The attack happened outside the Crab and Pumpkin pub, in Jackson Road, Clacton, just before midnight on Saturday. Police said they believe a bottle might
The jury in a baby murder trial has visited the scene of the alleged killing. They travelled by coach to Tollesbury Marina on Friday, where the boat involved in the death of four-month-old Harry Ansell is moored. Matthew Ansell, 39, of D'Arcy Way, Tolleshunt
A woman was lucky to escape unhurt after a car smashed into her home in Halstead. Carol Rosoman was in the conservatory at the back of the house, in Head Street, at about 1.50pm on Friday when a red Peugeot 406 crashed into the front of the house after
A gang of thugs set on a defenceless man with learning difficulties in Colchester town centre. The yobs punched and kicked the disabled 21-year-old in the head several times during the brutal attack. He was "jumped" by three or four men while making
A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Colchester. Detectives questioned a 43-year-old man after a 56-year-old man suffered serious injuries at Walter Porter Court in Hazelton Road, Parson's Heath, Colchester, at 6.35pm
Shocked victims were today facing up to the far-reaching effects of the devastating Cowdray Centre blaze. Firm bosses told how their livelihoods are under threat after stock, customer records and even treasured personal mementoes were swallowed up by
Did you see the blaze in at the industrial units at Cowdray Avenue, Colchester? If you have an interesting story to tell, or pictures you took on a digital camera or mobile phone, you can email us and we might print them or show them on our website.
Rachel Harrison (right) has sent in this picture of herself with friend Abigail French before the Thomas Lord Audley School prom night.
Leanne Green captured her Sir Charles Lucas prom night memories on camera. She's been kind enough to send in some images from the June 30 prom night - here are a selection.
