Colchester 9°c
Labour Market stats say more people are working now than ever before
A KNIFE-WIELDING masked robber who terrorised shop workers across the county and beyond has been jailed for ten years.
CONTRACTORS are facing questions after they pulled out of a council project to install hundreds of brightly coloured umbrellas in Colchester town centre.
COLCHESTER will lose one of its pound shops in the town centre this month.
WHEN listing the features of an historic lightship, a pop-up bar may not spring to mind.
POLICE are appealing for dash cam footage after two officers were injured in Dedham.
POLICE have issued a fresh appeal after they arrested a seventh man in connection with a fight in Braintree town centre.
Andy Elms is running for Maypole House Charitable Fund and Colchester Hospital
COLCHESTER United are hoping that Harry Pell will soon be back to boost their League Two play-off bid.
Foxburrow Grange resident Ian Douglas had scooter riders show up from near and far
A HAUL of drugs and thousands of pounds have been seized as a crackdown continues in Colchester and Tendring.
ESSEX'S top cop has confirmed his force will be stepping up patrols around mosques across the county in the aftermath of the New Zealand tragedy.
The former Staples stationery chain, Office Outlet, has entered administration which has put 1,200 jobs at risk.
A fire-breathing dragon will be staying at Colchester Castle this Easter.
A LIFT notorious for breaking down will undergo a two-week refurbishment.
ABOUT 1,000 visitors enjoyed the carnival atmosphere while enjoying a tot at the Rum and Reggae festival.
Pets, passports - and pet passports - Brexit uncertainty is proving a bit confusing for holiday-makers.
LITTLE Oakley manager Matt Carmichael believes the club's new Acorns Academy is a "huge deal" for the community and non-league football across north Essex.
I AM writing, albeit slightly belatedly, about recent coverage of secondary education in Colchester.
THE A12 is partially blocked following a crash.
McDonald’s has become the latest fast food company to launch a new vegan option... McVegan nuggets.
A CHEF shed seven stones after signing up to a football scheme that encourages players to earn goals on the pitch and the scales.
A DRIVING instructor is urging the council to let learners practice bay parking at a Park and Ride.
WE could be in for a very warm week this week as the Met Office announces 'hotter than average' temperatures.
THE brother of a man who died from cancer aged just 31 is running and parachute jumping in his memory.
JOHN McGreal insists hard work has helped his Colchester United side remain in top-seven contention all season.
The law around organ donation is changing in England.
A BUNGALOW suffered smoke damage after a an oven sparked a fire in the kitchen.
Police are hunting for a man they want to speak to in connection with a hit and run smash that left Russell Brand's mum with a broken neck.
SOME homes have been flooded after a water main burst and flooded Cressing Road, in Braintree, this morning. (Tuesday, March 19).
A MUCH-LOVED father died after suffering smoke inhalation during a fire, an inquest has heard.
A TEENAGER was due to appear at court today charged with making malicious communications at a mosque.
VOLUNTEERS are needed to man Colchester's new homeless bus as it prepares to finally hit the road in the coming weeks.
AN advice centre which offers a lifeline to people in crisis is worried it could have to close its branch in Colchester due to funding cuts.
ALCOHOL will be available to buy and take away from Colchester’s Charter Hall until 3am, under new proposals.
A £3.25MILLION cancer centre is steadily rising up from the ground and on course to treat patients by Christmas.
COLCHESTER United’s youngest-ever appearance maker Todd Miller has shown he has the potential to go from strength to strength after making his first-team debut.
Ayvah Cole Happy 2nd Birthday Ayvah Always thinking of you Love from Nanny & Grandad xx
AVENT Peter William On 22nd February peacefully in hospital. Peter of Walton-on-the-Naze aged 78 years. He was dearly loved by his Wife June, Daughters Frances and Susan and Grand-Daughters Emily, Christen and Eloise. Funeral Service on Friday 5th April…
HOLLEY Yvonne Passed away suddenly on 22nd February 2019, aged 80 years. Much loved & sorely missed Mum of Julien. A private family cremation will take place.
WHITEHEAD Dorothy Kate Passed away peacefully on 12th March 2019 aged 95 years. Devoted Wife of the late Arthur (Bill) Loving Mum of Alec, David & Elizabeth. Much Loved Grandma & Great Grandma. Funeral Service to be held at Weeley Crematorium on…
CRABB Alan Thomas Passed away peacefully on 4th March 2019, aged 86 years. A much loved Husband of Jennifer. A dear Dad of Toni and Mark. Funeral service to take place at St. Peter & St. Paul's Church, West Mersea on Friday 5th April at 11.00am,…
Mick KIERNAN Congratulations on your 80th Birthday on 19 March 2019 Love always Jan xxxx
Michael Kiernan 19th March 2019 Happy 80th Birthday to a wonderful Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad Hope you have a wonderful day With all our love Julie, Tim, Scott, Chelsey, Colby, Matt and Gemma xxx
TYLER Margaret Jean Mick & Gemma would like to thank family, friends colleagues and customers for the support and love shown to us at the recent passing of Margaret. We received numerous cards, lovely letters and so many people attended Margaret's…
GODFREY Doreen Joyce Passed away peacefully in hospital on 9th March 2019 aged 90 years. Loving Wife to George. Devoted Mum to Jenny and Peter, special Grandma to Jonathan and much loved Sister to Mary and Ken. Funeral Service to take place at…
