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New 3G football pitch opened at Lift New Rickstones in Witham
A brand-new artificial grass pitch (AGP) to boost grassroots sport in Witham has opened at Lift New Rickstones.
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E-Scooters return to Braintree with new operator Voi
E-scooters will return to Braintree next Wednesday (3 September).
Fire crews tackle garage fire near Witham which spread to two vehicles
Firefighters have been working to put out a garage fire that had spread to two vehicles near Witham.
Car parking charges to be introduced in Wivenhoe - here's all to know
Visitors and residents will have to pay or Wivenhoe’s car parks starting this October.
Council agrees £30k-a-year contract so A12 is safer during litter picks
Colchester Council received bids from eight companies for a new service as the authority looks to ensure its street cleaning services are more efficient.
Man accused of causing grievous bodily harm in Colchester High Street
Daniel Hart, 36, is accused of the offence after an incident in Colchester High Street earlier this month.
Oscar Thorn 'happy and excited' to join Lincoln after leaving Colchester United
Oscar Thorn on joining Lincoln City from Colchester United
Pictures of the field fire four crews arrived to tackle at Essex village
Pictures show the moment four fire crews arrived to tackle a field fire at an Essex village.
Farmer helps tackle fire which spread across fields in Essex village
A farmer worked with firefighters to tackle a field fire at Great Maplestead.
LIVE: Firefighters at the scene of field fire at village near Halstead
Firefighters are at the scene of a fire near Great Maplestead.
Fire crews currently tackling field fire at village near Halstead
Fire crews are currently on the scene of a field fire at a village near Halstead.
Colchester council leader says 'strategic review' needed after A12 delays
“The latest delays show how little spare capacity there is in our local roads.
Police investigating how crash on 'worst roundabout in Colchester' left van on roof
The crash on North Station Roundabout happened when a police van, which was under blue lights, was involved in a collision with a Ford Mustang.
Three men admit being involved in violent attack on two men in Colchester
Three men who were armed with machetes during a violent incident in Colchester have been warned to expect “significant” custodial terms when they are sentenced in October.
£14.6million works at Maldon school begin, led by Colchester firms
WORKS to expand a Maldon school in a huge £14.8million investment have begun.
Colchester teen in court over alleged threat to Poundland staff member
A 13-year-old has appeared in court accused of threatening a shop assistant
Restraining order imposed for woman who attacked victim in cat bag feud
A MUM stopped her car in the middle of the school run to attack her former hairdresser because of a long-running feud over cat bag.
North Essex Parking Partnership named finalist in three categories at national awards
The North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) has been named a finalist in three categories at the British Parking Awards 2025.