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Family pay heartfelt tribute to Essex carer with 'joyful spirit' after fatal crash
THE family of a carer who tragically died after a crash in Essex have paid tribute to the mother-of-one who whose “joyful spirit touched the lives of all who met her”
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Essex man who sent 'disgustingly racist' letter to ex PM sentenced at court
A man who sent a “disgustingly racist” letter to former prime minister Rishi Sunak has been told by a judge his actions were “abhorrent”.
Lyle Taylor: Colchester United supporters deserve a lot of success as a fanbase
Colchester United striker Lyle Taylor wants success for loyal fans
Braintree Town are handed away tie in FA Cup first round
Braintree Town to face either Hartlepool United or Brackley Town in FA Cup
Crash partially blocks busy Braintree road causing 'heavy traffic' in area
A busy Braintree road is partially blocked with heavy traffic after a crash.
Couple left homeless in Mersea after violent storm destroys houseboat
A devastated couple have said they thought they were going to 'die' in a violent storm which destroyed their houseboat and left them homeless in Mersea.
Witham Town suffer first away defeat after sliding to Bury Town reverse
Witham Town suffered a narrow defeat at Bury Town
HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches
More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months
Amateur Essex cricketer meets bystanders who saved his life after cardiac arrests
An amateur cricketer has thanked those who saved his life after he suffered three cardiac arrests and a heart attack
Homeowner to be forced to take down windows after losing battle with Essex council
Southend Council took enforcement action earlier this year ordering the owner of the property, in Parkgate Westcliff, to remove the UPVC windows
Three dead dogs 'thrown over garden fence in plastic bags' in Essex
Brian Bateman, 67, was about to leave his home in Hovefields Avenue, Wickford, at around 2pm when he claims he found two plastic bags near his fence
Essex professor calls for better pregnancy loss support in the workplace
An Essex professor is calling for employers to improve support for people dealing with early pregnancy endings
Cub Scouts plant bulbs at Colchester Hospital charity garden
A group of Cub Scouts planted bulbs at Colchester Hospital's charity garden after a year of fundraising.
Nigel Farage surprises 95-year-old woman at her birthday party in Frinton
A 95-year-old woman from Frinton was stunned when Nigel Farage turned up to her birthday party.
Colchester boy, 11, 'learnt to trust again' after officer returns stolen bike
Dee, 11, had his bike stolen after shopping at Tesco's with his grandmother on September 24.
Educational provision to open in Earls Colne encouraging young people to learn
A new alternative provider of specialist education is due to open on Coggeshall road later this year, aiming to encourage struggling youngsters to learn.
Antisocial behaviour hotspots in Colchester to benefit from new £1.6m fund
ANTISOCIAL hotspots in Colchester will benefit from funding worth more than a million pounds, and councillors say, “residents can be reassured”.
Colchester United to visit Swindon Town in FA Cup first round
Colchester United to travel to Swindon Town in FA Cup
Harwich man jailed for 32 months after spate of burglaries - including from charity
A HARWICH man has been jailed for more than two years for a spate of burglaries and shop thefts including charity boxes thefts which were said to “fund his drug habit”.
Firefighters save woman from car after crash on busy Colchester road
An Essex County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Firefighters were called to a road traffic collision on Gosbecks Road, Colchester at 3:14pm.