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Three young people in Witham receive community service awards
They proved invaluable to the hub and were invited to join the staff on a permanent basis.
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A120 to close overnight this week between Braintree's busiest roundabouts
Braintree's two busiest roundabouts, Galleys Corner and Marks Farm, will see overnight closure this week for essential survey work, highways bosses confirm.
Huge £1 million investment to upgrade two key city centre car parks in Colchester
The works will enhance St Mary’s and St John’s Car Parks, and are set to begin in March following the tendering process.
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New CCTV cameras installed in Colchester city centre to tackle antisocial behaviour
The council hopes these will help reduce antisocial behaviour in the area.
Colchester MP backs Labour and PM position against national grooming gang inquiry
Essex MPs have shared their views on the ongoing debate of a national inquiry into grooming gangs.
In pictures: Youngsters enjoy day of inflatable fun as popular event returns
Mega Inflatables held its Mega Fun Day in Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, on Sunday from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Fencing up ahead of expected felling of historic tree as campaigners continue protest
Wivenhoe residents and campaigners continue to protest against the felling of a 150-year-old oak tree located at the bottom of the King George V field.
Man arrested in Colchester after stop and search revealed drugs and knuckle duster
The 29-year-old from Colchester was arrested following a stop and search by the Colchester policing team in the Monkwick area.
Developer ordered to demolish 'eyesore' former supermarket in Essex town
Basildon Council has demanded that Hariot UK get on with redeveloping the former Co-Op site in Wickford
Zebra killed at Colchester Zoo when rhino 'unintentionally punctured stomach'
The Maldon Road attraction was left "devastated" after the incident, that happened in the mixed species African habitat at about 2pm on Friday.
Stansted Airport welcomes record-breaking 29.76m passengers in 2024
London Stansted Airport has soared to new heights with a record-breaking 2024 after welcoming a record 29.76 million passengers.
Lily May Humphreys setting sights on Ladies European Tour success in 2025
Stoke by Nayland golfer Lily May Humphreys targets Ladies European Tour wins
Everything we know after body is found in Colchester landfill search
A BODY has been found in a Colchester landfill after an Essex Police search was launched 47 days ago.
Police confirm five vehicles were involved in A12 Kelvedon crash
A12 Kelvedon crash between Junction 23 and Junction 24, southbound, saw five vehicles involved in the collision, police confirmed.
Pedestrian, in her 40s, dies after being hit by car on Essex road
Emergency services were called to Powers Hall Road at around 10 m on Sunday, January 12
Pedestrian, in her 40s, dies after being hit by car in Witham
Emergency services were called to Powers Hall Road at around 10 m on Sunday, January 12
Drivers 'feeling the strain' of bright headlights 'more than ever' says AA
Bright LED headlights are causing a great strain for UK drivers, the AA has said, and it is asking for Government research on the topic
Royal Mint releases new design for £2 coin celebrating 1984 author George Orwell
George Orwell, author of 1984 and Animal Farm, is being celebrated on the new design of a £2 coin released by the Royal Mint.
How to stop condensation on your windows as heated airer warning issued
Heated clothes airers have been increasingly popular each year, but experts are warning they could have unwanted impacts on your house.
Pension payments to increase this year as new amount confirmed
The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest.