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A large cordon remains in place as police investigate
16/02/2025

A large cordon remains in place as police investigate

Two people have been taken to hospital and one man arrested following a serious attack at a Southend property.

Fancy a visit to any of these? 😋🥞
16/02/2025

Fancy a visit to any of these? 😋🥞

Formerly known as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day will fall on March 4 this year.

Two people were injured🚨
16/02/2025

Two people were injured🚨

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a three-car crash on the M11 that saw two people injured.

⚠️ Some delays may continue
16/02/2025

⚠️ Some delays may continue

Part of the M11 in Ess*x has been reopened after previously being closed due to a three-vehicle crash.

16/02/2025

Drug dealing dad who sold he**in in Colchester plans to move to Brazil after sentence

⚠️ Diversion routes are in place
16/02/2025

⚠️ Diversion routes are in place

Part of the M11 in Ess*x has been closed following a three-vehicle crash.

'A truly lovely gentleman who contributes greatly to the hobby'
16/02/2025

'A truly lovely gentleman who contributes greatly to the hobby'

John Keen has now performed around 15 talks on his metal detecting and his treasure hunting finds. He also has multiple features in Treasure Hunting…

'It’s an opportunity that helps prepare them for successful careers in hospitality'
16/02/2025

'It’s an opportunity that helps prepare them for successful careers in hospitality'

Colchester Institute, in Sheepen Road, hosted its third annual taster dinner

Have you visited? 👀😋
16/02/2025

Have you visited? 👀😋

Known for its diverse offerings, from Indian street food to British breakfast, the place promises an exciting mix of flavours.

'This type of offending affects us all'
15/02/2025

'This type of offending affects us all'

A burglar has been banned from certain shops in Ess*x after officers secured a court order aimed at protecting businesses from further harm.

'Everything was cooked perfectly'
15/02/2025

'Everything was cooked perfectly'

The Kings Head in Gosfield has launched a new food menu for 2025.

What do you think?
15/02/2025

What do you think?

In a new report from The Telegraph, the top home counties on London’s fringes were ranked.

A very special game🏀
15/02/2025

A very special game🏀

A memorial basketball game has been held at the University of Ess*x in celebration of the lives of four students who tragically lost their lives…

Did you go to the concert? 🙂
15/02/2025

Did you go to the concert? 🙂

Many residents will be looking forward to the Colchester Castle Summer Series which will see thousands visit Lower Castle Park throughout August.

Here are some of the defendants who have faced justice 👇
15/02/2025

Here are some of the defendants who have faced justice 👇

The solider who carried out s*x attack and counterfeit cig seller – a court round-up

Have you visited any of these?
15/02/2025

Have you visited any of these?

Food Standard Agency inspectors visited all of the venues across 2024, and have handed the low rating to these five businesses.

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Søstrene Grene - Colchester
Søstrene Grene - Colchester

Guess where we've been? Our first look at the new Søstrene Grene store in Colchester will be live soon 😁

Residents in Wivenhoe gathered to show how upset they are about the prospect of three mature trees being chopped down. Under "Save the Tree" and "Stop the Chop" the activists gathered support, trying to find ways to keep the trees unharmed.

Give what you can
Give what you can

⚠️Thousands of children will have serious questions this Christmas: 🥺About abuse 😢About neglect 💔About isolation ☎️ Help Childline answer more calls and be ready: https://trib.al/KdPXKYX @[NSPCC]

Calling all budding journalists! Registrations are open for our Young Reporter Short Course ✅ Runs for four months between January and April ✅ Students write one article per month within deadlines ✅ Letter of Recognition for those who complete the course Registration deadline is Friday 17 January, 2025. Want to know more? Get in touch 📧 [email protected] 📞 020 8722 6378 💻 www.youngreporter.co.uk

Here's a few clips from Elf The Musical on Tuesday night at Charter Hall 👍❄️🎅

Support Childline today
Support Childline today

Last Christmas, 5,499 children contacted Childline. Help @[NSPCC] be ready this year - give £20 which could help answer five calls: https://trib.al/S2JvQBB

Emergency services are on the scene of a fire in Hythe Station Road, Colchester. A cordon is in place while the fire service tackles the blaze. Follow along with the developing story here - https://trib.al/FcWMz1t

This is the moment two people smashed the door of Claydons newsagents in Colchester High Street Read the full story here ➡️ https://trib.al/XWDjyRC

Crowds are gathering for Colchester's Festive parade! We can't wait! 🤩🎄

The lights are on in Culver Square as the atmosphere builds ahead of tonight's Christmas event in Colchester 🎄 We will be be here all evening to enjoy the festivities, watch this space! 🎅

The search for Martyn Richardson
The search for Martyn Richardson

Martyn Richardson has now been missing from the Braintree area for more than two months. He was last seen on August 24. A public search has taken place, with police conducting an exhaustive search to find Martyn, including studying 900 different pieces of CCTV footage to try and piece together his last movements. In this video, his family and volunteers have spoken on his disappearance. If you have any information, please contact Essex Police, and quote incident 324 of August 25. #FindMartyn

Emergency services in Wivenhoe amid missing person search
Emergency services in Wivenhoe amid missing person search

🔴 Emergency services are in Wivenhoe this afternoon as part of a search for a missing man Police, fire, ambulance and the Coastguard are all by the river in the town. Drones are being used to search the area Police have issued an appeal to locate him. If you’ve seen him, or have any information as to his whereabouts, call police on 999 quoting incident 270 of November 7. Read more here ➡️ https://trib.al/eBwHj9J

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