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Kiran Kaur, jailed for helping son Vickrum Digwa conceal the knife used to murder Henry Nowak, could face UK deportation and early release.

MPs warn lorries could spill into residential streets near the Lower Thames Crossing if plans omit a service station for drivers needing safe rest stops.

A12 crash in Essex near Boreham Interchange partially blocks southbound traffic after Junction 19, causing delays for drivers heading to Chelmsford and London.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service warns drivers not to risk flooded roads as unsettled weather arrives, urging motorists to turn around and reroute safely.

A man in his 40s has died at Clacton’s Valley Road Caravan Park. Essex Police arrested a 39-year-old on suspicion of murder after the October 14 incident.

THE Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced the full cast and creative team for its 2026 pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk.

A Harvester restaurant in Stanway, Colchester, was destroyed by fire after an investigation found the blaze was accidental. London Road remains closed.

A131 near Braintree, Essex, to close overnight from October 17 to 19 for resurfacing, with a 41-mile diversion adding an hour via Chelmsford and A12.

Severe drought has been declared in parts of England, amid concerns over dwindling reservoirs as extremely dry conditions continue.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had an emotional reunion with their Grenfell “ladies” as they staged their first joint engagement since returning to the UK.

Moves to make it easier for people with a terminal illness to access their private pension savings have been outlined by the Government.

Unions are calling for urgent action to tackle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis amid “spiralling” household bills.

Danny Cowley has issued a passionate rallying cry to Colchester United fans ahead of the U’s home clash with Exeter City

Colchester athlete Lyla Belshaw joins Keely Hodgkinson at M11

Colchester United are weighing up surgery for Kylian Kouassi as they decide the next step in his recovery from a serious hamstring injury

Colchester's Chris Welham secured a top-20 finish at the UCI Masters Track World Championships