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Emergency services are currently on the scene of an ongoing incident near the Mersea Island seafront.

A former Essex Police officer who took "explicit images" from a seized device during a domestic violence case has been barred from policing.

A prolific Colchester thief has been banned from entering every Co-op and H&M store across England and Wales for five years.

Simon Wilson, a former headteacher from Colchester, completed the Round the Island Race as part of a 13-strong team supported by charity, Stride Forward on Saturday, July 11.

Narrow roads and too few parking spaces in Essex housing estates are increasing risk for residents as emergency services are delayed.

St Nicholas Square in Colchester is celebrating one year since it opened to the public.

A new self-service dog washing facility has opened in Kirby-le-Soken.

A pair of Clacton pensioners received a £100 fine for entering The Range car park in Valleybridge Road two minutes early.

Santander UK has pledged not to shut any more branches across its network and those of recently-acquired rival TSB before 2028, despite plans to cut costs further over the rest of the year.

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has paid tribute to his “dear friend” Ozzy Osbourne on the first anniversary of his death, adding: “I still can’t believe that he’s not with us.”

The former chief executive of Southern Water has been charged with conspiracy to defraud authorities over allegations he was involved in a plan to manipulate water quality tests to avoid millions of pounds in penalties

The widow of police officer Andrew Harper has said it is “deplorable” that two of his killers are being considered for early release.

Colchester United are taking a look at goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott

Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Peterborough friendly defeat

Danny Cowley on Colchester United out-of-contract duo

Three University of Essex athletes have been selected to compete in this summer’s Commonwealth Games.