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Wivenhoe Music Trail is taking place for the first time, with a day of free live performances, workshops and activities.

Firefighters were called to a late night blaze at a commercial building in Great Notley, near Braintree, caused by a faulty lithium ion battery unit.

A festival boss is promising a weekend of top entertainment, community spirit and a chance to make a real difference.

Darren Beard, 60, was working in a hotel in the Clacton area when he sexually assaulted the woman in full view of a CCTV camera.

Crossing the finish line after nearly 87 hours of running was an "amazing" moment for a runner from Harwich.

A former city centre hotel in Colchester is up for sale as part of a property portfolio worth £3,250,000

The old Odeon in Crouch Street, which first opened in 1933, has been a persistent trouble for the city since its closure in 2002 when the operator relocated to Head Street.

Drivers are facing miles of congestion after a vehicle broke down on the QEII bridge this evening rush hour.

A large group of masked demonstrators has gathered at the Port of Dover, as Kent Police confirm they are “engaging” with protesters in the area.

Argentina has moved to enforce a crackdown on oil exploration around the Falkland Islands, launching sanction proceedings against 45 people and companies.

Two of the beavers released into the wild on Exmoor earlier this year appear to have formed a pair, conservationists have revealed.

The chief constable of Cleveland Police has praised her “selfless” and “committed” force, but said it needs more funding.

Danny Cowley says Colchester United are in a better place as he prepares to return to Swindon Town, where he began life as U’s head coach

Maldon & Tiptree FC confirm consortium working on proposed investment

Jay Williams targets a strong bond with Colchester team-mates and supporters

Colchester Rugby Club head coach Mike Haywood on new season