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Police have confirmed no one was injured or arrested after a reported crash in Colchester city centre today.

Several schools across Essex are closed or shutting early tomorrow (June 26) as amber and red "extreme heat" warnings are in place.

Stevie Mortar, Charlie Flemming and James Flemming were accused of beating up a man in Colchester.

Festival goers attending State Fayre in Chelmsford this weekend are being warned of heavy congestion.

The Met Office have forecast possible showers for Essex this weekend, with a fair chance of downpours following an extended period of hot weather.

A paedophile former teacher and Scout master who abused two teenage boys in the 1960s has died in prison from natural causes after being discovered in his cell.

A family has accused a Colchester care home of “abandonment and neglect” after a woman was left without a home following a hospital admission.

Essex Police is teaching farmers how to protect their high-value technology attached to tractors, which are prime targets for professional rural thieves.

John Swinney has hit back at claims he was involved in an SNP cover-up of Peter Murrell’s crimes, with the First Minister insisting such suggestions are “utterly and totally baseless”.

Sir Keir Starmer has signalled he is squarely focused on tackling the cost of living and remaining professional, despite turmoil at the top of Government.

A rare red warning for extreme heat has been extended into Friday, as parts of the UK brace for more record-breaking temperatures.

Rachel Reeves says she is “backing” Andy Burnham to be the UK’s next prime minister amid speculation she could be replaced as Chancellor if he takes office.

Colchester United to host Southampton in Carabao Cup first round

Colchester United to entertain Ipswich Town under-21s in EFL Trophy

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Colchester United learn their 2026/27 League Two fixtures