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M25 flooding causes long delays anticlockwise between Junctions 25 and 24, with two lanes closed near Enfield and Potters Bar; congestion reaches Waltham Abbey.

Tendring Council refused Welbeck Strategic Land IV’s plans for 85 Elmstead Market homes on October 15, after 130 objections over traffic and infrastructure.

Colchester debate will ask whether religious street preachers should be banned from public spaces, examining free speech and religious expression on October 25.

More than 75 Essex pupils explored maritime careers at Harwich Haven Authority’s first A Haven of Opportunities Festival on October 16.

Manningtree author Clem Luxford publishes Sands of Solace, a novella of tragedy, healing and friendship and set around the Stour Estuary, Harwich and Wrabness.

An independent specialist school still fails to meet key education standards despite making "significant progress".

LAWYERS and environmental campaigners have warned plans for around 300 new homes on Mersea Island could threaten protected marine habitats and the island's historic oyster industry.

Colchester residents oppose plans for 340 co-living units and 30 flats at Fairfax, Digby and Century House, citing conservation area concerns as decision awaits.

Kits containing items to help people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder will be available to borrow from libraries across the UK this winter.

Artificial intelligence (AI) could help “supercharge” the fight against cancer, the head of a leading charity has said.

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that households and businesses should prepare for “increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks” and potential disruption to essential supplies.

Friends and family of one of Russell Brand’s alleged rape victims told a court she did not go to police at the time because she “didn’t think she would be believed”.

Danny Cowley has urged Colchester United to fight through their difficult run

Colchester United will host Worcester City in FA Cup first round next month

Tributes are paid to Colchester United goalkeeper John Vaughan

A round-up of how Colchester United’s players have been faring out on loan