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Rain could finally be on the way in Essex following weeks of dry weather. Forecasters the Met Office have predicted a 50% chance of showers this weekend.

A fundraiser has been launched to help repatriate the body of Vamshi Krishna Mandala, who is reportedly one of the victims of the Ongar plane crash.

St Osyth Beach Estate wants to build the development on land east of Bentley Road.

More affordable homes are planned for Colchester as part of a long-term housing plan to help reduce reliance on temporary accommodation.

The Colchester Carnival is a vibrant display of the city’s cultural and ethnic diversity – be it African music, Chinese dress, or traditional Morris dancing.

Residents and business owners have spoken out about a fire which took place in Dovercourt last week.

Hundreds of people turned out at Castle Park for the Colchester Race for Life 2026, uniting in the fight against cancer.

The best wines in the region will be revealed at a wine festival at Suffolk Food Hall, Wherstead, Ipswich tomorrow

A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.

John Healey has been named Chancellor in Andy Burnham’s first Government appointment, as he purged the Cabinet of loyalists of his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer.

David Lammy, Rachel Reeves and Steve Reed are among the first high-profile Cabinet ministers to be shown the door by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Keegan, a star of Liverpool’s 1970s side who went on to become adored on Tyneside as player and manager of Newcastle, had been undergoing treatment for stage four cancer.

Robbie Cowling says Colchester United can afford promotion but will only fund League One on a ‘relegation budget’ to avoid heavy losses

Robbie Cowling came 'extremely close' to selling to John Terry bid

Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on transfer window

Colchester United launch brand-new kit ahead of the League Two season