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Athletes can test their strength at Colchester's Strongest 2026 competition at Old Heath Recreation Ground.

Suffolk Councillor Darius Laws has called for additional double yellow lines to be installed in Dedham after concerns about parking affecting emergency services

A hospice in Chelmsford received £500 from Primark to go on a shopping spree for patients last month.

Here are some of the best walks in Essex as forecasters predict temperatures to top 30 degrees this weekend.

Father-of-six Grant Wilson, 30, grabbed the bikes from Leisure World, Colchester Institute, Essex University, and Colchester Business Park.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal paid a visit to Merville Barracks in Colchester and met the 13 Air Assault Support Regiment Royal Logistic Corps.

Ellisons solicitors in Colchester has been shortlisted for its excellence in private client work at the Modern Law Private Client Awards.

Sir Keir Starmer has said he wants Andy Burnham to “play a big part” in the Labour Government in what appeared to be a signal he could invite him to join his Cabinet.

UK inflation unexpectedly flatlined last month as a slowdown in food price rises offset pressure from airfares, according to official figures.

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer.

A British woman onboard a yacht in the English Channel which sailors on a Russian warship fired warning shots near to “prevent a possible collision” said the incident was “a bit scary”.

Former Colchester United youngster signs for Pitching In Isthmian League Premier side

Eight Ash Green Cricket Club honoured one of its most dedicated players with a memorial match.

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