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Pig & Whistle was a four-time winner at the Essex Life 2025 Food & Drink Awards

Tucked between Maldon and Witham, Great Totham is the kind of Essex village that rewards a slow, relaxed exploration.

The dig has been organised through a partnership between the Essex County Council's place services team and Historic England, with Colchester archaeological trust leading the excavation work.

SKIMs has reiterated it had no knowledge of a major cocaine smuggling case linked to shipments of its clothing.

Here are the latest planning applications received and decided by Colchester Council.

A new self-defence school for women and girls has launched.

A stretch of the A12 between Boreham and Hatfield Peverel has been closed this afternoon following reports of a multi-vehicle crash.

A cashier was physically assaulted outside a shop in Hythe Hill, Colchester following a verbal altercation. Trio fled scene after injuring cashiers arm.

A veteran who lived through the D-Day landings has urged people not to be shy and enjoy their lives, but pick their friends wisely, ahead of his 100th birthday.

MPs have raised concerns about a “climate of fear” in the live music industry and called for an investigation into potential market dominance in the sector.

A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died after being shot, according to federal officials.

Martin O’Neill guided Celtic to the double as the Scottish champions beat Dunfermline 3-1 in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final.

Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on summer transfer targets

What happened to Colchester United's summer 2025 departees

John Terry branded a “great catch” for Colchester United by former boss

Colchester United to hold a 20th anniversary promotion dinner