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The Perseid meteor shower, which is expected to be visible over Essex tonight, will follow the solar eclipse that was seen over the county.

Pictures captured by readers across Essex show the dazzling solar eclipse over the county's skies.

Hundreds have gathered to watch the first solar eclipse in Essex skies since 1999.

Long queues are building on the A12 this evening following a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in Colchester.

Keep up with the latest news and updates as Essex prepares for a solar eclipse

Personalised sensory wellbeing boxes are helping people aged 14 to 35 in Essex manage mental health challenges.

The family of Oliver Smith, a father-of-three, who sadly died in a crash in Saffron Walden, have paid tribute.

A hedgehog has made an amazing recovery after being rescued from a Colchester electricity substation by a UK Power Networks employee.

Andy Burnham has said he will consider imposing a ban on disposable barbecues amid the risk of further wildfires as extreme heat continues to grip parts of the UK.

A serial sex attacker who murdered two women and raped a third after being left free to kill has been jailed for the rest of his life.

Specialist glasses have sold out at major retailers as Britons prepare for the best solar eclipse in decades.

Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini singer Brian Hyland will perform his 1960 classic hit in Downing Street as he backs a campaign for better NHS diagnoses.

Former Colchester United goalkeeper Sam Walker joins Championship club

Samson Tovide weighing up his next move after Colchester United exit

Charlie Dobson rued injury issues after exit from European Championships 400m

Colchester United's youngsters urged to push on after first-team chance