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The Met Office has shared when the current July 2026 heatwave is going to end, amid amber heat health alerts being issued for some areas

A wildlife campaigner has begun a remarkable 1,000-mile charity walk in a towering nine-foot tiger suit – with his journey set to pass through Essex.

Dean Pennell, 63, met his partner Kay Beaman, 62, through their children 24 years ago when they lived in Basildon before moving to Clacton.

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a Starbucks drive-thru off the A12 have finally been given the green light.

An Essex land agency firm is marking a decade of growth and success.

A young man has denied carrying a knife in Colchester.

The Dora Love Prize 2026’s grand final was held at The Hold in Ipswich, Suffolk, last Friday.

The Reform UK leader resigned as Clacton MP on Tuesday and triggered the by-election which he will stand in against Count Binface, among others.

The last woman hanged in the United Kingdom will be granted a conditional pardon but she will not be declared innocent, David Lammy has said.

Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery has undergone a major transformation ready for the summer opening, with the number of masterpieces on display almost doubling to 120.

A by-election triggered by Nigel Farage is a stunt that “shouldn’t be happening” and disrespects the people of Clacton, a senior minister has said, as the prospect of the contest appeared to fall flat.

A “gracious” mother and her two children have been found dead at a home, as a manhunt was launched for a suspect thought to have fled the UK.

A round-up of all of the latest news in League Two

Colchester United boss Danny Cowley expects a busy July

Colchester United have signed experienced midfielder Paul Digby from Dundee

Tributes paid to Colchester United Supporters Association stalwart Malcolm Cole