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Essex Police impose a dispersal order at RAF Wethersfield after protests affect site access; lawful demonstrations can continue elsewhere until November 15.

Colchester traffic chaos as Christmas light switch-on crowds cause delays around St John’s car park, Gala Bingo and Balkerne Hill on November 14.

A12 southbound traffic is stopped from Junction 12 at Mountnessing and Shenfield, Essex, towards the M25 and London, causing delays for drivers.

Crowds are gathering in Colchester city centre tonight for the 2026 Christmas lights switch-on. Follow our live coverage as festive entertainment takes place ahead of the big switch-on and fireworks display at 7.30pm.

Construction begins on 100 new homes at Willow Grove in Great Horkesley, near Colchester, with affordable housing, green spaces and sales due Spring 2027.

A Harwich shop owner has been shortlisted for a national award just months after launching her handmade business.

Peter Swift won Harwich’s World Sausage Throwing Championship for a third year, hurling a sausage 148.5ft. Becky’s Butchers won the Tendring title.

A family-run Walton business is hoping to bring shoppers into the town this winter after transforming its beach shop

The leader of Welsh Labour said his party fell short on delivering for people in Wales and “angered” voters who turned elsewhere in May’s Welsh Parliament election.

Airlines cancelled thousands of flights across the US on Saturday as they worked to recover from the longest nationwide ground stop in 25 years, which left passengers scrambling for seats and disrupted travel around the world.

Wales ended 73 years of hurt against New Zealand and shredded world rugby’s form book by winning an epic Nations Championship encounter 35-28 at the Principality Stadium.

Thousands of people opposed to data centres have marched through Edinburgh as campaigners called for a “national conversation” on proposed plans.

Colchester United left-back Ellis Iandolo suffered a nasty injury against Gillingham

Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on 2-0 victory over Gillingham

Colchester United beat Gillingham 2-0 at JobServe Community Stadium

Colchester United beat Gillingham in League Two