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Sir James Cleverly said it would be “a real wrench” to step away from being MP for Braintree before announcing his plans to run for Mayor of London.

Essex Police received reports of a man who was attacked in an underpass close the Tesco Superstore in Greenstead Road at around 2.10am on Monday.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating the three dogs who play their part in keeping people safe.

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

It is not yet clear how many vehicles are involved or whether anyone has been injured in the incident

British Transport Police (BTP) and paramedics attended the scene, where they provided emergency treatment before taking the victim to hospital.

The former The Only Way Is Essex star is among 10 celebrities taking part in The Box, a new competition presented by former Match of the Day host Gary Lineker.

The collision appears to have happened on the southbound carriageway, although delays are affecting motorists travelling both ways.

A jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades.

The Government will speed up the building of hundreds of extra prison places with £110 million of investment, the Justice Secretary is to announce.

Actor Ray Winstone has said British cinema is losing “a lot of our culture” because the industry is caught up with the American way of filmmaking.

Bank holiday Monday will see a mix of sunny spells and showers that could become heavier with thunder, the Met Office said.

Colchester United head of recruitment Tom Flanagan on deadline day

Colchester United striker Jaden Williams scored his first EFL goal

Colchester United under-18s saw off Millwall in cup opener

Colchester United fan Si Collinson gives his latest views on the U's