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A council meeting turned heated when a councillor claimed 'practicing Catholics and evangelical Christians' would feel they are entering a "hostile environment" if libraries display Pride flags.

Labour leader Councillor Lee Scordis called for a motion at the authority’s full council meeting on Wednesday night, called ‘Delivering on the Promise of City Status – Revitalising Colchester’s High Street and Retail Offer’.

Many councillors had passionately spoke for and against the motion, including Colchester’s Reform leader Andrew Harding.

Police are appealing for help to trace a prisoner who has absconded from HMP Hollesley Bay, with links to Essex and Ipswich.

A major stretch of Essex motorway is closed, causing disruption on the M11 near Harlow.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about a robbery in Pilgrims Hatch.

Police are investigating a broad daylight confrontation between two groups in Chelmsford.

Thousands of tickets for Harlow’s revived Town Show have been reserved in the first 24 hours – but council bosses are warning residents to be on high alert.

A man suspected of carrying out the Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured has been shot dead by police during a confrontation in a suburb of the city.

AJ gets up off the canvas twice on his return to the ring; planned "Battle of Britain" with Tyson Fury now a step closer

Police appeal for help in tracking down suspect after car drives into crowds at LGBT+ event

Lewis Hamilton was dealt a blow in his bid for a record eighth world championship after he was demoted to fifth on the grid for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix.

Former Braintree Town forward Kyrell Lisbie signs for Championship side

League Two new boys part company with manager

Braintree Town beat Colchester United under-21s in friendly

Colchester United owner and chairman Robbie Cowling answered questions during the football club’s open day event at JobServe Community Stadium last Sunday.