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Smoke and flames could be seen across an Essex town as a large grass fire took hold near the marina.

Photos show a huge compost blaze that has sent thick smoke billowing across the Maldon district countryside.

A huge blaze has broken out in in Loamy Hill Road in Tolleshunt Major, near Maldon in Essex as people are being told to avoid the area.

Priti Patel is urging a government review after funding for a new primary school was cancelled.

A little girl has achieved a major milestone, taking her first independent steps despite years of medical uncertainty.

Bread of Life Community Church, based in The Brotherhood Hall, St Osyth Road, were handing out leaflets and speaking to people on Colchester High Street.

On Saturday the Colchester Farmer’s Market took over the Mercury Theatre Piazza

With fish and chips always a constant, we have put together five proper fish and chip shops well worth a visit including Colchester, Braintree and Clacton.

Heavy rain which could cause flooding in parts of Scotland is unlikely to provide the relief that is needed after exceptionally dry weather, experts have warned.

Mohamed Salah has arrived in Istanbul wearing a Trabzonspor shirt to finalise a move to the Turkish Super Lig side.

TV presenter and dog trainer Graeme Hall is the latest contestant to be announced for Strictly Come Dancing, and said: “I can’t wait to get started.”

Ryanair’s monthly passenger numbers reached an all-time high of more than 22 million in July.

Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley on transfer window

Hopkins Homes has sponsored Colchester City Ladies FC's Under Eight girls' team, providing footballs, bibs, cones and branded training tops.

Tom Smith sets his sights on Colchester United’s number one shirt this season

Former Colchester United striker Tyreece Simpson joins League Two club