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Dartford Crossing closures on October 10 and 11 affect tunnels between Kent and Essex, with QEII Bridge works also planned this month.

More than 325,000 people living in supported housing and temporary accommodation will be able to keep more of what they earn under a major change to Housing Benefit rules.

Colchester’s Mercury Theatre has received three nominations at the national UK Theatre Awards.

Man in his 30s arrested after suspicious behaviour reports in Stanway and Lexden. Essex Police imposed strict bail conditions until December.

Police across Tendring have seized 88 illegal e-bikes and scooters as they continue their crackdown.

Businessman Paul Kelly could be jailed after being found guilty of fraud involving a Covid support scheme.

A Colchester man admitted helping a people-smuggling operation.

A family-run farm shop has opened a petting farm after ending its fruit-picking operation last year.

Christa Pike is “angry and confused” after regaining consciousness almost six days after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, one of her lawyers has said.

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has avoided major punishment for his role in ‘Spygate’ after the Football Association issued a six-week ban suspended until the end of next season.

Sir Kevin Sinfield said his late friend Rob Burrow would be “laughing” but “enormously proud” to see him receive a knighthood.

Mikel Arteta has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a new contract which will keep him with the Premier League champions until the summer of 2030.

A Colchester football club has injected more than £1 million of social value into the community

Chris Waddle warns international breaks are hurting Colchester United and lower-league EFL clubs through lost fixtures, matchday revenue and smaller crowds

Colchester United Women were beaten 5-0 by MK Dons in the FA Cup

Clinton Morrison believes Robbie Cowling is putting Colchester United first as he searches for the right buyer