Actual Radio

A COLCHESTER man says it still feels “a bit unreal” to have become the new boss The Foresters Arms in Castle Road.

Matt Krishnan-Bird, 36, of Lexden, husband to Amber and father to daughter, Dorothy, launched the Good Dads Club in September last year.

Yet this modest town on the Tendring coast has packed an extraordinary amount into its history.

Extra trains will run to help people get home after State Fayre in Chelmsford.

A 71-year-old drugs courier has been jailed for his role in a major crime gang that funnelled millions of pounds’ worth of cocaine into Essex.

Seven hotels across Essex are on the market, with price tags from £975,000 to more than £12 million.

Construction has been halted on an unauthorised development after a swift High Court injunction

A statement has been issued by Southend West MP David Burton-Sampson following an incident, which took place in the Chalkwell Park area on Saturday June 13 .

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin a two-day visit to Ireland on Saturday.

Scotland’s First Minister has announced new funding to inspire youngsters to “follow their sporting dreams”, with John Swinney promising the cash ahead of Scotland’s return to the World Cup.

The NHS is facing a “triple whammy of pressure” as the latest strike by resident doctors is set to coincide with a heatwave and the World Cup, health officials have said.

June’s weather is proving a boon for gardeners, with plants set to be taller and more ladened with flowers than in recent years, horticultural experts have said.

Former Colchester United midfielder signs for League Two side

Latest Colchester United takeover bid ended without agreement

A devoted Colchester netball volunteer who has spent nearly 20 years growing the grassroots game has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Former Colchester United duo join National League South side