New rules leave Colchester hospice facing £1,000-a-day gap in finances
St Helena Hospice is facing serious financial difficulties, which could cut essential services for people in need of palliative care.
Pensioner handed huge fine after hitting pedestrian on Colchester zebra crossing
Roy Sargent appeared before Colchester Magistrates Court on December 3 to face one charge of causing serious injury by careless driving.
Financial struggles force University of Essex to cut around 200 jobs
The University of Essex has announced to reduce its staff by a huge number of workers in a series of measures to ensure “medium-term financial sustainability”. In a financial update, which was published on November 28, the university revealed that it is facing a shortfall in its budgeted income of approximately £29 million. The university, which has campuses in Colchester, Southend and Loughton needs to take these drastic measures to generate a cash surplus of two per cent by July 2027.
Report on fatal incident at Colchester Fenwick store 'left unfinished by council'
A jury inquest will explore the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Freddie Farrow, five, who suffered a serious head injury in 2021.
Colchester dance group to fly out to LA to represent UK at international competition
Seven girls of Rebecca Luckham’s dance academy will embark on an exciting journey in April 2026 when they attend the Dance Excellence festival.
Colchester area is set to get its own special constable after 'series of break-ins'
Training is underway for special constable to be deployed in a town near Colchester to keep residents safe.
Budding doctor, 9, from Colchester, handed top first aid accolade
A youngster from Colchester has been recognised for her first aid skills and received a special award at an annual ceremony.
Here is how your Essex MP voted on the Assisted Dying Bill
MPs voted on a highly controversial bill, which could allow assisted dying in England and Wales.
Key Essex road closed following 'multi-vehicle' crash
The A12 has been closed following a 'multi-vehicle' crash.
Crash on major Essex road near Colchester causes huge delays
Traffic has slowed down on the A12 near Marks Tey following a crash at around 4.30pm.
