The United Nations reported that the number of Ukrainian civilian casualties in the more than three-year war has surged in recent weeks.

A man “decapitated and dismembered” a couple before freezing parts of their remains and bringing the rest in suitcases to the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, a court has heard.

AN emo festival is set to come to a venue in Colchester this week. The event is to be held on May 3, 2025, at Charter Hall, in Cowdray Avenue, and is described as "the greatest tribute night to the ...

Sue Barker believes Alfie Hewett’s Wimbledon singles title represents the pinnacle of his career after he completed a career Grand Slam on ...

The Colchester North District and Colchester Estuary District scout groups teamed up for their St George’s Day Parade in the city centre on Sunday afternoon. The event brings together young people and ...

David Nana was honoured to be named Young Person of the Year at the prestigious 2025 LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus.

THE fire service has confirmed a fire at a former Colchester cinema last night was deliberate. Three Essex County Fire and Rescue fire engines, three Essex Police cars, and ambulances were seen in ...

Over the last few weeks, the pileated woodpecker has broken more than two dozen mirrors and at least one vehicle’s side window.

Group chief executive CS Venkatakrishnan said the move follows the recent Supreme Court ruling that the term woman is defined by biological sex.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have joined children and their parents in an ancient woodland to celebrate rural environments. William and Kate came dressed for a trip to Ardura Community Forest on ...

Universal Credit changes coming in to force today will see around 1.2 million of the poorest households – including 700,000 with children – will keep an extra £420 a year. The new Fair Repayment Rate ...

The new poster in the windows above the WH Smith store - reading 'Welcome to Clacton on Sea' - have gone viral ...