The body of a man has been recovered from a river in Essex. Essex officers found a man’s body on the morning of Sunday, July 13, in the River Blackwater near Maldon.

Israeli troops have opened fire towards crowds of Palestinians seeking food from distribution hubs in southern Gaza, killing at least 32 people, according to witnesses and hospital officials. The two ...

Russia has launched hundreds of drones at Ukraine, killing at least one person in a stepped-up bombing campaign that has dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the war. Ukrainian President ...

At least 19 people have been injured, four seriously, after a fireworks show went awry at a fair in the German city of Dusseldorf, authorities said.

A £20,000 reward has been offered to solve the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was shot dead in west London almost a year ago. Rene Graham died after being shot at a music festival in a crowded park ...

A driver in his 70s has died after his car crashed on to railway tracks, police said. North Yorkshire Police received reports at 3.19pm on Friday that a car was on the line near Stray Rein in ...

Sir Keir Starmer has said his Government will back a bid to bring the World Athletics Championships to the UK in 2029. Last month, more than 100 athletes including Keely Hodgkinson and Sir Mo Farah ...

Melvin Tarman and his wife Roz have been running the Colchester Scout and Guide Shop for the past 19 years. The shop offers a variety of merchandise, uniform and badges and is entirely run by ...

Colchester Engagement & Next Steps (CENS), formerly known as Colchester Emergency Night Shelter opened its doors in 1984.

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The 13 pubs in Colchester that have so far been awarded a five-star food hygiene rating in 2025: Brightlingsea United Football Club - North Road, Brightlingsea. Last inspection: February 27, 2025.