Residents are keen to see clothing stores and market stalls fill the former M&S site on the High Street, following the sale of the building.
A festive Christmas light trail is lighting up the University of Essex for the first time.
More than 150 young people enjoyed an annual Greenest Generation careers event at the University of Essex which showcased sustainable careers.
A petition calling for more support for Mersea Island Medical Practice has gained nearly 900 signatures.
The petition on Parliament’s website calling for another election was started by Michael Westwood.
A march dedicated to raising awareness of violence against women and girls is returning to Colchester to "empower" victims.
Various roads will close for works across Essex in the coming weeks, with some permanent changes to speed limits.
A man has been arrested as part of our response to an incident in Halstead
A yellow weather warning is blanketing the whole of Essex today due to winds of 45-55 mph as Storm Bert may cause some disruption across the UK today.
Wivenhoe Art Trail is officially on the map, offering a weekend of colour, culture and crafts last weekend.
