Russia fired 597 drones and decoys, with 26 cruise missiles, into Ukraine overnight, Ukraine’s air force said.

Mercury Theatre in Colchester has unveiled a dynamic line-up for its 2025/26 season, headlined by two brand-new Mercury Originals.

André Rieu's Maastrict Concert is coming to Firstsite and Odeon cinemas in Colchester for one weekend in August.

Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales could have their warmest days of the year so far on Saturday, as the third heatwave of the summer peaks.

A COLCHESTER charity has gone under new ownership to secure its long-term future. The Rob George Foundation (RGF), based in Colchester and supporting young people across the UK, has transferred its ...

Live Aid revellers have recalled what it was like to watch the historic gig at Wembley Stadium, 40 years on. The London venue has collated stories from stars of the show, staff and fans in a online ...

A 31-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a child to perform a sexual act and other offences. Essex Police were called to Park Lane in Canvey at about 9.15pm on Wednesday July 9 ...

Matt Sherratt hopes Wales’ 31-22 victory over Japan can “be the start of something” after they snapped an 18-match losing Test run. A hard-fought performance saw Kieran Hardy score two tries along ...

The non-for-profit consumer champion Which? surveyed 1,700 people asking them tor rank their stays at UK holiday parks.

The Club World Cup concludes on Sunday as Chelsea take on Paris St Germain in the final in New York. Here, the PA news agency looks at some talking points ahead of the game.

Unite members have to see that the fee to affiliate with Labour is ‘worth something’, Sharon Graham told the BBC.