A man from Colchester has been crowned the winner of this year's Halstead marathon, after setting a new and impressive course record.

UNDERCOVER police officers took part in a string of searches to crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Colchester’s city centre.

Figures showing council charges for bulky waste have been revealed, showing Colchester has the highest charge across the East of England.

Stuart “Stu” Smith, 40, an accountant, was first diagnosed with melanoma in 2019 after discovering a lump in his neck ...