Elmstead Market10 Jun 2025Build a link road before 7,500 homes, says councilConstruction of a new road has been in limbo after costs spiralled from £99.9m to £170m.10 Jun 20253 Feb 2025Funding issues throw major homes plan into doubtThe government says it can no longer afford to build a link road deemed crucial to the project.3 Feb 20256 Sep 2024Fresh views sought over plan for 7,500 homesFresh views are being sought after council officers were asked to tweak the planning application.6 Sep 202425 Mar 2024Footballer died after being hit by car on walk homeA court hears Chayse West was on his way home from a 50th birthday party when the tragedy happened.25 Mar 202423 Jun 2023Staff lose jobs as iPad records school 'misconduct'An accidental audio recording made on a pupil's iPad reveals "gross misconduct" at a special school.23 Jun 202315 Nov 2022Pair arrested after BB gun shooting spreeFourteen victims come forward in relation to the incidents across a city, police say.15 Nov 202221 Sep 2022Pedestrian found seriously hurt dies in hospitalAn 18-year-old man was found on a road on the outskirts of Colchester and later died of his injuries.21 Sep 202217 Aug 2022The secrets of creating a dry weather gardenInspiration and advice from an expert at the gardens created by visionary plantswoman Beth Chatto.17 Aug 20223 Nov 2021Plans approved for new town's £100m link roadThe A133/A120 link road near Colchester will be built with £99m of government money.3 Nov 2021