

Chadwell St Mary: Man Arrested After Eight Stolen Vehicles Recovered
A vigilant patrolling officer has led to the arrest of a man in connection with the recovery of eight stolen vehicles, thanks to the efforts

Hockley: Shoplifter Convicted Thanks to Facial Recognition
A man will have his location tracked after being convicted of two shoplifting offences in Hockley because officers were able to identify him using innovative

Council Warns of the Impact of Homelessness Costs
Colchester City Council is set to discuss its latest budget assessment at a meeting of the Governance and Audit Committee on 28 November. Council leaders

Old Fire Hoses Given a New Lease of Life at Colchester Zoo
For the past 15 years, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has been contributing its old fire hoses to Colchester Zoo for recycling into toys,

Nitrous Oxide Seized and Two Arrested on the Day New Law Passes
Police officers wasted no time in implementing new legislation as they arrested two individuals and seized nitrous oxide canisters, less than 24 hours after the

Motorcyclist Disqualified Thanks to His Own Footage
A motorcyclist who admitted dangerous driving has been disqualified after the camera footage he shot of himself riding his “superbike” was used to prosecute him.

Solar Powered Drinking Troughs Improve Water Quality on River Colne
Colchester City Council, in collaboration with the Environment Agency and Essex Wildlife Trust, has launched an initiative at Cymbeline Meadows aimed at addressing environmental challenges

Colchester residents can now opt-in to new garden waste subscription service
Colchester residents have the opportunity to opt-in to a new garden waste subscription service set to commence on January 15, 2024. To continue receiving a

Dispersal Order Implemented in Witham Following Firework-Related Disorder
A dispersal order has been enacted in Witham, covering the entire town, in response to reports of firework-related disturbances. The order was implemented shortly after

£69 Million Secured for Army and Navy Junction Upgrade in Chelmsford
Essex County Council has conditionally secured £69 million for vital upgrades to the Army and Navy junction in Chelmsford. The proposed Army and Navy Sustainable