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Pavement works obstructing Colchester pavement to be completed 'as soon as possible'
Anger after sweeping vehicle drives over newly-repaired potholes before road was set
Explained: Why council bosses say new 'rapid' bus lane is needed to keep city moving
Rise in children needing foster care sparks call for families to take in youngsters
Fears more people could die at dangerous 'accident blackspot' if action is not taken
'The time for talk is over' - MP hits out at 'inaction' after latest Hythe flooding
Colchester park and ride to host car meets and drive-in cinemas as plans are approved
Interactive map reveals the places where women feel the most unsafe in Colchester
Colchester mum 'angry and upset' as council takes her to court over school attendance
School in fight to save temporary classroom amid huge pressure for reception places
Activists hit out at 'Russian army-style' closure of historic bridge near Colchester
Revealed: The north Essex pothole named oldest in county after decade without repair
Support thrown behind plans to overhaul 'left behind' gateway to Colchester
Revealed: Iconic Colchester roundabout could be replaced by four-way crossroad
Residents hit out at 'shocking' and 'unsafe' pavements in Colchester city centre
Cycling and walking routes in Colchester to be improved thanks to £5.2m funding boost
Revealed: Cause of traffic chaos which saw shoppers stuck in Asda car park for hours
Colchester gamer calls for under-threat post box used by Pokémon players to be saved
Eco-conscious residents urged to have their say on 'climate decision-making' in Essex
Colchester's Dermot O'Leary gets gritter named after him (and the name is hilarious)