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Mum battles eight months of 'nightmare' building works surrounding Essex home
Third report ordered on Middlewick Ranges after first paper deemed 'rubbish'
High Street shop plans to launch new pizza takeaway business on site
Colchester MP discusses future of Roman Circus with minister for heritage
Plans suggest early Victorian building in Colchester to become new flats
Revealed: New photos show plans for Jumbo as a museum and wedding space
Plans submitted for flats in space around sports and entertainment bar in Colchester
Planned new Colchester LGBTQ+ nightclub gives update on progress
Plans for over 200 homes at former Colchester military site are deferred
Plans for more than 40 flats near Colchester city centre approved by council
French artist brings 'cheerful' jungle and ocean mural to Colchester underpass
Council knew of key ecology report for Wick... but Local Plan was already submitted
Second ecology on report 'downplayed' findings on Wick's environmental importance
Former MP brands privatisation of hospital jobs 'nauseating' after FOI request
Radio enthusiast must remove antennae after 22-year battle with Essex council
Appeal lodged after plans for controversial fence in Colchester was refused
Council to determine the fate of Roman Circus vision with housing site debate
Homeowner to be forced to take down windows after losing battle with Essex council
Council 'may not have been presented' with report on Wick's environmental importance
Ecologist says inclusion of Wick into Local Plan based on 'incorrect evidence'
Here are the north and mid Essex road closures scheduled in the coming weeks
Coffee shop van forced to close after planning inspector rules against owner
Proposal for amended plans to include even more flats sees widespread objection
More than 200 homes at old Colchester military facility look set to be approved
National Highways 'apologise' for last-minute overnight A12 closures this week
Site of former nightclub which inspired Gorillaz hit will become block of flats
Plans to turn Grade II listed former Colchester care home to homes resubmitted
Architect wants to 'celebrate' Colchester's Roman history with reimagined site
Long-debated land in Colchester bought for £1million by unknown buyer
Plans for major redevelopment of a former retail shop in Colchester are delayed
Essex homeowner forced to tear down half-built extension after losing appeal
Concerns new KFC & Greggs at retail park will cause 'significant increase in traffic'
Delight as appeal over plans for 72-bed care home dismissed by inspector
This is why work to tackle bad flooding on Haven Road has been delayed
Northern Approach roadworks to cause 'headache' for drivers amid new phase of work
KFC & Greggs plans approved at Shoezone unit but concerns raised over traffic
Beautifully renovated family home in Essex on the market for just under £2 million
North Essex village submits fresh application for new community centre
Plans to build houses on site with 'potential for archaeological remains' submitted
Activists fighting to save 127-year-old, neglected bridge near Colchester
Farmer applies to supply vital material for controversial new link road
Residents asked for views on changes to 7,500 homes plans on Colchester border
100-year-old Colchester church saved from demolition set to become Buddhist centre
Large Essex garden centre set to be sold as owners retire after 44 years
Experts set to give Colchester roundabout major facelift at key entrance to city
Repairs have begun at Leisure World for flumes and rapids, council confirms
Pictures show progress as Colchester Zoo gives update on monkey habitat refurb
Clacton tattoo shop owner bids to expand into Colchester with brand new parlour
Former Colchester Adventureland site could be getting even more flats built
Revealed: New Colchester nightclub and drag venue coming to city centre
Concerns part of small Essex community could be split up by major plans for new town
Controversial plans for Colchester housing site put on hold by council
Plans move forward for Colchester city centre apartment complex next to The Playhouse
Explained: Why council bosses say new 'rapid' bus lane is needed to keep city moving