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Parliament considering ban on long-haired cats to 'reduce allergies'
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Essex city unveils tallest building in UK, immediately falls over
Nobody was seriously injured

Chaos as bus driver gets lost after being told by boss to ‘go the extra mile’
The bus is currently lodged between two trees

Iconic London monument DEMOLISHED after 'miscommunication' between councils
A number of errors led to the historic building being knocked down

First Essex achieves 'environmental milestone' after entire fleet breaks down
Commuters are debating whether this is incompetence or innovation

Southend Pier accidentally extended to France in ‘minor’ engineering miscalculation
French authorities initally thought it was a prank

Scientists teach octopuses to solve Rubik’s Cubes – now fear it’s gone too far
The breakthrough has led to unexpected consequences
Most read
First Essex announce new 'Bring Your Own Bus' scheme
Passenger FURIOUS after being charged an eye-watering £3,500 for bus ticket
Home Office steps in as First Essex bus declared lost at sea
Shortest police chase ever after stolen First bus breaks down within 60 seconds
Essex Highways accidentally orders 10,000 traffic cones, doesn't know what to do with them
First Essex achieves 'environmental milestone' after entire fleet breaks down

First Essex announce new 'Bring Your Own Bus' scheme
The scheme aims to reduce strain on First's existing fleet

Home Office steps in as First Essex bus declared lost at sea
The X30 service was last seen somewhere in international waters

Colchester Council accidentally sells city on eBay in 'admin error'
Bidding reached an eye-watering £12.4 million

Commuters excited as major train station in Essex to get new fish and chips vending machine
Greater Anglia say the technology is a 'game-changer'
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Shortest police chase ever after stolen First bus breaks down within 60 seconds
First claim the bus did not break down but activated its anti-theft system

Colchester Castle relocated to Kent to make way for new housing
Residents were caught off guard by the sudden disappearance of the castle

Passenger FURIOUS after being charged an eye-watering £3,500 for bus ticket
Gareth wanted to buy a day ticket, not the entire bus

Essex Highways accidentally orders 10,000 traffic cones, doesn't know what to do with them
The blunder has sparked reactions ranging from amusement to frustration

Colchester Zoo to replace lions with chihuahuas due to budget cuts
Officials insist the change is only temporary

First Essex stuck in the wrong time zone as BST change catches them off guard
All services were delayed by another hour

First Bus introduce new premium subscription in Essex with exclusive app features
New features have been introduced to help 'move the everyday in Essex'

Government approves new smart toothbrush that sends real-time data to dentists
The Health Secretary claims the new device will save the NHS billions

First Bus CEO admits he hasn’t travelled by bus in over 30 years
He defended his statement by claiming that his schedule made public transport impractical

Major road in Colchester to shut for 12 months for charity snail race
The winning snail will receive a lifetime supply of lettuce

Council spends thousands on new 'Welcome to Colchester' sign... only to install it the wrong way round
The council blamed the error on a 'minor miscommunication'

New AI cameras installed in busy Essex city to deter pigeons loitering
The system activates a range of deterrents when pigeons are detected

UK Government to introduce £100 fine for 'distracted walking' to target phone-obsessed pedestrians
Leaked Home Office documents outline the proposals

Charity steps in to support First Essex passengers stranded at stops
Free sleeping bags, tents, and ration packs provided as long waits continue

Woman arrested after attempting to pay for meal deal with ROMAN COINS
She insisted the Tesco staff were 'rejecting the history of the British Empire'

Parliament considering ban on long-haired cats to 'reduce allergies'
The proposed regulations would make new ownership of long-haired cats illegal

Emergency services respond to major incident after bus turns up on time
Three air ambulances were sent to the scene

Colchester High Street to close for six months as Netflix films new drama
The new series will follow the lives of Colchester residents, an insider says.

Motoring misery as A12 SHUT DOWN after goose takes over carriageway
Queues stretched for hundreds of miles, some say.

Man gets stuck trying to post himself through postbox to 'save on train fares'
Firefighters were called to the scene to rescue the man

Library undergoes £75,000 ‘digital transformation’ — now has one extra plug socket
The council is celebrating a ‘major milestone’ in local digital infrastructure

Council announces ambitious plan to finish roadworks by 2087
The Rapid Transit System should be completed "within the century"

Man steals car, realises it’s a Tesla, buys owner brand-new BMW
The thief destroyed the car after realising it was a Tesla

CHAOS as new self-driving buses immediately crash into each other
One commuter said his experience was 'no worse than usual'

Colchester's first cashless supermarket requires DNA sample to enter
The cashless and cashierless supermarket has divided shoppers

Opinion: Colchester's e-scooters aren’t a transport revolution — they’re a public nuisance
Basildon Council has scrapped the scheme, why won't Colchester?

Parking warden awarded for writing 4,000 tickets in a single afternoon
Motorists have been left outraged after receiving multiple fines

The Great Snail Migration of Colchester: is it an attempt to flee?
Hundreds of snails have been spotted heading towards the A12

Police called to suspicious man in Castle Park — turns out he was just thinking
The 'lunatic' was found to be completely harmless

Disaster at Essex Highways after repair vehicle destroyed by pothole
Pothole inspections and repairs have been put on hold due to the incident

Burglar breaks into house, accidentally leaves wallet on kitchen table
The suspect has been making headlines recently... for all the wrong reasons

Police urge public to microchip goldfish amid rise in thefts across Essex
Goldfish thefts are up 300% compared to this time last month, police say

"No entry!" - Council spends £500,000 on public toilet, forget to install a door
The new facilities have one small problem: you can't get inside

Police launch public appeal for dangerous fugitive, found 10 minutes later in Greggs
The suspect was found casually eating a sausage roll

Man who said he was going for a ‘quick drink’ still at pub six hours later
Scott, 29, was in the pub for nearly seven hours

Citywide emergency declared after Colchester man’s tap repair triggers catastrophic flood
A major flood engulfed the city after a DIY repair went wrong

Essex man stumbles upon ancient treasure in back garden, turns out to be lost garden gnome
Mr Trowell initially thought it was an ancient Roman coin

Anger after council accidentally orders fake trees in plan to improve air quality
The plastic trees come in an assortment of sizes
National News
Local news
Essex city unveils tallest building in UK, immediately falls over
Nobody was seriously injured
Southend Pier accidentally extended to France in ‘minor’ engineering miscalculation
French authorities initally thought it was a prank
Colchester Council accidentally sells city on eBay in 'admin error'
Bidding reached an eye-watering £12.4 million
Commuters excited as major train station in Essex to get new fish and chips vending machine
Greater Anglia say the technology is a 'game-changer'
Colchester Castle relocated to Kent to make way for new housing
Residents were caught off guard by the sudden disappearance of the castle
Passenger FURIOUS after being charged an eye-watering £3,500 for bus ticket
Gareth wanted to buy a day ticket, not the entire bus
Colchester Zoo to replace lions with chihuahuas due to budget cuts
Officials insist the change is only temporary
Council spends thousands on new 'Welcome to Colchester' sign... only to install it the wrong way round
The council blamed the error on a 'minor miscommunication'
New AI cameras installed in busy Essex city to deter pigeons loitering
The system activates a range of deterrents when pigeons are detected
Woman arrested after attempting to pay for meal deal with ROMAN COINS
She insisted the Tesco staff were 'rejecting the history of the British Empire'
Emergency services respond to major incident after bus turns up on time
Three air ambulances were sent to the scene
Live Updates: Essex grinds to a halt as major road is shut down
Traffic is building
Colchester High Street to close for six months as Netflix films new drama
The new series will follow the lives of Colchester residents, an insider says.
Man gets stuck trying to post himself through postbox to 'save on train fares'
Firefighters were called to the scene to rescue the man
Library undergoes £75,000 ‘digital transformation’ — now has one extra plug socket
The council is celebrating a ‘major milestone’ in local digital infrastructure
Colchester's first cashless supermarket requires DNA sample to enter
The cashless and cashierless supermarket has divided shoppers
Live updates as fire service attend emergency in Colchester city centre
The fire service are on scene at a possible emergency
The Great Snail Migration of Colchester: is it an attempt to flee?
Hundreds of snails have been spotted heading towards the A12
Police called to suspicious man in Castle Park — turns out he was just thinking
The 'lunatic' was found to be completely harmless
"No entry!" - Council spends £500,000 on public toilet, forget to install a door
The new facilities have one small problem: you can't get inside
Citywide emergency declared after Colchester man’s tap repair triggers catastrophic flood
A major flood engulfed the city after a DIY repair went wrong
Essex man stumbles upon ancient treasure in back garden, turns out to be lost garden gnome
Mr Trowell initially thought it was an ancient Roman coin
Anger after council accidentally orders fake trees in plan to improve air quality
The plastic trees come in an assortment of sizes
Colchester couple ‘can’t believe their luck’ after finding free parking space... three miles from city centre
Mr & Mrs Parker said it felt like they'd "won the lottery"
Misery for local as ‘free wifi’ turns out to be signal from neighbour’s router
Frank Signal thought the network was a 'community resource'
Residents argue over tree in Wivenhoe
Locals are furious with the council, sources say
UK set to be battered by horror storm as 'threat to life' warnings issued
Winds could reach up to 900mph, according to the latest forecast.
Villagers furious after new ‘eco-friendly’ lighting plunges them into darkness
Residents and local businesses are not happy
Colchester Zoo scramble to hide animals ahead of landlord visit
The zoo was closed to the public during the inspection
All we know as fire service reportedly attend fire in busy Essex town
Locals are being advised not to touch the fire
City grinds to a halt after power cut leaves MILLIONS in darkness
A fallen pylon is believed to be responsible for the powercut.
Essex man declares he’s never seen a seagull, refuses to believe they exist
Robin Wren claims seagulls 'just don't exist'
Travel & Transportation
Chaos as bus driver gets lost after being told by boss to ‘go the extra mile’
The bus is currently lodged between two trees
First Essex achieves 'environmental milestone' after entire fleet breaks down
Commuters are debating whether this is incompetence or innovation
First Essex announce new 'Bring Your Own Bus' scheme
The scheme aims to reduce strain on First's existing fleet
Home Office steps in as First Essex bus declared lost at sea
The X30 service was last seen somewhere in international waters
Essex Highways accidentally orders 10,000 traffic cones, doesn't know what to do with them
The blunder has sparked reactions ranging from amusement to frustration
First Essex stuck in the wrong time zone as BST change catches them off guard
All services were delayed by another hour
First Bus introduce new premium subscription in Essex with exclusive app features
New features have been introduced to help 'move the everyday in Essex'
First Bus CEO admits he hasn’t travelled by bus in over 30 years
He defended his statement by claiming that his schedule made public transport impractical
Major road in Colchester to shut for 12 months for charity snail race
The winning snail will receive a lifetime supply of lettuce
Charity steps in to support First Essex passengers stranded at stops
Free sleeping bags, tents, and ration packs provided as long waits continue
Motoring misery as A12 SHUT DOWN after goose takes over carriageway
Queues stretched for hundreds of miles, some say.
Council announces ambitious plan to finish roadworks by 2087
The Rapid Transit System should be completed "within the century"
CHAOS as new self-driving buses immediately crash into each other
One commuter said his experience was 'no worse than usual'
Opinion: Colchester's e-scooters aren’t a transport revolution — they’re a public nuisance
Basildon Council has scrapped the scheme, why won't Colchester?
Parking warden awarded for writing 4,000 tickets in a single afternoon
Motorists have been left outraged after receiving multiple fines
Disaster at Essex Highways after repair vehicle destroyed by pothole
Pothole inspections and repairs have been put on hold due to the incident
Colchester bus services revealed to be ‘fastest in the world’ amid new study
Buses in Colchester offer a 'unique experience' according to experts
Misery as 'fire alert' sees London Underground SHUT DOWN
Rail passengers are facing major disruption
Traffic misery as abandoned 'bus' causes chaos in busy Essex city
The bus caused hours of delays
Weather
UK braces for impact amid tornado alerts as Storm Eowyn HURLS towards country
Wain and Rind are set to put residents at risk
City grinds to a halt after MAJOR flood causes CHAOS in city
Stranded residents were rescued by police cats
CHAOS as residents told to 'seek cover' as storm set to BATTER busy Essex city
Residents should prepare for chaos, authorities say
Crime
Shortest police chase ever after stolen First bus breaks down within 60 seconds
First claim the bus did not break down but activated its anti-theft system
Man steals car, realises it’s a Tesla, buys owner brand-new BMW
The thief destroyed the car after realising it was a Tesla
Burglar breaks into house, accidentally leaves wallet on kitchen table
The suspect has been making headlines recently... for all the wrong reasons
Police urge public to microchip goldfish amid rise in thefts across Essex
Goldfish thefts are up 300% compared to this time last month, police say
Police launch public appeal for dangerous fugitive, found 10 minutes later in Greggs
The suspect was found casually eating a sausage roll
Emergency services attend incident in Colchester - all we know
13 emergency vehicles were on scene at an "incident" last night
Police raid sees Essex’s most wanted arrested after thousands of cars stolen
Four men remain in custody following the raid, police say
Health & Lifestyle
Government approves new smart toothbrush that sends real-time data to dentists
The Health Secretary claims the new device will save the NHS billions
Man who said he was going for a ‘quick drink’ still at pub six hours later
Scott, 29, was in the pub for nearly seven hours
Colchester woman declares she’s ‘gone fully off the grid’ by turning her phone off for 20 minutes
Experts say her experience could "redefine modern survival skills"
National news
Iconic London monument DEMOLISHED after 'miscommunication' between councils
A number of errors led to the historic building being knocked down
UK Government to introduce £100 fine for 'distracted walking' to target phone-obsessed pedestrians
Leaked Home Office documents outline the proposals
Parliament considering ban on long-haired cats to 'reduce allergies'
The proposed regulations would make new ownership of long-haired cats illegal
King Charles to take on second job as Uber driver to help with cost of living crisis
Queen Camilla is also said to be considering a role with Deliveroo
Fear as UK’s nuclear war system set to be ‘tested’ this year
The alarm sound is expected to be loud
Elon Musk confirmed as alien after product demo goes wrong
The revelation shocked nobody.
Shock as McDonald's offers burgers for money
Customers have been left furious following the new policy
Time-travellers declare 2025 a 'missed opportunity' after returning from the future
The group expressed their disappointment in their latest report