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Colchester City Council encourages residents to dispose of their waste responsibly and ensure that anyone removing waste on their behalf is authorised to do so

The nominations recognise the organisation's role in delivering some of Colchester's largest and most popular live entertainment, cultural and community events through Charter Hall and Castle Park

A new memorial has been unveiled at Colchester Cemetery to honour Thomas Bolton, the first person to be buried there in 1856

The life-size bronze statue marks 25 years of 16 Air Assault Brigade being based at Merville Barracks and honours airborne forces personnel past and present

Work began on 6 July and was carried out over three nights, making use of planned road closures to minimise disruption for drivers while ensuring crews could work safely along the busy route

Helpline 24/7, which supports thousands of people across North East Essex, provides 24-hour telecare monitoring and rapid response to incidents such as non-injury falls, often arriving on scene before an ambulance is required

Available until 30 September, the promotion gives new members 22% off their first two months of membership, plus no joining fee

Taking place on Tuesday 4 August from 11am to 3pm, the event will give young people the chance to try something new and discover activities in the local community

Residents have raised concerns about a small number of late-night vehicle gatherings causing noise and disruption

The refurbishment follows a public consultation in which residents were invited to choose from five shortlisted designs for the new play area