This Is Total Essex

A councillor has told a council meeting that it is 'intimidating' and 'it’s not very nice'

A meeting heard a senior councillor is 'disappointed' that there has not been any update on the 'ongoing issue'

Locals say they are having to make more trips to a nearby recycling centre because they can't fit everything in the new bins

The bowling alley has undergone a huge transformation

There is a police presence in the area

The county has seen hundreds of flags being suspended on lampposts over the last several months

He has links to Chelmsford and Norwich

Lynn Smith, from Colchester, was rushed to hospital in Majorca with a fractured skull and a brain bleed - her daughter later discovered a travel insurance error left them with a £30k bill

It will also be fully closed tomorrow (June 24)

Businesses, schools and transport networks are being impacted by the sudden warm weather

A man was bitten on the wrist by a dog as he walked along the public footpath, police said

Police are not looking for anyone else

The sanctuary said the closure was so staff could entirely focus on looking after its animals

It closed at midday due to the heatwave saying they had issues over lacks adequate ventilation

Police are "concerned" about her

There are significant changes being brought in across Essex as the county braces for 'extreme heat'

A 36-hour warning for high temperatures has been issued by the Met Office

Even in shaded areas temperatures could exceed 37C

Police and Highways officers are at the scene

Residents and councillors have raised concerns about the proposals