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An oak tree, pictured next to a playing field. There is a set of red swings in the foreground and a bench to the left-hand side. A rickety wooden fence surrounds the playground and there are houses behind the park and tree.

'Happy outcome' as 120-year-old tree gets reprieve

Wivenhoe Town Council says the oak tree will not be felled until 31 March.

An oak tree, pictured next to a playing field. There is a set of red swings in the foreground and a bench to the left-hand side.

Council spends thousands in tree-felling battle

The clock is ticking for Wivenhoe Town Council to axe the tree before a legal deadline in February.

Councillor Denise Burke stood in a car park with a large oak tree in the background. She is wearing a green coat with an orange scarf, and has dark rimmed spectacles on her face.

Council did what it could to save oak tree - mayor

A 120-year-old tree will be felled after years of trying to fight the decision, a council says.

Campaigners sat and stood next to the oak tree, which has been covered in signage and yellow ribbons.

Police called after tree barricaded by protesters

A peaceful protest is held ahead of a 120-year-old tree being axed down over an insurance row.

Philip George wearing a black coat and glasses in front of the large oak tree. He is stood next to his wife who has grey hair and is smiling while wearing a blue coat and scarf.

Historical tree faces the axe after four-year row

Wivenhoe Town Council says the lengthy legal saga has been "deeply disturbing" for all involved.

A small boat with about 12 passengers sailing on the river

Community ferry launches appeal to buy new boat

The current vessel only has another year's lifespan before it will need to be replaced.

Michael Velychko, who has short, brown hair and a beard and is wearing a grey sweatshirt, is holding a painting of a swan gliding across water.

Exhibition in UK 'a miracle' says Ukrainian artist

Michael Velychko, from Ukraine, says painting is a "light in the dark which keeps me going".

Bruce Langley in a red kayak. He is wearing a purple T-shirt and holding the paddle. He has sunglasses on and has two tyres on the back of the canoe.

Army of litter-pickers to combat riverside waste

A total of 16 groups are planning to rid litter from the waterways of north-east Essex.

An artist's impression of how the new garden community would look, from the sky. There are green fields and houses.

Fresh views sought over plan for 7,500 homes

Fresh views are being sought after council officers were asked to tweak the planning application.