That's all from us at Essex Live today - thanks for joining us.

We'll be back from 08:00 tomorrow with the latest news for Essex and live coverage of Colchester United's manager announcement.

Have a great evening. 

Glenn Speller
BBC Essex Sport

More now on the news that Colchester United are expected to name their new manager tomorrow.

The fact the club has moved to make this announcement barely a week after Kevin Keen departed points to an internal promotion. 

The previous appointments of Joe Dunne and Tony Humes were also made quickly.

Astronaut Major Tim Peake has made a special video call from space to a five-year-old cancer patient from Basildon who is being kept in isolation during her treatment.

Image source, Reuters

The Briton spoke to patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital, including Maddison Webb - who is recovering after a bone marrow transplant to treat acute lymphocyte leukaemia, external. 

Major Peake and Maddison discussed being separated from their families and restricted diets during the exchange which happened last week.

Police would like to trace this man caught on CCTV following an assault at a McDonalds restaurant in Chelmsford. 

Image source, Essex Police

The fight, which left a 19-year-old man with a dislocated jaw, happened in the High Street in the early hours on 9 April.

BBC Weather

Cloud will clear through this evening to leave a dry and clear night across the area with light winds. 

This will allow temperatures to fall low enough for a touch of frost to form in places as well as the odd isolated mist patch. Minimum temperature: 4C (39F).

You can stay up-to-date with the latest forecast where you live with BBC Weather.

UKIP MEP and Thurrock councillor Tim Aker has voluntarily spoken to police over allegations of sexual assault.

Essex Police say they have "spoken to the person" reporting "an allegation and inquiries are continuing".

Last week anonymous letters were sent round to Thurrock councillors and members of the public making claims against Tim Aker. Sources close to Mr Aker described these letters as making "outrageous claims". 

Essex Police have confirmed that they are also investigating "an allegation of malicious communications relating to letters being sent to a number ofindividuals".

Steve Crowther, UKIP Chairman, said in a statement: "I can confirm that the party looked into allegations that were put to us; but it would be inappropriate for us to comment further on something which is subject to a police investigation, until that investigation is complete."

Daily Gazette

Unexploded mortars and a round of bullets, external were found just a foot below the ground when a builder was doing construction work at the back of his house.

Nick Alliker
BBC Essex

Here are the top stories for Essex:

• A former milkman accused of murdering his mother and her friend was found at the scene laughing and covered in blood, a court has been told
• Colchester United are set to name their new manager tomorrow afternoon after Kevin Keen left the position at the U's last week
• The Conservative MP for Harwich and North Essex Bernard Jenkin says "a lot of supporters" will leave the party if the Remain camp wins the EU Referendum

Glenn Speller
BBC Essex Sport

Colchester United will name their new manager at a news conference tomorrow afternoon. 

Image source, Getty Images

It's after Kevin Keen left his position as U's manager last Tuesday following their relegation from League One.

The announcement is expected at about 14:00. You'll be able to follow live updates here or through the BBC Essex Sport Twitter feed, external.

Football news just in... Colchester United will hold a news conference at 14:00 tomorrow to announce their new manager. 

More details to follow. 

Leicester City's Premier League win was "not a fluke", according to former Foxes and England goalkeeper Peter Shilton. 

The 5,000-1 outsiders beat bigger rivals Tottenham, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea to land their first top-flight title.

Shilton, who now lives in Essex, told the BBC: "A lot of people doubted they could do it - but they've done it, and they've done it in style".

A teenager has been taken to hospital following a crash in Clacton this morning.

The East of England Ambulance Service says it was called to reports of a collision between a motorcyclist and car in Jameson Road at about 08:30.

The man, who had neck and shoulder pain, was taken to Colchester Hospital for further treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. 

Image source, Google

The Conservative MP for Harwich and North Essex Bernard Jenkin says "a lot of supporters" will leave the party if the Remain camp wins the EU Referendum. 

He was talking to Carolyn Quinn on Radio 4's Westminster Hour.

As Britain goes to the polls on 23 June to decide whether the UK should stay a member of the European Union - use this guide to find out the arguments from the Leave and Remain sides on a range of key topics.

BBC Weather Watchers

Thanks to BBC Weather Watcher "labrador lady" who has sent us this great shot from Leigh-on-Sea today.

Image source, BBC Weather Watchers/labrador lady

The area had sunshine with temperatures at about 16C (60F).

We love seeing your photos from across the county. You can send them to us via email, Twitter, external, or visit our Facebook page, external. 

A man accused of murdering his mother and her friend at a house in Stansted Mountfitchet was found at the scene laughing and covered in blood, a court has been told. 

Brett Rogers, 23, of Bentfield Gardens in the village, allegedly knifed Gillian Phillips, 54, and David Oakes, 60, dozens of times in the fatal attack in June last year. 

Chelmsford Crown Court heard Mr Rogers called 999 about 23:00 and told police: "There's been a murder." He denies two counts of murder. 

The trial continues. 

A mother from Canvey Island says she has taken her two children out of school today in protests at new Sats tests. 

Sonia Mutch is one of thousands of parents unhappy at the new exams - but Education Secretary Nicky Morgan says taking pupils out of school "even for a day is harmful to their education".

Ms Mutch, who has a five-year-old and a seven-year-old, told BBC Essex: "There does have to be an element of testing... But they've piled on too much pressure and it's taken away the enjoyment in the classroom". 

BBC Weather

It will be a fine afternoon with plenty of sunshine and a scattering of light cloud. Maximum temperature: 15C (59F).

You can stay up-to-date with the latest forecast where you live with BBC Weather.

Nick Alliker
BBC Essex

Here are the top stories for Essex this lunchtime: 

• A Canvey Island mum who has taken her children out of school today in protest at the new Sats tests says the exams put "too much pressure" on youngsters
• A hapless thief has been taunted by police for leaving crisps, a soft drink, tools and a balaclava at the scene of a crime
• Part-time Braintree Town, external are hoping for their own sporting fairytale as they reach the National League play-offs

Ben Fryer
BBC Essex sport

Essex are looking to bat Worcestershire out of their County Championship match at New Road. 

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Alastair Cook and Tom Westley both hit centuries on a rain interrupted second day. 

With two days to go, Essex are 335 for two.

Last month we told you about an Essex man who was turning dirty vans into works of art by drawing amazing pictures in their muck.

Well we recently invited the man, known only as Mr Konjusha, to our studios in Chelmsford and this is what happened...