Stay with us throughout the day for updates as Boris Johnson sets out his road map out of lockdown for England.

A BIG-HEARTED boy, who is aiming to raise more than £1,000 by running three kilometres every day for a month, is now being sponsored by the author who inspired him to fundraise.

VANDALS have trashed floral displays set up by an award-winning group leaving them a bill to repair the damage.

He urged people to be “both optimistic but also patient” ahead of announcing plans saying, “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”

A FATHER and daughter have been left “living on edge” after a gang of men burgled their home twice while they were away on holiday.

THE husband of a key worker has said he was left “disgusted” after she was hit with a parking fine after arriving for her Covid-19 vaccination.

Two parts of Colchester have had less than three Covid cases in a week, putting them in the "suppressed" category of the Government's figures.

Alongside getting to review televised sporting events and takeaways, you will also receive a 70” Ultra HD 4K TV and £500 cash.

A DEDICATED nurse has placed herself in the top three fundraisers for a 130km walking challenge for charity.

SO many will have been touched by the amazing, compassionate work of St Helena Hospice.

Boris Johnson will announce his road map out of lockdown on Monday - here is what it is set to feature.

A DISNEY fanatic will need the support of more than just her fairy godmother help her get to Cinderella’s Castle in time.

The old bus depot is Queen Street, Colchester, is set to be completely transformed - this is how it could look.

Surge testing is being rolled out in an area of Essex after a case of the South Africa coronavirus variant was found.

The South African variant of Covid-19 has been detected in one part of Essex.

A woman who visited her parents day after testing positive for coronavirus has been fined.

POLICE are looking for information after a road accident left three people hospitalised.

Health bosses in Essex have urged people to get tested after a "highly transmissible" variant of Covid was found in the county.

Surge testing is being rolled out in an area of Essex after a case of the South Africa coronavirus variant was found.

A delivery driver who was sacked for refusing to wear a face mask inside his cab during the pandemic was dismissed fairly, a judge has ruled.

A FORMER police officer imprisoned for a crime he did not commit is trying to help free the White House Farm killer.

A CLERGYMAN who served in two Essex parishes for a total of 27 years has died at the age of 86.

There are several pension plans that you can choose from, including state pension and private workplace pensions.

A PENSIONER who downloaded indecent images of children fuelled “a vile online trade.”

Colchester Zoo is getting ready to re-open as Boris Johnson prepares to provide the roadmap out of lockdown tomorrow.

Easter is a time for family, fun and lots and lots of chocolate - even during lockdown.

People in part of Essex are being urged to take a coronavirus test when offered, after the South African variant was discovered there.

THREE applications for alcohol licences have been made to Colchester Council.

A HEALTH authority has given out information on how to deal with potential side-effects from the Covid vaccine.

New research which analysed dozens of areas has found on part of Essex to be one of the 'most caring' towns and cities.

All of us have been forced to spend extensive periods of time indoors since the initial coronavirus outbreak 11 months ago - but it must have been a doddle for the owners of this place.

DRIVERS should prepare for delays during several weeks of roadworks in Stanway.

Police say they will hand out fines for people who refuse to follow rules about social gatherings and essential journeys.

One of the former owners of the celebrated Grain restaurant in Colchester is opening a new restaurant, Kintsu, on the site - this is what we know.

Which? revealed that the fake review industry appears to be thriving, despite being strictly against Amazon’s terms and conditions.

Boris Johnson has said he will prioritise the reopening of schools and safely reuniting loved ones.

Hairdressers may remain shut until April, according to reports, as the government prepares to publish its roadmap out of lockdown restrictions.

A MAN who indecently assaulted two children has been jailed for nine years.

FAMILIES and friends look set to be allowed to gather in parks and gardens by Easter.

Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.

Colchester has welcomed some huge bands to town over the decades including Bob Marley and the Wailers, Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones.

Here are the death notices published in the Gazette this week:

THE cold, freezing weather created fantastic photo opportunities for our Camera Club members.

The Australian version of the show has proved a hit and now TV producers are looking for single Brits to take part in the next UK series.

DRIVERS are urged to plan their route as a section of a major road will be closed this weekend.

Dozens of schools and colleges in Colchester are in areas with potentially dangerous levels of air pollution.

WHEN Lucy walked away from her career in IT to focus on fitness, she knew she had made the right decision for herself.

THE stunning expanse, the fragrance of sea brine, the crunch of sand and pebbles under your feet – seaside walks are one of the things which makes Essex great.

Essex Police fined a woman who had tested positive for Covid-19 for going back to work in Clacton before her isolation period was up.

These are the most dangerous areas in Colchester town centre for young drivers.