A BURGLAR was caught on CCTV stealing a till from a restaurant which had helped key workers during lockdown.

A MUM-of-three is a shadow of her former self... after losing more than seven stones to win the title of Slimming World’s Miss Slinky 2021.

FAMILY members are shaving their heads to raise awareness and show their support for an “amazing” mum-of-three who has terminal cancer.

CASTING directors are looking for people from across Colchester and north Essex to star in a "new major TV series".

Schools and safe social contact with loved ones are being prioritised in the easing of lockdown.

A SOUTH Essex actress has spoken about the joys of working from home, with a perfect sea view, in Barbados.

I read with dismay last week’s article prompted by Sir Bob Russell (Gazette, February 18, “‘Ditch unlawful unnecessary cycle lanes’).

A SWIMMING-mad mum braved daily dips in her freezing cold hot tub to get her fix and help the homeless.

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to get creative with litter collected from a beach in a bid to clean up the coastline.

A LARGE vaccination centre is opening its doors in Walton today.

AN alcoholic who was saved from harming himself by a passer-by who wrestled a knife from his hand has been given a chance to seek treatment for his addiction.

A HUSBAND who left a man with a fractured skull in a “disgraceful” one-punch attack avoided an immediate prison term “by the skin of his teeth”.

A TEACHER has made the difficult decision to resign due to coronavirus restrictions “stripping every element” of her job away from her.

The Education Secretary insists the scientific evidence shows it is safe for students to return to school in March 8.

A BELOVED independent chocolate shop says it hopes to be back for Christmas after confirming it would not open at Easter.

A CONTROVERSIAL media personality has had her say on a "non essential" dogging event planned for Canvey.

Brits may be able to ditch face coverings in the summer months once lockdown is over.

Colchester's average Covid infection rate is one of the few areas in England to see a rise compared with a week earlier.

THE fiancée of a transplant games gold medallist has told how he meant everything to her after he died aged just 42.

A MAN suffered serious facial injuries after he fell into the road during a fight between two groups in Colchester.

A MAN used a two-tonne van as a weapon when he rammed it into his close friend outside a pub, dragging his body a quarter of a mile down the road, a court heard.

A NEW officer representing all three emergency services has begun his pivotal work in the Maldon District.

Drivers are facing delays on the A12 after a crash.

AN inspiring advocate for Asperger’s awareness is preparing to tackle a football-themed challenge to raise money for a mental health charity.

THE number of Covid-19 deaths per week in Tendring has fallen almost 55 per cent in just seven days.

Updates as Gavin Williamson provides update on the return to school after lockdown during a Covid press conference

COLCHESTER has now recorded 10,770 coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic, while 9,524 Tendring residents have now returned a positive test.

Home Secretary Priti Patel has said it is “far too early” for people to book a holiday abroad.

Hollywood Bowl Group has revealed when it hopes its bowling alley and mini-golf centre at Northern Gateway in Colchester will open.

DOGS have been seized from a home following concerns of a man “punching” a dog.

Colchester Zoo has announced when it plans to reopen after Boris Johnson set out the roadmap out of lockdown.

Royal Mail has issued an update on the areas of three areas of Essex which are suffering delivery delays due to Covid.

Work has started on eight new council homes in Colchester.

FOUR men will appear in court after two incidents involving weapons and firearms.

Adults diagnosed with any form of learning difficulty are now being invited to have their Covid vaccine after getting bumped up the priority list.

AFRICA is in the limelight as a Colchester firm seeks to shine a light on the growing trade opportunities on the continent.

MANY of us will now have travelled along the superb new A14.

A BOY has been taken to hospital for treatment after sustaining a stab wound.

MOTORISTS are facing more delays as further closures of the A12 will take place this week.

A new study has found coronavirus can survive on clothing and transmit to other surfaces for up to three days.

A YOUNG couple who lost their jobs have been sleeping rough in a car for more than a year.

E-SCOOTERS have been seized after four people were seen riding them in convoy in the middle of a road.

The presence of salmonella make these products a health risk and customers are advised to return the product.

A COLCHESTER company has secured a £1 million contract to manufacture, supply and install fire doors to a housing association.

A PHOTOGRAPHER who once led the photographic department for the Gazette and other weekly titles has died.

HERE is the first look at award-winning actress Claire Danes in the forthcoming period drama being filmed in an Essex village.

BANK HSBC has announced when it will be closing one of its branches in Colchester.

Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 14-year-old from Essex.

A developer has unveiled plans to build more than 300 new student flat on an old industrial site in Hythe, Colchester.

AN annoyed resident fears dangerous drivers are out of control after his £3,500 family car was smashed beyond repair by another vehicle while parked at the side of the road.