Gazette News
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000"Goalposts have been moved in favour of Wick developers"
IT has been brought to my attention from an eagle-eyed Middlewick campaigner that Colchester Council has moved the goalposts in the local plan which to me works in the favour of developers.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000New book is about North Primary School in Colchester
CHILDHOOD memories and stories have been brought to life as part of a fascinating new book about a Colchester school.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Dovercourt dog owner: 'Poacher tried to pinch my beloved Beau'
A DOG owner who says a “heartless” poacher attempted to snatch her pooch has warned residents to be vigilant.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Mum’s petition after daughter died from rare cancer
A HEARTBROKEN mum whose daughter was sent away by doctors more than ten times before her cancer was diagnosed has launched a petition calling for patients to be referred at the earliest opportunity.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Harwich cannabis farm: Two growers found living at £1.3m drugs factory
CANNABIS growers who were found tending to a £1.3 million drugs farm had arrived in the country only months before in order to seek work.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Family of Colchester dad-of-three lose appeal over Pontins death
THE family of a much-loved dad-of-three who died following an altercation at a holiday park have suffered a fresh blow after their appeal to see police officers prosecuted was rejected.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Colchester areas recording multiple Covid cases in past week
A handful of neighbourhoods in Colchester are still recording mutliple cases of Covid-19 despite another drop in infection rates.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Owners of Clacton farm 'disappointed' after lockdown thwarts reopening
THE owners of a family-run business who repurposed their farmland in a bid to open for the school holidays are “disappointed” they will have to remain closed.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Sunday Times Best Places To Live : Dedham Vale makes list
A TIMELESS area of natural beauty has been named as one of the best locations to live in the East of England are being meticulously dissected by expert judges.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 04:30:00 +0000Video 'shows police officer kneeling on man' in Southend
SHOCKING footage of an arrest appears to show a police officer kneeling on a man’s neck or head before punching him repeatedly in the street.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000Southend arrest: Officer on reduced duties
ESSEX police has referred itself to the standards watchdog and an officer has been placed on reduced duties after footage of an arrest was posted online.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:29:00 +0000Pictures show first day of filming for the Essex Serpent in Maldon
A QUAYSIDE has undergone a transformation as it became the backdrop for the filming of a new TV show.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:02:16 +0000What you said as readers divided over no jab, no beer plans
READERS are divided over possible plans to bar customers from pubs if they have not had their Covid-19 vaccination.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000Tributes flood in for caring community champion Suzanne
A LOVING husband has paid tribute to his wife who was his everything after she died from cancer.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:07:50 +0000Covid roadmap: Essex residents urged to follow rules so restrictions can ease
NORTH Essex residents are being urged to play by the rules so lockdown restrictions can be eased in the coming weeks and months.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:25:01 +0000RSPCA rescues swan found hanging in a tree in Flatford
A SWAN found dangling upside down in a tree needed to be rescued by the RSPCA.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:09:12 +0000Colchester Zoo closed: What to do if gift voucher has expired?
Colchester Zoo has updated customers on what will happen to any gift vouchers which have expired during lockdown.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:02:28 +0000First Dates Hotel: Colchester man who beat cancer appears on show
A Colchester tree surgeon has won a legion of fans after speaking about his cancer battle while appearing on Channel 4's First Dates Hotel.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:40:00 +0000Officer gets written warning over response to Linda Vilika incident
An officer has found to have committed misconduct in connection with their actions when responding to reports of a domestic related incident.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:03:54 +0000WATCH: Touching moment funeral procession for Clacton landlady sets off
THIS was the touching moment a 'beautiful' funeral procession for a popular pub landlady set-off after family and friends paid their respects.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:39:33 +0000Colchester man jailed for seven years after admitting burglaries
A MAN has been jailed for more than seven years after admitting his role in a string of burglaries.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:22:28 +0000Wetherspoon's 'reduced menu' revealed ahead of reopening
Pub chain Wetherspoon has revealed its ‘reduced menu’ for when it will reopen hundreds of venues next month.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:15:19 +0000Essex man arrested after solar panels disappear
A MAN from Essex is one of two people arrested in connection with the dissapearance of £450,000 worth of solar panels.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:26:01 +0000Men jailed after exchanging gun in Colchester car park
Two men have been jailed after exchanging a gun in a car park.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:19:29 +0000Burst water main blocks road Upland Drive, Colchester
Drivers have been warned to avoid a road in Colchester after a burst water main.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:26:47 +0000Freddie the seal death: Woman to face no criminal action
A barrister will not face criminal charges after her dog attacked a seal nicknamed Freddie Mercury, leading to the animal being euthanised.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000Column: with North Primary School headteacher Alan Garnett
Monday, March 15
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000Helen Leckie gives her views on Colchester in 'My Town'
HELEN Leckie is a 38-year-old mum of two who works for Autism Anglia, on North Hill. At the moment she is busy preparing for World Autism Awareness Week, which runs from Monday to Sunday. Helen lives in Colchester and is the latest Gazette reader ...
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000DJs were at Walton for 50th anniversary of Radio Caroline
TODAY’S Nostalgia spread takes us to the high seas for a moment that changed the course of music - and radio - forever.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Tributes paid to Clacton's oldest landlady Babs after 'beautiful' send-off
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular publican dubbed Clacton’s oldest landlady after she died from coronavirus.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Alumno development: War of words over controversial Cultural Quarter plans
THE firm behind the controversial development of Colchester's cultural quarter has hit back at criticisms levelled by the town's MP Will Quince.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Stalker Alex O’Shea punched victim’s dad and sister, court told
A STALKER punched a woman’s father and sister after hammering on her door when she broke off contact with him, a court heard.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Pair admit charges after 11 sheep are mauled in Brantham
TWO people have admitted multiple charges relating to two out of control dogs after 11 sheep were mauled on fields around Brantham.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000Earls Colne residents stun delivery driver with £4.5k donation
A VILLAGE delivery driver was left “gobsmacked” after residents banded together and raised thousands to get him a new van.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000Plan is to build at Britannia and Vineyard Street car parks
I WAS horrified to read that Colchester Council wants to build houses on the two busiest car parks in the town centre: Britannia and Vineyard Street (Gazette, March 12, “‘Homes plans could harm our historic town centre’”).
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000Call out fake local newspapers and join the #Don'tBeDuped campaign
Today the News Media Association has launched the #Don'tBeDuped campaign - encouraging people to call out fake local newspapers.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:51:39 +0000Vape explodes in Rochford home from faulty battery
A VAPE exploded in a family home due to a faulty battery.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Men caught hauling firearms in Colchester locked up for 12 years
A MAN who was found hauling guns and ammunition in the boot of his car in Colchester was acting as “the armourer” for a criminal group, a court heard.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Teen with spina bifida takes on challenge for GOSH
A MIRACLE teenager who was told he would never walk is embarking on a fundraising challenge in aid of the hospital which changed his life.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Clacton woman's car hit by driver TWICE in matter of minutes
A WOMAN was left shaken-up and requiring hospital treatment after a driver crashed into her car TWICE in a matter of minutes.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Why is Waitrose banning the sale of some children’s magazines?
Waitrose has said it will no longer sell children’s magazines containing plastic disposable toys in its latest move to tackle pollution.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000Basildon crash: 11-year-old hit by car while crossing Clay Hill Road
AN 11-year-old girl was thrown into the air and onto the bonnet of a Range Rover after being hit outside a school.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000Billericay rapist changed his name and left UK without telling police
A RAPIST who left a disabled woman with life threatening injuries changed his name and left the country without telling police.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:28:04 +0000Councils pick up £80k bill to keep PCSO in Harwich
FUNDING has been agreed to pay for a Police Community Support Officer for Harwich for another two years.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:08:44 +0000Essex weather Centre says we may get snow on Easter Sunday
THE Essex Weather Centre has suggested we may get snow...on Easter Sunday.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:56:13 +0000Ryanair passengers will be asked to wear face masks 'until 2022'
Passengers will be asked to remember their face masks when they jet away, the chief executive warned.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000Vigilant Jaywick resident confronts suspected metal thieves
A VIGILANT resident bravely confronted two men who reportedly attempted to steal his tools and a gearbox he had been working on during lockdown.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:41:52 +0000Murdoch Brown murder: Drug runner handed life sentence
A DRUG runner who hoped to make a £1,000 per week career out of street dealing has been locked up for a minimum of 20 years after stabbing a man to death.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000Disabled boy died after slipping from chair during shower
A TEENAGER who suffered from muscular dystrophy died after falling in the shower.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000£93,000 project for work to restore Lexden Lake is thrown out
AMBITIOUS plans to spend £93,000 on restoring a lake have been thrown out by councillors.