A NEW High Sheriff has been appointed for Essex.

These are the key battlegrounds seats in May's Colchester Council elections.

A RADIO station got in trouble after it played a song containing sexually suggestive material – at 8am.

Residents have been urge to be extra careful after a woman was assaulted after a man on his bike tried to steal her dog in Colchester.

Residents have had their say on the new road layout at Ipswich Road - and the majority don't think it will improve congestion.

AN experienced locksmith who rushed to the aid of a distressed daughter’s bedbound father has been hailed a “hero” by a celebrity radio presenter.

CARE home residents had their hair styled, enjoyed tasty treats, and partied the day away in celebration of a milestone anniversary.

A YOUNG boy is preparing for a major operation in which half of his heart will be replaced with a mechanism to increase blood flow.

TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a Canvey mum who had a sparkling career across Hollywood.

SEVERAL fire crews had to be called to a dangerous house fire today (April 18).

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a property yesterday after a snake became wedged in an air vent.

A MAN has been arrested and a 12-year-old has been left in hospital with "serious" injuries following a collision in Colchester.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Walton-on-the-Naze.

TWO men were seen "covered in blood" and fleeing the scene of a horror crash on the A12, according to witnesses.

The next step of easing lockdown took place this week and we are just under a month away from the rules being relaxed again.

While rules are being relaxed across the UK we may finally be able to enjoy a bit more of an adventure.

A recent boom in Victorian baby names could be because new parents might be influenced by looking at their families history.

READERS have voiced their support of a man who was fined after his car was driven through a bus lane despite being seized by police half an hour earlier.

TODAY we can bring you more memories of a special royal visit to Colchester.

DRIVERS should take note of road closures due to Openreach work.

A fast testing centre for people without Covid symptoms in Colchester will cease to offer appointments from tomorrow.

THE firm behind an e-scooter in Colchester has urged people to report crime or anti-social behaviour to police.

Finding a parking space can be hard enough without worrying about restrictions that might come with it.

Magistrates courts deal with all manner of criminal cases.

AS lockdown eases, springtime in Essex is going to look a lot more different to how it was a year ago.

A BUSINESS owner has said there are still many challenges to face despite reopening as his shop battles the combined issues of lockdown and Brexit.

An Essex software developer is creating an app which lets you report fly-tipping, graffiti and vandalism on your phone.

EVERYONE should feel safe and supported when they come into Colchester Hospital.

A mum has praised her dog for saving her life by biting the leg of a man - who leaped on her and held a knife to her throat.

Essex is blessed with a whole host of beautiful parks, nature and green spaces.

Sleeping in a big comfy bed, receiving a compliment from a stranger, and having a good hair day all feature in the list.

THIS coronavirus heat map shows the number of active Covid cases in each part of Essex

The Queen, who was married to Philip for 73 years, wore a face mask as she led 30 mourners.

THIS month marks a special anniversary and eagerly-anticipated royal visit for one of the most invaluable charities in north Essex.

Here are the worst streets in Colchester for pavement parking - according to Gazette readers.

TWO Essex  businesses have made it onto a league table ranking Britain’s private companies with the fastest-growing profits.

THE filming of a new period drama along the Essex coast has certainly drawn the eyes of many residents.

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

More than 100 areas in England are experiencing a rise in Covid-19 infection rates as pubs reopen.

WITH the easing of lockdown more Colchester restaurants and cafes are reopening to serve their food outside or offer a takeaway service.

We all know when it comes to lunch by the seafront or a satisfying dinner at home for two, there aren't many choices finer than fish and chips.

Shoppers hoping to grab a bargain or two have less than a month to make the most of the Debenhams closing down sale.

THE nation will celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh’s life during his funeral today following his death last week at the age of 99.

KNIFE held against her throat, Rebecca Kingsley pushed against the blade to reach the front door, where neighbours were trying frantically to get in.

COLCHESTER United's crunch game with Walsall today will kick off at 5.30pm due to Prince Philip's funeral.

All but four parts of Colchester are almost 'Covid free' according to the latest Government hotspots map.

The Green Room restaurant in Colchester has been forced to cancel its bookings after the council said its garden greenhouses didn't meet Covid rules.

HISTORICAL finds discovered by an underwater archaeologist and TV presenter will be revealed in a Colchester-based episode of a Sky TV series.

THE lockdown in England is easing and people are enjoying more venues reopening.

Five fire crews were called to tackle a tractor blaze on a farm in West Mersea on Friday.