WELLBEING and fitness legend, Mr Motivator is beaming into more than 70 care homes across Essex to give residents and staff a much-needed boost.

Crews and stars and writers of the Stars Wars series were seen filming at an Essex site, according to Star Wars Sessions.

HEALTH experts will be answering questions people may have relating to the Covid vaccine, fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

A TERMINALLY-ill man has appealed for help to fulfil his final wish to fly in a helicopter in the skies above Essex.

A NEW data tool has revealed the fastest and slowest times it takes to sell a house in Essex.

A SALON has shown how it is using client’s hair in a battle to reduce waste and help the environment.

A VANDAL was caught on camera dangerously launching a brick through a family’s window during a broad daylight attack before fleeing the scene.

A RAIL passenger has criticised train operators after he said it was “impossible” to comply with social distancing rules on a train.

A DRINKER has avoided prison after he smashed a glass over the head of a man for talking to a girl – causing a three-inch gash which needed five stitches.

THE most in-demand Colchester primary schools for the next academic year have been revealed.

A YOUNG boy valiantly battling a debilitating condition is preparing to tackle a walking challenge to raise money for life-changing therapy.

Colchester United are aiming for a precious derby win over Southend United

A WEDDING venue manager says he was “flabbergasted” to learn new couples looking to tie the knot will have to wait until October for their big day.

ALL but four areas of Colchester recorded nearly zero Covid cases in the last week, figures reveal.

POLICE have spent hours on the scene of a huge cannabis farm discovered in an abandoned warehouse.

Plans which could see a building formerly used as a pharmacy turned into a beauty training school have been revealed.

Developers behind plans for a multi-billion pound theme park have given a glimpse at glimpse into its plans for a land dedicated to dinosaurs.

A NEW pill which will help prevent people from becoming seriously ill with Covid-19 could be rolled out in the UK by the autumn.

AN overwhelming majority of readers do not want the controversial new European Super League to go-ahead, according to our online poll.

A MAJOR cannabis farm housing 6,000 plants with a street value of about £2 million was discovered by police after a raid on an abandoned warehouse.

THIS is the face of a raging father who "used his car as a weapon" to mow down a teenager before driving over her body three times.

A married couple found dead in their home had both been shot in the head, an inquest heard.

PATIENTS are being asked to send in touching messages for a late doctor which will be displayed in tribute at the front of his former surgery.

A FATHER and daughter running duo smashed their fundraising target after completing a half-marathon in Colchester.

THERE’S plenty at stake when Colchester United lock horns with arch rivals Southend United.

GAZETTE Camera Club member David Waterman is 49, lives in Colchester and is the operations director at Fleetshield. Happily married to wife Michelle, the couple have three children, Kester, Anya and Arlo.

Last week, non-essential stores, barbers, gyms and more reopened as the nation welcomed a significant milestone in the government's roadmap to lifting lockdown restrictions.

A WOMAN was raped at knifepoint in her own home by an intruder in an attack which continued over four hours, a court heard.

WORKS to a major route are expected to cause increased traffic through villages from tonight.

TICKETS for the theatre relaunch of an independent movie shot across Tendring are now officially on sale.

A GYM has installed a life-saving piece of equipment which could prove the difference for someone who suffers a heart attack.

A MEMORIAL bench has been unveiled in tribute to a “fearless” teenage motorcyclist who tragically died following a crash.

Colchester Zoo has confirmed passholders will be able to visit without needing to book this week as part of a trial.

Boris Johnson is set to address the nation tonight to provide an update on the coronavirus pandemic.

“A GOOD friend” and “the best” father who died after he was restrained by holiday park security staff is still missed by his friends and family, an inquest heard.

A MAN is due in court today after police discovered 6,000 cannabis plants in Colchester.

The supermarket giant admitted 22 breaches of the food safety and hygiene regulations.

The effects of Covid vaccine supply constraints are being felt across Essex, where the number of first jabs being administered has dropped.

A DRIVER was clocked doing almost 80mph in a 40 zone in a routine speed check in the Essex countryside.

A SONGWRITER is taking a “leap of love” by jumping out of a plane to support grieving parents who have lost their babies.

Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham are the English clubs involved.

VOLUNTEER lifeboat crews were called to the aid of sailors after their vessel ran around off Bradwell.

The law comes from 19th Century legislation but remains available to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to this day.

A COASTAL estate is in danger of becoming a rat-infested dumping ground, according to residents concerned about growing piles of rubbish.

A HOMELESSNESS charity has created seven new rooms above one of its shops in Colchester High Street to help its members live more independently.

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A pub has had 250 no shows just days after reopening for the first time in months.

LOVE-STRUCK couples arranging to tie the knot will be forced to wait until October after Essex County Council stopped taking new bookings.

A PILOT and his son were left shocked after flying over a ferocious blaze which destroyed a house.

A PRESTIGIOUS wedding venue says Essex County Council is “shooting itself in the foot” in its decision to pause new wedding bookings.