Gazette News
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100'Colchester's homeless crisis set to get worse’
MORE than 150 Colchester households were assessed as homeless or threatened with homelessness last winter, figures reveal.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100Alumno: Almost 1,000 object to student flats ramp plans
More than 930 objections have been received to Alumno's plans for a disabled ramp linking their Colchester student development with a car park.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100Tributes are paid to Clacton entertainer Bob Young
TRIBUTES have been paid to an “outgoing” performer who entertained and dazzled a seaside town for more than six decades.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100New signs at Colchester McDonald's ask drivers to cut their engines
Drive-thru customers at three Colchester McDonald's will be asked to cut their engines when stationary to help tackle air pollution.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100Elections: Conservatives hits out at 'untrue' poster accusations
A PARTY leader has hit out at "untrue" accusations made online amid a row over election posters being removed.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100Harwich rape: Abuser sexually assaulted girl more than 20 years ago
A RAPIST who sexually abused a girl over the course of four years has been convicted by a jury and warned to expect a long spell behind bars.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100First look at new proposals for Tollgate Village in Stanway
A public consultation into the latest plans for the £65 million Tollgate Village development in Stanway has opened.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100Frinton's new post office due to open on June 2
A NEW post office which has cost thousands of pounds is now scheduled to open to the public in just a matter of weeks following a consultation.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100Mum creates Jurassic Park bedroomfor “dinosaur-obsessed” son
A MUM surprised her “dinosaur-obsessed” two-year-old with an impressive Jurassic Park bedroom transformation.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100Town centre knife fracas in Clacton
POLICE swarmed on a town centre after reports of a woman carrying a knife in broad daylight.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100Colchester Council apologises for bins not being emptied in Highwoods
Colchester Council has apologised to residents for the overflowing bins in one part of the town.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100Is your banknote fake? How to spot counterfeit polymer notes
How can I tell if my polymer banknote is a fake? Here's how to spot a real from a counterfeit in the UK.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:44:50 +0100Police warn antisocial drivers at Stane Park in Stanway
Essex Police special constable have warned a number of antisocial drivers after patrolling Stane Park in Stanway.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:58:19 +0100Essex Police special sergeant dismissed for misusing information
A Special Sergeant with Essex Police has been dismissed after breaching confidentiality rules and misusing police information.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:40:43 +0100Covid: People who have had vaccine are half as likely to pass virus on
Here's the latest information from Health Secretary Matt Hancock's Covid briefing on Wednesday.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100Colchester company celebrated for reverting to its original name
THE decision by one of Colchester’s oldest manufacturing companies to revert to its original name has been welcomed by the town’s former MP Sir Bob Russell.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100Anger at plans for 18m high Three 5G mast in Stanway
Residents of Stanway have raised concerns about plans for a new Three 5G mast in Stanway.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100YOUR PICTURES: Supermoon lights up the sky over north Essex
GAZETTE Camera Club members were up at ‘high moon’ to capture these stunning images.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100Essex elections: Posters removed from private property by council workers
A CAMPAIGN team has been left devastated after its promotional posters were wrongfully removed from private property by council workers.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:55:44 +0100Police appeal for man in connection with an assault
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a 38-year-old man who is wanted in Norfolk.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:09:16 +0100Colchester couple sacrificed meals five times a week so their kids could have dinner
A COLCHESTER couple were missing meals five times a week so their children could have dinner, it has been claimed.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:18:12 +0100Speed sign installed wrong way round in Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester
A speed sign has been reinstated in Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester, but unfortunately the wrong way round.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:54:13 +0100Covid: Gymfinity Kids Colchester announces it will not reopen
Gymfinity Kids Colchester has announced it will not be reopening in an email to parents.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:23:33 +0100Australia: Fingringhoe in Essex one of the 'rudest' places
A north Essex village has been given a shout out on an radio show in Australia - all because its name is a 'bit rude'.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:45:00 +0100Colchester and East Essex Cricket Club go viral after umpire hit
Cricket fans are amused after a video of Colchester and East Essex Cricket Club went viral.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100First look at The Crown in Stoke by Nayland's new outdoor set up
The Crown in Stoke by Nayland has undergone a revamp during lockdown, with a new spring garden tipi and terrace being created for outside dining.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100Picture shows progress on Co-op at Chesterwell estate in Colchester
Mersea Homes has posted a photo of the progress at the new Co-op being built at its Chesterwell estate in Colchester.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:06:37 +0100Do you want to holiday abroad or in the UK this year?
Foreign holidays could be permitted to resume next month.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:44:25 +0100Frinton Festival to return next month
A POPULAR event made up of socially distanced concerts is scheduled to take place next month following the easing of lockdown restrictions.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:41:50 +0100Essex Pedal Power launches in Clacton and Jaywick
A NEW community-based cycling project designed to help people get more active is now being trialled in a seaside town and coastal village.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:25:55 +0100Lorry driver found with beer in hand after trailer left unhitched on roundabout
A DRIVER who left his lorry to buy booze after its trailer become unhitched on a roundabout near Harwich Port has been jailed.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:05:41 +0100Covid: Disney cruise Tilbury passengers must be vaccinated
Disney has confirmed adults hoping to set sail and enjoy the magic of Disney from an Essex port will have to be fully vaccinated.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:30:00 +0100Braintree: Police launch investigation after assault in town centre
Police have launched an investigation after an assault which left a man with a broken ankle.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:05:05 +0100Man suffers fractured eye socket after vicious Clacton attack
A MAN was left with a fractured eye socket after being attacked from behind by two thugs who are now being hunted by police.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:43:10 +0100What to do if you see a sheep lying on its back in a field
If you find a sheep lying on its back it could be in trouble. Here's what to do.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:01:47 +0100Dachshund puppy dies after being left in bag outside Essex shop
A small puppy tragically died just days after it was found abandoned in a carrier bag outside an Essex supermarket.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:20:12 +0100Man suffers serious head injuries in Clacton assault
A YOUNG man suffered serious head injuries and had to be taken to hospital for treatment following an attack.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100Colchester undertaker defrauded money out of his students
AN undertaker immersed in debt pocketed thousands of pounds paid to him for embalming tuition and examination fees without delivering on his promises.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:18:08 +0100Five things Matt Hancock could say at today's Covid briefing
The Health Secretary will address the nation later today to provide an update on the coronavirus pandemic.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:03:08 +0100New Asda and Morrisons scam is targeting your details - what you need to know
Consumers who receive a suspicious text should contact the supermarket, if they shop with them, to verify it.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:01:38 +0100Covid passports: NHS app to be used for international travel
Grant Shapps said the NHS app is being worked on to become a health certificate for international travel.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100HiQ Tyres and Autocare opening in Colchester on Wednesday, May 5
The former Kwik Fit Centre in Barrack Street, Colchester, is set to reopen as HiQ Tyres and Autocare on May 5.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100Colchester Sunday League football pictures from the 1990s
GRASSROOTS sport is back on the agenda and that’s certainly something to cheer about.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:08:37 +0100Maldon: Only area in England with no new Covid cases
MALDON is the only area in England which has not recorded any new Covid cases, figures show.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:01:26 +0100School stands by 'positive' decision to ban mobile phones
A SCHOOL has stood by its decision to ban mobile phones after receiving an “extremely positive” response from students.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100Repairs to Hythe to Rowhedge path set to start by autumn
A popular walking route between Hythe and Rowhedge will start to be repaired from the autumn, Colchester Council has confirmed.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100Clacton Pier to celebrate 150th anniversary with free firework displays
Clacton Pier will celebrate its 150th anniversary with eight spectacular fireworks displays.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100Patients push for Clacton surgery to be relocated
PATIENTS pushing for the relocation of a doctors’ surgery which would “benefit the whole community” are growing frustrated with how long it is taking.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100Football team score cash boost for equipment and kit
A TEAM of football mad girls are ready to take on all opposition after a grant funded new equipment for the side.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:33:26 +0100The three most common side-effects of Covid vaccine
One in four people experience mild, short-lived side-effects after receiving the coronavirus vaccine, new research suggests.