The A120 has been closed between Marks Tey and Braintree after a lorry overturned

A SLIP road on the A12 has been closed after a lorry overturned on a roundabout.

THE Conservatives are set to take control of Colchester Council for the first time in more than ten years.

A LORRY driver found with £22million of cocaine hidden within frozen chicken meat denies any knowledge of a drug smuggling operation.

VANDALS who destroyed freshly-planted trees in a park have been slammed as “mindless” by a frustrated councillor.

A HISTORIC former hotel is set to be given a new lease of life as a determined businessman is gearing up to reopen its doors for holiday-makers this summer.

CELEBRITY chef Jamie Oliver turned detective after thieves stole his tractor from his Essex home and then later dumped it in a field.

AN adventurous and dedicated young boy who is part of a Beaver colony has been lauded after completing every challenge possible.

Essex residents delighted after Boris Johnson confirmed they could hug loved ones again with lockdown restrictions will easing from Monday.

DISGUSTED office workers had a horrifying surprise when they arrived at work and found human faeces on their doorstep.

EVERY night when three-year-old Aurelia Williamson goes to sleep, she stops breathing.

A KNIFE-WIELDING robber who threatened a man for his wallet cowardly fled the scene after a have-a-go hero came to the victim’s rescue.

Boris Johnson is addressing the public this afternoon on the relaxing of lockdown restrictions in England.

Mark Brinkley has been jailed for six years and nine months after admitting the manslaughter of Philip Burr in Harlow.

“Subject to the impact of step three on the data, we remain on track to move to step four on June 21."

FIREFIGHTERS rescued a calf which had got tangled in undergrowth in the River Stour this morning.

ARMED police officers leapt into action after a group of men were reportedly spotted attacking each other with swords.

Haven Road in Colchester flooded again on Monday morning, causing long queues for drivers.

THE actions of ‘moronic vandals’ who torched a children’s play park have been blasted by residents and councillors.

A HEARTBROKEN family has launched a fundraising campaign to pay towards the funeral of a mother who died following a street attack in Jaywick

Discussions are ongoing between parties in the hopes of forming a renewed progressive alliance to run Colchester Council.

THEY say every dog has its day and today definitely belongs to “beautiful boy” George.

CALLING all budding sports stars!

A bakery just for dogs is set to open at an Essex shopping centre.

Colchester Seat dealership Miller and Middleton, in Bergholt Road, has closed permanently, the car maker has announced.

Readie Constructions has given residents of Colchester a glimpse of works ongoing at the £60m Stane Retail Park in Stanway.

Supermarket giant Lidl has announced when its new store in Colchester could finally open.

A TEMPORARY post office is due to close tomorrow ahead of its relocation to a new site, which is now just weeks away.

FOOTBALL fans are hoping to restore the gravestone of a famous Manchester United and Chelsea player from the 1910s who is buried in Essex.

PETROLHEADS were in their element over the weekend after hordes of stunning supercars once again pulled into a seaside town.

The report interviewed 3,000 customers and found that shoppers had three priorities.

A POLICE station was forced to temporarily close its doors after its reception area became flooded.

A young woman has warned others not to go out alone in the dark - after being attacked by three men while out for a run near her home.

A FAMOUS chef turner detective to find his stolen tractor after burglars dumped it in a field.

THE family of an 85-year-old widow who came face-to-face with a burglar in her own home have blasted the culprit as “the lowest of the low”.

A BIG-HEARTED fundraiser has managed to raise hundreds of pounds for charity after taking on a whacky haircut challenge.

A SEASIDE town’s famous beach huts are continuing to soar in value as many residents look to once again spend their holidays closer to home.

BOOKWORMS staged a mammoth fundraising effort for their school.

A DESSERTS restaurant which was on the brink of closing down for good is now set to reopen.

A KNIFE-WIELDING robber who threatened a man for his wallet cowardly fled the scene after a have-a-go hero came to the victim’s rescue.

A WAITRESS who developed a stomach ache at work gave birth just hours after finishing her shift - despite having no idea she was pregnant.

THE University of Essex has joined the world’s largest programme to help restore coral reefs.

A CARE home has taken a futuristic approach to comfort after introducing robots in the shape of loveable pets to their residents.

THE excited owners of a family-run food business have said they “could not have asked for a better first day” after officially launching.

A major road is set to close, starting tonight, for resurfacing works.

GAZETTE readers say they would not consider taking a holiday abroad this summer after the Government announced Brits can travel to some European countries without the need to self-isolate on their return.

A TALENTED tap duo are preparing for the dance of a lifetime after winning the opportunity to shine on a worldwide stage.

olchester Borough Council have been working with a range of partners to ensure you can visit Colchester High Street and other shopping areas with confidence.

The Prime Minister will address the nation later today to announce the easing of further lockdown rules.

With something for everyone, Nando’s new menu with veggie options, new burger and pitta recipes and a range of brand-new fiery side dishes.