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Sat, 29 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100All the school terms dates in Essex for 2021/2022
AS we all hope the ongoing pandemic is drawing to a close, many are looking forward to future plans.
Sat, 29 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100New book showcases 25 of the best walks around Essex
Angie Jones' new book, Walks in The Slow Lanes of Essex, showcases some of the best walking routes in Essex.
Sat, 29 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100New leader of Essex County Council Kevin Bentley on future of county
We interview Kevin Bentley, Colchester councillor and new leader of Essex County Council, on his priorities for Essex.
Sat, 29 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100Stansted Airport installs new £70m baggage system
STANSTED Airport is welcoming travellers back with a £70million baggage system revamp.
Sat, 29 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100Essex among highest drug seizing police forces in 2020
ESSEX Police are among the forces with the highest number of drugs seized, figures have revealed.
Sat, 29 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100Public notices: Mersea roadworks to continue until October
DRIVERS should be aware of long-term road closures on Mersea Island.
Sat, 29 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100David's book is called ‘Happy Birthday!…You’re Diabetic’
A CHEF has swapped kitchen utensils for a keyboard to write about his “tumultuous journey” living with diabetes.
Sat, 29 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100Clacton Pier set for Bank Holiday fireworks extravaganza
Clacton Pier is hosting a bumper Bank Holiday weekend of family fun, including fireworks, this weekend.
Sat, 29 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100Essex County Council leader: ‘We will not close the county's libraries’
The new leader of Essex County Council says there will be no library closures –a stark U-turn after years of turmoil and one of the council’s most controversial plans.
Sat, 29 May 2021 07:00:00 +010010 of the best spots for a walk in north Essex this Bank Holiday
WITH the weather set to finally show some signs of summer this weekend, it is the perfect time for a stroll outside with the family - particularly with a Bank Holiday weekend on the way.
Sat, 29 May 2021 07:00:00 +01005 pubs and bars in Colchester to watch Euro 2020 this summer
Here are five of the venues in Colchester town centre where you'll be able to watch Euro 2020 this summer, provided Covid restrictions aren't tightened.
Sat, 29 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100Google Maps shows how Colchester has changed in a decade
Take a look at our gallery of Google Maps which shows how Colchester has changed over the past decade.
Sat, 29 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100Revealed: Colchester is second most affordable place for first time buyers within an hour of London
COLCHESTER is the second most affordable location for first time buyers within an hour's commute of London, it has been revealed.
Sat, 29 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Drivers in Essex asked to download Bugs Matter app
A new app is allowing car drivers to help survey the nation’s insect populations by counting the number of bugs squashed on their car registration plates after a journey.
Sat, 29 May 2021 09:00:00 +010010 job titles that bump up car insurance costs - is your job on the list?
Health workers get the worst deal, as the only sector with an average figure in excess of £500 a year.
Sat, 29 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100Aldi and Lidl announce the best bargains available this Bank Holiday weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in Aldi and Lidl this weekend.
Fri, 28 May 2021 17:32:03 +0100Michael Barrymore Stuart Lubbock: Cops seek "early advice" over probe
Police are seeking "early advice" from prosecutors over the case of a man who was arrested on suspicion of the indecent assault and murder of Stuart Lubbock at the home of entertainer Michael Barrymore in 2001.
Fri, 28 May 2021 14:55:34 +0100Colchester's Burgers, Wings and Ribs finalist in British Takeaway Awards
Colchester takeaway business Burgers, Wings and Ribs has made the final of Just Eat's British Takeaway Awards for the South East region.
Fri, 28 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100Jeremy Bamber supporters say new alibi evidence could see him freed
Supporters of convicted killer Jeremy Bamber believev they are on step closer to getting his appeal granted due to new alibi evidence.
Fri, 28 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100Teachers: Tendring Technology College fight is not over
SCHOOL teachers have warned the fight to protect their school is far from over, despite academy trust bosses agreeing to pause a staff shake-up.
Fri, 28 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100Mersea oysterman calls for strict parking ban to be lifted
A STRICT parking ban on a north Essex island is “farcical” and is having a detrimental impact on small businesses, an oysterman has claimed.
Fri, 28 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100Same-sex parents from north Essex tell their story to mark Pride Month
A SAME-SEX couple who were worried having a child was “taboo” are now celebrating their youngest son’s first birthday.
Fri, 28 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100Patients called to Braintree Community Hospital for third vaccine after error
PATIENTS had to be recalled to be re-vaccinated after an error meant they were given the wrong dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Plans revealed to transform Colchester town centre with new cycle routes
Plans to create two new cycle routes linking up Colchester town centre have been set out in detail and the public are being asked to give their thoughts.
Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Colchester mum slams school for allowing son with ADHD to slip through net
A MUM who feels school bosses have “played God” with her son’s education wants the school system reformed so other children do not slip through the net.
Fri, 28 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100Essex family left homeless after house fire near Stansted
A FAMILY have been left homeless after a house fire.
Fri, 28 May 2021 16:13:13 +0100Essex drugs gang locked up for combined total of 40 years
The ringleaders of a organised crime group in Essex which supplied drugs to county lines gangs have been jailed for a combined total of more than 40 years.
Fri, 28 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100Share your special memories of a golden summer and Euro '96
EXCITEMENT is mounting as the clock ticks towards this summer's European Championships.
Fri, 28 May 2021 12:17:04 +0100Trust bosses pause restructure after Tendring Technology College strike
SCHOOL bosses have performed a U-turn on a proposed staffing shake-up after protesting teachers, students and parents engaged in a three day strike.
Fri, 28 May 2021 10:22:53 +01005-tonne mound of waste dumped by flytippers in Langham
Flytippers dumped a massive 5-tonne mound of waste in a quiet country lane in Langham.
Fri, 28 May 2021 13:28:29 +0100Mike Gogarty makes plea to Essex residents before half-term
Essex’s top health chief is urging residents to be cautious over the bank holiday weekend and half-term in a plea to keep Covid infections under control.
Fri, 28 May 2021 20:58:08 +0100Police given dispersal order in Old Leigh and Chalkwell Beach
POLICE have been granted temporary powers following repeated issues on a beach this afternoon.
Fri, 28 May 2021 12:22:02 +0100Mark Wright shares plans for stunning new garden in Essex
Ex-Towie star Mark Wright has shared plans for his spectacular new garden at his home in Essex.
Fri, 28 May 2021 11:50:00 +0100Ryanair flight makes emergency landing at Stansted
A Ryanair flight had to make an emergency landing this morning at Stansted Airport.
Fri, 28 May 2021 11:25:14 +0100Asda issue urgent 'DO NOT EAT' warning for popular item amid salmonella scare
The item will usually cost shoppers around £1.95 and the recall includes all ‘use by’ dates up to and including June 3, 2021.
Fri, 28 May 2021 11:11:24 +0100WATCH: Prime Minister Boris Johnson tours Colchester Hospital
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Colchester Hospital on Thursday to meet with staff and patients.
Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Pictures: Inside The George Hotel in Colchester after £10m revamp
The George Hotel in Colchester reopens today after a painstaking £10 million renovation - here's a look inside the 500-year-old premises.
Fri, 28 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100‘At least we kept Eurovision stars safe from terrorists’
Column: After another disappointing night for the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest, Gazette columnist Alan Hayman recalls how Britain once hosted the event and thwarted a potential terrorist threat to the performers.
Fri, 28 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100Photos include memories of Colchester's H & E Edwards
READER Mary Felgate has been sorting through precious family photos from the past.
Fri, 28 May 2021 10:47:00 +0100Volunteers raise hundreds of pounds for Clacton Lifeboat station
HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised for a life-saving organisation after volunteers took part in a charity run.
Fri, 28 May 2021 10:31:00 +0100Eco-concious Essex school students to take part in environment day
A SCHOOLS collective is preparing to roll-out a countywide scheme in a bid to get more students thinking and caring about the environment.
Fri, 28 May 2021 10:29:01 +0100Flatford Wildlife Garden to mark 10th anniversary
A BEAUTIFUL and tranquil nature space will mark a milestone anniversary next month by giving visitors the chance to learn about its legacy.
Fri, 28 May 2021 10:25:50 +0100Immersive Wizard of Oz show comes to Weeley woodland
AN immersive theatrical experience is helping to raise essential funds for a charity dedicated to helping veteran war heroes and their families.
Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100BBC’s Mike Bushell takes on Colchester Bowling Club
BBC Breakfast’s sports presenter Mike Bushell rose to the challenge of adding another sport to his repertoire.
Fri, 28 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100University of Essex study examines affects of microplastic on fish
A new University of Essex study has found not all fish are equal in terms of how they are affected by microplastics.
Fri, 28 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100'How much is allocated from Town Fund to Jumbo project?'
I applaud the plans to revamp the St Nicholas Square and the area adjacent to the Mercury and Jumbo.
Fri, 28 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Help us make Essex safer, greener and healthier
Here at Essex County Council, we want to make walking and cycling so easy, straightforward and fun that it becomes the automatic choice for getting around, especially for shorter journeys.
Fri, 28 May 2021 10:06:13 +0100NatWest issue urgent warning to all customers over cryptocurrency scam
The high street bank has said it has prevented millions of pounds from being sent to “crypto-criminals”.
Fri, 28 May 2021 10:04:15 +0100Boris Johnson warns Indian variant surge could delay June 21 lockdown plan
Cases of the variant have doubled in the last week sparking fresh concerns over stage four of Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown.
Fri, 28 May 2021 10:03:44 +010011 bombshell moments from Friends reunion you might have missed
The show revealed some bombshell revelations from rivalries to cast romances.