Steve Ball on why he is relishing his recruitment role with Colchester United

England defender Tyrone Mings has accused Priti Patel of pretending to be disgusted after three players were subject to racial abuse online.

The latest Covid infection rates for Colchester show one part of the town has an infection rate nearly double the England average.

THE owner of a well-known beach hut has joined forces with a famous and magical nanny with the hope of bringing joy to as many people as possible.

A POST office is to re-open back in its original premises - a year after it had to move.

MORE than 200 classic motors will be revving their way to Colchester Castle Park for the return of a charity fundraiser.

Six huge RAF aircraft are set to take part in a flypast over Merville Barracks in Colchester on Tuesday morning.

THE majority of Gazette readers have said they would support mandatory mask use in enclosed spaces after July 19’s Freedom Day.

PRINCE Charles is set to visit paratroopers in Colchester during a ceremonial presentation of new colours to several battalions.

A TIMELINE shows the movements of two alleged killers in the minutes before a pensioner was strangled to death in his own home, a court heard.

A YOUNG rapping prodigy who is just nine years old is hoping his debut single will help catapult him to super stardom and make him a viral sensation.

A PUBGOER was hospitalised after a brawl in a pub and officers reported dealing with a fan who tried to strangle a woman after England crashed out of Euro 2020 on penalties.

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The former Colchester United defender is set to feature in MK Dons' friendlies

FIREFIGHTERS had to rescue a motorist after a vehicle collided with a house, leaving them trapped inside the car.

A FOOTBALL fan is reported to have strangled his partner after returning home from watching England’s loss in the final of the Euros, according to a police officer.

The lockdown and many remaining coronavirus rules are set to be scrapped from next Monday.

THE clock is ticking for a major rescue operation to save more than 100 feral cats in Harwich and Dovercourt.

"Conversations" are ongoing which could see Jumbo purchased from its private owner as part of plans to revive the iconic buildings.

THERE were both cheers and tears in at least one Colchester household as Sunday’s European Championship final reached its nailbiting climax at Wembley.

Police responded to 30 incidents linked to the final of the Euro 2020 across Essex last night.

A popular seaside attraction believes Clacton is getting a raw deal from the weather forecasters - and it’s damaging trade.

A NEW team of mammal medics has been formed following an interesting looking training day involving an inflatable whale and dolphin.

A popular restaurant chain has announced it will be offering free tacos to celebrate England’s performance in the Euros.

HAUNTING figures creeped onto a remote beach as part of a powerful and thought-provoking art installation which took months to create.

A VIDEO has shown a man being arrested at the side of a busy main road.

Gemma Collins took a “brave decision” in agreeing to discuss her experience of self-harm in a Channel 4 film, according to a commissioning editor for the broadcaster.

GRIEVING families have received an apology after their loved ones’ funerals were disrupted due to failures at a crematorium.

Priti Patel says she is "disgusted" by the racial messages to England players on social media after last nights game.

IT'S the end of an era for schoolchildren across north Essex.

THE Met Office has updated its warning as heavy rain and torrential downpours across north Essex are expected today.

SCHOOLCHILDREN are celebrating after being handed a coveted award in recognition of their environmental efforts.

Column: Witham MP and Home Secretary Priti Patel is backing our spirited, dynamic business community to recover from the unprecedented challenge of Covid

A drug dealer has been jailed for more than five years for his role in a drugs line between Chelmsford and London.

The Prime Minister is expected to say that the country can move to Step 4 of the plan to lift coronavirus measures.

A FIREFIGHTER is preparing to embark on a mammoth walk in aid of an inspiring young girl who is battling a debilitating condition.

AN elderly resident can once again enjoy her gardens with her son after a group of inspiring young men gave it a new lease of life.

AN open gardens event was a wild success after hundreds of pounds were raised for a climate action group.

Hutton Construction has been signed up to build the £1.8m Stanway Community Centre, near the Stanway Western Bypass.

VILLAGERS who rallied round to save a village hall have praised a major refurbishment project which has paved the way for the future.

A drug driver has been jailed after causing the death of an 87-year-old woman in a crash in Mount Hill, Halstead.

Colchester Council's cabinet has agreed funding to help the borough put together a new bid for city status as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Hay fever sufferers should get their tissues, tablets and nasal sprays at the ready as we are set for a week with high pollen count.

Colchester Council's new Conservative administration rejected opposition pleas for a rethink on dropping funding for a new youth centre.

Colchester United assistant manager Alex Dyer on his new role, their targets for the new season and working with Hayden Mullins

Essex's LV= Insurance County Championship game against Derbyshire has been abandoned

Colchester United begin their pre-season friendly schedule this week

Fans in Essex prepare to cheer on England as they take on Italy at Wembley

Colchester United assistant manager Alex Dyer on the success of his former Crystal Palace team-mates with England ahead of tonight's Euro 2020 final

OFFICERS investigating an assault in Clacton have released images of a man they want to speak to.