Colchester United player ratings following their 1-0 defeat to Northampton Town

A PLEA for information has been launched after a crash left a woman with life-changing injuries.

WHEN it comes to hoarding, it’s easy to be flippant.

FOR today's nostalgia spread we're taking a drive into central Colchester.

Talk of Covid booster jabs have been cropping up in news more and more.

Mersea Island is an area full of unique character welcoming thousands of tourists and locals every year.

STAR Wars actors and filming crews have been spotted shooting scenes at locations in Essex this year.

HERE are the death notices published in the Gazette this week:

As people dig out their old tents and reach for their walking boots, we take a look at some of the best places to go camping in Essex this summer.

Colchester Zoo has announced its Starlight Safari will return for one night only in 2021.

DRIVERS are being warned to expect delays as two roads in Tiptree are set to close for more than 50 days.

TRIBUTES have been paid to community champion Gill Elkins.

A Colchester food blogger has spoken out in a bid to break the taboo on not having friends.

A round-up of cases heard at north Essex magistrates' courts this week include a prolific thief who stole more than £2,000 of perfume.

Colchester United boss Hayden Mullins on Northampton defeat

A CRASH has closed a road in Little Clacton.

A POLICE officer who came to rescue two of his colleagues being attacked by thugs has been commended by the chief constable.

The first British troops have begun deploying to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of the remaining UK nationals from the country.

THE Home Secretary and Witham MP Priti Patel has paid her respects to the victims of the mass shooting in Keyham by placing a floral tribute near to the scene.

A CURIOUS kitten was rescued and then named by her saviour firefighter after getting stuck under floorboards.

REBECCA Weller has been committed to helping others since she was just seven years old.

As rules on travel relax many of us are heading on holiday this summer or planning a trip later this year.

THE school summer holidays are far from over and there are plenty of places around Essex to take your children for free.

A location in Essex has been named among the least affordable places to live in the UK.

A BUSY Colchester road will be closing when work is carried out by Anglian Water.

Koryu, a new fine dining Japanese restaurant, has opened in Colchester town centre - here's what we know.

THE former leader of British troops in Afghanistan has accused western countries of being “fair weather friends” to Afghanistan following the United States’ decision to withdraw troops.

EVER wondered what crimes are being committed near you?

We asked on our Facebook page for unspoken rules that only apply in Colchester.

A man and a teenager have been found guilty of killing a pensioner, who was strangled in his home, before then stealing his car and two guns.

Looking for a way to entertain the kids over the school holidays?

Tui has cancelled holidays to several popular destinations in Europe, as fears grow that ‘green watchlist’ countries could hastily be moved to amber.

Which? conducted its Cheapest Supermarket price comparison looking at the cost of a basket of 20 items, including groceries and household essentials.

Levels of coronavirus infection remain high across much of the UK, according to the latest data.

Colchester United sign teenage winger

Colchester United play host to Northampton Town this weekend

A CHARITY is calling for more anonymous tip-offs to help tackle a surge in criminal gangs plaguing rural areas.

Olly Murs will perform a huge Essex homecoming gig at Castle Park in Colchester this month - we spoke to him about the show.

North Essex Parking Partnership, which manages on street parking across the area, has elected its new chair.

The father-in-law of a British soldier who gave his life in service to his country has questioned whether UK troops’ sacrifice in Afghanistan has been worthwhile.

A diversion route had been put in place after a serious crash on the A120.

ANTIQUES expert Tim Wonnacott will be opening the new Harwich Museum next weekend.

A MAJOR road has been closed in both directions after an accident.

Police are calling for witnesses to a crash to come forward after three people were left wth injuries.

Passengers will be able to step back in time as an extra special train head to town this weekend.

A plane taking off from Stansted had a near miss with a ‘silver and sparkly’ party balloon.

AIRPORT bosses have slammed the UK's traffic light system for holding back the country's Covid recovery.

An Essex man has been jailed for nine years for causing the deaths of two people in a collision.

The Colchester-based 16th Air Assault Brigade is to be sent out to Afghanistan to save British nationals from the Taliban's resurgence.

OUTSTANDING businesses across the South East of England have joined our campaign to shine a light on their success as part of our initiative in partnership with NatWest.