Banter with Burns with CUSA chairman Jon Burns

OPPOSITION councillors have been left disappointed after proposed “significant” amendments to Colchester Council’s budget were refused.

A BUSY main road was closed in both directions during rush-hour by the emergency services.

PLANS have been submitted as part of a major overhaul of Walton Pier.

AN eco-activist who feared he would have to find new a home for his reclamation business says the “pressure is well and truly off” after being told he can stay put.

AN initiative designed to give special needs students a taste of employment is continuing to grow – much like the trees being planted as part of the scheme.

GAZETTE readers have urged people to be considerate to others as the legal duty to isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 was scrapped.

A MUSIC legend who has died at the age of 76 was inspired by top Essex venues and attractions on his rise to fame.

A MAN who threatened to sexually assault a police officer with a baton also made threats to shoot a hotel worker – telling her “he would be the last person she would see”.

TAKEAWAY delivery drivers in Colchester have threatened further strikes throughout this afternoon and into the evening unless their demands are met by midday.

A GYMNASTICS coach who abused his position to sexually assault two girls left families “fractured” and his victims suffering nightmarish flashbacks.

COLCHESTER’S MP says he is “appalled and alarmed” after Russian troops invaded Ukraine.

Colchester United face Oldham Athletic in a vital game on Saturday

Mother’s Day is coming up and if you’re looking for something special to gift your mother this year, Oliver Bonas has some lovely pieces.

Morrisons is offering 25 percent off The Best wine range and three for £20 on selected bottles.

Sports Direct has revealed the UK's most popular sports, teams and athletes in a new ranking. Find out who made the list.

Aldi’s popular health and beauty brand, Lacura, has launched three amazing new bundles, available exclusively online.

A FORMER gymnastics teacher who sexually assaulted two children has been jailed.

COLCHESTER Council has rubber stamped its budget for the upcoming year as the town looks to move past the Covid-19 pandemic.

A COMMUNITY organisation welcomed health secretary Sajid Javid during his national week long tour.

A CAR burst into flames in the middle of rush-hour while the vehicle’s terrified driver was still behind the wheel.

ARCHAEOLOGY experts have discovered an ancient Roman mosaic buried just metres from Colchester High Street.

A MAN was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a ‘frightening’ incident at a town centre hotel.

Colchester United interim head coach Wayne Brown on competition for places

PLANS have been approved for a new training facility as part of a £22million diagnostics centre being built at Clacton Hospital.

STUDENTS with special educational needs are set to move to a new school twice the size of their current one.

Here is a list of the 24 hour petrol stations in Colchester

A CAR burst into flames in the middle of rush-hour.

On February 18th 2022, the whole of the UK was met with Storm Eunice who brought howling winds and fierce gusts ranging from 70mph to 122mph recorded on Isle of Wight, shaking trees, and us, to our very core.

Solomon joins Cherish Finden, Benoit Blin and Liam Charles as presenters on the show.

A MAN had to be rescued after the digger he was driving fell down an embankment in Essex.

DRIVERS and motor fans area gearing up for the return of the Corbeau Seats Rally.

AN MP has been meeting with housing bosses to discuss a new campaign to improve the lives of residents across north Essex.

AN aspiring singer-songwriter say he “couldn’t believe it” when one of his songs was recognised with a national award.

Former Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is back in management in League Two

SEASIDERS in Tendring intrigued by their family history are being encouraged to attend an event to help them learn more.

A TALENTED band of musicians are set to perform what will be a spectacular show in a coastal town next month.

A MAN was seriously injured after falling from a town centre building before police arrested a man on suspicion of arson and assaulting an emergency worker.

These are the faces of two brothers who sexually exploited seven teens in hotel rooms.

COLCHESTER Zoo has announced its annual Zoo Pass prices will be increasing.

A mother of a two-moth-old who was faced with a heavy fine after not registering her car in a doctor’s surgery parking lot has won her appeal against the car park operator.

Colchester United midfielder Noah Chilvers focused on Oldham game

MUCH-LOVED therapy centres are appealing for funds after storm Eunice left a trail of destruction on their premises.

THE leader of Colchester Council says he “regrets” having to raise council tax but says it is “responsible management”.

The mother of a talented photographer with autism has said she will push for a youth zone to replace the now empty Debenhams store.

HEALTH leaders are urging people to remain on the side of caution as all Covid restrictions in England end today.

A DRUNKEN lout who shoved a passing cyclist to the ground left his victim with a broken hip.

The concerning news will concern Brits amid the current cost of living crisis with fuel prices across the UK already at record highs.

The warning comes after Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine overnight.

A portion of the nation’s favourite dish is set to become a lot more expensive as prices surge.