A COMMUNITY choir is set to hit a high note as it celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.

IT is not an easy time to be alive as the cost of living skyrockets, petrol prices soar and political tensions cause global uncertainty.

LOCAL lad Dermot O’Leary returned to his hometown of Colchester where he promoted the importance of reading to wide-eyed school children.

A FOOD delivery service launched to support local takeaways has expanded after enjoying a successful first year of trading.

The death notices published in the Gazette this week

Viktoria Yordanova is a multimedia reporter for North Essex

Petrol prices are continuing to soar, and whatever the factors are behind the increase, the bottom line is it will hit consumers’ pockets the hardest.

MAGISTRATES deal with all manner of cases every day across north Essex.

Celebrations are in the pipeline for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with thousands of pounds set aside for a range of events throughout Colchester.

The inspector was left feeling impressed

COLCHESTER Zoo has given a glimpse into stunning refurbishment works being carried out.

The inspections are carried out by the local authority

Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Sunday, March 20.

Netflix users have already seen a recent pay hike but it looks like a change to who can use your account could be on the way. See what could be changing.

PizzaExpress launches a £5 pizza deal and here's how you can redeem the offer.

For many of us, 2022 is the year of returning to travel. As travel restrictions ease across the globe, many will be hoping to make up for the lost two years of travel.

A POPULAR gift shop in Colchester has announced it will be doubling in size.

COLCHESTER Zoo has announced the birth of a new monkey which is bound to be a favourite among visitors.

THREE men arrested in connection with a series of raids where drugs and firearms were found are to appear at court.

AIRLINE giant easyJet has announced Faro, Portugal as its latest sun-kissed destination holiday-makers can jet-off to from Southend Airport.

A POP-UP chain will become the first shop of its kind in Colchester as it opens its doors this weekend.

HEADTEACHERS in Essex have expressed concern over “worrying” reports of a recent rise in Covid cases in schools.

A TALENTED artist has met one of his football heroes after being commissioned to draw his portrait.

The term bootcamp is not one used to inspire people with thoughts of positivity and enthusiasm... but these warriors certainly buck the trend.

A TALENTED schoolgirl will dazzle in front of thousands of people when she hits the road and performs on some of the country’s biggest stages.

A SERIES of Colchester establishments have been awarded new food hygiene ratings after inspections.

COLCHESTER Council receives dozens of planning applications every week, ranging from housing builds to swimming pools.

We sometimes look at successful businesses and wonder 'How did they make it all happen?'.

CLOSURE of a 55m stretch of High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze is planned to last for two days, beginning on April 9. The closure will be from Saville Street to The Parade, and is required while new connection works are undertaken by Cadent.

A BAR where “everyone was allowed to be themselves” has been remembered by those who knew it best ahead of its final hurrah this evening.

An exciting new theme of toys is coming to the Happy Meals range this Spring.

A WOMAN has denied defrauding two companies out of tens of thousands of pounds by abusing her position as a bookmaker.

OF all the businesses to have suffered over the past two years, few sectors have had it harder than hospitality.

The troublesome cycle lane in Headgate was removed last Monday

THE Essex accent is one of the most recognisable and distinctive tones among the rich British tapestry of dialects.

During lambing season owners are reminded to keep control of their dog if walking it near sheep fields

The Cash for Trash programme is a month long initiative offering a voucher worth at least £5 when old tech is recycled.

Unsure if an inflatable hot tub will make or break your summer? We put one to the test so you don't have to.

Take a look at some of the Mother's Day gifts that Superdrug has to offer.

Calling all cocktail lovers, you can now get paid to drink Espresso Martinis.

QHotels Collection launches Spring sale, the ideal gift for Mother's Day or a gift to treat yourself and loved ones this Easter.

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Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “loving husband and father” who died following a crash on the A120 near Harwich.

FOUR men have been jailed for a total of almost 30 years after kidnapping a man and trying to get money in exchange for his safe release.

A BAFFLED driver who was slapped with a fine after selling his car says he has now been threatened with court action over an abandoned vehicle which isn’t his.

A TIPTREE business owner has accepted a prestigious award from a Dragons’ Den star.

A QUIRKY study claims it has discovered the most boring person in the world.

Five people have been arrested and firearms seized following a series of police raids in Essex.

IT is finally the end of the line for our Apprentice hopeful as she narrowly missed out on this year’s TV Apprentice final.