Gazette News
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Essex University probe looks at oysters as coastal defence
TWO projects are being launched in Colchester as part of a bid to spearhead action on climate change.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Colchester tennis league announces new leader
A TENNIS league has announced its new chairwoman following the tragic death of its chairman last year.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Stranded sailor saved near Shotley Marina
A STRANDED sailor suffering from hypothermia was rescued as part of a multi-agency mission after the engine on his fishing boat cut-out.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Woman released under investigation after Thorpe-le-Soken train attack
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a passenger on a train.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Warnings after youngsters throw stones at seal on Walton beach
WARNINGS have been issued after mindless youngsters were spotted throwing stones at a seal on a north Essex beach.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Colchester motorcyclist: says crash has changed his life
A MOTORCYCLIST feels he has been given a second chance at life after a crash left him in hospital with a broken neck.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Colchester scooter prodigies wow Britain's Got Talent judges
Pint-sized scooter prodigies from Colchester thrilled millions of viewers after performing an astonishing scooter routine in front of the national television cameras.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100Memorial event to be held in memory of Colchester woman Neepy
THE mum of a young woman who died after a battle with cancer has spoken of the “indescribable pain” as she prepares to mark her 28th birthday.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:54:57 +0100Netflix could bring in ads and stop password sharing very soon
Netflix's large drop in subscribers could see them bring in adverts as part of its service
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:52:38 +0100Highway Code to see major change to accommodate self-driving cars
Changes for who is responsible if a self-driving car is involved in an accident are to be included in the update.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:49:42 +0100Morrisons launches a gourmet meat range with 12 new items - See the range here
Morrisons has launched a meat collection with 12 new items.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:46:58 +01005 storage solutions from Ottoman beds to clothes rails - See the Swoon selection
If you're looking to make space for your summer wardrobe. these 5 storage solutions from Swoon will come in handy.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:42:58 +0100Cartwright & Butler reveal the UK's favourite cheeses - See the full list
From Cheddar to Brie, see the UK's favourite cheeses ranked by city from Cartwright & Butler.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:42:02 +0100Homebase brings back its Florence Hanging Chair in time for summer
Egg chairs are among the top home decor trends of 2022.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:24:54 +01005 animals from RSPCA Essex who are looking for new homes
There are several pets from RSPCA branches in Essex who are looking for new homes.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:40:01 +0100Brightlingsea's historic church to receive vital grant
A cherished church in Brightlingsea is to receive a hefty cash injection as part of a Church Trust grant.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:15:00 +0100Colchester Gazette readers urge Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign
FURIOUS Gazette readers have called for the Prime Minister to resign after he apologised to his fellow politicians and the public for breaking lockdown rules.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100Trippier House, Colchester, vandalised by louts once more
A DERELICT building has once again been the target of destructive vandals reining havoc on a Colchester estate.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100Refugee charity head slams Rwanda plan for migrants
A refugee expert has taken a dim view of the Home Office's plans to take migrants to Rwanda whilst their asylum applications are processed.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100Cafe Rio Manningtree owner stepping back after 16 years
A COFFEE shop owner has decided it is finally time for her to sit on the other side of the counter as she prepares to leave the family business to her daughter.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100Thug assaulted five police officers in Colchester in spree
A THUG who assaulted seven people during a frenzied spree of attacks will not face an immediate prison sentence.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:12:59 +0100Mods and rockers enjoy friendlier encounter on Essex coast
MODS and rockers enjoyed a friendlier encounter on the Essex coast on Easter Monday than they did more than 50 years ago.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:46:43 +0100Vulnerable Essex children being sent to Scotland for care
Vulnerable young people are being sent to secure units as far away as Scotland because of a lack of facilities in and around Essex.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:11:29 +0100Essex Police's force control room receive hoax calls
POLICE have slammed time-wasters who made hoax calls about a shooting, stabbing and restaurant fire in Essex on the same day.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:39:21 +0100Lucky bingo player scoops £50,000 jackpot in Colchester hall
A LUCKY bingo player has struck gold after scooping a £50,000 jackpot on just her second visit to the Colchester hall.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100How many people are still working from home in Colchester?
MORE Colchester residents are working from home now than before the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the lifting of all legal restrictions.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:10:38 +0100POLL: Have you received your £150 tax rebate from Colchester Council?
MILLIONS of people who live in properties which fall under bands A-D are owed a £150 council tax rebate to help with the cost of living crisis.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:38:29 +0100Cottage garden set to be converted into tea room
THE back garden of a cottage in Little Clacton is set to be turned into a tearoom.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:37:57 +0100Man, 60, fined and slapped with community order after stalking woman
A 60-YEAR-OLD man has been fined and slapped with a community order after stalking a woman in Clacton.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:31:52 +0100Stones thrown at seal on Walton-on-the-Naze beach
CONCERNS have been raised after mindless youngsters were spotted throwing stones at a seal on a beach.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:57:09 +0100Teenager, 17, caught with a knife in Stanway admits offence
A TEENAGER caught with a knife has been ordered to pay £22.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:48:02 +0100Cruise ship Ambience to make maiden voyage this week
Ambassador Cruise Line - the first British cruise line to launch in the UK in over a decade – will christen its first ship, Ambience, today ahead of her maiden voyage from the Port of Tilbury.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:48:13 +0100ZINNIA set to open in Southend seafront this summer
A PLUSH new restaurant coming to Southend aims to cement the city’s position as an up and coming gastronomic powerhouse.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:42:40 +0100South Essex Wildlife Hospital rescues baby robins
STAFF at an animal hospital have voice their fury after five baby robins were “heartlessly” thrown into a skip.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Cancer charity cycle challenge from Colchester to Manchester
A SPORTS enthusiast will be encouraging residents to take on a cycling challenge while raising funds for a cancer charity.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Tyler, 14, makes top 10 in Young Drummer of the Year award
A TALENTED youngster has been hitting all the right notes as he made his way to the finals of a prestigious national music competition.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Details of Armed Forces Day event in Colchester revealed
SOLDIERS from the Army’s global response force are set to show off some of their skills at part of Armed Forces Day in Colchester.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Colchester musician with Parkinson's to release new album
A MUSIC scene stalwart is set to release a new record after defiantly finding alternative ways to pursue his passions following a devastating diagnosis.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Row over £271,000 spent on Boxted Bridge replacement plans
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save a bridge claim £271,000 of taxpayer’s money has been spent on investigations...money which could have been spent on repairs.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Colchester Asda admits car park is a 'litter magnet'
A SUPERMARKET giant has admitted its car park is a “magnet for litter” as a fed-up councillor calls on it to clean up its act.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Plans for new dog walking field near Maldon revealed
A NEW dog walking field could help ensure the continued sustainability of a farming business near Maldon into the future.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Tendring Council to clamp down on beach hut owners
TENDRING council is set to clamp down on beach hut owners who have made unauthorised changes to their huts.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Colchester teen had sick indecent images collection
A TEENAGER possessed a sick collection of more than 1,000 indecent images of children.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:04:10 +0100NHS issue urgent advice to UK smokers after rise in lung cancer diagnosis
With hundreds of people having been diagnosed for lung cancer through their mobile units, the NHS has encouraged people to come forward
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100TikTok star SUAT films viral video in Colchester town centre
A MISCHIEVOUS TikTok sensation delighted residents when he paid a visit to Colchester as part of his larger than life performances.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100Sible Hedingham mum covers home in £1k of Easter decorations
A MUM has continued her eggs-travegent decorative traditions... and decked out her house big-time to celebrate Easter.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100Couple describe Clacton move as 'best thing ever'
A COUPLE who switched from bustling town life to the north Essex coastline have been singing its praises on a national TV show.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100Easter Bank Holiday boost for north Essex businesses
FAMILIES flocked to tourism hotspots throughout north Essex over the weekend in what was a welcome post-pandemic boost for businesses.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:23:48 +0100Bishop of Chelmsford critical of Rwanda plan for asylum seekers
A LEADING religious figure in Essex has described the Government’s plan to send asylum seekers 6,000 miles away to Rwanda as ‘cruel and inhumane’.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:04:14 +0100Clacton celebrates bumper Easter bank holiday for first time in 3 years
FAMILIES made the most of the fun in the sun to provide Clacton Pier with a bumper bank holiday boost.