A CROOK who possessed more than £23,000 in illegal money has been spared a prison sentence.

Three people have been arrested in connection with a murder at a shopping centre.

REPORTED incidents of sexual offences have almost doubled in Colchester in the past year, figures have shown.

HOSPITAL staff will be expected to pay for parking following updates from the hospital trust.

FAMILIES made the most of the of the bank holiday break and enjoyed hours of fun in Clacton... including comedian and presenter Alhan Gençay.

FRIGHTENED residents have called for action to be taken to secure a former college which has been ravaged by young vandals.

The man indecently exposed himself before asking her if she would like to have sex with him

CAMPAIGNERS fighting the demolition of a Victorian bridge have marked its 125th birthday...by vowing to save it.

GAZETTE readers have insisted a controversial war name which nods to a Russian dictator remains in place.

The test is likely to help identify 50 babies a year with this condition whilst they are still in the womb

The rule will affect tourists heading to the popular holiday spots of Magaluf, Majorca and some parts of Ibiza.

Get the whole family involved in the garden this spring with Christow's gardening equipment, including greenhouses, sheds and more.

Performance and health are key to the brand.

Book your staycation without blowing the budget with Travelodge's bargain deal.

From The Mandalorian to the original Star Wars films get all you need from ShopDisney.

POLICE investigating a fatal collision in South Woodham Ferrers are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following the death of a man at the scene

A DETERMINED dad who has raised thousands of pounds for the frontline workers who tried to save his son has said: “I believe Freddie is looking down and smiling.”

AN estate manager has praised police officers after a man was fined for hare coursing on farmland and ordered to pay compensation for damage caused.

It is the largest known work by Constable

She was inspired to try to raise money to help Monique

THE landlords of a pub which has now reopened after being struck by a car have praised the “heart-warming” support shown by punters and the community.

A MAN in his 20s has been stabbed and a teenager suffered facial injuries following a vicious attack in Clacton town centre.

A SUCCULENT food and drinks event bursting with glorious grub and live music will return to Colchester later this year, much to the delight of meat-eaters.

On your marks, get set, go!

EN-FORM Colchester have released a statement, urging people to stop the use of helium and to stop releasing balloons at celebrations, due to the polluting effects

A SERVICE was held to remember young RAF airmen who died when their aircraft crashed during the Second World War.

Network Rail said emergency services were dealing with an incident

Denise is no stranger to the coast having visited numerous times

Sir Rod Stewart has created a football training ground for his son at his lavish Essex mansion.

A WORKING group has slammed a developer’s appeal to build 130 new homes in Tiptree.

AN inspiring little girl who continues to defy the odds despite her family being told she could only have weeks left to live is spreading joy with her love of sponge.

A BOLLYWOOD action film that filmed scenes in Essex has finally been released.

The directors of the market were left 'flabbergasted'

A SERIAL burglar who targeted seven hairdressers during a spree of offences in Colchester has been jailed.

A CONCERNED Colcestrian has pleaded with travel bosses to rethink plans to dramatically reshape a busy retail street.

While it doesn’t feel like five minutes since we were welcoming the new year, we’re somehow now into the fifth month.

Monday, May 2 isn’t just a Bank Holiday but it is also International Harry Potter Day.

Shop the new collection and learn about the wines with Aldi's new wine school.

OFFICERS investigating a serious crash in Braintree, which left a motorcyclist with a fractured pelvis, are appealing for witnesses.

AN MP has unveiled a village's first ever blue plaque in celebration of a famous puppeteer.

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MAJOR engineering work is taking place across the rail network during this bank holiday period, affecting certain routes.

FIELDS were filled with Westies at a popular group event for the dog lovers.

Reader letter on empty shops and Colchester town centre

Here is a list of some which used the borough as their backdrop

HOLLYWOOD icons set to star in a new series filmed in a variety of Essex beauty spots attended a special screening ahead of its release next month.

LAST weekend the Colchester to Ukraine: Humanitarian & Emergency Aid Campaign is was officially launched at Colchester Town Hall.

The death notices published in the Gazette this week

A LUXURY countryside mansion has gone on the property market for just under £2 million.

There is much to be proud of about Colchester and its fair share of places serving top notch food is definitely worth a mention.