Gazette News
Tue, 31 May 2022 08:48:06 +0100Colchester: Police appeal for help to find wanted man
POLICE are seeking a man in connection with a recall to prison and are warning the public not to approach him.
Tue, 31 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Residents protest at National Grid's plans for huge pylons in the countryside
More than 100 people staged a protest
Tue, 31 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Colchester Council cabinet set to vow to tackle cost of living crisis
The new cabinet is due to meet in public for the first time
Tue, 31 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100RNLI rescue drifting vessel during chief executive's visit
A VISIT from a charity’s chief executive ended in volunteers having to spring into action to assist a small sailing vessel.
Tue, 31 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100Beth Shriever wins silver medal at BMX World Cup in Glasgow
WORLD and Olympic champion cyclist Beth Shriever won silver in front of a sell-out home crowd in the second round of the BMX World Cup.
Tue, 31 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100Colchester police chase ends with stolen car demolishing fence
COUNCILLORS fear innocent bystanders could be seriously injured or killed after the latest in a series of police pursuits ended with a stolen car demolishing a hedge and garden fence.
Tue, 31 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100Auschwitz survivor Wanda receives award from Polish president
102-year-old Wanda Bielecka received the rare honour earlier this month.
Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Colchester soldier attacked woman and bouncer at Atik nightclub
It came after he was “teased by boys” during a night out
Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100A120 Braintree to A12 Kelvedon project needed to boost economy
Public consultation first took place in 2017
Tue, 31 May 2022 09:12:22 +0100HelloFresh launch Disney Pixar Lightyear movie recipes to try at home
Go on an epic exploration of out-of-this-world flavours with HelloFresh Lightyear-inspired recipe boxes.
Tue, 31 May 2022 09:04:28 +0100Cost of living: Tips to make your fuel last longer as petrol prices hit new high
As part of our campaign to help you battle the cost of living crisis, here are five tips to help you make your fuel go further
Mon, 30 May 2022 09:02:53 +0100UK Drivers warned they face fines over commonly used 'friendly warning' on roads
Drivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.
Mon, 30 May 2022 16:07:15 +0100Ride London event halted in Essex with rider taken ill
An annual cycling festival was halted after there was a medical emergency
Mon, 30 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100Colchester and EastEnders actress to appear in Queen's Jubilee event
A TELEVISION star says she is “as perplexed as the next person” after being picked to appear at a hallmark Jubilee event as a ‘national treasure’.
Mon, 30 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100Colchester: Teen rescued during Highwoods assault
A TEENAGER was knocked to the ground while a man smashed his mobile phone during a shocking unprovoked attack.
Mon, 30 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100Colchester schoolgirls approached by 'suspicious' man
RESIDENTS have been reassured Colchester remains “a safe place to live” after two schoolgirls were harassed before a have-a-go hero came to their rescue.
Mon, 30 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100Colchester mum says shop sold her 13-year-old vapes
He managed to purchase six vapes from a store
Mon, 30 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100Colchester's Eco Festival set to return to Castle Park
It is the second time it will be held
Mon, 30 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100Colchester schools celebrate Queen's platinum jubilee
SCHOOLS have been in party mode to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s platinum jubilee.
Mon, 30 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100E-scooters caused one death and 80 injuries in Essex last year
There were dozens of incidents reported.
Mon, 30 May 2022 14:27:41 +0100Harwich drink driver banned from the roads
The case has now been heard in court
Mon, 30 May 2022 12:57:17 +0100Essex urged to have Covid vaccine ahead of Jubilee weekend
Essex residents are encouraged to have the Covid-19 vaccine and booster jabs if they haven’t already to maintain immunity ahead of the summer holidays.
Mon, 30 May 2022 12:35:23 +0100Tier takes over Spin as new e-scooters land in Essex
A leading operator has started managing the operations of the shared e-scooter scheme in Essex
Mon, 30 May 2022 11:48:57 +0100Youngsters get a chance to audition for Shrek the Musical
CLACTON will become a fairy-tale land when West End stage show Shrek the Musical comes to the Princes Theatre – with a cast made entirely of young people, professional scenery and amazing costumes.
Mon, 30 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100Christchurch Pre-school, Colchester, rated good by Ofsted
A PRE-SCHOOL hailed for its well behaved children has celebrated significant progress in an Ofsted report.
Mon, 30 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100Red Lion in Manningtree to stage night of live music
A PUB in one of the tinniest towns in the country will stage an exciting gig next month inside its upstairs venue.
Mon, 30 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100East of England Ambulance Service gets £116k grant
MORE patients in Essex who suffer with everything from loneliness to self-isolation will now be able to get the help they need following an injection of funding.
Mon, 30 May 2022 10:56:59 +0100Colchester opens new Greggs at Stane Retail Park
Stane Retail Park has seen another chain open.
Mon, 30 May 2022 10:08:09 +0100Can you Beat the Street in Clacton and Jaywick this summer?
A COMMUNITY game turning physical activity into points – and prizes – is launching in Clacton and Jaywick.
Mon, 30 May 2022 09:56:35 +0100Headgate Theatre celebrates 10 years of the Hadron Collider
TWO events at Headgate Theatre to mark 10 year anniversary of scientific feat.
Mon, 30 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Peter Seabrook tribute at Chelsea Flower Show
The garden centre paid tribute to gardening legend and made a large donation in memory.
Mon, 30 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Crouch Street should be further consulted on says campaigner
A CAMPAIGNING Colcestrian has pleaded with stakeholders to speak with businesses ahead of plans to significantly reshape a busy retail street.
Mon, 30 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100Great Tey Community Pool fundraiser almost out of time
A COMMITTEE attempting to raise funds to save a much-loved village pool is making an 11th-hour appeal to the community, as it has just days left to hit its target.
Mon, 30 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100Inquest hears why Clacton comedian Phil Butler died suddenly
A MUCH-LOVED comedian, whose sudden passing sparked a wave of mourning, has died from natural causes, an inquest has heard.
Mon, 30 May 2022 11:56:58 +0100Co-op issues recall for peri peri chicken pasta and prawn marie rose salad
The Co-op has issued a recall notice for two items following a dating error causing them to be “unsafe to eat”.
Sun, 29 May 2022 16:12:39 +0100What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday May 29
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, May 29.
Sun, 29 May 2022 13:36:29 +0100Police release statement after stopping driver on Friday
The search lasted for half an hour – but police found no offences had been committed.
Sun, 29 May 2022 10:36:56 +0100Colchester petrol prices return to March levels despite levy
Fuel prices have returned to previous levels, despite Chancellor Rishi Sunak's fuel price levy in March
Sun, 29 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100Manningtree campaigner with alopecia fighting to stop the stare
She is one of the Changing Faces campaigners
Sun, 29 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100Clacton Classic Car Show raises money for Clacton charities
Fans were able to examine and admire a range of classic cars
Sun, 29 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100Platinum jubilee events and street parties in Colchester
There is plenty to get involved with
Sun, 29 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Tiptree Patisserie pudding for Queen's Platinum Jubilee
It will be known as the Platinum Pudding
Sun, 29 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Colchester's most expensive house can be yours... for £2million
THIS is the most expensive property currently on the market in Colchester – and as you can see, it’s a spacious beauty.
Sun, 29 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100Colchester Arts Centre unveils programme of events for June
A POPULAR performing arts venue has revealed its vast programme of events for the next two months, featuring a variety of different acts for everyone’s taste.
Sun, 29 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100The Colchester drink drivers punished by magistrates
A DRINK driver who was caught by police officers in Colchester High Street has been banned from driving.
Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Colchester's LGBTQ+ rugby club is the first in East Anglia
Try outs begin next week
Sun, 29 May 2022 16:11:49 +0100UK hepatitis cases: 222 children now affected
A further 20 cases have been confirmed. Read more:
Sun, 29 May 2022 16:09:49 +0100National Biscuit Day: UK’s top 10 favourite biscuits revealed
The UK is a nation of biscuit lovers and this Sunday, May 29 is National Biscuit Day.
Sat, 28 May 2022 12:52:23 +0100I had a go on an e-cargo bike – this is what I thought of it
We may well be seeing plenty more e-cargo bikes in Colchester over the coming months.
Sat, 28 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100Wivenhoe mum's work raising profile of rare chronic disorder
When Amanda Cordell’s son Samuel was born 17 years ago, he slept peacefully through the first night of his life.