Gazette News
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:16:20 +0100Sam Ryder sends love to Ukraine as UK set to host Eurovision
He has sent his words of support to Ukraine in an online video
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100Colchester furniture shop to fundraise for St Helena Hospice
It's for a good cause – though not for the faint hearted!
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100Clacton actor Connor Finch lands role on BBC drama
He plays love interest Street on Everything I Know About Love
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100Elmstead Market student and school worker awarded new prize
A SCHOOLBOY with a renewed sense of self-belief and a hardworking staff member have won a new award established by two parents who lost their son.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100Brightlingsea Lido boosts accessibility with new equipment
The new installations are in place after Brightlingsea Lido received grants of £12,000
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100London Stansted's new £12m refurbishment is complete
Are you heading on holiday this summer?
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Earls Colne road to shut for series of evening closures
DRIVERS could be facing delays with an important village road scheduled to shut.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Men seen on East Hill throwing bottles and holding knife
A video shared on social media shows two men running down the road
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Council 'set to review' Crouch Street parking plan after objections
Businesses staged a protest
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Colchester's last independent butchers closes to customers
It has served customers for decades
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100Colchester Film and Street Food Festival a 'fantastic weekend'
FILM fanatics descended on Colchester Castle Park over the weekend to experience their favourite films in the great outdoors – all while gobbling up some delicious grub.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100Essex Fire Service under pressure as blazes continue
At least five fires were attended in fields over the weekend
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100A12 halted as woman talked down from a Colchester bridge
Concerns had been raised about the woman's welfare
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100Colchester retailers stand firm against Essex County Council
Business owners are taking a stand against the plans.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100Marks and Specncer has new Stanway shop sign refused permission
The totem sign has been rejected
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:28:12 +0100Crews receive top praise after tackling Sible Hedingham fire
They tackled the flames for several hours
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:48:38 +0100Colchester theatre to stage The Jungle Book
A MUCH-LOVED children’s story has been adapted for the stage of a Colchester performing arts venue.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:41:30 +0100Colchester United stadium to host careers fair
JOBSEEKERS looking to score a new career are being encouraged to attend an event at a football ground
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:55:08 +0100Essex star Lauren Goodger opens up about death of baby girl
Essex reality TV star Lauren Goodger has spoken about the death of her baby daughter Lorena
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100Former Tendring Council chairman pays tribute to stalwart
Sending condolences to his loved ones, RIP.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100Charles Clover receives honorary degree from University of Essex
His career in environmental journalism spans more than 20 years
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100Mersea grandmother Pixie Farthing has second book published
Memories of Mersea are recounted in the book
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:00:16 +0100First Essex 75 bus route change due to Tiptree road closures
It is not serving stops between Co-op Corner and Colchester Zoo
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:03:59 +0100Walton Marks and Spencer loses '£35k worth of food'
A SUPERMARKET giant’s seaside store had to chuck out “£35,000 worth of food” after scorching heatwave weather caused its fridges to break down.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:30:33 +0100Colchester pair arrested after teenager assaulted in Bures
A PAIR of teenagers have been arrested after a teenager was assaulted in Bures earlier this month.Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:45:39 +0100Thorrington care home hosts Hawaiian-themed summer extravaganza
RESIDENTS looked after by selfless workers from a care company which supports adults with learning disabilities enjoyed a celebratory extravaganza.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:13:22 +0100Tendring families given food vouchers by generous charity
FAMILIES who may have otherwise struggled to put food on the table during the school holidays have been given a helping hand by a generous charity.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:01:00 +0100Essex Fire rescue young kittens from house in Witham
They were rescued yesterday evening
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100Pictures of Mersea's 'round-the-island' race in 2022
The annual Mersea racing event is part of the sailing regatta
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100Clacton community champion nominated for top BBC prize
She is in the running for a top award
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Cousins raise money for cancer research UK
The cousins took part in the 10k race for their grandad.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Swingers clubs in Colchester could face axe under council policy
They now count as licensable venues
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Perrywood Garden Centre Tiptree wins regional awards
The garden centre won six awards at the ceremony
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Wickham Bishops sex offender Michael Baker is jailed
Indecent images of children were found at Michael Baker's property
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Essex County Council could move out of Chelmsford HQ
As much as £2.6million could be saved annually
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Appeal over apartments for Colchester's old Odeon site
The owners of the land still want to convert the site into an apartment block
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:26:59 +0100Eurovision 2023: UK officially announced as host on behalf of Ukraine
PBC will work with the BBC to develop and implement the Ukrainian elements into next year’s show.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 19:56:12 +0100Sible Hedingham wildfire burns 100 acres of farmland
The public has been asked to avoid the area.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 18:02:02 +0100Mersea fire sees crews and farmers fight to save crops
The extent of the damage is still being assessed.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100Colchester Sixth Form student to compete in Miss England
She is also hoping to go on to compete in the Miss World contest
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100The life of famous artist Eric Ravilious and his Essex links
Many of his watercolours and other works feature scenes of Essex
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100New shops on their way to Colchester's High Street
Plans have been revealed
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:29:47 +0100Colchester assault in early hours sees man hospitalised
Essex Police are continuing to investigate the incident.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100Long wait for people needing social housing in Colchester
It comes amid a new strategy
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100Mersea's Secret Island Festival to return in July
It will feature more than 50 artists
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100Thief targeted Clacton JD Sports during brazen raid
The thief admitted two crimes
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Most popular celebrity sightings in Colchester over the years
Here are some of the most popular famous faces spotted in Colchester
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Blue Light Card reveals summer discounts on Alton Towers, Cadbury World and more
Blue Light Card has revealed its summer discounts and members can save money on days out in the West Midlands.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, July 24
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July 24.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Crash map reveals most dangerous roads in Colchester
Some of the most dangerous roads in Colchester can be examined thanks to an interactive online map.