COLCHESTER’S Conservative Party has reclaimed a vacant seat on the council following a by-election victory.

The victim had swelling and cuts.

AN injured young seal was found battered and bruised with no mother in sight before being rescued by a caring and experienced specialist.

A MAN who had been missing for just shy of a week has now been found following a public appeal and police search.

The court case was adjourned

Colchester Council has the final say

A COMEDY sensation who regularly performs around the globe will headline a gig in a seaside town this week as part of a vast programme of entertainment.

Colchester Borough Homes chief executive Philip Sullivan said the day will bring the community together

The 46-year-old feared violence from his girlfriend's pals

The cats owner has done everything imaginable to try and get him back.

Police patrols have been ramped up in response

The musician is in hospital in China

Enjoy cheap Odeon cinema tickets in this major Groupon deal but you’ll need to be quick.

Greene King is giving customers a free drink as England plays Germany in the Women's Euros final.

One in every 20 people who catch Covid-19 have long-term smell or taste problems as a result

The scheme will cost either £2.49, £4.99 or £7.99.

Police are appealing for support as they conduct a search for a missing teenager.

POLICE are currently appealing for support as they conduct a search for a missing Colchester pensioner.

A cloned car smashed a railway gate and drove down the tracks after failing to stop for police on the A12 in Essex.

A CLOSE-KNIT coastal community has been rocked by a “scary” ordeal after a highly-flammable grassland was torched twice in as many days.

It is due to open tomorrow

Delays are likely in the area.

A HIGH Court injunction has been granted to prevent overnight camping during Clacton Airshow.

The issue is ongoing

She will face a trial

His case has been heard in court

The fire started earlier this afternoon

He had originally denied the charges.

Residents engaged with officers

A SUPERMARKET giant has opened a new store within a city centre and donated thousands of pounds to a fundraising campaign to commemorate the launch.

There will be plenty of hands-on activities for children!

A NIGHT of classic hits is coming to a Colchester venue.

FIREFIGHTERS battled a beauty spot blaze for more than two hours after a large woodland area went up in flames.

A BUS company which was set to axe a vital school service leaving students stranded has performed a dramatic U-turn following pressure from parents and the Gazette.

The events will take place over 11 days

The festival ran out of drinks by 7.30pm on Saturday

A BUILDER turned chef is preparing to open his first restaurant as he brings his homemade American food to town.

INTRIGUED history-lovers can now take a boat trip to a former oyster packing shed which has stood for more than 100 years ago.

A man has been charged with murder, following the death of a man in Chelmsford on Monday.

THE organiser of a charity football match expects a “sell-out crowd” as sporting legends go head-to-head with budding ballers.

FAMILIES of a tiny town were given a behind-the-scenes insight into how their firefighters protect them on a daily basis.

SPORTS stars of the future will go head-to-head with basketball-bouncing bobbies as part of a new initiative to get more youngsters engaging with the police.

The case has been sent to crown court

New access would also be built

He was caught in an undercover officer sting

Colchester Council has the final say

DRIVERS will have to contend with a traffic-slowing speed restriction for an entire month as works are carried out on a housing development.

Wonderful prizes were given out on the day.

A STUDENT with an eye for capturing fantastic photos has raised hundreds of pounds for charity after selling off her works during an auction.

The festival ran out of drinks by 7.30pm on Saturday