Walton's Steven Walker has donated £750 to Walton and District Community Foodbank

BRAINTREE’S MP has said he will not be claiming expenses for Christmas Parties following a backlash against the advice given to MPs.

The dealer made a series of errors which led to his capture

A CROOK described as “professional criminal” stole thousands of pounds of high-end handbags from a shop before an employee’s purse was pinched a month later.

Congratulations to those involved

A MAN who once attempted to take his own life has said the findings of a Gazette investigation into how many people are using anti-depressants is “truly upsetting”.

The eyewatering sum will have to be paid from next month

Bruno Tonioli is set to make his grand return for a special Christmas appearance on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.

Liquid limits and laptop rules at Airports could be axed under new regulations.

After an announcement in May that Colchester will officially become a city, the official day of conferment is now here. A procession will leave the Mercury Theatre at 5.20pm and arrive at 5.35pm, after which the formal meeting for conferment of city ...

He feared the driver was about to stand up and assault him

The venue had laid vacant for years

The Cosmic Puffin Festival in Mersea has raised more than £150,000

Mrs Coggan's husband said she was a 'deightful person'

A man from Basildon has died after a crash on a major Essex road, police have confirmed.

The fire started on Wednesday morning

Penelope Coggan, 73, was fatally struck by a stolen car being driven by Hivda Altuntop

He denies the assault

Music legend, Dr Feelgood guitarist, and Game of Thrones star, Wilko Johnson, has died, aged 75.

Colchester High Street will be closed to traffic for the procession

Liam Mckenna-May talks to former Colchester Sixth Form Student Marco Rhodes about his journey into the music scene and the release of his first ever single.

ACTOR and presenter Joe Swash talks about his dad's death, wife Stacey Solomon, and the release of his first cookbook.

Thousands of pounds were raised at a Christmas event.

COLCHESTER Gazette's Camera Club is back for another weekly installment, showcasing your best images in and around Colchester.

It has sparked a mixture of opinions

SWASTIKAS have been etched and painted onto benches around a south Essex woodland.

RESIDENTS in Colchester will be able to enjoy free festive food and a surprise Christmas experience when a fast-food restaurant launches its new campaign.

RESIDENTS in Colchester have been urged to secure their sheds so burglars cannot find the tools they might need to gain access to their properties.

The incident proved to be a close call

Restaurant owners have spoken out after a 15-man brawl outside their site following England’s World Cup game.

A MENOPAUSE expert who has appeared on a range of national television shows and news channels will be leading an insightful talk in a Colchester village.

Residents at Corner House, in Wash Lane, Clacton, huddled around the television

The first Reclaim the Night march took place as long ago as 1977

Nicki who works at Beresfords has completed the cycling challenge

A SERIAL killer expert will delve into the minds of multi-murderers when she brings her increasingly popular talk to Colchester for fans of the morbid and macabre.

CLACTON seafront was filled with reindeers and Santas last Saturday, but not to drop off early presents, instead to raise funds for a vital service.

PC Aaron Smyth first became a Special Constable with Essex Police

Tenants living in flats in High Street, Colchester, have hit-out at refuse collectors

Foodbank Day will happen on Wednesday, November 30

Government health workers deep cleaned the site

About 100 migrants are living at a Holiday Inn Express near Langham, but a charity is saying the food they are being served is inedible

Matt Hancock opened up about his childhood on tonight’s episode of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity, including the time his family's business 'nearly went bust'.

A COASTGUARD helicopter had to rescue four people from a yacht during a daring 11-hour operation.

The play displayed terrific acting and directing, which captured the true gothic and horrific nature of Frankenstein while incorporating a new layer of intimacy and sympathy.

Colchester’s finest ‘Blur’ are to headline their first-ever Wembley show on 8 July 2023 for an epic, long-awaited reunion to celebrate their 35th anniversary. The globally successful band are to be supported by British rapper Slowthai, acclaime...

The motorist was caught driving at the reckless speed

The Gimp Man of Essex can often be seen strolling around Colchester

A SINGLE dad says he felt “very uncomfortable” over the lack of baby changing facilities in a fast-food restaurant toilet, describing it as: “An absolute outrage”

Workers are dealing with the incident

Data was obtained by the Gazette from the NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board