Gazette News
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Muddy Stilettos: 2 Essex pubs named among best for a Sunday roast
One restaurant in Great Waltham and one in Colchester made it onto the Muddy Stilettos list
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:58:00 +0000Essex man shares wife's hospice and skin cancer story
He is sharing the tragic story to raise awareness
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:54:32 +0000Essex dad's devastating story after being kicked at football
He was playing football when he was kicked in the left leg trying to shield the ball
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000Death notices to appear in the Colchester Gazette this week
RIP.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000Uninsured Colchester driver was caught in Southway
His case was heard by magistrates
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000Colchester and Tendring NHS charged £719k for anti-depressants
Data was obtained by the Gazette from the NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Essex school toilet debate continues as it is branded a 'scandal'
Some schools have locked their loos
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Colchester McColl's branch to close for refurbishments
The McColl's will have a new look when it reopens in two weeks' time
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Ipswich Crown Court judge hits out at defendant's no-show
The court case had to be adjourned
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Colchester's most hygienic pubs and restaurants revealed
If you want to be sure you're eating food which has been prepared hygienically, then these are the places to go to...
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Colchester kindergarten bounces back with good inspection
The establishment went from being rated 'Outstanding' in 2017 to 'Inadequate' earlier this year, but it is now been rated 'Good' after another inspection
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000Try these popular household items to help defrost your car windscreen
These hacks will help you defrost your car windscreen in minutes, or prevent it from happening in the first place. One even went viral on TikTok for its speed.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Drivers warned of offences that can put points on to your licence
Drivers are being told of the small offences that could see them get points on their licences.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 20:42:34 +0000First Big Christmas In Southend after Covid-19 -Zahra Yaqobi SBHS
Ho-Ho-Ho Merry Christmas! … too early?
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 16:44:51 +0000Colchester musicians to perform The Snowman soundtrack
TALENTED young musicians will take to the stage of a Colchester venue next month against the backdrop of a much-loved animated Christmas film.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:50:52 +0000Colchester underpass cordoned off by Essex Police officers
Officers were called to the scene during the early hours
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:19:26 +0000Harwich police find stolen van before returning it to owner
A STOLEN van has been retrieved by police officers and returned to its relieved owner.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:28:21 +0000Anglian Water fined £500k for sewage discharge in Essex river
The water company responsible has now been ordered to pay more than £500k in fines
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 10:54:01 +0000Chelmsford chip pan inferno explodes into raging fireball
A CHIP pan inferno which exploded into a fireball “nearly caused a serious incident” inside a first floor flat.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 09:28:34 +0000Clacton firefighters tackle fire in blocked chimney
Residents have now been issued fire safety advice
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000Colchester's Anti Loo Roll Brigade releases Christmas single
The Anti Loo Roll Brigade needs your help to get the song into the charts
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000Colchester councillor to deliver free books to families in need
A CAMPAIGNER will once again look to deliver free books to disadvantaged families this Christmas to help combat the impact of the cost of living crisis on their finances.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000Mother and daughter duo will provide free meals for those in need
A GENEROUS duo is offering free-of-charge meals for struggling families this Christmas.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000Coronavirus deaths in Colchester and Tendring recorded
The latest coronavirus case figures have been released
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000Clacton Carnarvon House to be demolished in development bid
A landmark grant has been handed to Tendring Council
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Colchester Reclaim the Night march to return tonight
The first Reclaim the Night march took place as long ago as 1977
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Colchester's best tourist spots as chosen by Gazette readers
Readers choose their favourite tourist spots in Colchester
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000North Essex criminals jailed this month named by Gazette
They have each been put behind bars
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000Ford Fiestas named among top 10 stolen cars in the UK for 2022
Ford Fiestas, Range Rovers and Volkswagen Golfs are among the most stolen cars in the UK for 2022
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Christmas markets 2022: These 5 European Christmas markets are a must
These are some of the best Christmas markets to visit.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex: November 25-27
Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from November 25-27
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Clacton pub goer wins £2,500 from £5 bet on England world cup match
NERVES were high as a pub goer put down an audacious bet during a world cup football match.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:47:26 +0000A13 closed at Five Bells Interchange after Essex crash
A major road in south Essex has been closed after a crash with an air ambulance reportedly called.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:54:19 +0000Essex to get almost £5million to discharge more people from hospital
At least £5m is to be made available to Essex County Council to increase care capacity and enable more people to be discharged from hospital this winter.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000Colchester EE shop raided by violent hammer-wielding gang
They stole thousands of pounds worth of devices
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:35:32 +0000Colchester scene of Essex Air Ambulance landing
SPECIALIST airborne medics were deployed to the scene of a “medical emergency” following reports of a serious incident in Colchester.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:24:24 +0000Colchester paedophile jailed for sexually assaulting girl
Patrick Twomey sexually assaulted a young girl several times over the course of six weeks.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:23:46 +0000Colchester paedophile jailed for sexually assaulting girl
Patrick Twomey sexually assaulted a young girl several times over the course of six weeks.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:44:14 +0000Woman dies following A13 crash near Rainham
The A13 still remains closed in both directions
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:44:36 +0000Essex 999 hoax callers laugh and talk about ordering pizza
Essex Police's force control room has issued a warning after a number of inappropriate 999 calls which "delay genuine help".
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:19:00 +0000Black Friday: Essex Police warn against buying e-scooters
"Get a Black Friday bargain, not a whole lot of trouble."
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:20:25 +0000Disruptions to Greater Anglia trains through Colchester amid strike
GREATER Anglia have released a statement confirming that travellers should avoid using their services this Saturday, due to ‘severe’ disruptions from strikes.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:14:17 +0000Essex RSPCA looking for home for puppy dumped by road
The RSPCA is looking for a new home for Scooby who is one of the three survivors of six siblings found dumped in a box with parvovirus.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:10:04 +0000Saffron Building Society grants for Essex charities
Non-profit organisations could secure a helpful amount of money
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:47:17 +0000Colchester to host Sausage & Cider Festival next summer
A POPULAR food and drink event boasting an incredible selection of tasty treats, interesting alcohol flavours and live music will return to Colchester next year.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:12:15 +0000West Ham United players partner with Frinton Golf Club for event
TWO West Ham United legends will appear at a seaside town sports venue next year as part of an event being held in aid of charity.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:08:55 +0000Etiquette for staying at Buckingham Palace revealed on I’m A Celeb
In last night’s I’m A Celeb on ITV, Mike Tindall tells Owen Warner what it’s like to stay in Buckingham Palace and how he met Prince William and Prince Harry before Zara Phillips.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Colchester runner sets sights on marathon to support sister
Nadine Weeding decided to take on the challenge of a marathon when her sister received a cancer diagnosis
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Colchester Town Railway Station 'could' be renamed as city
Council bosses are to look into the idea
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Charity to aid Tendring and Colchester residents during awareness week
Find out about the support available.