Gazette News

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:25:00 +0100
Morrisons confirms return of major in-store feature after customer outcry
Morrisons has confirmed it is reintroducing a major in-store feature back into some of their UK supermarkets after customer feedback.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned as 22-mile stretch of A12 to close this month
Drivers are being warned about months of overnight disruption on the A12 between Colchester and Chelmsford in Essex.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
The 10 most booked restaurants in Essex revealed by OpenTable
The most booked restaurants in June across the whole of Essex have been revealed by OpenTable.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:40:00 +0100
Vehicle fire causing long delays on A12
Traffic is beginning to build on the A12 southbound at Kelvedon North this morning due to a vehicle fire.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:59:22 +0100
Severe delays on major Essex route due to broken down vehicle
Delays are building on the M25 anticlockwise near Enfield due to a broken down vehicle. Queues back to M11.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:21:07 +0100
All lanes STOPPED on M25 this morning after 'incident' on bridge
An incident on the QE2 Bridge has brought traffic to a standstill on the M25 clockwise during the busy morning commute.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Fair and equal' - Mum starts petition for school shorts for high school boys
A mum has launched a campaign calling for more fairness to school uniform rules so that boys can wear shorts.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Talented Harwich teenager named one of the region's rising stars
Amelia Larden, 18, was recognised as a young leader at the annual Eastern Education Group (EEG) Celebration of Achievement.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Naked hammer-wielding drunk spared prison after terrorising neighbours
A Harwich man who exposed himself to neighbours while naked in the street had “lost weight” so his trousers fell down, a court heard.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:23:07 +0100
All remaining stores closed and 400 jobs lost in £59m high street administration
A renowned UK retailer that collapsed into administration after 146 years owed more than £59 million.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'Typical incompetence' as postbox left out of use for 'months'
The postbox on the corner of Wood Lane in Eight Ash Green has been out of action since February.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Councillor slams reopened riverside walkway routes after six years as 'inaccessible'
The walkway between the Hythe and Rowhedge was announced as fully accessible as part of phase two of the Fieldgate Quay restoration project, in June.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New engagement space opens in Colchester to explore plans shaping the city's future
A new engagement space has opened inside Colchester Library, offering an opportunity to learn more about regeneration projects.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Couple call for support for new independent high street shop
A Clacton shop owner is urging residents to support independent businesses after opening her new High Street store.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Former MP says 'wildlife oasis' being destroyed amid city project
The churchyard restoration project called Trinity Square, separate to the church revamp, is currently underway, after contracted firm Bakers of Danbury began works in April.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:21:50 +0100
Attempted murder arrest after two men attacked outside Essex pub
AN attempted murder arrest has been made after two men were reportedly attacked in Buckhurst Hill.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:54:57 +0100
Major £2.75m clearance sale underway as Colchester shop to close after 16 years
A major furniture clearance sale at Hatfields Colchester offering up to 75 per cent off is underway.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:45:29 +0100
Five best-rated kebab takeaways on Just Eat in and around Colchester
Here are the five best-rated kebab takeaways on Just Eat based in and around Colchester ahead of World Kebab Day on Friday (July 10)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
New ‘Hello Essex’ campaign launched to encourage days out across the county
The Hello Essex initiative launched this week with a photocall at Danbury Country Park, bringing together councillors and council teams.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
See inside £4M historic farmhouse with views over the River Stour
A Grade II listed farmhouse set within 300 acres of lush countryside on the Essex/ Suffolk border is on the market for £4million.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Figures reveal one in three Essex residents ignore ‘red flag’ cancer symptoms
Research from Cancer Research UK shows 32 per cent of people who noticed a "red flag" symptom did not contact their GP within six months.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
5 charming villages worth crossing the border for
With an eye of the cost of living, we have put together five villages which are well worth hopping over the Essex border for.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Inside the £2.5m Essex home with a swimming pool, gym and cinema
A substantial seven-bedroom home with its own indoor pool, cinema, and 1.6-acre grounds has come onto the market in one of Colchester’s sought-after areas.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:48:15 +0100
Warning issued as camping barbecue sparks grassland fire in Essex
A barbecue sparked a grassland fire in Ongar prompting fresh safety warnings from fire officials.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's quiet life in grand mansion in the Essex countryside
Jamie Oliver is a celebrity chef, restaurateur and cookbook author and enjoys a quiet life in the Essex countryside when not in the spotlight.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning crime fiction author visits Essex library
An award-winning author best known for his crime-fiction novels visited an Essex Library as part of an annual book festival.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular pub to stay open until 5am for England's next World Cup match
Football fans will be able to enjoy England’s next World Cup match from a popular Clacton pub into the early hours.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Essex's only Epic Vue cinema screen was a real treat
The new Vue Cinema opened in Northern Gateway one month ago, and I was lucky enough to be invited to a family and friends screening event last week.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester woman wins national award for dementia care support
Christina Collison founded Dementia Help in 2017, after her mum Hazel died due to vascular dementia.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Five cats with Cats Protection in Essex looking for forever homes
From strays to sweethearts, a group of cats under the care of Cats Protection in Essex are looking for their forever homes.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Barclays leaving high street after 130 years labelled 'death of the high street'
Colchester Council confirmed Barclays bank is moving from High Street and Culver Street West to Shewell Walk, on Monday.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
In the dock - the latest cases heard at North Essex Magistrates' Court
A round-up of selected recent cases heard at North Essex Magistrates’ Court in Chelmsford and Colchester.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Witham Town FC backs footballer as he heads into ITV's Love Island villa
Witham Town Football Club player, Tom Stagg has entered ITV's Love Island villa as he swaps footy for finding love.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
First high-end homes at former cavalry barracks finally hitting the market
The barracks have been derelict for years and were originally part of the 2010 Quadriga estate development by housebuilder Vistry Group, where homes were built off Abbey Field.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Essex TikTok star reviews businesses around the UK
GainsWithDan has been creating food review and mukbang videos on TikTok for just over a year - and he has enjoyed every second of it.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Fleetwood Mac magic by the water as Brentwood Mac to rock Gosfield Lake
A Fleetwood Mac tribute band is bringing classic rock magic to one of north Essex’s prettiest nature spots this summer.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:06:27 +0100
Queues and delays expected amid disruption at Greater Anglia station
A signalling system fault is causing disruption at Chelmsford affecting multiple train routes.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:51:57 +0100
Unseen CCTV footage released after woman's disappearance 120 days ago
Police have released previously unseen CCTV footage in the ongoing search for Vitoria Barreto who went missing from Essex.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
This Essex pub boasts a 'homely atmosphere' and 'delicious food'
The Queen's Head, in the High Street, has been keeping the residents of Walton well-fed for more than six decades.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Inside £2.5m riverside home in Essex with indoor pool complex up for sale
A six-bed riverside in Howe Street, Essex has been listed for sale at £2.5m. Grade II listed home has indoor pool and annexe.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Exciting Strawberry Fair coming to popular community market this weekend
The Rec Community Market will host a delightful Strawberry Fair this Sunday packed with family fun, games and local flavour.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Colchester Camera Club captures some of Essex’s most spectacular scenes
The Gazette Camera Club Colchester has been capturing some of the county’s most tranquil and spectacular scenes this week.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Discounted personal training sessions launched across Colchester this July
The promotions are available at Leisure World and Colchester Sports Park from July 1, 2026 to July 31.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:20:39 +0100
Severe delays as road closed at major Essex interchange
Drivers are facing lengthy delays on the A130 this morning due to a closure at a major interchange.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Inside the Edwardian home close to Essex seafront just added to the market
A substantial Edwardian detached home just a short walk from Clacton’s seafront has been listed for sale.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:22:41 +0100
Fisherman rescued by police after boat breaks down in 30C heat off Essex coast
A fisherman has praised Essex marine officers for coming to the rescue after his boat broke down while out at sea.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:12:59 +0100
Henry Nowak's killer in bid to appeal his murder conviction and sentence
Henry Nowak's killer is seeking to appeal his conviction and sentence, the Court of Appeal has confirmed.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester care home celebrates Armed Forces Day with special event
Colonia Court Bupa Care Home hosted the event with residents on June 26 to mark Armed Forces Day.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
3 of the prettiest coastal towns and villages to visit in Essex this summer
During the summer, there is even more reason to explore some of the coastal gems this part of the country has to offer.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Resident slams council's 'inconsistent service' over bin collections
As a result, the garden waste has mounted up “considerably” and claims it’s the third time this year the collection slot has been missed.

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