HUNDREDS of rural protesters lined the banks of a river in a united stand against racism and discrimination.

 

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Essex has reached 7,073.

A POPULAR ice cream brand has shut down the home secretary over her opinions and proposed policies on immigration.

FIVE properties plagued by “high risk” antisocial behaviour were closed down in one week by council officers.

ONE of the first theatre shows in the country since lockdown restrictions were eased has been staged by Clacton MP Giles Watling.

THE coronavirus infection rate across Colchester has fallen over the last seven days, new statistics show.

WINE sellers who “lived the dream” by growing their shop over the space of 20 years have put their business on the market with an asking price of £1.5 million.

THUNDERSTORMS are heading for the south east this week as the Met Office has set a yellow weather warning.

Burger King have released the Whopper Card – an exclusive membership that grants owners free burgers for an entire year.

Ben & Jerry's have explained why millions across the UK and around the world have been storing their ice cream incorrectly.

MALDON District Council’s annual meeting has been postponed to allow councillors to resolve the results of a damning report into its leader’s “throat-slit” gesture and “hello sailor” comment.

Two puppies who were found dumped in a layby on one of the hottest days of the year in a cardboard box have sadly died.

SEAFRONT daytrippers were forced to urinate in the streets as toilets were locked for hours, traders say.

A TEENAGER was killed in a fatal collision after his vehicle strayed into oncoming traffic, a court has heard.

Debenhams is to cut 2,500 jobs across its stores and warehouses across the UK as the high street retailer looks to slash costs.

Town councillors were left incensed by ice cream sellers peddling their wares on genteel Frinton’s hallowed Greensward and seafront.

A BUSY road is likely to be closed for most of the day after a vehicle crashed into a telegraph pole.

GAZETTE columnist Peter Fairs has seen “incredible” changes in his lifetime of farming.

A HOSPICE’S long-standing day centre, which campaigners feared would be turned into flats could now house a doctors’ surgery, according to a councillor.

PROUD neighbours banded together to repaint old 19th century lampposts after becoming “dismayed” at their deteriorating condition.

A BROKEN down lorry is causing delays in Manningtree.

We've put together a list of the six best ways to help get a good night’s sleep during a heatwave.

Supermarket chains Iceland and Waitrose have issued urgent product recalls on a variety of chicken products - including two over salmonella fears.

Coastguard teams have issued a warning to Southend beach-goers, after rescuing two dogs and their owners during a sweep of the beach.

TOWN councillors want to fight back against “selfish” daytrippers by installing double yellow lines on the corners of Frinton’s avenues.

FLYTIPPERS have been blasted after dumping a pile of “filth” in a coastal village and showing a lack of respect for hardworking residents.

A POORLY pooch whose future looked bleak has been given a second chance at life after animal lovers fundraised in their droves for a vital operation.

AN officer has warned against buying knock-off perfumes and aftershaves from street vendors after police seized counterfeit goods twice in two days.

Mobile testing units for coronavirus are at various locations across Essex.

NHS workers and their allies joined forces to demand better wages as part of a demonstration in Colchester.

Family affair - Ria with dad Neil, mum Carol and sister Kaz, celebrating last Christmas

A CHARITY which has supported hospital staff and patients for more than 60 years is at a “critical” risk of folding due to a lack of support.

A STRESSED patient who visited her doctor after experiencing severe migraines has been “pushed to the brink” after battling an “unjust” £70 parking fine for months.

The Foreign Office have updated travellers heading to France, Greece, Malaysia and Brunei.

FEARS are growing that France will be added to the UK's quarantine travel list within days.

A lorry has crashed into a house in Thorpe-le-Soken.

A PIER fire could have been accidental or deliberate, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service says.

AIR pollution in Essex could rise to high levels over the next few days due to rising temperatures.

A CHARITY has advised wearing face masks and picking positions where participants are not face to face during intercourse to manage the risk of coronavirus.

WATER companies have issued an urgent warning to customers in Tendring and Colchester to save water due to a surge in demand possibly due to staycations during the hot weather.

A POPULAR concept restaurant will close its doors after four years serving customers in the town.

HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition set up by a young eco-warrior demanding action to clean up the River Colne.

A COLCHESTER firm was on pole position as Formula 1 marked its 70th anniversary.

A MAN’S body was pulled from the sea near Clacton Pier.

TWO seasiders had to be rescued after getting into a spot of bother in their inflatable dingy.

ALTHOUGH many people are now working from home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, others have returned to workplaces.

Schools may have to carry out weekly tests to find out whether staff and children have contracted coronavirus to help keep everyone safe.