A primary school in Essex faces an emergency closure for two days after an outbreak of a vomiting bug.

Many residents flocked to the Colchester United Christmas Fayre hunting for unique gifts ahead of the big day.

The attack took place at approximately 3pm, and was witnessed by Chelsea’s five-month-old daughter

Essex doctors says the spread of flu is a “big concern” this year as the NHS braces for its worst ever winter crisis in the next two weeks.

A planning application on the former land of Colchester Rugby Club and Northern Gateway is the subject of a planning application for 330 homes.

Toy and collectables store, Nerd Base have officially announced their opening date for their Colchester shop.

Callum Lynch, 30, was stopped by police in Colchester when officers tried to handcuff him, but the defendant broke free and ran off.

Essex NHS is asking residents to visit the right services for their needs as hospital pressures from a surge in flu cases continue this winter.

Pam Cox MP has backed the Labour government’s new investment to provide training and work to young people who are neither earning nor learning in Colchester.

A historic Colchester restaurant is getting a new name and menu.

Little Rabbit Barn in Ardleigh has been named among the best spots in Essex for live music according to experts from The Telegraph.

We asked Clacton residents whether they were aware of the plans and what they thought about the future of local governance in their area.

An Essex doctor has been struck off and jailed after he tried to bribe a patient with £5,000 withdraw claims of sexual assault.

A campaign group from Wivenhoe trying to save an ancient oak remains “cautiously optimistic” as they brought the fight to a major insurer’s front door.

The Colchester level crossing in East Street is due to close next month while tamping works take place.

A St Helena Hospice nurse who has been awarded the title of Queen's Nurse.

Colchester Arts Centre will play host to singer-songwriter, Ady Johnson who is hosting his annual Christmas show.

Colchester Prime Stock and Show Sale was deemed a success, with a wide range of East Anglian and East Midlands entries in cattle and sheep categories.

People struggling with cold homes in Essex are set to benefit from a new Heat Essex energy efficiency initiative.

An investigation has found a Ryanair jet smashed into a fence while being moved around by a tug driver advising a trainee.

Essex Police have issued an urgent appeal for information after a hit and run in which a "young pedestrian" was struck by a car outside a Chelmsford school.

Bees Indian Restaurant in Colchester has been named Your Favourite by Gazette readers.

A Ryanair plane smashed into a Stansted airport fence while being moved by a tug driving instructor focused on advising a trainee, an investigation has found.

The 2026 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub list has been revealed, showcasing the best spots across the country.

The disruption is expected to take place between 11.30am and 12.30pm and will effect the CO7 6 postcode.

Traffic will be diverted as the A12 is shutting for road and tech upgrades.

A Christmas superfan from Essex has adorned his house with 90,000 lights for the 20th year in a row - despite vowing never to do it again after losing his partner.

Motorists are experiencing delays this morning following a crash on the A12 near Colchester.

Baz Tofik has links to Clacton, Colchester, and Chelmsford.

Firefighters are battling a blaze at an industrial unit in Essex.

Fallen power cables have led to a road closure in Little Bromley.

Shoppers defied the grey skies and wet weather as they filled Colchester’s city centre with Christmas spirit.

Rightmove's happiest places to live list for 2025 has included the likes of Leigh-on-Sea, Colchester and Clacton.

Her family described her as “the joy of every gathering”, and someone who was “always making people laugh and smile”.

Award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordan Buchanan is bringing his new live tour, Lions and Tigers and Bears, to Charter Hall on February 19.

“Open Road is one of Colchester's best known charities. So I thought as Colchester's MP, it was really important to host a major Colchester charity.

A charity restoring Colchester’s iconic water tower has launched a special Christmas appeal.

A spokesperson from the MOD told the Gazette LCpl Hooley was not a member of Colchester-based 2nd and 3rd Battalions of The Parachute Regiment.

A Colchester man’s “anger is soaring into a new orbit” after his vulnerable father was the victim of a theft.

Gemma Mullin, who runs The Wedit, was announced as one of the regional winners at the Wedding Industry Awards last month

Colchester farmer and NFU president Tom Bradshaw thanked Labour MPs for abstaining on the family farm tax.

Colchester Business Improved District (BID), which operates as InColchester, has welcomed Dan Mitchell as its new chairman.

Arjun Rajan, 31, had driven into Colchester city centre when he ssexually assaulted the woman after picking her up in the High Street.

Frankie has connections to Colchester and may be travelling by train.

AN Essex train company has apologised after customers reported issues with online tickets.

RESIDENTS are being reminded of the amended opening times of Colchester City Council services and venues this festive period.

The exhibition, which is co-curated with the National Railway Museum, is part of the national Railway 200 campaign celebrating two centuries of the modern railway.

The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has escalated to REAP Level 4 – its highest alert level.

The original Dave's Coaches bus from the BBC's Gavin & Stacey is up for sale on AutoTrader for £200,000.

Essex Police have confirmed a 73-year-old woman died on the A127 near Rayleigh Weir yesterday following reports of concerns for a woman's welfare.