Gazette News
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100Spires Interiors in Colchester shortlisted for kitchen design award
Colchester kitchen design studio Spires Interiors has been shortlisted for a national industry award.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100EEAST Heart scheme trains more than 10,000 people in life saving skills
The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has trained more than 10,000 people in CPR and defibrillator awareness.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100Wivenhoe, join the fast crowd
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Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100Colchester Council supports National Hate Crime Awareness Week
Colchester Council and Colchester Community Safety Partnership are supporting National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:51:09 +0100Engineering works set to impact train travel to Stansted over the weekend
Engineering works taking place over the weekend are set to cause disruption for passengers travelling to Stansted, Greater Anglia has confirmed.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:53:04 +0100Movie star dog fired for biting crew crowned world's most obedient canine
A Hollywood movie star dog who was fired for biting crew members has been crowned the world's most obedient canine thanks to his Essex trainer.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:18:32 +0100Busy road in Colchester city centre closed throughout the day with delays expected
Brook Street in Colchester is closed for the day as Anglian Water move in to repair a manhole cover.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:30:00 +0100How have you gone above and beyond for the region?
Meet the judges for the East of England Energy Ambassador and Educational Trailblazer categories at the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2026.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:49:24 +0100Colchester Foodbank offering free heaters for those struggling with cost of living
Colchester Foodbank are continuing to support the community, offering free heaters before the start of winter.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:55:39 +0100Full breakdown of police officers dismissed in Essex since 2020/21
A full breakdown of the number of Essex Police officers who have been dismissed since 2020/21 compared with the rest of the UK.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:34:09 +0100Council's bid to block use of hotel to house asylum seekers to be heard at high court
Epping Forest Council are taking legal action against Somani Hotels, the owners of the Bell Hotel over their use of it to house asylum seekers.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Essex couple to reveal renovation on new episode of Location, Location, Location
The show follows presenters Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer as they try to find the perfect home for a different set of buyers each week.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Colchester Grade II Listed building which houses high street business up for auction
The Grade II Listed building which houses the prominent business, Robert Dyas in Colchester High Street is set to go under the hammer.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Colchester school wins regional swimming championship for 20th year running
A SCHOOL in Colchester has been crowned the winner of a regional swimming championship for the 20th consecutive year.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Pete Tong to bring unique show 'celebrating the legacy of dance music' to Essex
The world-famous DJ is bringing his show with the Electric Orchestra to Audley End Estate, in London Road, on August 8, 2026.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Colchester champ returns to ring in memory of Clacton pupil
Hearing about 15-year-old Ralph Pearce inspired him to use his return to the ring to support his family and their efforts to add to his legacy.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100PICTURES: Cliffs landslide highlights challenge saving Essex town's naze from erosion
A section of the cliffs collapsed on to the beach last week.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:47:47 +0100Colchester hit by unusually heavy traffic in Cowdray Avenue and Colne Bank Avenue
A live traffic map shows Cowdrey Avenue, Colne Bank Avenue, and Station Way are suffering from serious congestion.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:22:00 +0100Colchester train services will be disrupted by engineering works next month
Late night train services between Colchester and Walton will be affected by engineering works next month.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:21:00 +0100Pretty pink pumpkins pop up at Essex farm as it celebrates ten years
Foxes Farm Produce, in Halstead Road, Colchester, is celebrating ten years of its iconic pumpkin patch by making a dramatic change to its usual orange and white pumpkins.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +0100Work underway as new fast food outlet joins Stanway retail park
Demolition works are underway as a new fast food outlet is joining a retail park in Stanway.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:14:57 +0100Colchester: Three men arrested thanks to police dog Pablo
AN Essex Police dog assisted the arrest of three men in Colchester.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:03:10 +0100Small boat migrant jailed for five years for threatening to kill Essex MP
A SMALL boat migrant who threatened to kill Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on TikTok has been jailed for five years.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Colchester insurance agency expands following merger with Earls Colne
The expanded NFU Mutual Colchester and North Essex Agency has opened, bringing together insurance offices in Great Tey and Earls Colne.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Stunning Essex home to appear on Britain's Most Expensive Houses on Channel 4
The Channel 4 documentary series, narrated by Don Warrington, follows estate agents showcasing stunning properties.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Pub set to close again as recently-arrived tenants announce sudden departure
The tenants of the Cherry Tree pub in Brightlingsea have announced their departure as the pub looks set to close less than two months after they took over.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:50:17 +0100Brightlingsea seafront to receive 'welcome upgrade'
Tendring Council is undertaking improvement work at Brightlingsea's Blue Flag award-winning seafront.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:22:48 +0100Police treating death of woman, 39, in Great Oakley, as 'unexpected'
Paramedics were called to a house in Sparrows Corner at about 7.45pm on Monday and pronounced the 39-year-old dead at the scene.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:01:34 +0100Homeless man jailed for helping dispose of body found in Colchester landfill
Ciprian Ilie, 45, helped dispose of the mutilated body of Cumali Turhan in November last year
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:51:56 +0100Cross-party MPs back plans for five unitary authorities in Greater Essex
A cross-party group of MPs is backing a proposal for five new unitary authorities in Greater Essex.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:35:32 +0100Funding opportunity now open to 'build safer communities' across Essex
The Essex Community Foundation (ECF) is inviting charities and voluntary groups to apply for community safety grants from the High Sheriff's Fund.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:04:20 +0100Fine-dining restaurant on Essex coast is one of top 25 in the country
Lambard's Salt House in Harwich is one of the top 25 fine dining restaurants across the UK on Tripadvisor.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100Essex law firm recognised for 'outstanding contribution' to wildlife conservation
Essex law firm Ellisons won the Wilder Business Award at Essex Wildlife Trust's Wilder Essex Awards 2025 for its contribution to conservation.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100In pictures: shoppers hunt for bargains at antique and vintage market
Shoppers enjoyed the latest edition of an outdoor market at a museum in Essex.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100Essex widow thought husband's deadly brain tumour was just him being 'grumpy'
Mark Gurrey, from Chelmsford, Essex, died of glioblastoma, a type of cancer which affects the spinal cord and brain, in February last year.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:56:21 +0100'Upmarket' seaside town on Essex coast named as one of best places to live in UK
Frinton-on-Sea has been named as one of the top 10 to live in Essex and one of the best across the country.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:41:51 +0100Essex Big Brother star breaks silence on exit and reveals why he was kicked out
Essex parish councillor George Gilbert has opened up on his experience in Big Brother and the comments that got him removed from the ITV show.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100Public consultation launched into future of 37 playgrounds in Colchester
Colchester Council has launched a public consultation into the future of 37 playgrounds.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:51 +0100Drug using lorry driver using phone at the wheel who killed gran, 81, has been jailed
A lorry driver who was high on drugs and alcohol and on his phone has been jailed for killing an 81-year-old grandmother.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:26:17 +0100Trains running between Essex and London cancelled or delayed due to signalling fault
A signalling fault is affecting Greater Anglia services between Essex and London Liverpool Street.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:02:58 +0100A chance to snap up a bargain at this Colchester kilo sale today - don't miss out
A vintage kilo sale is being held at the University of Essex today, with many chances to snap up a bargain.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:37:57 +0100A12 crash causing severe delays with traffic increasing due to lane closure
A crash on the A12 this morning is causing severe delays on the London bound carriageway, with traffic increasing.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:17:23 +0100Car experts have debunked common speed camera myths and reveal actual triggers
A motoring group, BigCarWantsYou.com has debunked myths around speeding and revealed what will actually trigger a traffic camera.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Everything we know as first Colchester Castle Summer Series headliner is announced
GLOBAL music icon Billy Ocean has confirmed he will be performing at Colchester biggest music festival next year.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Co-op bank to cut opening hours in Colchester High Street from next year
The firm has been a mainstay in the city’s high street for decades – its current opening hours are 9am to 4.30pm on weekdays and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Award-winning nature author to host book signing in city centre
AN award-winning author will host a special event in Colchester.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Fire service to build new training facility after uncertainty at Wethersfield site
The fire service has applied to build a new live fire training facility at its headquarters due to long-term uncertainty at its current site in Wethersfield.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100More public tours for Jumbo announced due to overwhelming demand before refurbishment
Due to overwhelming demand, we're thrilled to announce a limited number of public tours are now available before we close for refurbishment.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Colchester fruit farm 'could stop production' if council rejects planning bid
Growing tons of berries, cherries, and more, the farm will only have one site where water can be stored from 2026 onwards due to part of the farm being sold.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Driver whose BMW windows were too tinted receives five points on licence
Abdullah Mutakabbir, 37, was behind the wheel of the vehicle in Ipswich in May when he was stopped by officers.