Gazette News

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:27:32 +0100
Motorcyclist left with life-changing injuries after crash on major Essex road
A man in his 20s has been left with life-changing injuries following a crash in Danbury last month.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:06:24 +0100
Police provide update after fatal plane crash in Essex field
Essex Police have concluded their investigation after a fatal plane crash in a field off Mill Lane in Ongar earlier this week.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:15:20 +0100
Traffic building after crash on busy roundabout
Traffic is beginning to queue on a key routes surrounding the Greenstead Roundabout following reports of a crash.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:58:45 +0100
Person taken to hospital after six-vehicle crash in Essex
One person has been taken to hospital after a serious six-vehicle crash on Chigwell Lane in Loughton last night.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:38:57 +0100
Fire crews battle blaze on 30-metre stretch of Essex sea wall
Fire crews were called to an incident in Heybridge yesterday evening after a 30-metre stretch of the sea wall between Heybridge Basin caught fire.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:10:30 +0100
Council in Essex to collect bins earlier next week ahead of heatwave
Chelmsford Council have made the decision to begin their bin collections an hour earlier next week due to the forecast heatwave.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents 'bombarded' by 'relentless' swarm of flies
A surge in “revolting, disgusting” fly infestations has left north Essex residents unable to cook, open windows or sit in their gardens without being “swarmed”.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major works to replace 'deteriorating' bridge in Earls Colne to begin next week
A major project to replace the ageing Stone Bridge between Halstead and Earls Colne is set to begin next week and will be split into three phases.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Budget airline expands fleet for busy summer at Stansted with new routes
Ryanair has expanded its fleet for a packed summer adding new destinations and routes from Stansted Airport.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
James Cleverly warns Andy Burnham's tax policies could be 'bad news for Essex'
MP James Cleverly has assessed Andy Burnham as Labour’s likely next Prime Minister, warning his tax policies could be “quite bad news for Essex”.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man's drug use exacerbated underlying health issues, coroner says
Robert Gook, 34, collapsed outside his house in Manningtree last October and was helped by his neighbours before being taken to Colchester Hospital.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Teenager assaulted girlfriend when they argued at sexual health clinic
Callum Elias, 19, had got into an argument with his partner at a sexual health clinic and grabbed her arm three times when trying to snatch her phone.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New rules affecting families travelling from Stansted Airport coming next week
The change to eGates at Stansted will allow more children to use them, to speed up journeys for them and their families.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major city centre road set for yearlong work starting this month
East Hill will undergo various changes as part of the overall University to the City Centre project which aims to improve walking and cycling in Colchester.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Vicar, 82, accused of causing crash which resulted in victim losing her fingers
Barrie Slatter, 82, was charged with causing serious injury by careless driving after the incident near the Colchester United football stadium in September.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Facial recognition vans coming to town centre this weekend
Essex Police will be using Live Facial Recogntion vans in Clacton town centre this weekend.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Part of Colchester Library remains closed after ant problem
Part of Colchester Library remains closed after it announced yesterday it would close due to an ant infestation.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Urgent warning as venomous snakes spotted at Essex park
People visiting a popular Essex beauty spot are being urged to follow new safety advice after venomous snakes were spotted.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Frustration as A12 lane closure causes long delays with 'no work going on'
Drivers have blasted 'pointless' A12 roadworks after long delays sparked fury among commuters, despite lanes now being reopened following emergency gas repairs.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +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.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Huge amounts of fly-tipped waste blocks layby off busy road
A large fly tip was discovered in the layby of the A137 in Brantham, just across the border of Manningtree, Essex.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Drink driver was stopped by police as he pulled out of pub car park
Andrew Feasey, 41, had been playing pool at the Bricklayers Arms, Bergholt Road, last month when he was seen by police.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
More traffic woes as A12 to face closures into the week
Drivers are being warned of several overnight A12 southbound closures in Essex over the coming days as National Highways carries out carriageway work.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Essex artist’s painstaking Wimbledon project is capturing global attention
A Braintree artist has wowed millions online after recreating Wimbledon’s Centre Court using nothing but a typewriter.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Essex coastal town beach named among best in Britain
The I newspaper has named Walton as having one of the best coastal beaches in Britain and the best in Essex.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Man formerly jailed for grievous bodily harm sentenced for shoplifting
Darryl Bright, 41, stole £133 of meat products from a Co-op in Frinton in March.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Dozens of Ferraris to drive through Colchester city centre in colourful convoy
Ferraris will take over the roads of Colchester, Essex, in a dazzling show of speed and style for charity on Sunday.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:59:19 +0100
Long delays on major Essex route due to crash
Drivers are facing long delays on the A12 following a collision on the northbound carriageway.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:35:58 +0100
Rogue trader jailed after scamming residents out of eye-watering amounts
A rogue trader roofer has been jailed after conning a vulnerable Essex homeowner out of thousands of pounds following a Trading Standards investigation.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:33:36 +0100
New website launched to support Essex residents and businesses
Essex Growth Agency has launched a new website to support businesses and residents.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Nigel Farage’s fury as ‘illegal migrants’ land on Essex coast
Nigel Farage MP has demanded tougher action after a group of suspected migrants were dropped off by boat at Holland-on-Sea, Clacton.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Beloved garden market closed after six years due to rising costs and competition
A much-loved garden market has shut its gates for good after serving the community in Southminster for six years.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:26:00 +0100
Colchester artist launches exhibition inspired by endangered crafts
Colchester artist Elena Fleury-Rojo is celebrating endangered heritage crafts at a major new exhibition.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:03:07 +0100
University of Essex launches fast-track clearing service ahead of A-Level results day
The University of Essex has launched a fast-track clearing service to take the stress out of A-Level results day.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0100
Multiple men arrested on immigration charges as boat arrives on Essex coast
Police and National Crime Agency officers are investigating an incident at Holland-on-Sea after a vessel was reportedly seen dropping people off.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0100
Colchester Hospital incident declared after 'sustained pressure'
Colchester Hospital is said to be recovering after a business continuity incident affecting services.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0100
Council issue statement on pubs opening for England World Cup game
Colchester Council has issued a statement regarding pubs being able to stay open for the next England game at 1am on Monday morning.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0100
Essex firefighters deployed to assist in Venezuela after devastating earthquake
Three crew members and a search dog from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are part of a UK-wide response team sent to Venezuela.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:38:14 +0100
Colchester Zoological Society named runner-up in sustainability awards
Colchester Zoological Society (CZS) has been named runner-up in a sustainability award presented by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:14:57 +0100
Fresh call for improvements to Harwich and Manningtree rail services
Sir Bernard Jenkin MP has made a fresh call to improve rail services for communities between Manningtree and Harwich.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0100
Passengers flying from Stansted warned of 'passport queue chaos' at holiday hotspots
Ryanair has warned Stansted Airport passengers over travelling to popular destinations due to the new EES system.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:06:40 +0100
Giant ship the length of three football pitches set to dock in Essex next week
A giant container ship, PARIS EXPRESS, is due to arrive at DP World London Gateway, bringing one of the biggest vessels to visit the Thames.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Essex woman jailed after causing unnecessary suffering to horse
Coral Anderson, 33, of Nipsells Chase, Mayland, has been banned from keeping horses for 10 years following a case of animal neglect.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:54:19 +0100
New exhibition in Colchester to celebrate 250 years of John Constable
The Minories in Colchester is holding an exhibition celebrating 250 years of John Constable.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0100
Henry Nowak killer 'refuses' move to wing where Ian Huntley was murdered
Killer Vickrum (Vikram) Digwa is being kept in segregation after refusing to move onto a main prison wing because he fears for his life.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Lightning strike leaves Essex school’s end of term in limbo
Chelmer Valley High School may not be able to reopen fully before the end of term as safety work continues following a lightning strike.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Popular Essex attraction issues scam warning as residents targeted
Essex Waterways has issued a warning to customers after reports of online scams falsely claiming to offer bookings for Paper Mill Lock.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
New fast-food restaurant to give away 1,000 FREE burgers to celebrate opening
Burger King is set to open its drive-thru between Costa Coffee and Nando’s in Stane Leisure Park tomorrow.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Overnight trains running to Stansted Airport to launch in new trial
New overnight trains are set to be launched to and from London Stansted Airport by Greater Anglia.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Teen arrested in murder investigation after injured man found in car park
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a murder investigation led by Essex Police, after a man in his 20s was found seriously injured.

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