IT can’t be denied – the global pandemic has put a halt on many of the regular activities we enjoy such as outings to the cinema, dining out at a restaurant, or having a chat with some mates down the pub.

The streaming giant will release films featuring a string of A-list celebrities including Dwayne Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, Amy Adams and Zendaya

THE Dutch Quarter is one of the oldest parts of Colchester.

POLICE investigating the murder of a 12-year-old schoolgirl 60 years ago are making a “final appeal” to bring her killer to justice on the anniversary of her death.

CORONAVIRUS ambassadors have been consistently “welcomed” by businesses when carrying out checks to ensure they are complying with restrictions.

A savvy mum used just £20 to transform her kitchen into this Alice in Wonderland-themed Mad Hatter's party for her daughter.

Essex is known for its rich history, towns, beaches and countryside but where exactly is the best place to live in the county?

TRIBUTES have been paid to a beloved great-grandmother who has died at the age of 99.

New data has revealed that Essex is one of the worst places in the country for drivers being fined for using their mobiles, facing over £2.6m worth of fines.

AS the coronavirus pandemic continues to run riot across the country, parents will understandably be concerned about their young children catching the virus.

HERE are the death notices published in the Gazette this week:

TWO Essex towns have been revealed as the happiest places to work, according to a new study.

The places currently worst impacted by coronavirus in Colchester have been revealed in a map.

A new fast testing centre for people without Covid symptoms is opening in Colchester today.

Essex is home to some of Britain's greatest sports stars.

Essex is home to some of Britain's greatest sports stars.

Stores including the likes of Sainsbury's, Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons and Waitrose have urgently recalled a number of items.

Boris Johnson is scheduled to hold a Downing Street coronavirus press conference at 5pm. It comes amid concerns about a new Brazilian variant of the virus detected in the UK. Mr Johnson will be joined by England’s chief medical officer Professor...

Nearly an inch of rain fell across most of Essex on Wednesday night and across Thursday.

ALMOST all visitors to stores in Colchester town centre were found to be wearing masks during a covert investigation by mystery shoppers.

GAMERS are being transported back to ninth century Colchester with the town being reimagined virtually in one of the biggest video games releases of last year.

Parts of Essex may see disruptions this weekend, with the Met Office issuing a weather warning for heavy snow.

A FORMER X-Factor winner and best-selling music artist has launched his latest single from his upcoming album.

COLCHESTER'S MP says all care home residents in Colchester should be vaccinated by the end of next week.

A WOMAN in her 90s has been rushed to hospital after crash which has left her with life-threatening injuries. 

POLICE have discovered a man's body in Dovercourt.

FIREFIGHTERS are issuing a warning to dog owners after teams rescued a dog from a river in Halstead.

The Met Office has forecast snow this weekend - but can you go sledging during lockdown?

A COLCHESTER magician will be helping to celebrate the 100th anniversary of an iconic magic trick.

FIREFIGHTERS were called to action last night after chimney caught fire in Chappel.

TENDRING now has the ninth highest coronavirus infection rate in the country, the latest figures show.

Fraudsters claiming to be police officers persuaded elderly victims to withdraw more than £29,000 in cash before sending couriers to collect the money from their homes.

A man has admitted the murder of a pub landlord in Braintree.

A LUXURY spa say they're "hoping for a miracle" following being forced to put the spa up for sale after only being open for just eight weeks.

A MAN was arrested after police pulled over a car and found a metal extendable baton in the driver's door.

A CHURCH has moved its services online despite Government guidelines permitting communal worship in the building.

THE Essex Weather Forecasting Centre have revealed the likelihood of heavy snow affecting the county tomorrow.

BRAVE and dedicated firefighters from the Essex Fire Service were called to over 180 incidents within 24 hours after heavy rain caused wide spread flooding across the county.

A DISGRACED police officer has been dismissed with immediate effect after he was found to have committed data breaches.

OFFICERS have promised to continue protecting and serving communities during the lockdown after conducting patrols in a coastal town.

A MAN from Essex has been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into a cocaine importation allegedly orchestrated via an encrypted messaging platform.

UPGRADING the A120 is vital to establish a post-Brexit gateway between the UK and other countries, a council boss says.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Essex has increased to 116,382 according to latest figures.

A new fast testing centre for people without Covid symptoms will open in Colchester tomorrow.