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Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:47:38 +0000
A12 traffic: Drivers told to avoid road after crash
There are huge queues on the A12 near Colchester this morning after a lorry overturned in the carriageway.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:13:57 +0000
WATCH: Video shows overturned lorry which has closed A12
A video shows the wreckage of an overturned lorry, which has caused the A12 to be closed on Wednesday morning.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Murdoch Brown murder: Victim tried to help brother with drug debt
A COURT heard how a father who was fatally stabbed had been trying to help his brother who owned money to drug dealers.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:34:10 +0000
All the Essex schools closed due to snow on Wednesday
SEVERAL schools remain closed to students on Wednesday after Storm Darcy battered Essex.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Thug John McGuire headbutted ex and chasing her while wielding knife
A VIOLENT thug throttled and headbutted his ex-partner before chasing her while wielding a knife.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Colchester dad William Kiltie killed family dog after it 'made a mess'
A FATHER who killed the family dog claimed he hit it with a garden broom which he threw after the pet made a mess in the kitchen.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:13:32 +0000
A12 traffic: Road closed near Colchester as lorry overturns
There are massive delays on the A12 this morning after a lorry overturned in the carriageway and a crash took place in the queues.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:08:46 +0000
UK Power Networks explains what caused power cut in Colchester
UK Power Networks has explained why "several thousand" homes in Colchester lost electricity on Tuesday evening.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:38:45 +0000
Police: 'If you think you're victim of sextortion blackmail, report it to us'
POLICE have issued a warning about the crime sextortion.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:08:49 +0000
Plans submitted for drive-thru Subway shop in Clacton
PLANS to create a drive-thru Subway sandwich shop at an out-of-town shopping centre have been described as "another blow" for Clacton town centre.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Part of historic Walton Pier structure collapses into sea
CONCERNS have been raised over the safety of a historic seaside attraction after a section of its structure collapsed into the sea.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Call for urgent repairs to pothole in Mersea Road, Colchester
Councillors have called for urgent repairs to a huge pothole in Mersea Road, Colchester, at its junction with Berechurch Road.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Tributes paid to Peggy Griffiths afted death at 101
TRIBUTES have been paid to a kind, selfless centenarian who has died at the age of 101.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Big-hearted housing association workers raise money to keep Essex air ambulance flying
BIG-HEARTED staff working for a housing association have raised more than £1,000 to help keep a lifesaving service airborne.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Villages fear flooding once snow melts across north Essex
WORRIED residents in a flood-hit part of north Essex are bracing themselves for a further deluge.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Essex University student 'ashamed' after he was caught dealing cannabis
A UNIVERSITY student with a “bright future” told a court he is ashamed of himself after he turned to drug dealing to fund his cannabis habit.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
If you're going out to work, get tested!
Anyone who still goes out to work in Essex, and who doesn’t have Covid-19 symptoms, is being encouraged to get tested on a regular basis.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:12:58 +0000
Updates as snow causes disruption across Essex
We'll be bringing you updates throughout the day as snow causes further disruption across the Essex.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:03:01 +0000
Thousands of Colchester properties hit by power cut
UK Power Networks has confirmed a power cut has hit thousands of properties in Colchester.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Day of disruption as snow continues to fall in north Essex
HEROIC farmers have been praised for going above and beyond to help stranded travellers navigate the treacherous weather conditions.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Murdoch Brown murder: Trials begins at Chelmsford Crown Court
A FATHER screamed “that’s enough” as he was fatally stabbed, a court has heard.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Furious Colchester headteacher slams schools which closed for snow
A FRUSTRATED headteacher has hit out at schools for “letting down their communities” by closing due to snowfall.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Paratroopers test out new centre to prepare them for the urban battlefield
PARATROOPERS are testing out an innovative new facility to train them for the demands of the urban battlefield.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:24:51 +0000
Man charged as part of investigation into drugs supply in Colchester
A man has been charged as part of an investigation into drugs supply in Colchester.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:13:29 +0000
Colchester: What to do if your bins are not collected this week
Snow and ice are causing major disruption to bin collections across Colchester.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:07:49 +0000
Covid: When Colchester and Clacton's mass vaccinations centres will reopen
MASS coronavirus vaccination centres in Colchester and Clacton - which were forced to close due to heavy snow and high winds - are set to reopen later this week.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:24:34 +0000
Essex weather: More snow on the way as temperatures plummet
ESSEX is bracing itself for further snow on Tuesday, with temperature set to plummet over the next few days.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Colchester mum's appeal after doorstep attack
A MUM who was left scarred after she was slashed across the face in an unprovoked doorstep attack is calling for the culprit to be brought to justice.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
This is how many cases of coronavirus each area of Colchester has
The number of people testing positive for coronavirus in Colchester has fallen again - with nearly every area now having fewer than 50 cases.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Fears raised over future of Royal Anglian Regiment's battalion
FEARS have been raised over the potential downsizing of an army regiment with historic ties to Colchester.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Jaywick mum's devastation after son died in her arms
A GRIEVING mother has told she tried in vain to save her son’s life.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:33:23 +0000
Essex snow: Experts on comparisons to Beast from the East
The Essex Weather Centre says the arctic blast which has swept through the county does not yet compare to the notorious Beast from the East.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Pictures: Essex animals pictured outside in the snow
THE flurry of snow we’ve had this week may have come as a surprise us, but it has been even more surprising for pets and animals across the county.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:15:37 +0000
The parts of Essex facing 'heavy, disruptive snow'
FORECASTERS have revealed which areas of Essex are most at risk of snow through to tomorrow morning.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:45:31 +0000
John Ward murder: Killer's brother admits providing false alibi
THE brother of a murderer has admitted perverting the course of justice - while six more are set to stand trial.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:57:20 +0000
Pitsea paedophile breached order by wiping internet history
A PAEDOPHILE breached his court order by wiping his phone’s internet history - which he claims happened after it was reset.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:35:08 +0000
Police reject fears over 'attempted abduction' near Chelmsford
Police have denied claims about an attempted kidnapping in a village.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:41:33 +0000
Covid-19 cases in Tendring fall 42 per cent in one week
THE number of Covid-19 cases in Tendring has fallen by more than 40 per cent in the past week.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:10:45 +0000
Crews save home after fault sparks fire in Clacton
FIRE crews sprung into action to stop a house from burning down after an electrical fault sparked a fire in Clacton.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:51:03 +0000
Drive-through services launched for heart patients
PATIENTS with pacemaker or needing their heart monitored will soon be able to benefit from new drive-through services.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:37:46 +0000
Essex weather: Cold snap to last into next week
The county is likely to see freezing temperatures again next week, according to the Essex Weather Centre.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:54:13 +0000
Colchester teacher calls on town to consider career switch
A TEACHER from the Gilberd School has said how rewarding her job is and called on others to take up the profession.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:37:45 +0000
Heroic Tendring farmers praised for helping stranded drivers in snow
HEROIC farmers have been praised for going above and beyond to help stranded travellers navigate the treacherous weather conditions.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:18:44 +0000
Covid: UK arrivals face £10k fines and jail sentences
TRAVELLERS returning to the UK from certain countries will have to pay £1,750 to stay quarantine in hotels from Monday, the Government has announced.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:08:03 +0000
Bid to stop fireworks displays in Tendring goes up in smoke
COUNCILLORS have been told they have little powers to stop fireworks displays despite the concerns raised by residents.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:06:26 +0000
Gemma Collins episode of Piers Morgan Life Stories to air on Thursday
Gemma Collins has spoken about her experiences of bullying and verbal abuse as part of a TV show.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:16:23 +0000
Snow tribute to the NHS created in Castle Park, Colchester
A stunning tribute to NHS staff has been created in snow inside Castle Park in Colchester.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Holmwood House offers pupils option to stay until Year 11
YOUNGSTERS will hope to pass with flying colours when they sit their GCSEs at an independent Colchester school for the first time.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Letter: Vaccine was a fantastic early birthday present
I WAS attracted to the positive Gazette comments and letters about the vaccine roll-out.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:44:08 +0000
Wivenhoe resident creates 6.5 foot tall igloo out of snow
A resident of Wivenhoe has created a 6.5 foot tall igloo, which is causing a stir on social media.



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