Gazette News
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000CCTV appeal: Chinese restaurant Fai's Oriental hit by burglar
A BURGLAR was caught on CCTV stealing a till from a restaurant which had helped key workers during lockdown.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Slimming World’s Miss Slinky 2021 won by Tansy Arnett
A MUM-of-three is a shadow of her former self... after losing more than seven stones to win the title of Slimming World’s Miss Slinky 2021.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000‘Braving shave for Carly, 36, who is our inspiration’
FAMILY members are shaving their heads to raise awareness and show their support for an “amazing” mum-of-three who has terminal cancer.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Extras from Colchester wanted for Victorian TV series set in Essex
CASTING directors are looking for people from across Colchester and north Essex to star in a "new major TV series".
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:52:11 +0000The rules your children will have to follow when schools reopen
Schools and safe social contact with loved ones are being prioritised in the easing of lockdown.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:12:21 +0000Rochford woman swaps working from home in Essex for Barbados
A SOUTH Essex actress has spoken about the joys of working from home, with a perfect sea view, in Barbados.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000"Don’t just criticise cycle lanes... give an alternative"
I read with dismay last week’s article prompted by Sir Bob Russell (Gazette, February 18, “‘Ditch unlawful unnecessary cycle lanes’).
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Mum braves daily dips in tub of freezing water
A SWIMMING-mad mum braved daily dips in her freezing cold hot tub to get her fix and help the homeless.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Dovercourt beach litter turned into art by young volunteers
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to get creative with litter collected from a beach in a bid to clean up the coastline.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:44:28 +0000Vaccination centre opens its doors in Walton
A LARGE vaccination centre is opening its doors in Walton today.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Good Samaritan saves man by grabbing knife from his hand
AN alcoholic who was saved from harming himself by a passer-by who wrestled a knife from his hand has been given a chance to seek treatment for his addiction.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Colchester: Tom Jones concert-goer knocked out in one-punch attack
A HUSBAND who left a man with a fractured skull in a “disgraceful” one-punch attack avoided an immediate prison term “by the skin of his teeth”.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Teacher resigns due to strains of Covid pandemic
A TEACHER has made the difficult decision to resign due to coronavirus restrictions “stripping every element” of her job away from her.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:14:40 +0000Covid: How schools will return after latest lockdown
The Education Secretary insists the scientific evidence shows it is safe for students to return to school in March 8.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Minerva Chocolates confirms it won't be open for Easter
A BELOVED independent chocolate shop says it hopes to be back for Christmas after confirming it would not open at Easter.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:32:29 +0000Katie Hopkins has her say on 'non essential' Canvey dogging event
A CONTROVERSIAL media personality has had her say on a "non essential" dogging event planned for Canvey.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:38:28 +0000Dr Jenny Harries: Face coverings may not be needed in summer
Brits may be able to ditch face coverings in the summer months once lockdown is over.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:33:49 +0000Covid rate has risen in these seven parts of Colchester
Colchester's average Covid infection rate is one of the few areas in England to see a rise compared with a week earlier.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000European Transplant games medallist dies from Covid-19
THE fiancée of a transplant games gold medallist has told how he meant everything to her after he died aged just 42.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:35:49 +0000Man suffers serious facial injuries in Colchester street fight
A MAN suffered serious facial injuries after he fell into the road during a fight between two groups in Colchester.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Little Clacton: Craig Garton ran over Dean Clark, court told
A MAN used a two-tonne van as a weapon when he rammed it into his close friend outside a pub, dragging his body a quarter of a mile down the road, a court heard.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:16:03 +0000New Tri-Service Rural Community Officer appointed to Maldon
A NEW officer representing all three emergency services has begun his pivotal work in the Maldon District.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:08:16 +0000A12 blocked after two vehicle crash near Witham
Drivers are facing delays on the A12 after a crash.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Clacton: Jake to raise awareness of Asperger's and mental health with footie-themed walk
AN inspiring advocate for Asperger’s awareness is preparing to tackle a football-themed challenge to raise money for a mental health charity.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:37:17 +0000Covid-19 deaths in Tendring fall 55 per cent in one week
THE number of Covid-19 deaths per week in Tendring has fallen almost 55 per cent in just seven days.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:28:44 +0000Recap as Gavin Williamson leads Covid briefing at Number 10
Updates as Gavin Williamson provides update on the return to school after lockdown during a Covid press conference
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:22:55 +0000Colchester has recorded 10,770 Covid-19 cases since the start of the pandemic
COLCHESTER has now recorded 10,770 coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic, while 9,524 Tendring residents have now returned a positive test.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:45:12 +0000Covid: Priti Patel says it is 'too early' to book holidays abroad
Home Secretary Priti Patel has said it is “far too early” for people to book a holiday abroad.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:03:26 +0000Hollywood Bowl reveals when its Northern Gateway venues could open
Hollywood Bowl Group has revealed when it hopes its bowling alley and mini-golf centre at Northern Gateway in Colchester will open.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:57:18 +0000RSPCA seize dogs after Dovercourt beach assault
DOGS have been seized from a home following concerns of a man “punching” a dog.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:28:00 +0000Colchester Zoo announces plans to reopen after lockdown
Colchester Zoo has announced when it plans to reopen after Boris Johnson set out the roadmap out of lockdown.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:49:19 +0000Royal Mail: The Essex postcodes affected by delays due to Covid
Royal Mail has issued an update on the areas of three areas of Essex which are suffering delivery delays due to Covid.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:22:44 +0000Work starts on eight new council homes in Colchester
Work has started on eight new council homes in Colchester.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:32:39 +0000Men to appear in court after incidents in Braintree and Great Warley
FOUR men will appear in court after two incidents involving weapons and firearms.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:41:54 +0000Adults with learning difficulties get Covid vaccine priority
Adults diagnosed with any form of learning difficulty are now being invited to have their Covid vaccine after getting bumped up the priority list.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000Africa Week: Colchester firm shows trade opportunities
AFRICA is in the limelight as a Colchester firm seeks to shine a light on the growing trade opportunities on the continent.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000A12 plan will have impact on Peter Fairs' Colchester farm
MANY of us will now have travelled along the superb new A14.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:09:00 +0000Southminster: Boy taken to hospital after stab wound in hand
A BOY has been taken to hospital for treatment after sustaining a stab wound.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:36:02 +0000A12 to close between Colchester and Chelmsford North for drainage works
MOTORISTS are facing more delays as further closures of the A12 will take place this week.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:19:23 +0000Coronavirus can survive on clothing for up to three days
A new study has found coronavirus can survive on clothing and transmit to other surfaces for up to three days.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:18:18 +0000Couple have slept rough in Basildon car parks for a year
A YOUNG couple who lost their jobs have been sleeping rough in a car for more than a year.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:15:00 +0000Colchester Police destroy e-scooters after riders use them in middle of road
E-SCOOTERS have been seized after four people were seen riding them in convoy in the middle of a road.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:06:14 +0000'Five dead' as popular chicken products urgently recalled in UK
The presence of salmonella make these products a health risk and customers are advised to return the product.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Fire Door 60 secures £1million contract and is hiring more staff
A COLCHESTER company has secured a £1 million contract to manufacture, supply and install fire doors to a housing association.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Head of Photography for Essex County Standard John Adams dead
A PHOTOGRAPHER who once led the photographic department for the Gazette and other weekly titles has died.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000First look at actress Claire Danes in The Essex Serpent
HERE is the first look at award-winning actress Claire Danes in the forthcoming period drama being filmed in an Essex village.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:53:24 +0000This is when Colchester branch of HSBC is set to close
BANK HSBC has announced when it will be closing one of its branches in Colchester.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:15:30 +0000Essex: Concern for the welfare of missing 14-year-old
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 14-year-old from Essex.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000First look at plan for 300 new student flats in Hythe, Colchester
A developer has unveiled plans to build more than 300 new student flat on an old industrial site in Hythe, Colchester.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Driver smashes into Clacton resident's parked car
AN annoyed resident fears dangerous drivers are out of control after his £3,500 family car was smashed beyond repair by another vehicle while parked at the side of the road.