The Marquis in Colchester has announced when it will reopen after lockdown - with lots of space in its newly renovated beer garden.

FOUR burglars armed with a machete attacked a woman in her home during a terrifying raid in Clacton.

A children's playpark on the Solus Estate in Colchester has been trashed by "mindless" vandals during the Easter holidays.

Royal Mail and Hermes have responded to reports that undelivered parcels are being sold on eBay.

This week an employment tribunal published its decision on a Colchester United charity worker's dismissal.

AN iconic Southend ice cream company has been sold, marking an end to an era in the 90-year-old company’s history.

THE family of a young man given weeks to live have raised thousands of pounds for treatment which could improve his chances of survival.

FIREFIGHTERS and police officers across Essex are set to receive a £100 ‘Covid bonus’ in recognition of their work during trying times throughout the pandemic.

COLCHESTER Zoo has confirmed it will reopen to visitors for the first time in more than three months on Monday.

There are delays on the M25 in Essex this morning after a crash between the junctions for the M11 and A12.

New Office of National Statistics data shows how affordable properties in Colchester are for buyers.

A TikTok post by influencers The Wave House promoting fashion retailer Pretty Little Thing has been banned after the group failed to clearly mark it as an advert.

ONE of the highlights of the north Essex calendar has been given the green light this year, much to the delight of a town councillor.

A COVID survivor who says he felt the “security of heaven” during his battle against coronavirus has candidly opened up about his experience.

The Robin Cancer Trust's Colchester Virtual Half-Marathon raised an amazing £14,000 for the cancer charity.

BUSINESSES will work together to create a recovery strategy for leisure firms in Colchester.

Lion Walk Shopping Centre in Colchester is opening a new 'secret garden' offering food and drink when it reopens from Monday.

A PATIENT who spent nearly five months in hospital battling coronavirus - including two months in a coma - is finally home.

A COLCHESTER chocolatier is now supplying her much-loved treats for the Houses of Parliament shop.

Gazette Camera Club member Ant Niles captured some amazing shots of the peregrine falcon pair which nest on Jumbo in Colchester.

A VIRTUAL high street service is set to launch in Colchester this week with the aim of supporting independent businesses.

PLANS to add a new building to an existing secondary school for a new school’s first pupils have been approved.

A MOTORCYCLIST who may never be able to walk unaided again after a hit-and-run has bravely spoken out about her ordeal.

Ardleigh's Jubilee Restaurant has announced it will reopen this month - with a huge new outside dining area set up.

AN Essex woman who is engaged to a convicted American killer she has never met now plans to marry him in prison – even though he could be locked up until 2034.

A SECTION of the A12 will be closed for four nights for resurfacing works.

A LANDLORD has claimed reopening his pub next week in line with the latest Covid restrictions is not “financially viable” due to limited outdoor space.

Debenhams is preparing to reopn some of its shops for closing down sales.

Airport bosses said they are "hugely disappointed" that no announcements have been made for a return to travel.

Colchester Zoo will reopen to the public on Monday, April 12, but there'll be a number of rules and restrictions in place to keep people safe.

A HOLLYWOOD actor and Golden Globe winning actress were spotted filming near Maldon over the bank holiday weekend.

Colchester's Silk Road bar has confirmed when it will reopen - with Tapas and mezze now available to revellers.

Have you already had Covid? Here are the main symptoms.

A SEASIDE theatre will be returning with its popular Summer Show after being handed a £55,000 grant to help it survive the lockdown.

MORE than 4,000 people have signed a petition after a controversial clampdown on horse riding on Frinton beach.

Salmonella poisoning and potential choking hazards are among the concerns leading to urgent product recalls across the UK.

Colchester Zoo will reopen on April 12 as part of the Government's next stage of the roadmap out of lockdown.

His agent confirmed the news on Monday and said the actor died at home with his family by his side.

Traffic is slow on the A12 Londonbound after a reported accident.

KIND-HEARTED youngsters used colour and creativity to put smiles on faces at a residential care home.

Colchester Council is launching a click and collect trial for garden waste recycling sacks.

A DEVASTATED wife has pleaded for her husband to return home after police said they have exhausted all their leads.

A NIGHTCLUB owner fears he could have been attacked after a gang of suspected armed thugs broke into his venue.

Three quarters of neighbourhoods in Colchester recorded less than five Covid cases in the latest week - this is where.

Scientists are warning the UK faces a resurgence of Covid infections as lockdown continues to be eased.

THE number of new Covid-19 cases reported in Tendring has fallen 60 per cent in the past week.

Peacocks has been bought out of administration in a move which will save 2,000 jobs and see 200 stores reopen this month.

A LONG-RUNNING bookstore which was on the brink of potential closure is set to be moved to a new location and transformed into a creative hub.

AN inspiring young boy whose parents were told he would never be able to walk has completed a lengthy and testing challenge in aid of charity.

THE owner of Colchester United was “barged into” by a charity employee following a foul mouthed exchange between the pair, an employment tribunal has heard.