Green-fingered residents who want to bring their garden project to life are invited to apply to the new series of a BBC Show.

PARISH council elections will also take place in four places across Colchester.

HM Passport Office is telling travellers to allow up to 10 weeks to receive their documents.

TODAY we can bring you another selection of pictures from a new website that has unearthed hundreds of incredible school photos.

These are five of the most controversial planning applications which have not yet been decided on in Colchester.

Here's an updated list of all the bars, restaurants and cafes in Colchester which are set to reopen from Monday, April 12.

We will be one step closer to normality as lockdown rules ease again in England.

The man arrested in connection with the death of Stuart Lubbock at Michael Barrymore's home has been released under investigation.

This week a vitural high street service launched in Colchester with the aim of supporting independent businesses.

Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and pieces of plastic are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

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

SOME live in them, others laugh at them. It’s fair to say Essex has its fair share of rude, funny and frankly unexplainable road and place names.

Brits enjoyed their fair share of takeaways in 2020 during lockdown.

This week an image showing how Colchester’s iconic Jumbo tower could be transformed was revealed.

A man has been arrested after a delivery driver reported being threatened with a gun in Wivenhoe.

Police have closed the A120 near Great Notley this afternoon due to a serious collision.

Bootsales are expected to see a bumper turnout this year as locked down Brits make the most of the chance to cash in their clutter.

Haven Road in Colchester flooded again on Saurday as tides rose in the River Colne.

Buckingham Palace has announced the date for Prince Philip's funeral, which will take place entirely within the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Tributes left to honour Prince Philip have been found in Colchester town centre on Saturday.

Police arrested a man on suspicion of drink driving after a crash in Maldon Road, Stanway, not far from Colchester Zoo.

THE trial for electric scooters in Colchester is now underway - but what are the rules riders must follow?

Prince Charles has paid tribute to his father the Duke of Edinburgh in an emotional speech from his home in Highgrove.

A diversion route is in place whilst police investigate a serious collision which saw a woman hurt on the A120 near Great Notley.

The old home of Grain restaurant will be revived and reopened as new eatery Kintsu by one of its owners after plans were approved.

ORGANISERS of a car boot sale have announced it will be returning with an extra event.

Almost all of Colchester is now 'Covid free' according to the latest Government hotspots map.

The online queue to get tickets for Colchester Zoo had almost 8,000 people in this morning, as the attraction prepares to reopen after lockdown.

PARK and ride and using public transport have long been ways suggested to help the environment and reduce congestion across the country.

Prince Philip has passed away aged 99. But who will inherit the Duke of Edinburgh title?

AN eagle-eyed photographer looking to capture barn owls on camera ended up taking pictures of Hollywood actor Tom Hiddleston.

Gun salutes will sound out across the UK on Saturday in tribute to Prince Philip, it has been announced.

The cash-saving guru regularly provides financial advice through weekly newsletter and TV appearances including his own ITV show.

Unfortunately, the new rules have come too late for many stores as consumers moved to online shopping throughout the pandemic.

A driver was freed from a vehicle after it landed on its side after a single-vehicle collision in Earls Colne.

Here are Gazette readers picks for the pubs and beer gardens they are most looking forward to visiting soon - with lockdown easing on Monday.

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about the Grand National.

OUTDOOR sport is back and a group of fitness fans have been enjoying bootcamp sessions in the fresh air.

A NEW website has unearthed hundreds of incredible school photos that will bring memories flooding back for former Colchester students.

A BUSY Colchester road is closing for two nights.

The Walks in Essex app showcases the best walks in the county - offering residents Sat Nav along the routes.

From garden furniture to coffee machines, you'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains on Sunday, April 11.

North Essex beauty spots have been named among the top beaches a short distance from London.

A BELOVED tree expert will be remembered as part of a unique project mapping Colchester’s most impressive trees and shrubs along a new 24-mile walking trail.

THIS year is an all out election for Essex County Council.

Only one area in Essex saw females have a higher driving test pass rate than males last year.

Here is a handy list of all the locations in Colchester where you can get a Covid test.

THOUSANDS of people in Essex were granted shotgun and firearm licences in the last five years, figures show.

Pictures show emergency services at the scene of an accident on the A12 Londonbound near the junction for Stanway this afternoon.

During his lifetime Prince Philip made many visits to Essex.