A young woman has warned others not to go out alone in the dark - after being attacked by three men while out for a run near her home.

A WAITRESS who developed a stomach ache at work gave birth just hours after finishing her shift - despite having no idea she was pregnant.

THE University of Essex has joined the world’s largest programme to help restore coral reefs.

A CARE home has taken a futuristic approach to comfort after introducing robots in the shape of loveable pets to their residents.

GAZETTE readers say they would not consider taking a holiday abroad this summer after the Government announced Brits can travel to some European countries without the need to self-isolate on their return.

THE family of an 85-year-old widow who came face-to-face with a burglar in her own home have blasted the culprit as “the lowest of the low”.

Supermarket giant Lidl has announced when its new store in Colchester could finally open.

AN elderly couple are desperate to be reunited with a family heirloom which accidentally ended up being taken to a charity shop.

THE excited owners of a family-run food business have said they “could not have asked for a better first day” after officially launching.

A TALENTED tap duo are preparing for the dance of a lifetime after winning the opportunity to shine on a worldwide stage.

A major road is set to close, starting tonight, for resurfacing works.

olchester Borough Council have been working with a range of partners to ensure you can visit Colchester High Street and other shopping areas with confidence.

POLICE are seeking a man wanted in connection with failing to comply with a court order and failing to appear at court.

A man was treated for burns after fire crews battled a garage blaze in Layer Marney.

A MOTORCYCLIST was left with serious injuries after he swerved to avoid a car travelling on the wrong side of the road.

Police have released two images of a man they wish to speak to after a woman reported she had been followed by a man who exposed himself to her.

SHE was known as the People’s Princess and today we can share special, treasured pictures of Diana, Princess of Wales visiting north Essex.

OPENING up about the death can be particularly difficult for many of us as it can bring an array of emotions to the surface.

A number of Essex-based businesses have been recognised as winners of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for 2020.

A MAN who spat at a woman and assaulted her in her own home has been spared an immediate prison term.

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

We asked our readers if they thought dogs should be kept on leads in all public places.

There is no denying the pandemic has made our lives that bit more stressful in the last 12 months.

This week we have reported on a number of court cases and sentencings.

JONATHAN Norgate can look back with huge pride after nearly four decades of teaching in Essex.

Colchester's Mercury Theatre is preparing to reopen after its £11 million revamp, which has created 52 new jobs.

NAIL salons are back open for customers wanting to add a splash of colour to their hands and feet.

EACH year it can cost residents thousands of pounds to maintain and drive their cars.

IT'S vital to see your GP if you're suffering from vitamin deficiency, but what are the symptoms?

A NEW festival set to bring some of the biggest names in UK stand-up comedy will be coming to Essex this summer.

KEVIN Bentley is set to be elected leader of Essex County Council after the Conservatives maintained their hold on County Hall.

Conservative Roger Hirst has been re-elected as Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.

POLICE are hunting for a man in connection with a failure to appear at court.

TODAY’S Nostalgia spread will conjure vivid memories for employees of a leading Colchester business.

A popular coffee company is looking for staff across Essex as part of a hiring spree.

How often you should replace your underwear is probably something you've not given much thought.

Applications are open for these two jobs at Colchester Zoo.

A BUSY Colchester road will be out of bounds for two Sundays in June.

THERE are many places in the world which share a town name, but have you ever wondered how many other towns are called Colchester?

With more restrictions set to ease later this month, it may be helpful to know the probability of Essex seeing a spike in Covid cases.

The New Inn in Colchester has applied for planning permission to revamp the premises in a bid to increase business at the pub.

Crime hotspots across the town have been revealed in data published by the Police.UK website.

NORTH Essex residents still have time to complete their once-in-a-decade census.

THOUSANDS of pounds has been raised for two cousins left fighting for their lives on ventilators after an explosion at a pub.

The areas in Essex with the highest number of infestations of the notorious Japanese knotweed has been revealed.

NEW figures have revealed how many crimes involved e-scooters across Essex in the last two years.

Essex is home to a whole host of beautiful parks, nature spots and open green spaces.

Live updates as the results come in for the nine Colchester seats up for grabs on Essex County Council

We are here at Clacton Leisure Centre awaiting the results of Essex County Council’s Tendring divisions and the Tendring Council by-elections. Stick with us for updates.

ESSEX residents are being warned about fake emails claiming to be from Royal Mail.