A VINTAGE fairground is set to delight visitors this weekend in mid Essex.

A POPULAR airline has seen a surge in bookings following the announcement of the green list.

A NURSE at Colchester Hospital has recounted how he feared he would die after he caught Covid-19.

Flooding problems in Haven Road, Colchester, will lead to an exodus of business from the area, it has been claimed.

A TEACHING assistant who was never given training to lift a disabled child, despite repeatedly asking, has won her claim for constructive dismissal.

TENDRING has recorded its first Covid-19 related death since March.

A DISGRUNTLED resident claims the regulations on waste disposal at some of Essex’s recycling centres have encouraged fly-tipping.

Save Our Libraries Essex has raised concerns about changes planned for the local studies area at Colchester Library

Our Colchester Business Improvement District wants creatives in the area to design its new town centre gift card.

A MAN who has admitted causing a musician's death by careless driving may have blacked out in the moments leading up to the crash, a court heard.

A police officer seized at least £850,000 in “criminal cash” under the pretence of doing his job, a court was told.

Buzz Bingo has confirmed when its site in Osbourne Street, Colchester, will reopen to players after lockdown.

TRIBUTES have been paid to an “amazing guy” who had a “heart of gold” after he died.

PLANS to expand Stansted Airport have been struck a massive blow by the Government’s new emission targets, campaigners claim.

A FUNDRAISER has been launched after a paperboy had “the bike of his dreams” stolen from under his nose as he collected his morning round.

REPORTS of cars racing and revving at a town centre car park during the night are being investigated by police officers.

A shocked resident filmed a swarm of bees which enveloped his car in Colchester.

The owner of FA Charcoal Grill, Colchester, must complete unpaid work after six breaches of food hygiene rules were found at the premises.

Pret a Manger is set to open a number of cafes inside Tesco supermarkets across the UK.

A FUNDRAISER has been launched for a town’s famous feline who is in need of surgery after being hit by a four-by-four.

A MAN has admitted causing death by careless driving after his car mounted the pavement and ploughed through a pub’s outdoor smoking area.

ACTRESS Ruthie Henshall has criticised coronavirus restrictions which were “utterly inhumane” after her elderly mother died in a care home.

A MAN accused of murdering a 21-year-old woman in now expected to enter a plea to the charge next month.

The B1028 on the way to Wivenhoe is blocked after a lorry brought down some power cables on Wednesday morning.

St John's Street in Colchester town centre has been closed so work to repair a sinkhole can take place.

AN urban artist has created a sensational portrait of the late Helen McCrory to help raise money for a cancer charity.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was hurt in a crash with a car in Clacton.

A COUNCILLOR of one of the country’s most deprived areas is refusing to work with a newly-elected official due to “silly” comments she made after her win.

POLICE officers undergoing waterside training had to put their skills to the test much sooner than anticipated after a member of the public got into difficulty in the water.

A PERFORMING arts company run by a mother and daughter duo has celebrated a milestone anniversary and is now preparing for an exciting show.

Colchester department store Fenwick is showcasing the region’s best homegrown talent as part of a special project.

The Government will set up an independent public inquiry with statutory powers into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic, Boris Johnson has said.

Spin has revealed the most popular streets for riding its e-scooters in Essex as well as the total numbers of journeys made in the trial.

The news comes as 12 countries were added to the ‘green list’ on May 7 - including Gibraltar, Australia and Portugal.

A ROBBER wielding a knife pressed a blade to the throat of his victim and said ‘give me everything you’ve got’, a court heard.

RESIDENTS across north east Essex who might be struggling with their mental health are being encouraged to join a support group.

THREE men have been arrested following reports of someone trying to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle in Brightlingsea.

JURORS overseeing the inquest of a Colchester man who died after being restrained found there were missed opportunities to save him.

A CABBIE has become the first in Tendring to ply his trade with an all-electric vehicle.

Gazette columnist Alan Hayman, previously a borough and county councillor, takes a sideways look at last week’s local election and how the result will impact the future of Colchester Borough Council.

WE’RE really going places this week.

Congratulation to Darius Laws, who held the seat of Rural North with nearly 65 per cent of the electors vote (Gazette, May 10, “Coalition maintains its grip on Town Hall”).

SCHOOL staff and students were given a helping hand from a community police officer and supermarket workers as they tidied up a town.

THE Gazette is joining with NatWest in a celebration of business success across the South East.

Katie Price and fiance Carl Woods are reportedly set to splash the cash on a new home in Essex.

A CHARITY is offering free prom attire to any school students who may find themselves unable to purchase their own.

POLICE officers face gross incompetency hearings after an inquest ruled a father-of-three died after holiday park security workers used 'excessive' force in restraining him.

Essex is set for another mini-heatwave next week as warm air blows in from the Atlantic.

POLICE once again were required to respond to hundreds of reports of anti-social behaviour and domestic violence last month.

POLICE are no longer looking for a man in connection with a failure to appear at court.