A FUNDRAISING page set up for the family of a five-year-old boy who lost his life after suffering devastating injuries at a Colchester department store has topped £1,800.

Police are appealing for information after a young woman died in a crash on the A12.

OLLY Murs has revealed he had to undergo surgery to remove a bone from his knee.

A TUG of war team is getting set to fly the flag for England at the sport’s world championships.

Colchester Castle's new exhibition, Decoding the Roman Dead, gives residents new insights into the town's Roman past.

A Instagram post by reality star Lauren Goodger promoting a foreign exchange trading tips service has been banned after she failed to clearly mark it as an advert.

Former model, singer and actress Samantha Fox arrived in Colchester to help celebrate 100 years of the Royal British Legion.

A SUPERMARKET delivery driver had to leave his job after he was racially abused and had de-icer sprayed into his eyes by a furious resident.

Colchester's iconic Paxman factory, which closed this year after 150-years, is set to become a new 130 home estate, it has been revealed.

A MAN has denied historic sexual abuse charges after two women came forward to report they had been abused by a neighbour more than 40 years ago.

A FED-UP resident who is at her wits end over an ongoing flooding issue near her home says council workers need a “boot up the rear end”.

A MOTHER has told of her terrifying experience after residents had to be evacuated from their homes when a car was set alight.

CARE home residents went head-to-head in their very own sports competition before being awarded for their efforts during a medal ceremony.

Colchester United's game at Rochdale later has been moved to a Friday night

EFL reaffirms support for players and staff taking a knee

The players who racked up the most minutes for Colchester United in pre-season

DRIVERS are being urged to avoid the A12 following an accident.

Colchester United head coach Hayden Mullins is feeling positive ahead of new League Two season

AN interactive map has revealed the sunniest destinations in the country, with several Essex districts proving to be some of the best for catching a tan.

A CHARITY dedicated to helping families and people who have survived any type of abuse is hosting a series of weekly support groups.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Essex has increased to 180,562 according to latest figures.

Fenwick Colchester will close on Wednesday as a mark of respect after a five-year-old boy died from injuries sustained at the store.

PARAMEDICS swarmed a residential street as they responded to a medical emergency which also saw an air ambulance called into action.

AN all-female tribute to one of rock music’s most revered bands is set to shake a popular entertainment venue to its core with a thrilling performance.

A five-year-old boy who suffered a serious head injury inside Fenwick in Colchester has died, Essex Police have confirmed.

COUNCIL bosses have promised to take action to clampdown on illegal parties on north Essex’s beaches.

The A1124 in Fordham is blocked this afternoon after a crash at the bridge over the River Colne.

German Doner Kebab has opened its latest UK restaurant in Colchester High Street - here's a first look at the premises.

LOVE Island star, Georgia Townend has opened up about her short but “incredible” experience on the show - and revealed her love for the town she grew up in, Maldon.

A serial shoplifter has been banned from Chelmsford city centre and four shops within the city limits.

A Southend man has helped raise more than £40,000 for the RNLI as part of a fundraiser poking fun at those who criticised the charity for rescuing migrants.

CONCERNS have been raised after ambulances and police cars were spotted in a residential street before a forensics team reportedly entered a property.

AN eco-conscious company has played its part in recycling the equivalent of more than 100 million straws within the driveways it produces.

A MAN has been arrested following allegations a man claimed to be a police officer before attempting to illegally take money from an elderly woman.

AN 18-year-old had her drink spiked inside a Southend club leaving her "possessed", her mum has claimed.

A crash closed part of the A12 at Colchester for 2.5 hours on Tuesday morning, with one driver being reported for careless driving.

Police investigating a fatal collision on the A12 this morning are appealing for anyone who saw a woman on or near to the road to come forward.

A county lines gang that trafficked a vulnerable schoolboy 200 miles where he was exploited as a drugs runner have been jailed for a total of more than 40 years.

Lion Walk Shopping Centre's revamped Summer Drinks Terrace was a roaring success in its first weekend.

HUNDREDS of school children from across north east Essex have been able to explore a historic estate all thanks to a free trips programme.

Finchingfield's Bethany Shriever has returned home after her gold medal winning performance at Toyko 2020.

THERE are major delays to Greater Anglia services after a person has been hit by a train near Clacton.

A WOMAN has died following a crash on the A12.

GAZETTE Camera Club member Lynn Sampson is a keen photographer of nature and wildlife.

Families enjoy the long-awaited turn of the Nearly Festival in Colchester this weekend.

NORTH Essex is set to benefit from an influx of tourists after quarantine restrictions were lifted yesterday for fully-vaccinated passengers arriving from amber countries in Europe and the USA.

A SERIOUS crash has closed the A12 this morning - and delays are set to last through rush hour.

A PROPERTY company has paid tribute to one of its former employees one year on from his tragic death.

A WAR hero’s children are appealing to Princes Charles to posthumously honour their late father and acknowledge his bravery.

WHETHER we like to admit it or not, every one of us can harness a hostility towards being told what we can and cannot do.