Students across north and mid Essex will be picking up their GCSE results on Thursday after a second year of disruption - stay with us for updates.

Gene Kennedy made his senior debut for Colchester United

ESSEX television star Denise Van Outen has been sharing photos of a staycation holiday on Mersea.

Churchmanor Estates and B&Q have applied to install new signage at the soon-to-be open Stane Retail Park in Stanway.

A CONCERNED councillor is calling on highways bosses to take action to stop flooding on Halstead roads.

THE search is on to find Essex heroes who have sacrificed their time to help family, friends and neighbours.

A TEA room owner who is in danger of seeing her business close is calling on the support residents after submitting a vital planning application.

A MAN has admitted multiple sexual offences against children spanning five years and is set to be put behind bars.

A DRIVER who perverted the course of justice after crashing into a lamppost before falsely reporting the vehicle as stolen has been warned to expect a prison sentence.

Plans to demolish Colchester's old Odeon cinema and replace it with flats are set to be rejected.

MASKED thieves threatened bakery workers with a metal pipe as they stole a catalytic converter from a pensioner’s car.

Residents of Colchester have paid tribute to Freddie Farrow, five, who died after being injured at the town's Fenwick store.

Colchester United were without defender Luke Chambers at Birmingham

Theo Robinson was at Colchester United's game at Birmingham City

Martin Lewis has warned Brits to check their piggybanks, money jars and loose change hiding spots.

Breast cancer patients at Colchester Hospital are being given comfort boxes by a charity to help them manage the difficult side effects from the treatments.

THE world’s most expensive drug has been given to a baby with a potentially fatal condition following a campaign by his devoted parents.

WHILE many tried to perfect a new skill over the lockdown periods faced by all over the past year, many attempts left a lot to be desired.

The sister of a British backpacker murdered in Thailand died in a “double tragedy” while nine weeks pregnant, an inquest has heard.

A FAMOUS couple visited a Fordham shop and tearoom which is set to feature on a new series of Antiques Road Trip.

An Extinction Rebellion activist from Essex has had his conviction overturned.

A RETIRED Met Police detective superintendent who was locked in a dispute with neighbours died in a car fire, an inquest heard.

The Gazette's Colchester United ratings following their 1-0 defeat at Championship side Birmingham City

A mystery donor has gifted £5,000 to the appeal supporting the family of Freddie Farrow after the five-year-old died at Fenwick in Colchester.

The scam could cost victims thousands of pounds, six points on their licence and could affect job prospects.

FOREIGN travel might be limited this summer but for today’s Nostalgia spread we’re jetting off to the Spanish sun.

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Essex Police raided a flat in Mersea Road, Colchester, discovering a cannabis farm of between 60 and 100 plants.

A LIFE-SAVING sea rescue charity has appointed a full-time female coxswain for the first time in its entire 200 year history.

A motorcyclist has died and his female passenger been seriously injured after a crash in Essex on Tuesday evening.

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help keep a community shop up and running.

A person was cut free from their vehicle after a crash on the A12 at Witham on Tuesday afternoon.

Colchester United head coach Hayden Mullins on Birmingham City defeat

EMERGENCY services have been at the scene of a crash involving a motorcyclist since 8pm yesterday evening.

FLIGHT fanatics coming to Clacton for the town’s 150th anniversary flights later this month are being urged to plan their trip in advance.

COLCHESTER Institute is celebrating after being successful in a bid worth millions of pounds to improve the energy efficiency at its campus in the town.

A POLICE community support officer who was sacked after accessing confidential data relating to his grandson has lost his appeal claiming unfair dismissal.

SIXTH form pupils have been handed their tickets to further education and the working world after landing good grades following a tough year of study.

A NURSE who manages a firm which cares for elderly residents lied in a job interview about complaints made against her.

Residents have hit out at plans for a new two-way segregated bus lane along the A134 in Colchester - claiming they'll devalue their homes.

The decision was made following discussions with colleagues.

Animals are facing a hazardous summer, as lockdown eases and more people are out enjoying a staycation, the charity warns.

Students across England are picking up their A-Level results on Tuesday - stay with us for updates from across north and mid Essex.

Colchester United head coach Hayden Mullins set to take on his former club Birmingham City

TOP class students from across Tendring are celebrating after picking up their A Level results.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “lovely little boy” who died after he was hit by a mirror inside a shop, with his family saying “he will be with us every single day throughout the rest of our lives”.

A TEACHER turned author has published a new book telling the colourful story of an 81-year-old spy.

Drivers are facing long delays this afternoon after a four vehicle crash on the A12.

A baffled pensioner has had his car recalled due to an airbag defect - 25 years after he purchased it.

A driver is responsible for booking and MOT every 12 months to ensure their vehicle is road worthy.