THE stars were on show as two celebrities came to town to learn about darts and take part in a fun tournament for a TV show.

The leader of the council says the fine imposed on a popular farmers’ market is “regrettable”.

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CONSERVATION leaders say keeping elephants in zoos is “archaic, unethical and damaging” in an explosive report released today.

A UNIVERSITY of Essex study has revealed that NHS texts may have put Brits off receiving their Covid vaccine.

Thousands of households across Colchester and Tendring were in fuel poverty before the country was plunged into a fuel poverty crisis, statistics show.

A damning inspection has seen a care home rated "Inadequate" for the second time in six months

The music maestro was shortlisted for the top prize

Reports have also suggested a knife was left behind

Couzens will be appealing against his whole-life order given for his murder of Sarah Everard

Shop prices are up 2.7% on last year marking their highest rate of inflation since September 2011, new figures show.

The bargain supermarket has 21 new rosé wines on sale.

Calling all young Padawans, Pandora and Star Wars have revealed an exclusive collection which is something out of a galaxy far, far away.

Here's a selection of Star Wars gifts you can treat yourself or a loved one to this May 4.

Candidates for Colchester Council elections face off at hustings at the Mercury Theatre tonight.

There are a few pets from RSPCA Essex locations who are looking for new homes

THE family of an 18-year-old who died after being involved in a collision on the A120 have paid tribute to him as “unique” and “full of energy”.

A DISGRUNTLED motorist has called for action to be taken at a flooding hotspot after being left to foot a £600 repair bill.

A SONGWRITING ace has wowed the judges of a TV talent show with a unique song.

SIX teenagers have been charged after almost £30,000 in criminal damage was caused to a primary school.

THE University of Essex says it is offering support to students after an email blunder exposed sensitive data belonging to more than 400 individuals.

A HOSPITAL trust is to allow more visitors to patients after a month of restrictions.

POLICE are hunting two men in connection with an ongoing investigation into vehicles being damaged.

Winter may long be over and spring may have sprung, but that didn’t stop well over a hundred people from running in the Run Layer 5k cross country event on Sunday.

CHURCHES in Essex are being warned by an insurer amid fears metal theft is on the rise.

A HERITAGE group has planted a “forgotten” fruit tree to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

A teenager has been jailed for "incredibly dangerous" driving after stealing car and crashing in a tunnel.

A CROOK who possessed more than £23,000 in illegal money has been spared a prison sentence.

Three people have been arrested in connection with a murder at a shopping centre.

REPORTED incidents of sexual offences have almost doubled in Colchester in the past year, figures have shown.

HOSPITAL staff will be expected to pay for parking following updates from the hospital trust.

FAMILIES made the most of the of the bank holiday break and enjoyed hours of fun in Clacton... including comedian and presenter Alhan Gençay.

FRIGHTENED residents have called for action to be taken to secure a former college which has been ravaged by young vandals.

The man indecently exposed himself before asking her if she would like to have sex with him

CAMPAIGNERS fighting the demolition of a Victorian bridge have marked its 125th birthday...by vowing to save it.

GAZETTE readers have insisted a controversial war name which nods to a Russian dictator remains in place.

The test is likely to help identify 50 babies a year with this condition whilst they are still in the womb

The rule will affect tourists heading to the popular holiday spots of Magaluf, Majorca and some parts of Ibiza.

Get the whole family involved in the garden this spring with Christow's gardening equipment, including greenhouses, sheds and more.

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POLICE investigating a fatal collision in South Woodham Ferrers are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following the death of a man at the scene

A DETERMINED dad who has raised thousands of pounds for the frontline workers who tried to save his son has said: “I believe Freddie is looking down and smiling.”

AN estate manager has praised police officers after a man was fined for hare coursing on farmland and ordered to pay compensation for damage caused.

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THE landlords of a pub which has now reopened after being struck by a car have praised the “heart-warming” support shown by punters and the community.

A MAN in his 20s has been stabbed and a teenager suffered facial injuries following a vicious attack in Clacton town centre.

A SUCCULENT food and drinks event bursting with glorious grub and live music will return to Colchester later this year, much to the delight of meat-eaters.