St Helena Hospice is inviting people to dress as their heroes for the Hero Run in Colchester.

Half a million Covid and flu vaccinations have been administered across north east Essex and Suffolk in three months.

A 21-year-old woman from Essex has won big at Mecca Bingo, winning the £50,000 jackpot prize.

Police who stopped a vehicle for having no brake light then discovered the driver was guilty of a number of further road offences.

With much emphasis on things for children to do for fun, lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos has come up with the best 6 things for adults to do in Essex.

An innocent man from Clacton, in Essex, may have spent four extra months in prison due to Met Police delays.

The fate of two contestants on The Traitors has been left in the balance ahead of tomorrow's finale with one Essex contestant guaranteed a spot.

Campaigners believe "innocent" Essex man Jason Moore who was convicted of murder may have spent an extra four months in prison due to Met Police delays.

Essex man Jason Moore was sentenced in 2013 to life in prison for the murder of Robert Darby - but was his conviction a miscarriage of justice?

Nathan Rylatt, 52, was caught exceeding the speed limit on the M11 in his Ford Focus.

Visitors would also have access to a private outdoor area.

Mature daters looking to make meaningful connections will gather for a lively evening of speed dating at a popular Colchester pub.

Mr Mannix published a letter in Arts Professional about how the ongoing Devolution plans “pose a major threat”.

The court heard on February 6, Essex Police’s online investigation unit received information on a person accessing prohibited material.

Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard the defendant started to abuse bar staff.

Almost 100 young children under right have been reported to Essex Police in the past two years for sexual offences.

Essex Police are reportedly on the scene of a crash which has closed the A120 hours ago with the incident still ongoing.

Colchester Zoo has a number of roles currently available - one of which is the opportunity to become the new rhino and giraffe keeper.

Leading businesses from across Suffolk and north Essex attended an exclusive marketing event tonight hosted by the Gazette’s publisher Newsquest.

Pupils from St Mary's School in Colchester explored the future of technology at an AI conference at the University of Essex.

The A120 is currently closed in both directions near Wix due to a crash which is causing delays to build.

The proposal of a new lion enclosure at Jimmy's Farm has been heavily backed by the public.

Escape Hunt announced plans to open five immersive escape rooms in addition to three outdoor experiences.

An unnamed developer is yet again attempting to build a development behind a builder’s yard at Highlands, in Kelvedon Road, Tiptree.

On November 25 at around 10.30pm, a tenant of Beeleigh Abbey noticed a person wandering around the 13th century building.

Matthew Healy stood in the teenager’s garden and positioned his mobile phone at a window to film her, Ipswich Crown Court heard.

Three Wise Monkeys will take part in Independent Venue Week from Monday until Sunday, February 1.

TWO authorities are remaining committed to holding their local elections this year whilst others are set to be postponed.

The number of norovirus patients at hospitals run by ESNEFT has nearly doubled in a week according to new data.

Staff at Snappy Snaps, Robert Dyas, and Bill’s restaurant realised they had no power on Wednesday morning and later called in UK Power Networks.

Five venues across Colchester have been named winners at the 2026 Wedding Awards - recognised as great places to tie the knot.

Black Books star Dylan Moran will perform a comedy show alongside guest stand-up comics at Colchester Arts Centre in March.

A critical incident which was declared at hospitals run by ESNEFT has now been downgraded following improvements.

A roads policing boss has said “speed does kill” as the force recorded almost 100,000 speeding incidents in Essex in 2025.

Colchester’s amateur and community theatre scene was firmly in the spotlight at the Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Awards.

Colchester Owl Rescue received a call about a sparrowhawk that had flown into a brewery warehouse.

The community event is welcome to all with information, advice, and support being offered from a range of staff, volunteers, and individuals from partner organisations.

Essex County Council has been given a top rating for protecting the environment from the Carbon Disclosure Project.

According to weather forecaster, WX Charts more snow could hit Essex before the end of January.

A Prevention of Future Deaths report has been issued following the death of Warren Green

Yasir Mohamud was arrested after his mobile telephone number was linked to the “JJ” line during a police investigation, Ipswich Crown Court heard.

The 127-year-old bridge crossing the River Stour in Wick Road was deemed unsafe and shut in June 2023.

Scott Sheen had been assigned a role in Southend after custody staff were re-organised by the force last year, but was unable to take up the role.

To mark Valentine’s Day, The Osea View Café will open especially on Saturday, February 14.

A former high-flying banker resorted to shoplifting more than £1,000 of food and alcohol to fund his drinking addiction.

The Lower Thames Crossing will connect the two counties of Essex and Kent, but is expected to cause major disruption during its construction.

New analysis from property website Zoopla has revealed that half of the UK’s 30 million homes increased in value in 2025.

Facebook Marketplace, eBay and Vinted shoppers are being warned they could unknowingly be buying stolen goods.

Amazon has confirmed it will be discontinuing support for its Fire TV Blaster, with devices to stop working over the coming weeks.

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel in Thorpe-le-Soken has been named among the best wellness retreats to book in for 2026 in the UK.