Colchester is marking Merchant Navy Day with a ceremony at Colchester Town Hall.

The collision occurred between Junction 19 (Boreham Interchange) and Junction 18 (A414/Sandon), and the road remains closed.

The 32-year-old was detained on Mount Hill on Wednesday, August 27 by Braintree’s Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Two men who denied having taken a boat in Harwich for a “joyride” will face a trial in October.

A TELECOMMUNNICATIONS giant has won its appeal to set up a new digital hub in Colchester’s city centre.

Councillor Michael Lilley will preside over the annual ceremony at Colchester Oyster Fishery on East Mersea's Pyefleet Quay on Friday, September 5.

There are several Essex RSPCA branches in the county, along with the affiliated Danaher Animal Home, all with pets looking for homes.

The extension would also provide increased space for the ground-floor living space and kitchen space.

BounceAbility LTD, in Hill House Farm, in Colchester Road, West Bergholt, offers one-on-one trampolining sessions for SEND adults or children

Experts have shared how you can make your own wasp repellent spray at home using just three ingredients and costing less than £5.

From reversing too far to ignoring lollipop people, parents and other drivers can receive fines of up to £2,500 for a range of school run mistakes.

More than 30 baby sleeping bags found on online marketplaces including Amazon and eBay pose a suffocation risk

Tesco Clubcard members are being urged to check their receipts before August 31, or miss out on the chance to win a new Vauxhall Frontera Electric GS 113PS.

POP superstar Sam Ryder has exclusively spoken to the Gazette and said he wanted to perform across Essex to “show a bit of love” – he’s also up for headlining next year’s Summer Series.

A CHARISTMATIC pop star made a short notice appearance in Colchester and residents have praised him for not forgetting his roots.

Armed officers attended the scene in Gunn Lane, Colchester, last year after reports of a 33-year-old male suspect threatening to kill their victim.

Six crews were called to Tower Street, in Brightlingsea, on Tuesday night

Alexander Nolan, 38, committed the offence in April this year and appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court last week.

Data from the Department for Transport shows Essex had one of the sharpest increases in motorcycle fatalities over the past two years.

Jake Lambert brings his sell-out show The Sunshine Kid to town. He is performing at Colchester Arts Centre on September 2.

Colchester Zoo is offering discounts for visits in September for those who pre-book ahead of September visits.

Essex County Council have responded to the numerous instances of the St George's Cross which has been painted over many road markings across Colchester.

An ancient Roman site in Colchester is hosting a special weekend to learn about historic architecture.

Rainbow-clad event-goers enjoyed hours of drag and musical entertainment, LGBTQ+ owned stalls and celebrating being who they are at Colchester Pride 2025.

A 14-year-old boy said an asylum seeker hotel resident asked his female friend if she wanted to come to the Bell Hotel “to have babies then… go to Kenya”, a court heard.

MOTORISTS are facing delays on a section of the A120 as works are being carried out.

Eurovision star Sam Ryder is due to perform in three locations across Essex today, with the star saying he hasn't performed in Essex for "so long".

A launch date has been announced for the second series of a fly-on-the-wall reality TV show about celebrity couple Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash.

Police joined RSPCA officers and members of Dogs Trust as they seized dogs during a raid on an Essex home

Crews have extinguished a fire affecting a workshop and two gardens by tackling the fire in sections in Brightlingsea with six crews in attendance in Brightlingsea.

Daniel Hart, 36, is accused of the offence after an incident in Colchester High Street earlier this month.

Visitors and residents will have to pay or Wivenhoe’s car parks starting this October.

Here are the latest planning applications validated and decided by Colchester Council over the last week.

Colchester Council received bids from eight companies for a new service as the authority looks to ensure its street cleaning services are more efficient.

A new study has revealed that trust in local media has grown significantly over the past year.

Pictures show the moment four fire crews arrived to tackle a field fire at an Essex village.

A farmer worked with firefighters to tackle a field fire at Great Maplestead.

A 13-year-old has appeared in court accused of threatening a shop assistant

Three men who were armed with machetes during a violent incident in Colchester have been warned to expect “significant” custodial terms when they are sentenced in October.

WORKS to expand a Maldon school in a huge £14.8million investment have begun.

“The latest delays show how little spare capacity there is in our local roads.

Organisers and councillors hailed the success of a concert series in Colchester.

The crash on North Station Roundabout happened when a police van, which was under blue lights, was involved in a collision with a Ford Mustang.

The North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) has been named a finalist in three categories at the British Parking Awards 2025.

Essex County Council have announced e-scooters will be returning to Essex this week with a new trial operator found.

In Colchester a number of mini-roundabouts and zebra crossings had St George's crosses painted on in the past couple of days

Nichola Corr, 51, of north Essex, says Suffolk Police conducted a search of her home as part of a drugs investigation

The main part of castle park is still closed off following the summer series performances which came to an end on Saturday.

A family-run farm is looking for volunteers to get stuck in with the animals.

A warehouse located at Whitehall Industrial Estate in Colchester is on the market for £1.4million.