Gazette News
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100Art Gallery café is Colchester's cheapest place to eat, with everything under £5
The establishment's commitment to affordability is showcased through its £4.50 meal deal, which includes any sandwich, bap, or wrap with fries.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:28:59 +0100Colchester Pizza Hut restaurant saved as Essex closures announced
The closure of 11 delivery sites as part of the restructuring will put 1,210 workers at risk of redundancy.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100Dermot O'Leary children's book to be made into musical which will debut in Colchester
Dermot O’Leary, a TV and radio presenter who grew up in Colchester, published the children’s book Toto The Ninja Cat And The Great Snake Escape in 2017
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:30:00 +0100Here are the seasonal train changes and station closures in Essex this Christmas
Passengers using rail services across London and Cambridgeshire are being reminded to check before travelling this Christmas due to planned engineering work taking place.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:16:20 +0100Decade-long battle with driving school was 'hell' for trainee instructor
Wayne Eaglen, currently lives in Saxmundham but entered into a contract with the driving school in Woodbridge in 2014.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100This Harry Potter child actor from Essex has a whopping $50million net worth
HE started his acting career as a schoolboy from Essex, but Rupert Grint has since amassed a staggering fortune estimated at $50 million.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Stargazers can see Milky Way glow which might solve dark matter mystery
Stargazers in Essex can enjoy a mysterious glow in the Milky Way, which scientists say could be the answer in a hunt to prove dark matter exists.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +010027 deaths in 26 years between Marks Tey and Dunmow lead to renewed calls to dual A120
Statistics obtained by the Gazette show an average of one person is killed every year in road traffic collisions between the Marks Tey and Dunmow.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100'£5.1million average speed cameras will save lives on A120' - highways boss
The statement comes after the Gazette revealed 27 people had died between the Marks Tey and Dunmow junctions on the road in 26 years.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Entertainment revealed for Colchester Christmas lights switch-on event
A shopping centre in Colchester has revealed its line-up of entertainment for its annual Christmas lights switch-on event.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:55:00 +0100A120: Road to Safety campaign launches
TODAY, we are pleased to be launching a new campaign – A120: Road to Safety – to highlight the ongoing concerns about a road which continues to impact the lives of residents and motorists while having major implications for the county’s economy...
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:14:46 +0100The seven and-a-half minute job that could see you thousands of pounds better off
It could take just seven and a half minutes to find a lost pension pot with an average of £9500, a study has suggested.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:14:16 +0100'This is so terrifying' - Channel 4's use of AI presenter shocks some viewers
In Channel 4's programme 'Will AI Take My Job? - Dispatches' they revealed they were using an AI presenter, which shocked some viewers
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:13:47 +0100UK drivers warned as one driving offence blamed for surge in penalty points
A surge in drivers being caught by speed cameras has been blamed for a huge increase in the number of penalty points added to licences.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:13:05 +0100The simple hack to dry your clothes faster this winter without using heating
Discover the simple hack that will help your clothers dry faster this winter without using heating.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:33:34 +0100A12 to remain closed overnight for barrier repair due to earlier London bound crash
The A12 is to remain closed through the night on the London bound carriageway due to an earlier crash for barrier repairs.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:34:01 +0100A12 London-bound: Second crash near major Essex town causing severe delays
The A12 London-bound has been closed between Junction 22 (Witham South) and Junction 21 (Witham North) following a multi-vehicle collision.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:10:14 +0100Essex Police want to find man in connection to restaurant theft in Essex village
The Duckquiri on The Green in Writtle was broken into at around 1am on September 16 and money was stolen.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Full Council debate over governance failings in new town proposal of 24,000 homes
The debate centred on a motion put forward by Councillor William Sunnucks, highlighting serious governance failings about a new town at Marks Tey.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Crowdfunding appeal raises more than £5,000 for new foot ferry vessel
The Wivenhoe, Fingringhoe and Rowhedge ferry faced a critical challenge as the old vessel had to be decommissioned at the end of the ferry season.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Man who kicked his pregnant partner in the stomach avoids jail
Daniel Muzumara from Colchester, who kicked a pregnant woman in the stomach, was sentenced before Ipswich Crown Court.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100'They made my dream come true' - new card shop boss on busy opening weekend
THE BOSSES of an independent trading cards shop in Colchester say its opening weekend was “outstanding” as they “underestimated how many people were going to be here”.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100Clingoe Hill bus lane set to open after months of closures and traffic delays
The opening date of a new bus lane has been announced, with the Clingoe Hill works finally at an end.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:16:41 +0100A12 London-bound: Severe traffic delays as lane closed after multi-vehicle crash
The London-bound carriageway is currently closed between Junction 19 (Boreham) and Junction 18 (Sandon) while emergency services deal with incident.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:39:10 +0100700 jobs at risk as 68 Pizza Hut restaurants might close including Colchester
The Colchester Turner Rise branch and Clacton’s dine-in site are among 75 restaurants not included in last year’s rescue deal.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:40:58 +0100Colchester's 'very own' Fringe festival returns bigger and better, what to expect
Over ten exciting days, the city will be transformed into a vibrant hub of performance, laughter, and imagination, hosting more than 65 shows.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:15:35 +0100Family's tribute to ‘loving husband, dad, grandad’ killed in fatal Essex crash
Emergency services were called to the junction of Fambridge Road and Lower Burnham Road on Wednesday, October 1.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0100Colchester Leisure World offering free tennis sessions for limited period only
Residents are being invited to pick up a racket and give tennis a try as the Barclays Big Tennis Weekend comes to town next month.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:38:51 +0100Police officer accused of misconduct with domestic abuse victim due in court
PC David Wren, 57, who is based at Clacton police station, is accused of forming an inappropriate sexual relationship with a woman who was a victim.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:02:29 +0100Colchester Sense shop closing down, '25p for everything' sale in last week
A much-loved Colchester charity shop is preparing to close its doors for the final time next week, offering a 25p sae on all items.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:04:03 +0100Teen and step-dad admit strangling police officer unconscious in Colchester
TWO Colchester people have pleaded guilty after assaulting police officers in the city, strangling one officer until they were unconscious.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100Construction begins on major wetland restoration scheme in Fordham
Construction has started on the Fiddlers Hill Wetland Restoration Project in Fordham.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0100Essex garden centre slashes prices in half for last week of opening
The Place For Plants, in Mill Road, East Bergholt, has been selling beautiful trees, plants and flowers to green-thumbed customers for 30 years.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:48:50 +0100Essex star Sam Ryder reveals unusual way he celebrates new album release
ESSEX Eurovision star Sam Ryder released his second album on Friday, and celebrated with purchasing Lego.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:43:52 +0100'Masterpiece' Essex home for sale with Rolls-Royce bar and Nigel Mansell's tyres
A car lover’s home featuring a Rolls-Royce bar, a Formula-1 champion’s tyres and luxury wherever you look is on the market.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:39:03 +0100Popular TV series returns to Jimmy's Farm with filming underway
The show will be hosted at Wherstead's Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park by park owner Jimmy Doherty and Sivi Ramoutar.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:26:00 +0100Prestigious bakery 'absolutely thrilled' to be nominated for national award
Tiptree Patisserie in Witham has been nominated for the National Bakery Awards for 2025, as they hope to mark 20 years with victory.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:15:00 +0100Teenager and stepdad involved in brawl change pleas on first day of trial
Sam Minter, 39, and Taylor Oliver, 18, were charged in February of last year with a raft of offences after police officers were called to an incident.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Party co-founded by former Labour leader looking to make waves in Colchester
Your Party, launched by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is looking to gain members in Colchester through a regional assembly.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100No money left for community centre activities and days out despite £6m funding
Colchester Council has responded to concerns raised over no money being left for in-house activities and days out after massive Greenstead funding boost.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100'Where we come from, that's how we do things' - thug jailed for city centre attack
Myles Taylor, 23, responded by grabbing Kieran Brown and dragging him 30ft down Head Street before knocking him out in one punch.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Appeal won against Colchester Council to set up city centre comms hub with defib unit
In Focus Public Networks Limited applied to Colchester Council back in March to install a communication hub with a defibrillator and advertisement display on the pavement outside 74 to 76 Culver Street East.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Colchester book fair that raised more than £550,000 announces final event
A Colchester book fair raising money for a child protection charity has announced its final event after three decades
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:54:24 +0100Is Ring doorbell down? Users reporting outage on app and website
Ring doorbell users have reported an outage with the app and website with more than 4,000 issues reported on DownDetector.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:53:19 +0100Is Snapchat down? Users report issues with social media site
Users of Snapchat have reported issues with the app today (Monday, October 20) as numerous websites experienced problems
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:52:52 +0100Halifax users report app down and unable to login to online banking
Halifax users have complained that the bank's app and website is down this morning and they are unable to access their accounts.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:52:24 +0100Is Lloyds Bank down? Customers report issues with website and mobile banking
Lloyds Bank customers have reported issues with the website and mobile app.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:31:29 +0100Fans ecstatic as Dick and Angel Strawbridge declare Escape to the Chateau return
The popular Channel 4 show Escape to the Chateau is returning to our screens for series 10, according to Dick and Angel Strawbridge.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100The best Essex cafés and coffee shops for business meetings
We check out Essex’s sizzling brunch destinations where you can mix business with a side of bacon. After all, all work, and no play makes us very dull indeed...
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Why the Money Mum is on a mission to see the rest of us save and spend wisely
Meet the Essex mum of two who’s influencing everyone from cash-strapped families to Prime Ministers