Traffic delays as road blocked after crash on key road through Essex
Drivers are asked to allow extra time for their journeys until the road has been cleared.
Essex dog-walking trail named in honour of animal advocate and TOWIE star
Pete Wicks, 37, has been using his influence since his appearances on The Only Way is Essex and Strictly Come Dancing to advocate for animal welfare.
MP Nigel Farage weighs in after supermarket worker sacked for confronting shoplifter
MP Nigel Farage has shared his views after a long-time Waitrose employee felt “demoralised” and “frustrated” after being fired for confronting a shoplifter who was stealing Easter eggs.
Vile domestic abuser headbutted girlfriend and strangled her with phone charger
Aaron Patching, 29, subjected the woman to repeated and brutal assaults which involved him biting her cheek and suffocating her.
Poor health means driver won't be charged after crash which killed man in Witham
David Latter, now 60, was driving a Tesla when he struck John Wiseman in Cressing Road, Witham, in May 2023.
Meet the adorable, cheeky and friendly animals at Alpaca Acres family farm
With alpacas, goats, sheep, horses, chickens and more, Alpaca Acres is home to a variety of adorable animals, many of whom are rescued.
The 11 locations in Essex where Lidl is looking to build new stores - see full list
Lidl is looking at 11 locations across Essex as potential sites for new stores - see the full list.
Remembering beloved Essex garden centres which closed down
Garden centres are a popular pastime for families, gardeners and couples to visit during the warmer months.
Have you seen this teen? Jared, 17, is missing from Uttlesford
A 17-year-old teenager has been missing from Uttlesford.
Detective formerly of Essex Police jailed after sexually assaulting two victims
Former West Yorkshire Police detective Patrick Banks jailed for three years after sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman he was assigned to protect.
Bad men, public scrutiny, and late nights – a day in the life of a judge
Mary Loram, 57, sits down with the Colchester Gazette to talk trials, self-doubt, and the pressures facing Britain's criminal justice system.
Busted's James Bourne says 'major surgery' aims to 'extend my life' in health update
Busted star James Bourne has issued a health update, telling fans that "major surgery" could help "extend" his life.
The 'charming' coastal town near Essex named one of the UK's best for fish and chips
If you are looking for a road trip that will not take you across the country, Aldeburgh in Suffolk might just be the pick.
What really happens at a UK journalism conference, and why it matters to readers
I had been invited to speak at the Student Publication Association’s national conference this year.
Food hygiene ratings in north, mid Essex and Tendring over the last 3 months
The Food Standards Agency (FDA) has inspected numerous businesses in North Colchester and Tendring over the first three months of the year.
Busted's James Bourne says 'major surgery' aims to 'extend my life' in health update
Busted star James Bourne has issued a health update, telling fans that "major surgery" could help "extend" his life.
Have you seen this woman? Clare Guy, 83, is missing from Clacton
An 83-year-old woman is missing from the Clacton area.
Essex butcher celebrates 10 years 'keeping tradition alive' with loyal customers
Aiden Smith took over the shop in Brightlingsea ten years ago with a clear vision: to preserve the heritage of a traditional butcher
Army and RAF complete biggest military parachute jump in UK for 10 years
The biggest military parachute jump in the UK for more than 10 years has shown how the British Army and Royal Air Force can work together in the air.
Rollerworld could move skating rink into old Debenhams building
Rollerworld bosses have revealed plans to repurpose a vacant Colchester building into a new roller-skating rink.
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