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Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:13:30 +0000
National Education Union demands Government to treat nurseries the same as schools during lockdown
CAMPAIGNERS are calling for the Government to treat nurseries in the same way as schools for the safety of children and staff as lockdown continues.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:39:45 +0000
Met Office issues weather warning for Essex due to ice
A WEATHER warning has been issued for the whole of Essex, due to freezing temperatures causing icy conditions on the roads.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:16:47 +0000
Family pays tribute to ex Colchester Mayor who died of Covid
Tributes have been paid to former Colchester Mayor Terry Sutton, who died after testing postive for coronavirus.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
'Development should be more suited to needs of community'
THE longer the Alumno Cultural Quarter debacle goes on, the more byzantine it gets.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Colchester Council to raise its share of council tax by £4.95
Colchester Council is preparing to increase its share of residents' council tax bills by £5 for an average household.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
TV show to look at link between Yorkshire Ripper and Essex murder
A FORMER police officer who helped investigate the horrific killing of a young woman is set to star in a documentary about the notorious killer he believes was responsible.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 07:54:02 +0000
Delays as broken down lorry blocks of A120 in Marks Tey
A BROKEN down lorry is blocking a section of the A120 in Marks Tey.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 07:27:08 +0000
Colchester Debenhams set to close as Boohoo buys website
Online retailers Boohoo has purchased Debenhams website, but remaining stores, such as in Colchester, are set to close.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Woman who made £12k in handbag fraud will not pay compensation
A FRAUDSTER who conned more than £12,000 out of 16 people by taking payments for designer handbags before leaving her victims empty-handed will not pay a penny in compensation.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Cat shooting Colchester: Horrified owners issue warning
DISMAYED pet owners were left feeling “sick to their stomachs” after their cat was shot with an air gun pellet.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Mum's warning after son swallows battery out of night light
A NINE-year-old boy had to undergo surgery after swallowing a lithium battery which almost burned a hole through his oesophagus.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Frinton to Land's End fundraiser in memory of Kayden Cantlow
A CYCLIST who is riding from Frinton to Land’s End has raised more than £2,500 in memory of two beloved family members.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:03:10 +0000
Fire crews issue advice after wood burner causes blaze in Colchester
FIREFIGHTERS are issuing advice to residents after a wood burner nearly caused a house fire.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Remembering those who have lost their lives in north Essex
THE Gazette has opened this online book of condolence to collect tributes to victims of coronavirus.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Meet three more people rising to the Covid challenge
Do you know someone who has gone the extra mile during the pandemic?

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Silk Pearce creates Royal Mail national park stamps
The 70th anniversary of the founding of the UK’s national parks has been marked by a new range of collectables and gifts created by a leading branding agency.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Revealed: The suspects bitten by police dogs in Essex across a single year
MORE than 30 suspects and two officers were bitten by police dogs across a single year, figures released by Essex Police have revealed.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Mick's photo archive features three former pubs in Clacton
OUR pub nostalgia continues to cause a real stir.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Best and worst place to live in Essex voted by readers
THE best and worst places to live in Essex according to our readers can now be revealed.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
When and where the A12 will be closed in January and February
Here is everything we know about the A12 closures planned for January, February and beyond.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Colchester St Mary’s School principal to leave school
HILARY Vipond knew she had struck gold from the moment she walked into Colchester’s St Mary’s School.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Latest places in Colchester rated 5 by the Food Standards Agency
NEW food hygiene ratings for establishments across Colchester have been published by the Food Standards Agency.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
The worst potholes in Colchester - as chosen by you
Here are Colchester Gazette readers selections for the worst potholes across the borough.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
When does the stamp duty holiday end in 2021?
During the first lockdown in 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s introduced a stamp duty holiday has helped to drive a boom in the property market.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:17:24 +0000
Police investigating after burglary at Coggeshall Co-op
POLICE say they are hoping to trace a vehicle following a burglary at a town shop.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:17:16 +0000
Tendring house prices drop by more than average in East
House prices dropped by 0.3% – more than the average for the East of England – in Tendring in November, new figures show.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0000
Men charged with drug offences after Colchester and Clacton investigations
TWO men have been charged with drug offences following two separate investigations in north Essex.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Lidl and Aldi middle aisles: Best deals
Lidl and Aldi have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores from Sunday, January 24, 2021.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Tiptree-based Shaken Other signs deal with Morrisons
A MILKSHAKE brand will start supplying its dairy-free shake range to another supermarket chain.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Camera club: Weather proves a source of real inspiration
MOTHER Nature continues to provide fascinating photo opportunities for the Gazette’s Camera Club members.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
North Essex teacher training course doesn't require degree
THE new year is a perfect, natural time to mull over career options.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
The locations of rapid Covid test sites in Essex
Fast Covid testing centres have been set up across Essex to help get coronavirus infection rates down.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Public notices: Overnight work is set to continue on the A12
A STRETCH of the A12 will stay closed overnight while resurfacing and repair work continues between the Severalls interchange and Marks Tey.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Why first-class seating is ending on many Greater Anglia trains
IT’S the end of the line for first-class seating on many Greater Anglia trains.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Everything you need to know about the north Essex village where AppleTV show will be filmed
A QUAINT village in Essex is set to become the backdrop of a new major TV drama based on the best-selling novel The Essex Serpent.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Colchester Gazette this week
HERE are the death notices published in the Gazette this week:

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Stunning £4m Aldham home has tennis court, lake and golf course
If you've got a spare £4 million lying around this stunning home in 76 acres of grounds in Aldham could be for you.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
When snow could hit north and mid Essex this weekend
Here is when snow could arrive across north and mid Essex this weekend.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
What Gazette readers said about plans to give people £500 to self-isolate
SUGGESTIONS anyone who tests positive for Covid could automatically be handed £500 to self-isolate have been slammed by Gazette readers.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
The new supermarkets coming to Colchester in the near future
COLCHESTER already has a lot of supermarkets, there is no doubt about that.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Should I buy Bitcoin? Martin Lewis warns of scams
Martin Lewis has issued advice for anyone thinking about investing in Bitcoin.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Covid: What Essex Police say about travelling for exercise
Police say they will hand out fines for people who refuse to keep within the rules for outdoor exercise.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons and Waitrose, urgently recall these items
If you have bought any of the items mentioned, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Growing calls for driving tests to be temporarily scrapped
Driving tests have been significantly disrupted once again during the latest lockdown, with lessons and all theory and practical tests suspended.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:35:18 +0000
Updates as Boris Johnson holds Covid press conference
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to address the nation at 5pm. It is expected he will be joined by Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:19:00 +0000
Will Quince says 10,000 over 80s to get Covid jab this weekend
MORE than half of over 80s in north Essex have been vaccinated for coronavirus, with plans to vaccinate about 10,000 people this weekend.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:48:18 +0000
Coronavirus infection rate in Colchester rises slightly
The coronavirus infection rate in Colchester has increased slightly, but has dropped significantly on last week.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:58:33 +0000
Illegal Billericay kids footie: Man slapped with £200 fine
An illegal match organiser has been slapped with a £200 fine after community fury over the children's game.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:24:30 +0000
92 years in jail for people smugglers after 39 deaths in Grays
SEVEN people smugglers have been jailed for a total of more than 92 years in prison following our investigation into the tragic deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals in October 2019.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:38:18 +0000
Snow warning: Met Office issue yellow weather warning
A WEATHER warning has been issued for snow and ice across Essex.



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