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Sat, 30 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Maps show where in north Essex could be underwater by 2030
Climate Central has produced a map showing which parts of north Essex are at most at risk from rising sea levels due to global warming.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Great Maplestead mum becomes face of fashion craze as local firms join forces
A LOCKDOWN fitness star has become the public face of a hit new fashion craze.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: How Essex claimed during Eat Out To Help Out
NEW data has revealed the extent of the spending in Essex during the Eat Out To Help Out scheme last year.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:10:24 +0000
Forecasters predict Essex could see some snow on Saturday
Sleet and snow could arrive in Essex this weekend with several flood warnings also in place across the county.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Lance Halliwell is assistant principal at Colchester Academy
by LOUISE SCHENK-COOPER

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
What guests say about the best Essex hotels
The best hotels in Essex and what their guests say:

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Camera club: Pictures of stunning sunrise in Essex
WOW. Look at the stunning colours in these pictures.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Plans unveiled to restore former Clacton Town Hall committee room
Planning permission has been given the green light to restore a former committee room at Clacton Town Hall.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Professor urging NHS to recognise potential 'Covid tongue' symptom
CONCERNS over 'Covid tongue' have sparked calls for it to be recognised as an official symptom.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Public notices: Prepare for road closure in Layer-de-la-Haye
VILLAGERS could face delays due to a road closure in Layer-de-la-Haye.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Colne Valley Youth Orchestra marks 40th anniversary
THE benefits of musical training for young people should not be overlooked by anyone.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Lockdown: New Castle Park walking trails are launched
Residents can enjoy a series of new walking trails around Castle Park in Colchester during lockdown.

Sat, 30 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, 30 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Every crime reported in Colchester in December
According to the most recent police.uk data from Essex Police there were dozens crimes reported in Colchester during December 2020.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Mile End Recreation Ground: Owner speaks out after dog eats rat poison
A dog had to have its stomach pumped after ingesting rat poison at Mile End Recreation Ground in Colchester.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Covid: The reasons why people broke lockdown rules in Essex
There may be a national lockdown at the moment, but that hasn’t stopped some people from attempting some pretty reckless daytrips.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Essex health boss Mike Gogarty's warning on asymptomatic Covid
The number of people with Covid-19 but showing no symptoms is “much much higher” than the government’s estimate, the director of public health for Essex has said.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Did you go to school in Essex with one of these celebrities?
Did you go to the same secondary school as one of these Essex celebrities?

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis explains change to Tesco and Sainsbury's cards
Martin Lewis has explained the changes to both Tesco's Clubcard and Sainsbury's Nectar Card.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 23:43:41 +0000
Kate Garraway 'not coping' as she shares update on husband's Covid battle
GMB presenter, Kate, will present an ITV documentary highlighting her experiences and is also releasing a book documenting her struggle.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 22:24:21 +0000
Hatfield Broad Oak crash leaves two with serious injuries
TWO people have been left with serious, life-changin injuries following a crash.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:46:36 +0000
Vets' warning after dogs eat rat poison in Castle Park and Highwoods
Vets4Pets Colchester has warned the public after 'several possible cases' of dogs eating rat poison in Highwoods and Castle Park.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:21:59 +0000
More than 270 cannabis plants discovered in Colchester raid
Colchester Community Policing Team raided an address on The Willows estate in south Colchester on Friday, discovering hundreds of cannabis plants.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:57:28 +0000
Repairs to Great Eastern Main Line to be complete this weekend
Network Rail says repairs to the Great Eastern Main Line at Ingatestone will be complete by the end of the weekend.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:00:27 +0000
'Rat poison' left for dogs at Mile End Recreation Ground, Colchester
A dog had to have its stomach pumped after it ingested rat poison at Mile End Recreation Ground in Colchester.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:27:47 +0000
Greenstead murder probe: Tributes to Mary Wells from grieving family
The family of a young woman found dead in Colchester have paid tribute to her, saying that she wanted to “excel in life”.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Fans of BBC's Winterwatch can take part in a Colchester version
OUTDOOR enthusiasts who have been enjoying BBC2's Winterwatch can now download Colchester's own winter watch lists.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Colchester Hospital treating more than 200 Covid patients
THE number of patients being treated for coronavirus at Colchester Hospital has more than doubled within the last month.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Colchester pervert used dark web to access indecent images and tried to cover his tracks
A PERVERT who used the dark web to access images depicting the sexual abuse of young girls tried to cover his tracks with specialist software designed to clean up his computer.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Meals on wheels service is returning to Mersea Island
A MEALS on wheels service which proved popular during last summer’s lockdown is being reintroduced from today.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Anger as Pods Wood in Tiptree is left littered with dog poo bags
Pods Wood in Tiptree is being left littered with discarded dog poo bags, leading to anger from residents.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:33:31 +0000
Colchester Cunobelin Way crash: Police appeal for witnesses
Emergency services were called to Cunobelin Way, Colchester, after a collision between a car and a pedestrian, who was seriously hurt.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:14:25 +0000
Police execute drugs raid in Jaywick
A DRUGS raid was executed this morning in a coastal village.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:06:19 +0000
Covid: 94 patients die in a week at Colchester Hospital trust
A TOTAL of 94 patients have died after testing positive for coronavirus at the trust which runs Colchester Hospital in the space of a week.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Colchester mum was drunk while with children and attacked parent outside school
A DRUNK mum hurled abuse in front of four young children and admitted to attacking a fellow parent outside a school.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Alumno: Councillors back plan to remove residents' access rights
Colchester Council’s Cabinet unanimously approved plans which will allow it to temporarily remove access rights from land off Queen Street.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:29:28 +0000
Covid: Map shows how many cases each part of Colchester has
A MAP compiled using Government data shows the number of coronavirus cases in each part of Colchester.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:34:22 +0000
Stansted 15: Protestors have convictions overturned on appeal
The so-called Stansted 15 cut through the airport’s perimeter fence and locked themselves together to stop a deportation flight leaving Stansted.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:45:26 +0000
Essex has second most 'substandard' road bridges in UK
There are more substandard road bridges in Essex than almost everywhere else in Britain, new figures show.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:54:55 +0000
Karen Howell sentenced for leaving cat to be eaten by maggots
A woman who left her cat to be eaten alive by maggots has been ordered to carry out 80 hours of community service.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:03:59 +0000
UK dog owners warned about Alabama Rot disease
Potential cases of the condition known as Alabama Rot have affected dogs in the UK.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:54:49 +0000
Covid schools return: Some say they should wait until everyone is vaccinated
Many parents disagree on when schools should return with some saying they should wait until everyone is vaccinated.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Man tried to drive home from court - just minutes after he was hit with ban
A MAN was stopped by police while driving home from court - just minutes after he was slapped with a ban and warned not to get behind the wheel.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:20:22 +0000
Major roadworks to last for nine days in Brightlingsea
A BUSY road in Brightlingsea will be closed for nine days while major works to take place.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:38:42 +0000
London Resort's theme park bid for Kent moves a step closer
Plans to build two theme parks just outside Essex have moved a step closer to becoming reality.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Watch via the Wivenhoe Pantomime Group's Facebook page
IT'S panto time in Wivenhoe - oh, yes it is!

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Peter Fairs says farming is a lifestyle with lots of challenges
Column: Peter Fairs can understand why farming holds such appeal. However, based on his lifetime of experience, he says it is now a lifestyle choice with plenty of challenges.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:45:23 +0000
Police warning over new coronavirus vaccination scam in Essex
POLICE are warning Essex residents about a new coronavirus vaccination email scam which is being circulated.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:33:51 +0000
High Woods Country Park's car park is closing for essential maintenance works
A CAR park will be temporarily closed to the public due to essential maintenance works.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
'Site would be perfect spot for indoor market in Colchester'
Now we have discovered that Debenhams is closing, I believe a great use of this space would be to house an indoor market.



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