Three new side effects have been added to the official Covid vaccine list.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s televised interview with Oprah Winfrey unleashed a dramatic set of bombshell revelations, set to be broadcast tonight in the UK.

Boris Johnson says it is crucial the people across England continue to stick to coronavirus restrictions as step one of his 'roadmap to freedom' comes into effect.

These are the lockdown resrictions which are being eased in England on Monday.

A NURSE has rolled up her sleeves in an effort to combine fitness with fundraising in a muscle-burning challenge.

I HAVE enjoyed following the stories in the Gazette of Colcheter United’s historic win against Leeds because I was also there with my late husband John Hazell.

OUR pub nostalgia pieces brought back memories for reader Derek Rayner.

Part of the A12 Londonbound near Colchester is blocked this morning after a two-vehicle crash.

A cannabis cultivator who was found with 86 plants to the street value of £58,000 in Colchester says he was forced to grow drugs due to his debts.

The Charlie Watkins Foundation was set up in 2017 after the death of the former Take Me Out contestant, 22, who took his own life.

A FEMALE on-call firefighter said the confidence she gained from stepping into the role is “second to none” as she encourages people to join the service.

A new report has revealed when construction is set to start at the Northern Gateway leisure complex, which will feature a Cineworld.

Colchester and Clacton will host the penultimate stage of the 2021 Women's Tour cycle race.

FAMOUS faces are getting on board with a £370,000 fundraising appeal to send a terminally-ill girl to America for treatment which may prolong her life.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a passionate university professor who had a “significant impact” on all those he taught and worked with.

Tomorrow coronavirus restrictions will begin being eased in England.

A CONVICTED sex offender has been jailed after he was found with indecent images of children.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Oprah interview will air in the US tonight - here's all you need to know.

AN NHS front line worker from Broomfield Hospital has been suspended for telling covid-deniers on Facebook to follow the government rules.

ONLY fools and plonkers missed a convention celebrating Britain's favourite TV sitcom.

The rules for visitors at maternity wards in Colchester and Clacton have been updated as lockdown is set to be eased.

A TEACHER is celebrating after winning a Gazette competition which will allow her to keep in contact with her grandchildren who live 150 miles away.

Parents dropping their children off at school have been warned against bending coronavirus rules as the “next few weeks are going to be crucial” in keeping infections and hospital admissions down.

A 32-year-old Wickford woman was issued with an fine after inviting eight friends to her son’s birthday party.

These are the details of the drink and drug drivers named and shamed in court last week.

HERE are the death notices published in the Gazette this week:

There are plenty of north Essex firms offering afternoon tea for collection or delivery this Mother's Day - here are a few.

THE WORLD of social media influencers is estimated to be worth £8bn, with influencers, bloggers and vloggers earning eye-watering sums of money.

These are the ten cheapest homes listed for sale in Colchester on property website Zoopla.

A new Lidl, Subway and Costa Coffee will be built at the old Homebase site, in St Andrew's Avenue, Colchester.

Temporary changes will also be introduced which allow licensed premises to sell alcohol for takeaway purposes.

Colchester Council members will be asked to decided whether The Anchor pub in Tiptree should lose its licence after a request from Essex Police.

THE coronavirus pandemic has exposed many of the fragilities in our society.

These are the new bars, cafes and restaurants which have opened in Colchester, as well as some which are set to arrive soon.

Thousands of children in Essex will return to the classroom tomorrow for the first time in 2021.

Essex is just outside the top 50 healthiest areas in the UK, according to new data.

POLICE are investigating after an assault where a man was left with a head injury after being struck with a hammer.

The stamp duty holiday deadline will be extended from 31 March to 30 June 2021, Use our stamp duty calculator to see how much you will save.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving two cars.

WASTE collection and recycling centre staff are facing increasing amounts of abuse across Essex.

POLICE have revealed some of the‘clear and blatant’ breaches of Covid rules which have resulted in officers dishing out fines.

A BODY has been found near a major Essex road.

SARAH Alix has been on something of a journey - one that has taken her from the racecourse to heading up a training course.

This strip of land is the cheapest listing in Colchester on property site Zoopla.

A NORTH Essex businesswoman has launched an innovative website to transform the way beauty treatments are booked, and services provided, across the county.

READERS have shared their opinions on how they would revitalise Colchester town centre.

THE trust which runs Colchester Hospital said it was caring for more than 100 Covid patients this week, figures show.

Mother's Day takes place next month - but what lockdown rules will be in place?

WITH sunnier skies and Spring weather on the horizon, residents will have to sacrifice an hour in bed as the clocks go forward.

Everyone living in England and Wales will be required to take part in the Census next month, but did you know you could be fined for not completing it?