Here are the confirmed and proposed law changes that will affect drivers in April.

JOIN us for one last nostalgic trip back in time to Colchester Royal Grammar School.

BY her own admission, Hannah Powell suffered burnout in 2009.

FOR many people, getting their first dose of the Coronavirus vaccine can't come soon enough.

ALMOST 200,000 coronavirus vaccinations have now been administered to people in north Essex, the latest data shows.

Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

THREE village roads are shutting for nearly a fortnight.

Here are some hilarious, but very harsh, reviews left about north Essex beaches on Tripadvisor.

Motorists increased their speeds on Essex's main routes last year as coronavirus lockdown restrictions sparked a drop in traffic levels, figures reveal.

DOZENS of women from across the East of England have been reported missing after disappearing without a trace.

We've compiled a handy list of the bars and restaurants in Colchester set to reopen in April - as well as links to help you book a table.

The Met Office said parts of the UK could see snow over the Easter weekend.

Huge multi-million pound plans are set to completely transform part of Colchester - this is what we know.

A TEENAGER carried out and assault and resisted arrest before providing a false account to the police.

AN MP who has spent the past year getting fit and losing weight has secured a place in this year’s London Marathon.

10 important safety checks experts have told all drivers to complete before returning to the roads after lockdown.

Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

To keep on top AC-12’s antics, you will need to know your CHIS from your AFO.

New app Walksafe shows where serious crimes have been reported in Colchester and hopes to make residents feel safer when out and about.

MANY industries will have difficulty recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic - and the adult entertainment industry is no exception.

POLICE officers are calling on the public to help them reunite a bike with its owner.

A survey by Which has ranked the best and worst motorway service stations across the UK.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Essex has increased to 145,156 according to latest figures.

A MAN has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle after fast-acting officers managers to recover a vehicle just 17 minutes after it was reported stolen.

NEARLY 5,000 residents in Essex have sadly now died after testing positive for coronavirus.

A MAN has been charged with driving and drugs offences after a car was found to have crashed during the early hours of the morning.

THOUSANDS of pounds of horse riding equipment has been stolen.

A TEENAGER has suffered life-threatening injuries in a serious crash.

TWO people have been charged in connection with a burglary in which jewellery and electrical items were stolen.

MOST of us know someone with the surname Jones or Smith, they are two of the most common surnames in the country.

Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and choking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

TODAY’S nostalgia spread shines the spotlight on a lady who created “so many memories for so many people” in Colchester.

A PET shop says it will not sell rabbits to customers over the Easter break.

WHEN Denise Van Outen crashed out of the TV show Dancing on Ice due to a dislocated and broken shoulder, she found herself with time on her hands.

These are the five Essex fish and chip shops on the market now for those looking to start a new business venture.

The best bargains hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl this Easter Bank Holiday.

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

BOSSES at an open air swimming pool have revealed when they hope to be able to reopen to customers.

We're all looking forward to a meal out, but which restaurants will be reopening their doors?

Drivers dread hitting an animal while travelling on our roads.

A DETERMINED mum has saved Easter for dozens of schoolchildren after rallying the community together to donate almost 500 Easter eggs.

PICTURES released by the RSPCA show the "appalling" conditions faced at a rescue shelter after a man was banned from keeping animals for three years.

WITH the rule of six returning on Monday, here are some of the best outdoor spaces around north and mid Essex to enjoy with friends and family.

A WATCHDOG is investigating the use of force by an officer who appeared to kneel on a man's head in Westcliff.

A police probe has been launched after a man flashed two girls in the middle of the street.

A “DESPICABLE” thug punched a woman in the face and smashed an urn containing her dead dog’s ashes.

A FAMILY’S labour of love, which has kick-started a yoga class business, has been nominated for a national award.

A RELIEVED family are thanking residents after their beloved dog, who went missing in a blizzard, was found more than 40 miles away.

POLICE are asking for support in their search a Braintree woman in connection with an affray offence.

A THEATRE which recently underwent a £10 million refurbishment project has received a further cash injection of £125,000 to help the venue reopen following the coronavirus lockdown.