A DRIVER rammed into a dad’s car twice after doing a three-point turn in the road and driving the wrong way towards on-coming traffic.

A FRAUDSTER was back in court where she admitted slashing bedding in order to claim dodgy refunds.

Essex Police say a decision whether to charge a man who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of Stuart Lubbock at Michael Barrymore's home will be made 'imminently'.

A COFFEE shop owner has been “knocked back” after a burglar smashed their way into his shop before making off with cash from the till.

A FURIOUS driver says he feels “let down” by council bosses as he was refused compensation after his car was damaged by a pothole.

A FATHER has told how his daughter was left fighting for her life on a ventilator after a portable heater exploded.

A GARDEN of remembrance has opened at a hospital to give staff a place to remember their colleagues and friends.

COLCHESTER’S famous duck race has inspired a similar event across the Pond in America raising funds for those affected by the murder of George Floyd.

A crash involving several vehicles is causing delays on the A12 near the M25 junction.

A FAMILY-run business is appealing for residents to shop locally after reopening following months of lockdown.

TRAFFIC came to a standstill for more than an hour due to a climate change protestor who plonked herself in a middle of a Colchester road.

Police have cordoned off a large section of a residential area following a suspected murder.

A YOUNG man who was reported missing has now reportedly been found by police officers.

Essex County Council has denied there is a link between wedding bookings being postponed and a restructuring of registrars’ terms of employment.

A GROUP of fitness fans have completed an extreme exercise challenge in memory of legendary fundraiser Captain Tom Moore.

A TELEVISION programme is set to shine a light on a famous jam maker.

AN alcoholic who was saved from harming himself by a passer-by who wrestled a knife from his hand has been given another chance to complete his community order.

A FURIOUS son has staged a protest to highlight the living conditions in which his late mum spent her final days.

BEING in such close proximity to north Essex’s rugged coastline, it’s no wonder the beaches on our doorstep are such a hit.

A DEFIANT grandmother brought traffic to a halt in for more than an hour... by sitting in the middle of a Colchester town centre road to protest about climate change inaction.

A THUG smiled as a court was told of how he left his pregnant partner with fractured facial bones during a “horrific” and unprovoked attack.

There is a “good chance” social distancing will be ditched next month, Boris Johnson has said.

Stacey Solomon welcomed a special guest to her new home in Essex.

MERSEA'S pebble beach and iconic pastel beach huts have featured in a clothing brands latest campaign.

A man had to be talked to safety after he walked out onto the railway line in Southend.

Weather experts are warning of strong winds set to batter the county today and tomorrow.

A BEACH hut’s vibrant new artwork has been causing a stir in Walton.

Three areas of North Essex have been added to the Covid hotspot map.

THE family of a murdered backpacker from Wickford have welcomed the banning of a defence that "blames the victim".

GREEN-MINDED volunteers have clubbed together to begin building a vegetable patch in the hope it will benefit the community.

BANK Holidays as we know and love them are hopefully on their way back soon.

THE brave victim of harrowing domestic abuse faced the man who beat her while she was pregnant with his child.

A memorial to commemorate those who have died of Covid-19 is being planned for St Paul’s Cathedral in London.

The limit on the number of mourners who can attend funerals is to be lifted in England, the Government has announced.

A MOTHER was attacked outside school gates in front of horrified teachers and families.

The Colchester branch of Save Our Libraries Essex has published candidates for Essex County Council elections responses to calls to support libraries.

A RESIDENT has called for “selfish” fly-tippers to be slapped with harsher punishments after finding a country lane covered in dumped mess.

A FORMER Brightlingsea schoolboy is taking the plunge and hoping to create waves at next year's Tokyo Olympics.

Scammers will often make contact via email, phone calls and texts using sophisticated methods to exploit people.

A MAN was treated for smoke inhalation following a kitchen blaze in Marks Tey.

A KAYAKER was rescued from the North Sea by volunteer lifeboat crews after being found clinging to his upturned kayak off Walton.

Three men who were arrested in connection with an attempted murder investigation have been released on bail.

The current series of Line of Duty is coming to an end tonight - but did you know some of the show's former stars had links to Essex?

Food allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind urgent product recalls across the UK.

A man suffered a serious head injury during a fight in the street.

Renowned chef Liam Penn has brought his gourmet vegan burger business, Penn' Vegan, to Jumbo in Colchester by opening a new food truck.

TODAY'S nostalgia spread is taking you for another walkabout in Colchester.

HISTORICAL treasures found at the bottom of the River Colne will be unearthed in a Colchester-based episode of River Hunters.

We’ve always been a nation of dog-lovers, but the pandemic has seen our appetite for four-legged friends boom even more.

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