A JUDGE was left “sickened” by pictures showing the “horrific” injuries suffered by a woman who was bitten and punched by her husband of 26 years.

A call has been made for councils, firms and politicians to work together to fix flooding problems in Haven Road, Colchester, once and for all.

ABHORRENT racist graffiti has been smeared throughout a beauty spot weeks after a hate crime took place in a nearby road.

These are the key battlegrounds seats in May's Colchester Council elections.

POPULAR holiday parks in Essex will be given a share of a major £1.3million investment.

A DOG owner who lost her beloved eight-month-old puppy to parvovirus has issued a stark warning to fellow pet lovers.

Only one part of Colchester still feature son the Government's Covid hotspots map - this is where.

BATTLE lines have been drawn as the parties across Colchester declared their runners and riders for the elections on May 6.

Families flocked to Clacton Pier to enjoy three days of bumper Bank Holiday fun as work started on the new Looping Star rollercoaster.

April Charlesworth, who comes from Colchester, has spoken out after being left fighting for her life after an explosion outside a pub.

CONCERNED residents have called for action after the countryside was blighted again by fly-tippers.

DEDICATED football coaches are bracing themselves for a keep-fit fundraiser to buy 'sport-safe glasses' for children in their teams.

DEACON Richardson is swapping lockdown for open roads when he takes on a monster charity bike ride across the country.

GREEN-FINGERED school students mindful of the environment have planted several fruit trees which they will now continue to look after.

AN active travel manifesto for Colchester has been backed by all four of the main political parties in the run up to Thursday’s election.

ESSEX Police officers held a minute silence following the death of a police community support officer.

A ROAD is partially blocked following an accident.

A DETECTIVE has condemned two "inconsiderate" fraudsters who used other people's details to buy items online have been put behind bars.

Government travel advice has given an indication of the destinations British tourists may be able to visit when travel rules are eased later this monrth.

A GP surgery has urged patients to do their part in getting the Covid-19 vaccine after vandals plastered the front door of the practice with anti-vaccination stickers.

Gazette readers claimed many people were no longer sticking to social distancing rules.

White-beaked dolphins have been reported swimming in the waters of Essex for the first time since 2000.

Lads Needs Dads has been presented with the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Services, the highest honour of its kind in the UK.

TV stars Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne have revealed they have finally moved into their dream home in Essex.

A MAN has been taken to hospital after a crash outside a petrol station.

POLICE have launched an appeal after a girl reported being sexually assaulted in a town centre.

A GP surgery has hit out at the vandals who plastered the front door of the practice with anti-Covid-19 vaccination stickers.

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

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

Drivers are facing delays on the A120 this afternoon after reports of an accident.

FIREFIGHTERS had to free a trapped casualty from a vehicle following a nasty crash on a village road.

A CAFÉ owner who has called on residents to support local businesses following the pandemic is looking forward to a buzz returning to high streets.

FIREFIGHTERS were on hand to give residents advice when it comes to water safety at the weekend.

WORK has been completed on a big wheel to mark Clacton’s 150th anniversary.

A TRAMPOLINE was blown over a tall fence and near a road as powerful winds viciously swept through the county.

Locations across Essex are set to feature in an episode of a TV show tonight.

A HORSE is now on the mend and “making good progress” following a worrying health scare.

POLICE officers conducted a rigorous knife sweep in a seaside town over the weekend in a bid to prevent “serious violence”.

A PUZZLING escape room will look to baffle even the sharpest of minds when it is opened to the public later this month.

AN experienced law professional who is said to be known throughout Tendring for her “helpful and pleasant” nature has been promoted.

POLICE are continuing to appeal for information after a woman died after sustaining a head injury in Jaywick.

NEWSQUEST has announced a major new £1.5 million investment into local journalism with the recruitment of 50 new roles.

The professor explained that people with a “clear line” growing out of their nail may have had the virus before.

A GARDEN centre will support a green-fingered artist in creating an entirely edible project for visitors to enjoy.

TWO cars were stolen from outside health centres, with the keys stolen from the staff's coats.

Actress Ruthie Henshall has said it is still a “postcode lottery” if families can see their loved ones in care homes.

Google’s lawyers say there is no suggestion the so-called Safari workaround resulted in any information being disclosed to third parties.

Cadman Cranes has posted a series of photos of works taking place at the new £60 million Stane Retail Park in Stanway.

KATIE Price has shown off her new engagement ring as fiancé Carl Woods revealed they want to try for two babies together.

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.