Colchester United 'in dialogue' with forward Frank Nouble about switch

Pictures show a huge police presence attending Tesco Hythe, in Greenstead Road, Colchester, on Tuesday evening.

The latest figures show Colchester's average Covid infection rate has almost tripled in a week - with seven areas now on the Government's hotspots map.

Considering the letter by Richard Hart (Gazette Letters, June 11, “He’s turned roads into Brands Hatch”), I think the roadworks linking Ipswich and Harwich roads a good improvement.

A HEADTEACHER has published a book chronicling the challenge of leading his school through the pandemic.

Boris Johnson warned there is always the possibility of a new variant derailing the unlocking process after he postponed the final stage of unlocking last night.

A LOVING grandfather left notes to his family before jumping off an A12 bridge where he was hit by a caravan.

A HEARTBROKEN family has paid tribute to a loving dad-of-three who was always there to listen to others.

New research has found the Essex accent makes people appear less intelligent to others.

PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has announced the planned lifting of England’s remaining coronavirus restrictions will be delayed for up to four weeks.

Colchester United owner Robbie Cowling's son Mitchell has new role

EXCITED families rolled up to take a spin on Clacton Pier’s new observation wheel - and they loved it.

REPAIRS will finally take place to the central reservations in two busy roads in Colchester town centre...two years after issues were first reported.

COLCHESTER venues say they are “aching” to welcome visitors back through their doors.

CUSTOMERS are being urged to shop local this summer as Essex businesses bounce back from Covid.

HERE is a full pollen forecast for the week as hay fever sufferers get their tissues, tablets and nasal sprays out for Summer.

POLICE are searching for three men in connection with thousands of pounds worth of car repairs not being paid.

A HUGE brawl broke out at a cafe on the seafront in Southend.

TOWIE star Mario Falcone insists he will stop wearing face masks and following social distancing rules - even if the lockdown is extended.

Priti Patel has said she does not support England's footballers taking the knee in protest against racial injustice, labelling the act "gesture politics".

Former Colchester Swimming Club member Laura Stephens to compete at Tokyo Olympics

Police are appealing for information after a crash on the A12.

An Essex man has been jailed for four years and banned from the roads for more than seven years after crashing a car into bystanders.

A TikTok star paid a visit to a Colchester milkshake shop.

FOUR boat-loving families sailed to success in a national championship.

GAZETTE Camera Club member Jon Hatton is 38 and lives in Harwich.

Column: Alan Hayman regrets the decline of his once-loved Virgin Media group, now merging with O2 to form a new tech giant.

Former Colchester United striker Femi Akinwande has a new club

A PAIR of fraudsters conned their victims out of thousands of pounds by hoodwinking them into paying for stays at a caravan park they did not own.

BORIS Johnson is facing a furious backlash as he prepares to put the final lifting of coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England on hold.

Mr Johnson is expected to appeal to the public to show patience, with one last push to ensure that when controls do finally end it is “irreversible”.

THE past 15 months have been tumultuous for us all.

A SPATE of litter has been left strewn across a town, leading to councillors and residents calling for action.

MORE patients visited the emergency departments at the trust which runs Colchester Hospital last month with demand rising above the levels seen over the same period last year.

A SURGE in Covid cases is being linked to one gathering where people failed to observe social distancing.

THE partner of a woman who may have been left paralysed after a horrific motorbike accident has spoken of the “incredible” support they have received.

DRIVERS are set to face further disruption next month when major improvement works to the A12 and A120 take place.

Residents have hit out at plans for a colourful mural on a graveyard wall at the grade-I listed Holy Trinity Church in Colchester town centre.

Police are investigating after a woman was assaulted whilst walking her dog.

Colchester United boss Hayden Mullins will have complete autonomy on team selection and formation

Detectives are appealing for information following reports a man was acting suspiciously around a woman in Colchester.

Hoax callers have been clogging up emergency police lines today.

The heatwave is due to come to an end in Essex next week with forecasters warning intense thunderstorms could hit the county.

The cast of Peaky Blinders have finished filming series six - but when will it air on BBC?

Experts have said unseasonably wet and humid weather has created ideal breeding grounds for fleas.

Police stopped two cars in Essex yesterday which were both driving at more than 100mph.

A busy road in Colchester town centre has been closed to all traffic this morning due to an ongoing incident.

RESIDENTS in the Halstead area could be in line for a political shake-up after plans were unveiled to change the area’s Parliamentary borders.

THE latest food hygiene ratings have been revealed for restaurants and takeaways across Colchester.

Sir Bob Russell’s recent nostalgia feature about The Playhouse struck a chord with reader Vince Rayner. Here, he shares his recollections of enjoying shows at the much-loved Colchester theatre