Colchester United assistant manager Alex Dyer has a foot in both camps when England take on Scotland

HARWICH and North Essex’s MP says a four-week extension to Covid-19 restrictions is a “small price to pay” to avoid tougher rules if case numbers continue to grow.

The cash-saving guru has warned mortgage payers that they will need to act soon if they want to save money on their repayments.

A mental health trust has been fined £1.5 million over its failure to “prevent suicide”.

A mental health trust has been fined £1.5 million over its failure to “prevent suicide”.

GAZETTE readers have called for care home staff to protect their residents by getting jabbed up against Covid.

A SUSHI counter, where customers can watch artisans prepare their food, is opening inside a Colchester superstore.

A PENSIONER told his niece he was visited by a "young lad who wanted to borrow money" in the days before he was strangled to death in his own home, a court heard.

Colchester residents have hit out at inconsiderate drivers parking on zig zag lines near schools in the town.

Essex Highways is planning 20 days of road closures so repairs can be made to the drains in the Cowdray Avenue access road, near Colne View Retail park.

AN amateur metal detectorist has saved the day yet again after hunting down a beachgoer’s lost wedding ring on Walton beach.

A MAN who drove the wrong way on the A12 before crashing was left with life-changing injuries and may never walk again.

A DAMNING inspection of a hospital’s maternity ward has found new-born babies and mothers were put at risk.

The latest plans for Tollgate Village in Stanway, a £65 million retail, leisure and business development, have been submitted.

Fold Hill have issued an urgent recall on a range of products sold at Pets At Home and Sainsbury’s.

Four men were arrested after sharing videos from inside NHS corridors at the height of the pandemic.

POLICE officers have closed a busy road following reports of a "man threatening to jump off a roof".

Colchester United release ticket details for new season

People aged over 40 in north Essex are being encouraging to take up walk-in Covid jab appointments.

Zhoosh World Food in Hythe, Colchester, opens to inside diners of Friday - and is offering 50 per cent off everything to customers for two weeks.

Freddie Sears on Colchester United return

CONCERNS are growing over a pair of missing teenagers.

POLICE are searching for a man who has gone missing from his home in Colchester.

POLICE officers have recovered a number of stolen items following burglaries in the Colchester area.

FOOTBALL fans are being urged to follow coronavirus guidance ahead of England’s next Euro 2020 match against Scotland on Friday.

OWNERS of a wedding dress shop say it is a “casualty of the pandemic” after announcing it will be closing down.

A TOWN’S beach has been rated among the UK’s finest – even beating revered beaches in holiday hotspots, such as Cornwall and Dorset.

A HIGH demand for skin services in the region has prompted the opening of a new dermatology clinic in Colchester.

The heatwave is set to come to a spectacular end tonight when thunderstorms sweep across Essex - bringing torrential rain and even hail.

A former volunteer police officer Essex who behaved inappropriately towards female colleagues has been found to have committed gross misconduct.

A MUCH-LOVED pensioner was beaten and strangled to death in his own home by a burglar desperate for cash to clear a debt, a court heard.

A SUPERMARKET is launching a glass milk bottle trial as part of a drive to reduce plastic use.

Here are the 15 parts of Essex where Aldi is looking for a new supermarket site - a list which includes Colchester.

POLICE have confirmed a 22-year-old man has sadly died following an incident yesterday morning.

WE'VE got a selection of remarkable animal pictures to share this week.

A THEATRE is launching a new scheme specifically to help young performers tread the boards and budding stagehands gain vital experience.

Cycling UK's Big Bike Revival is helping residents get on their bikes by offering free health checks and repairs through Dr Bike.

AN ANGRY soft play centre firm has said "this is not the best time to ask for freebies" after a request from an influencer.

HARWICH’s lifeboat was called out three times at the weekend as revellers continue to flock to the coast by land and sea to enjoy the warm weather.

Five teenagers ill be voluntarily interviewed after police were called to an incident at Tesco Hythe, in Greenstead Road, Colchester.

The Care Quality Commission has criticised Colchester Hospital's maternity department during an inspection after whistleblowers raised concerns.

THE clock is ticking towards England's big Euro 2020 showdown against Scotland.

Covid vaccines are set to be made mandatory for care home staff - but do you agree with the move?

The high pollen levels could make allergy symptoms unbearable for millions of sufferers across the UK.

David Buckeridge, 31, from Cambridge, revealed he continually switches bank accounts to profit from their introductory offers.

TWO tireless volunteers have been rewarded for their commitment to a life-saving charity.

A SEASIDER says she feels “enormously honoured” after being prestigiously recognised by Her Majesty the Queen in her latest birthday Honours List.

PRITI Patel was given a tour of Layer Marney Tower to inspect the extensive new works being undertaken at the site.

Colchester once again has the highest average Covid infection rate in Essex - with nine parts of the town now included on the hotspots map.

A GIRL broke down in tears after telling her mother of the moment a teacher kissed and hugged her, a court heard.