The miles Colchester United will have to travel on the road, this season

A TEENAGER has been charged with a string of drugs offences following an investigation into the sale of drugs in a coastal village.

A WOMAN supplied Vietnamese labour to four cannabis factories across Essex in an attempt to grow £2million worth of plants.

A MAGICAL nanny descended from the clouds and gracefully landed on the seafront before enjoying a spot of afternoon tea with a pair of starstruck children.

COLCHESTER'S MP was given a behind the scenes tour of the "town's cultural crown" ahead of its official reopening following a multi-million pound refurbishment project.

THE portrait of the Queen and the plaque she unveiled when she opened Colchester Hospital in 1985 have been placed in the reception area, 18 months after they were removed.

A MUM left paralysed in a horror motorbike crash is ‘ready to get on the road to recovery’ as £20,000 has been raised for her.

A WOMAN who sent indecent images of children as young as nine or ten to a former partner in exchange for “sexual rewards” has avoided an immediate prison sentence.

Colchester Royal Grammar School is the best grammar in the country for getting students into Oxford or Cambridge university, new data shows.

A £34 million surgery centre will be built at Colchester Hospital, helping bring down waiting times for patients across north Essex.

Hartlepool United back in League Two after four-year absence

Jon De Souza expects Colchester United's young players to go from strength to strength

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Essex has increased to 144,396 according to latest figures.

CONCERNED residents were evacuated from their homes following the discovery of a suspected bomb which turned out to be just a metal object.

A WOMAN has been reported for careless driving following an early morning crash which resulted in a road having to be closed.

Even in a climate where it’s becoming more accepted to openly talk about our mental health, research shows that many men still feel they can’t seek help for issues like anxiety, depression or grief.

WE'RE going snooker loopy for today's trip down memory 'frame'.

FIVE Essex towns have made the top ten list for being the East of England's most pet-friendly places to live.

New NHS long covid children’s services have launched, but how can you know if your child is suffering from the condition?

DOG owners are being warned to keep their eyes peel for a potentially fatal dog disease.

Here are the jobs which are being advertised at Colchester Zoo at the moment.

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

Toby Carvery have become well known for supporting British troops, this is the fifth time the carvery chain has supported UK military.

A FAMOUS face from the world of music hit the right notes during a visit to Tiptree.

Food hygiene ratings have been revealed for pubs, cafes and hotels across Colchester.

This week's round-up of cases before magistrates in north Essex include a man accused of dangerous driving and threats to kill, as well as an alleged threat to burn down a man's garage.

TRIBUTES paid to a talented and caring musician during the sentencing hearing of a careless driver who caused his death painted a portrait of a caring friend and partner who "always strived to do good for others".

VOLUNTEERS cleared rubbish along a distance equivalent of more than 100 miles - picking up everything from Christmas trees to broken bicycles.

The scenes of Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsing on the football pitch were horrific.

A survey from Elanco Animal Health indicates that 42% of dog owners are not aware of what lungworm is or how it can infect dogs.

Colchester United midfielder Noah Chilvers to attend McDonald’s Fun Football session

Alan Judge says he turned down League One clubs to sign for Colchester United

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Essex has increased to 147,884 according to latest figures.

A MAN is reported to have threatened a resident with a knife after he was confronted for trying to steal a mobile phone.

POLICE officers who detained an axe-wielding man “who wanted to kill his wife and children” have been celebrated for their bravery on the frontline.

A MAN has been charged as part of investigation into the sale of drugs linked to the use of the EncroChat messaging service.

A MUM has admitted being overwhelmed after a stranger’s act of kindness helped her epileptic son.

SUMMER is here and ice cream is back on the menu.

DRIVERS should expect long delays when a major road closes in Colchester.

A licence application has gone in for the former Boadicea restaurant unit in Hythe in Colchester.

WHEN Barbara Carr’s daughter suddenly became seriously ill following brain surgery, her life changed overnight.

AS the weather gets warmer and lockdown restrictions now permit it, many people will be heading to the seaside to soak up the sun.

A Colchester couple have revealed a stunning transformation of part of their home.

The happiest places in the UK have been named - and one part of Essex made the top five.

The Foundry Arms, in New Town in Colchester, could be turned into flats if plans are approved.

POLICE have enlisted the public to help solve a series of crimes across Essex.

The nurse advisor for Allergy UK has revealed why many of us are suffering particularly badly with hay fever this year.

The British summer is not quite over yet with weather forecasters expecting several heatwaves in July.

A JUDGE who jailed a careless driver for just one year after a car ploughed through a pub's smoking area, killing one and injuring three others, said his sentence "could never change" the devastating consequences of the crash.

A new chip shop will be opening in part of Ash's Convenience Express, in Colchester Road, West Bergholt, after plans were approved.