Colchester United new signings Frank Nouble and Freddie Sears were together at West Ham United

A DOTING brother gave up his job to care for his sibling after both their parents died within a year of each other.

Individuals and companies in Essex have been named on a government list of tax defaulters.

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

BY his own admission, Stephen Salmon had hit rock bottom.

A HEALTH boss has warned “coronavirus will be around for the rest of our lives”.

LUNGWORM hotspots in Essex have been revealed after vets warn thousands of dogs are at risk from the deadly parasite.

Essex will have two representatives in the upcoming series of Love Island.

These are the roads in Colchester where the most incidents involved pedestrians.

A THERAPIST has shared the turmoil of being left "powerless" while her husband lay in a coma with Covid-19 for weeks.

FORMER Colchester United striker Macauley Bonne has signed for Ipswich Town on a season-long loan.

Colchester United head coach Hayden Mullins on transfer business

A RAIL service is warning of delays after revealing a person has been hit by a train.

POLICE are appealing for information following an incident which saw a man knocked unconscious and robbed.

Four businesses in Essex have been awarded honours by the team at the Good Food Award.

Mark Cory, Colchester Council's youngest ever leader, discusses his achievements and regrets after moving into opposition.

A NEW shop stocking the county’s finest food and drink is set to showcase the best of Essex.

A BUSY Colchester road is closing while work is carried out by Anglian Water.

During lockdown, reading provided an emotional crutch for so many of us, offering escape routes to fantasy worlds.

An interactive map shows the most famous people from areas of north Essex - and you might be surprised by the results.

He has previously warned Brits that they need to be aware of additional symptoms not listed by the NHS.

One victim reportedly lost £80,000 after being duped by the scam.

Here are the top ten beaches in Essex according to online publication Beach Guide, which works using users' reviews.

A charity football tournament is being held at Alresford Colne Rangers in memory of Lee Pennycuick and Chris Ekins.

COLCHESTER Zoo has been ranked as one of the best zoos in the UK.

IT’S the end of an era for Stuart and Jacqueline Rudge.

Dozens of further cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus have been recorded in Colchester, new figures reveal.

WHEN a passenger on a train, it can be difficult to report crimes in the open.

These are the latest Covid vaccines rates for Colchester - with all eligible residents in one area having had a jab.

A CHARITY which supports the homeless is preparing to reopen to those in need of shelter after 18 months of closure.

Anglian Water has closed part of a footpath near the Hole in the Wall pub in Colchester after a water main burst in Balkerne Hill.

Former Colchester United boss John McGreal has left Swindon Town

Colchester United will adopt a 'sensible' approach when their supporters make a welcome return to the JobServe Community Stadium

Opposition is growing to Beyond the Box's plans to build 300 new student flats at Colne Quay in Hythe, Colchester.

During an appearance on ITV's This Morning, Martin Lewis told parents to avoid using Premium Bonds if saving for their children.

Colchester United League Two 2021/22 season promotion odds

Forecasters are warning thunderstorms could hit Essex again next week as the summer weather remains on hold.

A new bus gate could be installed to stop cars driving from Middleborough into North Station Road in Colchester town centre.

A PRANKSTER got his friend into a sticky situation after covering his car in hundreds of yellow post-it notes.

A TOUCHING tribute honouring the sacrifices of frontline workers and lives lost as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has been unveiled.

Colchester residents were amongst biggest restaurant spenders after indoor reopening according to payment provider Dojo.

A MULTI-AWARD winning music festival will be taking place across the Essex border with a full capacity audience next month.

A detective who drove while drunk has been dismissed from Essex Police.

A FOOTBALL club is looking to recruit more female players and coaches in a bid to give more girls the opportunity to play the beautiful game.

A REGULAR activity has launched in a seaside town in a bid to get more children exercising and exploring the great outdoors.

A BEACH hut boasting “stunning sea views” has hit the market for an eye-watering sum of money due to the rising popularity of staycations.

GIVEN its military connections, it’s no surprise Colchester has a strong link with Help for Heroes.

As a long-time resident of the Hythe, I am disappointed by the piecemeal and decidedly downmarket appearance of the river developments along the Colne.

Gazette columnist Alan Hayman becomes a guinea pig for a winter booster jab against Covid

18 parts of Colchester are now included on the Government's Covid hotspots map- here are the number of cases in each area.