Colchester United have made seven signings so far this summer

Katie Price has defended travelling to a red-listed country for cosmetic surgery.

THE owner of a well-known beach hut has joined forces with a famous and magical nanny with the hope of bringing joy to as many people as possible.

THE owner of a sweet treats trailer has told how an “inspirational” teenager he employed has opened his eyes about those with learning difficulties.

Do I have to download the NHS COVID-19 app? What happens when it pings?

DOZENS of “outstanding” Essex schools are set to face Ofsted inspectors for the first time since controversial exemptions were axed.

A DIRECTOR’S “utterly bonkers” new movie has been given the green light to shoot in a seaside town after film fans raised thousands of pounds.

IS football coming home - or going to Rome?

Residents wanting to watch England Vs Italy in the Euro 2020 final can visit Nightflix outdoor cinema in Stanway - and there's no need to book.

A BURGLAR who embarked on a spree of raids targeted five homes in Colchester and snatched possessions including a drone and an ornamental knife.

Colchester Council will not be showing England's Euro 2020 final clash with Italy on Sunday on the big screens in Castle Park - here's why.

A CHEF was about to bite into his KFC meal when he found what appeared to be ‘brain’.

A man who was charged with drink driving after being stopped on an e-scooter in Lexden Road, Colchester, has received a driving ban.

Reporter Daniel Rees was in Colchester as England made their way to the final.

FIREFIGHTERS were called out to reports of people climbing on the roof of a building as delirious England fans took to the streets to celebrate.

A SMALL business owner who managed to weather the coronavirus storm said she has been left feeling “totally deflated” after being targeted by shoplifters.

Former Colchester United loanee signs one-year deal

Former Colchester United favourite Sam Walker has a new club

A funnel cloud, which looks like a mini tornado, was spotted by Gazette reader Bethan Briggs-Miller above the skies of Colchester.

Celebrations remained largely jovial as fans across Essex celebrated England's landmark semi-final win.

A PAEDOPHILE who travelled to Myanmar as a sex tourist used his camera to take indecent pictures of 11 young and vulnerable boys.

Kebab giant German Doner Kebab has submitted a licence application for its new Colchester High Street restaurant - showing its planned opening hours

MAMMA Mia!

Colchester Castle could be lit up in red and white this weekend as a show of support for England in the Euro 2020 final.

A FORMER teacher has been banned from teaching for at least two years after lying to her school about illness treatment appointments.

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

Fans in Colchester cut loose following England's 2-1 victory over Denmark in extra time at Wembley last night.

Earlier this week the government confirmed pubs will be able to stay open later if England were to progress to the final stage of the tournament.

A FORMER police officer committed gross misconduct, a hearing has heard.

FORMER village postmaster Giancarlo Guglielmi is predicting an extra-time winner for the Azzurri.

Essex Police will start handing out fines and points to riders caught using private e-scooters on the roads, it has been announced.

A YOUNG rapping prodigy who is just nine-years-old is hoping his debut single will help catapult him to super stardom and make him a viral sensation.

Punters at the Alma in Copford went wild as England beat Denmark to make the final of Euro 2020.

HAVE you spotted any of these stunning, colourful creatures from the deep yet?

SIGNAGE designed to encourage social distancing was left vandalised in a coastal town during a mindless spree.

33 million people in the UK are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

A DEVOTED Arsenal fan and advocate for Asperger’s awareness has raised thousands of pounds after completing a football-themed challenge.

A SELFLESS youngster is sporting a new look after a kind-hearted donation to help those who have lost their hair.

A FORMER Colchester Royal Grammar School student says the school should apologise following a damning Ofsted inspection report.

A COLLECTION of letters written by arguably the most famous frontline worker in history is set to go under the hammer in Colchester.

A COLCHESTER United charity worker has won a £13,000 payout after a tribunal decided he was “victimised” in his dismissal from the club following a clash with chairman Robbie Cowling.

A TEAM of relatives, friends and mums are now running a new play area after having a “crazy idea” to take over a closed down children’s centre.

A HEARTBROKEN fraud victim suffered a crippling stroke before her “sneak thief ” carer used her bank card to steal £12,500 of her life savings.

Colchester powerlifter Zoe Newson to compete in Tokyo

Colchester United's players are preparing for a brand new season

EXCITEMENT is building across Essex ahead of tonight's England match against Denmark in the EURO 2020 semi-final.

Latest figures from council across Essex have revealed thousands of pupils across the county are currently self-isolating.

Sajid Javid said it was a “responsible thing for anyone to do” as he confirmed he would continue to wear a face mask in certain situations in public.

TWO masked men were reportedly spotted trying to break into a property, prompting a police investigaton.

Police are hunting three people who are wanted by the courts in connection with drugs offences.