Former Colchester United boss Geraint Williams coached Cameron Coxe for Wales

A NATIONWIDE exhibition launched at a Colchester gallery is set to beam hundreds of artworks to digital screens across the country’s shopping centres.

YOU probably won’t know the name or recognise his face.

PASSPORTS at the ready!

We all know the most common symptoms associated with Covid but now another 200 problems have been identified as symptoms of the long-term version of Covid.

WHEN I messaged Colchester Art Centre’s director, Anthony Roberts, about writing a feature on the struggles the centre has faced over the past year he called back straight away.

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

WITH the country's 'Freedom Day' occurring tomorrow, we will see widespread changes in the way we can go about our day to day lives.

Essex has a 350-mile coastline, second to only Cornwall for its length, but did you know Essex has more islands along its coast than any other English county?

A huge programme of A12 works will see five months of closures on the road - here's everything you need to know about the plans.

With Covid rules being relaxed on Monday and school summer holidays days awy many of us are looking forward to future plans.

As the hot weather arrives in Essex this weekend you may be looking of ways to keep yourself and the kids cool.

Ricky Harris was found to have the Class B drug in Colchester in April.

SCORES on the doors has reveals the latest food hygiene ratings for restaurants and takeaways -  and these are some of the ratings for the last few weeks.

MINDLESS bigots scrawled “disgraceful” graffiti on beach huts telling Polish people to “go home”.

NEW toilets will be available on Canvey seafront in a bid to “keep up with Southend”.

Colchester United played out two friendlies against Premier League new boys Watford today

Copford's Connor Worsdall competed at the Open Championship

The A120 between Colchester and Braintree is blocked after a vehicle 'hit two electricity poles'.

A herd of 10 cows escaped and were seen walking along a busy road - prompting police to step in and act.

A man has died following a collision on the M11.

A CENTENARIAN has celebrated her 100th birthday.

Rapist locked up for 13 years for preying on young girl

PLASTIC free shopping is on the rise as the topic of climate change becomes more important than ever.

As rules relax further next week and more nightlife venues are able to reopen we've had a look at the best on offer in and around Colchester.

ROADWORKS are set to cause a long-term closure in Colchester.

THE people of Essex are among the moodiest in the country, according to a study.

THE search is on to recruit more magistrates to serve in courts in Essex.

Rules on mask wearing an social distancing will change on Monday but Greater Anglia has warned customers they will be expected to keeping weaing a face covering.

Two areas of Colchester are seeing Covid cases and infections rates at the same levels last seen at the beginning of the January national lockdown.

Here's the latest weather forecast for Colchester with the Met Office predicting temperatures of as high as 27c.

Atik nightclub in Colchester is hosting a special event night to mark the relaxation of Covid lockdown restriction.

Hay fever sufferers in Colchester and north Essex have been warned about 'very high' pollen counts this weekend.

Colchester United legend Karl Duguid is back in coaching

Drivers are being warned by the DVLA that due to delays driving licence renewals could take up to 10 weeks.

Towns and villages across the county have seen dozens of businesses close in recent years, particularly since the Covid pandemic hit.

Colchester United have named Tommy Smith as their new captain

A GRIEVING son has raised concerns over the healthcare received by his dying father.

A BEMUSED family of chicken-lovers fear their “handsome” countryside cockerel may have to be rehomed after complaints were made about his enthusiastic crowing.

Police are on the hunt for a dangerous driver after they drove a stolen car down railway tracks to evade police.

JD Wetherspoon has announced the Covid measures that will be in place in pubs from next week.

Colchester Engineering Society's exhibition documenting the industrial heritage of the town has been saved from the scrapheap.

The world's top cycling teams will race from Colchester and Clacton this year as the Women's Tour arrives in north Essex.

A PYTHON is still on the loose after escaping its vivarium in a family home.

A VAN became wedged under a railway bridge after another driver chanced their luck at squeezing underneath.

THE owners of a historic attraction have vowed to continue using the landmark to help the community ahead of its milestone anniversary.

MIXOLOGISTS Clacton Pavilion Playas Bar have shaken up their drinks menu to create a unique cocktail to mark Clacton’s historic landmark 150th year celebrations.

A NEW heritage trail marking 150 years of Clacton has officially opened following a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Here are the latest coronavirus rules which will be in place at Colchester Hospital when restrictions relax on Monday, July 19.

The Workshop Hair, in Crouch Street, Colchester, has celebrated 20 years since it first opened in the town.