Former Colchester United attacker Luke Gambin has found a new club

A DANGEROUS driver who crashed his motorcycle after leading the police on a high-speed chase was spared jail despite breaching THREE suspended prison sentences.

DAYTRIPPERS and residents rushed to enjoy the cooling sea breeze on Tendring’s sunshine coast over the weekend as the mercury rose to 29C.

AN inspiring little boy who has battled a heart condition since birth can now look towards a brighter future following life-changing surgery.

The delayed Trinity School could open in September 2023, Colchester's MP has said.

Boris Johnson has appealed to people to exercise their new freedoms with caution as most mandatory lockdown restrictions in England are finally lifted.

A YOUNG mother has told how she battled cancer while she was pregnant with her first child.

The leader of Colchester Council has urged caution from residents as coronavirus restrictions are lifted further on Monday.

A PENSIONER has been left devastated after being told she had to give up her allotment.

A DEFIANT couple have vowed to remain strong and undeterred after their new coffee shop was ransacked by burglars just two months after opening.

Former Colchester United boss Geraint Williams coached Cameron Coxe for Wales

Fire crews saved two dog from a scorching car after the owner accidentally locked them inside.

Fire crews and police closed a busy road after huge trees caught on fire.

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

PASSPORTS at the ready!

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

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.