Our coastline is home to lots of wildlife - inlcuding dozens of seals.

Crime has fallen over the last year in Colchester, official police records reveal.

A COLCHESTER author is writing a series of stories about a famous badger who has stolen the hearts of many.

A serious collision involving a car and a digger in Boreham has closed the junction between the A138 and Pump Lane.

We have taken a look at some of the best hotels in and around Colchester, according to TriAdvisor.

EXPECT delays caused by a long-term road closure in West Bergholt.

AN aspiring and talented teenager from Colchester has won a top performing arts award from his college.

A Colchester hairdressing salon has been named the Gazette’s Hairdressers of the Year.

THE penultimate stage of the Women's Tour of Britain will be across north Essex.

Deciding what to call your child can be tricky, but what if choosing a particular name could make them more likely to be a genius?

This strip of land is the cheapest Zoopla listing in Colchester at the moment - and will go under the hammer in September.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a beloved bassist and construction worker who has died.

It has been a busy week for Team GB with 24 medals already on the board, and three of those have secured by Essex athletes.

A new research study by Parkdean Resorts has ranked Colchester as one of the friendliest places in the UK.

From a sex tourist who abused vulnerable boys in Myanmar to a violent thug who used a knife to cut through his victim's arm, these are the stories of the criminals jailed this month in north Essex.

FIGURES show an alarming number of juveniles arrested for firearms offences in Essex - including some as young as 11 years old.

ANOTHER week goes by and more criminals have been handed justice in south Essex.

According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month. (PA)

researchers reviewed the ‘Deliveroo Effect’ on house price increases across the UK.

Tesco wants to open a new Express store in Colchester High Street, inside what used to be Mountain Warehouse.

A FORMER Colchester United star charged with raping a woman while she slept is set to deny the charge and will stand trial next year.

Cycling experts have said plans for a new bus gate in North Station Road, Colchester, will improve safety and stop the area being used as a rat-run.

A DEPARTMENT store has reopened following an incident which left a boy fighting for his life in hospital.

TWO ambitious entrepreneurs who want to help people “create beautiful memories” have launched a new bespoke events company.

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after an assualt took place in Colchester.

Police are linking two incidents where a man indecently exposed himself in public.

A FURIOUS homeowner is seeking compensation after contractors burnt his hedge while doing roadworks.

A man has been charged with common assault after England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, was accosted in a central London park.

Cowdray Avenue in Colchester has been closed in both directions after a serious crash on Friday afternoon.

A PROPERTY firm has acquired a new branch partner who holds the location of his new “dream office” very close to his heart.

A NEW business training programme has been launched to help companies operating throughout the district develop and improve on their success.

A dispersal order will be in place across parts of Essex this weekend after police received reports of plans for an illegal car meet.

A TEAM of campaigners have started a residency within a seafront beach hut from which they will celebrate the history of women from Clacton and Essex.

A man who assaulted two passengers after they complained about him swearing in front of children on board a P&O cruise ship has been jailed for 21 months, police said.

Open Road, which delivers drug and alcohol abuse services across Essex, has issued a warning over batches of heroin containing fentanyl coming from Chelmsford.

Drivers face a week of overnight disruption as road repairs are carried out at a busy roundabout.

A CEREMONIAL ribbon used to open a medical centre is now taking pride of place in the practice's waiting area.

SEASIDERS are being invited to join a retirement complex’s celebratory bash which will boast alcoholic beverages and traditional ice cream.

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car crashed into a front garden before landing on its roof.

Reality TV star Stephen Bear has denied sharing private sexual images and faces a trial next year.

A MAN who was arrested before being freed had to be taken to hospital following a reported brawl at a coastal caravan complex.

STUDENTS capped off an uncertain and difficult 16 months by celebrating the end of their time at school in style.

The bus stops in Head Street, Colchester, are closed on Friday after the road was shut for nine hours due to concerns for the safety of the public

The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.

A historic, grade-listed shop in Colchester town centre could be turned into a nail bar if plans are approved.

A MISSING man has now been found following a police appeal.

Here's the latest forecast for Colchester, with Storm Evert set to batter much of the country on Friday.

STEVE Wright, the Suffolk Strangler, was reportedly arrested in connection with the unsolved killing of a woman more than 20 years ago.

THE flight times of a special aviation extravaganza which will this year replace the traditional Clacton Airshow have now been revealed.

VULNERABLE residents will be transported in style after a charity secured a grant to buy a new minibus.