DRINKERS raised a toast to the return of a popular beer festival based in an historic fort which saw more than 4,000 pints enjoyed.

A YOUNGSTER with learning difficulties has left people “astounded” after being taught to swim… and he’s now gearing up for a gruelling water-based fundraiser.

If variety is the spice of life, then the Summer Show at the West Cliff Theatre has it in buckets (& spades) full.

A MAN who exchanged telephone numbers with two children before messaging them on social media acted in breach of a court order.

SEASIDERS and day-trippers have been urged to respect the dangers of the sea after people were reportedly seen jumping off a coastal attraction.

A ma reported being sexually assault during an early morning incident at Abbey Field in Colchester on Wednesday.

TENDRING now officially has the worst coronavirus death rate in the country, according to the latest Government figures.

A MOTHER wept in court as she was sentenced for putting her young child’s life at risk with her “despicable” driving.

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Colchester United have signed Sylvester Jasper on loan from Fulham

Colchester United have added four former Ipswich Town players this summer

Colchester United linked with loan move for striker

Tributes and congratulations continue to pour in for gold medal winning Bethany Shriever.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a man in a van was stabbed in Essex.

A WOMAN was reportedly struck in the face before having her hair ripped out during a vicious assault which has since prompted a police investigation.

Colchester Council has conducted a blitz on flytipping in Greenstead, dishing out five fines to those caught in the act.

Olly Murs confirmed his scheduled shows will go ahead this month despite undergoing surgery this week.

PARENTS have rated a Colchester nursery as one of the best early years settings...in the East of England.

A TEENAGER has denied launching an attack on two police officers which allegedly left one victim with “bloody spit” on her face.

ROLLING out a “no jab, no job” rule in workplaces across the country would be discriminative, unethical and against human rights, furious Gazette readers have said.

The ambulance service, police and fire service were called to an incident in Old Heath Road, Colchester, on Tuesday evening.

A MARTIAL arts academy has joined forces with a charity to help people utilise the positivity of exercise to battle their mental health issues.

RESIDENTS of a village blighted by new developments will be heading to the polls next month to cast their ballot on a proposed neighbourhood plan for the village.

A BUZZING entrepreneur who founded a bee-saving beer company has brewed a tasty new tipple to further protect our pollinating friends.

Essex Police are investigating after a man reported being sexually assaulted at Abbey Field in Colchester.

Great Britain’s Ben Maher won individual showjumping gold at Tokyo Equestrian Park after eclipsing his rivals aboard the brilliant Explosion W.

A LONG-RUNNING orchestra which first performed at a historic seaside venue more than 30 years ago is set to return to its favourite haunt next month.

A MUSICIAN who has been performing for more than 20 years has organised his very own beach festival to “help cheer people up” following the pandemic.

A SUPERMARKET delivery driver had to leave his job after he was racially abused and had de-icer sprayed into his eyes by a furious resident.

THREE people were arrested and equipment seized over an unlicensed music event in Clacton, it has been revealed.

Former model, singer and actress Samantha Fox arrived in Colchester to help celebrate 100 years of the Royal British Legion.

A FORMER doctor who was “sexually motivated” in his touching of patients has had an application to rejoin the profession thrown out.

AN INSPIRATIONAL couple have shot to TikTok superstardom after reaching more than three million followers, and are even stopped in the street when they leave the house.

A HUGE container ship that made international news when it disrupted global trade after getting wedged in the Suez Canal arrived at its berth in Felixstowe.

THE owner of Clacton Pier seized the chance to discuss potential future regulation of gambling when a Government minister visited the attraction.

TODAY'S selection features three pictures full of atmosphere.

TENDRING now officially has the worst coronavirus death rate in the country, according to the latest Government figures.

AN ECO-FRIENDLY shop in Clacton has launched a beach toy library scheme at the resort’s beach in a bid to cut plastic waste.

THE world’s largest luxury sailing ship docked in Harwich this morning following its inaugural voyage around the country.

A FUNDRAISING page set up for the family of a five-year-old boy who lost his life after suffering devastating injuries at a Colchester department store has topped £1,800.

Police are appealing for information after a young woman died in a crash on the A12.

OLLY Murs has revealed he had to undergo surgery to remove a bone from his knee.

A TUG of war team is getting set to fly the flag for England at the sport’s world championships.

Colchester Castle's new exhibition, Decoding the Roman Dead, gives residents new insights into the town's Roman past.

A Instagram post by reality star Lauren Goodger promoting a foreign exchange trading tips service has been banned after she failed to clearly mark it as an advert.

A MAN has denied historic sexual abuse charges after two women came forward to report they had been abused by a neighbour more than 40 years ago.

A FED-UP resident who is at her wits end over an ongoing flooding issue near her home says council workers need a “boot up the rear end”.

Colchester's iconic Paxman factory, which closed this year after 150-years, is set to become a new 130 home estate, it has been revealed.

A MOTHER has told of her terrifying experience after residents had to be evacuated from their homes when a car was set alight.

CARE home residents went head-to-head in their very own sports competition before being awarded for their efforts during a medal ceremony.