THE organisers of an under-fire festival have said reasons outside of their control were to blame for the event failing to live up to expectations.

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SOME teachers truly go the extra mile to support their students, especially during an unprecedented year of home-learning.

A DENTAL practice is enjoying the benefits of a significant cash injection after it reopened in Highwoods last week.

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AS Pen Farthing came face-to-face with the Taliban, his heart was in his mouth.

ROUNDABOUT widening works are set to force two Colchester roads to close for 33 days.

RESIDENTS living in a pothole-ridden road have been gifted new car tyres by a motoring retailer in celebration of its relaunch.

WITH all eyes on the Euro 2020 tournament over the summer – and the heartbreak which followed – England’s football fans will be turning their attention to the next chance to support the nation.

AS a small business owner and an expectant mother, life was always going to be on the hectic side for Paige Augur, and last spring’s Covid-enforced lockdown was never going to make things any easier.

DOZENS of West Highland terriers will meet at a country park for a mass walkies.

Residents of Colchester lined the streets to remember Freddie Farrow, five, who died after an incident at the town's Fenwick store.

One part of north Essex has been ranked by Which? as one of the best places for visitors in the whole of the UK - here is why it is so special.

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Colchester United's game with Sutton United has been postponed

Colchester United have snapped up the former Spurs youngster

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A COLCHESTER company is helping flat owners in the town reduce the risk of fires breaking out as a result problematic wooden cladding in their properties.

A POPULAR pub and restaurant has been forced to temporarily close its doors after a number of its employees were instructed to self-isolate over coronavirus fears.

AFGHAN interpreters who supported British Armed Forces are being offered help in Tendring.

A SPECIAL concert taking place as part of a large event will celebrate the commendable efforts of frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Colchester's world famous oyster fisheries have been opened for the season as a 500-year-old tradition returns to the water.

MORE than 500 oysters have been seized after being harvested illegally on Mersea Island.

RESIDENTS living in a coastal village are being reminded to have their say and share their views on a proposed new cycling route.

It’s wonderful that theatres are open again, but especially exciting when, through the pandemic, new initiatives have happened and are taking place.

PLANS to make pet abduction a criminal offence under Government plans to crackdown on dognappers have been backed by Gazette readers.

A car has overturned on the A12 northbound this afternoon, causing long delays for drivers.

BRAVE and inspiring frontline workers who respond to emergency situations throughout Tendring will be celebrated next week.

A fourth arrest has been made in connection with an assault in Colchester town centre which has left a man in a critical condition in hospital.

A COMMUNITY group has launched a fundraising appeal after a country was hit by a destructive earthquake for the third time in just over a decade.

Colchester District Commander Chief Inspector Rob Huddleston has paid tribute to Freddie Farrow, five, after attending the youngster's funeral.

The mother of little Freddie Farrow, five, who died after an incident at Fenwick Colchester has paid a heartbreaking tribute to him at his funeral.

ESSEX FIRE and Rescue is giving free home safety advice to help reduce the risks of house fires.

OLYMPIC time trial champion Annemiek van Vleuten has confirmed that she will be racing in Colchester and Tendring as part of the Women’s Tour next month.

YOUNGSTERS were treated to a weekend of steam-powered fun as some of their favourite TV trains made their way to north Essex.

Residents of Colchester lined the streets this morning in memory of little Freddie Farrow, five, who died after an incident at Fenwick Colchester.

A VIOLENT man who strangled his own grandmother after kicking down her bedroom door refused to attend court and told a judge to “Google the law”.

A FESTIVAL has come under fire from fuming families who claim organisers failed to deliver the event they advertised.

GOLFERS took the fairway last week to remember a friend who died and raised more than £1,500 for charity.

ORGANISERS have hailed their returning beer festival as a success after revellers were welcomed back for the first time in two years.

PARENTS of a woman who was left traumatised after being abused by her carers have thanked Essex Police after a pair were sentenced.

Essex Police have been given extra powers as a dispersal order is introduced in Colchester town centre - here is why.

Dozens of soldiers returning from service in Afghanistan are quarantining in an army gymnasium at Colchester’s Merville Barracks.

A MOTORING retailer and garage has pledged to give away thousands of pounds of free services and products to Colchester residents to mark its reopening.

Supporters are raising money to help the family of a 17-year-old Colchester girl who is fighting for her life in hospital after being hit by a car.

CARERS who were filmed physically and verbally abusing a disabled woman have been jailed after a judge ruled they had shown “little empathy or compassion”.

Persimmon Homes' plans to build 153 new homes off Berechurch Hall Road in Colchester are set to be approved, despite opposition.

Nigerian singer-songwriter Wizkid managed to sell out two concerts at the O2 on the same day

The weather in Southend this weekend should be slightly better than the rest of the month to come

Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury’s are among the supermarkets urging customers not to eat food items.