Colchester United can still sign free agents outside window

Parts of the UK could see an official heatwave in the coming days, with temperatures hitting almost 30C (86F), forecasters have said.

A DAUGHTER of a WW2 hero has expressed how greatly missed he will be by everyone who knew him.

BRAVE police officers who rescued an unconscious man from a burning flat say they “didn’t think twice” about their heroic actions.

Your favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125k cash giveaway.

GENEROUS employees from a Clacton-based company celebrated its 20th anniversary by raising more than £2,000 for a mid and north Essex charity.

The mother of a domestic abuse victim has spoken out about how the perpetrators actions have left her family leading a life of misery.

A MAN who sent “grossly offensive” voicemail messages to council workers has been ordered to carry out community service and pay numerous fines.

Plans for a new state-of-the-art pupil referral unit to be built in Shrub End in Colchester have been approved.

Firstsite in Colchester has unveiled plans to create a new sculpture garden as part of plans to celebrate its tenth birthday.

A new show for Channel 4 which will attempt to find the next big name in cookbook writing is being hosted by Jamie Oliver.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Essex has increased to 201,686 according to latest figures.

POLICE have launched a search for a man they would like to speak to after a woman's drink was spiked during a night out.

RESIDENTS considering calling 999 are being reminded to not “abuse the service” after police were inundated with thousands of non-emergency calls.

AN investigation has been launched following reports that a number of clubbers may have been spiked while on a night out in a town centre.

Going back into the outside world after long periods of isolation during the pandemic could be hard.

Disney Cruise Line is running a UK staycation package for summer 2021 - and they will be sailing from Essex.

A STUDY has compiled a vast list of driving laws which vehicle owners may be guilty of commonly breaking without even realising.

Here are all the places in Colchester opening for free as part of the popular Heritage Open Days event this September.

These are all the death notices published in the Colchester Gazette newspaper this week.

Putting out fires and teaching yoga might sound like two radically different callings in life.

THE first resident at Colchester Council’s newly-built Creffield Road properties has moved into their home.

This impressive village property with an indoor swimming pool complex has gone on the market for £2 million.

THE COUNTDOWN is finally on to when the Anti Loo Festival is coming to Colchester.

SCORES on the doors reveals the latest food hygiene ratings for restaurants and takeaways.

Magistrates deal with all manner of cases every day across north Essex.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Essex has increased to 180,562 according to latest figures.

A SHOCKED mum has issued a warning to parents after her daughter was reportedly spiked leaving her in a temporary state of paralysis.

PETROLHEADS will be in their element tomorrow when a whole host of retro vehicles pull up at a fundraising event.

A FIREFIGHTER is urging residents with open fires and log burners to get their chimneys swept and inspected before the winter.

AN inspiring high jumper from Colchester has won a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games following a sensational display.

A TRADESMAN required medical attention after reportedly falling off a section of scaffolding while working on a housing development.

A POPULAR running event is finally set to return after being cancelled on two occasions due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

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.

If you want to know about the hottest trend in interior design right now, look no further than TikTok.

Do you know your Colchester celebrities?

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.

How would you like to get paid to live in a luxury mansion?

Colchester United's game with Sutton United has been postponed

Colchester United have snapped up the former Spurs youngster

Colchester United boss Hayden Mullins on injuries