Colchester United lost out to Gillingham in Papa John's Trophy

A “RELIGIOUS group” were kicked out of Basildon’s Pride Festival after harassing event goers, leading to cheering from the crowds as they were removed by police.

A FAMILY fun event raised nearly £2,000 while delighting a community with an action-packed day of activities.

A KIND - HEARTED nine-year-old boy went on a mission to keep his town clean.

CAMPAIGNING residents and councillors believe a flood-prone road will become a “nightmare” after development plans were unanimously approved.

THE planned closure of a critical main road has caused concern for residents who will see an influx of heavy goods vehicles in “underprepared” villages.

THE Government says lessons must be learned after “appalling and unacceptable” deaths of mental health patients in care in Essex.

A JAM-PACKED event boasting everything from classic cars to live music has raised thousands of pounds to help shore up a coastline’s crumbling cliffs.

A RELAXATION and wellness resort has handed over thousands of pounds to a charity dedicated to helping those with disabilities develop work and life skills.

A youngster from West Mersea has warmed people’s hearts with his efforts to help refugees who have fled Afghanistan.

A YOUNG drug runner who murdered a rapper after he released lyrics containing personal threats claimed he acted in self defence, a court heard.

A FUMING shopper is outraged after being fined for parking in a supermarket car park for less than 15 minutes.

COUNCIL staff will be trained to drive bin lorries to prevent further delays, it has been revealed.

A UK-wide 1.25% health and social care levy based on National Insurance (NI) contributions will be introduced.

A HEARTBROKEN wife has bravely spoken about “the worst moment of her life” after her childhood sweetheart died suddenly on her birthday.

BLUEPRINTS have been submitted for a new Travelodge hotel, Burger King, KFC and Starbucks as part of a new retail development.

TWO men who launched a vicious knife attack on an aspiring rapper and young father after smashing down his front door have been convicted of murder.

In the days leading up to the anniversary major networks and streaming platforms are rolling out a range of programmes to look back on 9/11.

Colchester’s Probus Club has, at long last, voted to admit women into its organisation for the first time.

Conservative MPs across Essex have reacted to the Prime Minister’s announcement that the government will increase National Insurance contributions.

A SECTION of a busy high street has been closed following an incident by a popular supermarket.

The son of a Colchester schoolgirl who was murdered has described the horrific moment he watched his mother die.

Two men have been convicted of the murder of a man who was attacked in his own home in Colchester.

From October 2023, no one starting care in England will be forced to spend more than £86,000 over their lifetime.

A POPULAR venue is set to stage two “outstanding” young musicians who are dedicated to raising the profile of classical instruments in jazz music.

A COLOURFUL spectacle for a Hindu elephant god which has now hit a milestone anniversary is set to return to a seaside town this weekend.

A SEASIDE attraction is supporting and celebrating a sector of the entertainment industry which is continuing to be hit by coronavirus pandemic.

HUNDREDS of chicken lovers spread their wings and headed for Clacton’s town centre to celebrate the launch of a lip-licking new eatery.

A new rock-climbing site is set to open in one of Southend’s shopping centres amid plans to offer customers a greater range of activities and services.

Clacton MP Giles Watling said: “Social care is important but it is a nettle which has not been grasped for some time.

Gazette columnist Alan Hayman recalls a foreign posting that once threatened his young family’s well-being

COLCHESTER Council has been urged to plead with the Government to reverse the upcoming reduction in Universal Credit payments which will cause “a great deal of misery and suffering”.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving while over the drink drive limit.

A MAN has been charged with drink driving after a crash in Colchester Road, Heybridge yesterday afternoon.

Burnham RNLI were tasked by the UK Coastguard last night after they received an 'ambiguous distress call' from an unidentified vessel.

The Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford has been named the best pub in the country in the National Pub and Bar Awards 2021.

The government has reportedly drawn up plans for another lockdown in October.

A man and a woman have been arrested after an assault in Colchester town centre.

It's the first time in two years the Essex classic vehicle show has gone ahead, and it certainly did not disappoint...

YOUNG musicians from across Essex who each day battle “their own challenges” have recorded a song to support children’s mental health.

FIRE crews in Maldon yesterday rushed to the aid of a man with burns to his back and legs after a weed burner set a shed alight.

A FUNDRAISING appeal set up to support the family of a teenage girl who is fighting for her life after she was hit by a car has topped £2,000 in a matter of days.

A COLLECTION of cars more than 100 years old is set to go to auction following the death of its enthusiast owner.

A CANNABIS grower with a “horrendous” rap sheet has been warned not to “blow the chance” a judge has given him to continue turning his life around.

THE senior British commander on the ground in Kabul has spoken of his soldiers’ resilience in the face of seeing children and women dying in front of them in Afghanistan.

Colchester United's game with Sutton United was postponed, last weekend

The UK National Pub & Bar Awards announced its winners list last night, with Galvin Green Man in Essex taking home the top accolade.

At the National Pub & Bar Awards, Galvin Green Man in Essex scooped the top accolade at being named the best pub in the UK.

One woman was in for the surprise of a lifetime this morning when ITV camera crews and a brass band descended on her house.

A BABY given the world’s most expensive drug costing £1.79million four weeks ago has made “huge” progress already, his parents said.