A FARM in Wormingford has picked up top awards for its range of artisan crisps.

GREY Friars and the many purposes the historic building has served is the focus of today’s nostalgia feature.

Badger culling is to be extended to seven new areas in England this year as part of tackling bovine TB in cattle, it has been announced.

HERE are the death notices published in the Gazette this week:

THERE is a new chapter in the dispute over the future of Essex’s libraries.

Colchester Zoo's popular  Stampede Half Marathon will be returning to the attraction next month.

WHEN the weather gets colder, there is nothing better than tucking into a roast dinner - especially when it is cooked for you.

Very often when we hear about disabilities, we think about all the things in life people can’t do.

PLANS to build a new car parking area at a rifle range have been submitted.

Colchester Council considers hundreds of planning applications every year.

A new documentary produced by Louis Theroux exploring the infamous White House Farm murders will premier tonight.

Colchester United assistant manager Alex Dyer on Swindon draw

Essex Police have issued a stark warning against abusing petrol station staff, as queues build at garages across the county for a second day in a row.

A MAN has been convicted of attacking his neighbour with an electric drill in an argument over late night DIY.

Two men have been arrested after a fatal crash in Cressing overnight.

A cyclist was left with a broken collar bone after being deliberately hit by a van in Colchester.

As lockdown projects go, Liz White’s exploration of a Lexden lady’s life using a 136-year-old diary must be as interesting and fulfilling as any.

The UK is facing a lorry driver shortage and a number of firms in Essex are seeking employees.

GREENFINGERED Paul Holt is celebrating after scooping a top award at a world famous flower show.

Petrol prices aren't exactly low at the moment, but where in Colchester can you find the best price?

Alex Albon will return to Formula One next season after agreeing a deal to race for Williams.

AN important road in Wivenhoe is set to close for 33 nights.

A popular garden centre has revealed when its Christmas display will be unveiled - and customers don't have long to wait.

A COLCHESTER chef has painstakingly created his own mobile food truck inspired by and named after his late mum.

WHEN Zoe Newson found out she was pregnant, she admitted she thought her international powerlifting career was over.

EVER wondered what how many violent crimes are being committed near you?

A POPULAR animal adventure park is set to host a "spooktacular day out" for Halloween.

PEOPLE across Essex are being urged to bite back at cancer by putting on their on brunch-themed fundraisers.

A new food festival dubbed ‘Gastro-Glastonbury’ is coming to Essex next weekend.

Here is a round-up of the best Halloween events around the UK in October.

Updates as queues form outside Essex petrol stations amid concerns over fuel shortage

Ex-Southend United manager Steve Tilson is new Swifts boss

Colchester United take on Swindon Town this weekend

Colchester United duo leave on loan

A shop worker who groomed teenage girls who went into his store has been jailed for 12 years.

Police in Essex have urged motorists not to contact them about long queues outside petrol stations.

Another dispersal order is being put in place in Colchester town centre to prevent incidents of violence or anti-social behaviour.

OCTOPUS Ahoy! won thousands of hearts during the public art trail and has now cemented its legacy by raising thousands of pounds for charitable causes at auction.

A man who was involved in a crash in Essex yesterday has died.

AN arsonist who torched a garage and burned a car has been jailed for more than five years.

A Southend kebab shop is in the running to be named 'most-loved chain’ in Deliveroo’s restaurant awards.

A MAN has been fined after he trespassed on the railway line in Colchester.

Drivers have spoken of the chaotic scenes caused by hundreds of motorists scrambling to get petrol amid panic buying.

DRIVERS queued up at petrol stations across north Essex after concerns were raised about fuel deliveries.

PLANS to build a new block of flats on an old salvage yard have been approved.

A PAGEANT winner who has been supporting local charities is jetting off to compete in America after winning a national competition.

AN ASPIRING young resident will be launching her own mobile food service.

THE latest recruits at a sea rescue charity were thrown straight into the deep end just days after completing a helm programme.

Two artists who found themselves with little to do during lockdown found themselves quite the hobby to keep themselves preoccupied...

PARALYMPIC hero Ellie Challis has triumphantly returned to her school to show off her medal from the Tokyo games.