Updates as long queues build outside petrol stations across Essex during a fourth day of panic buying

Colchester United captain Tommy Smith has been called up for New Zealand

A man who died after a car came off the road and hit a tree in Essex has been named by police.

WORKS to begin a project worth £120million, which will deepen Harwich Harbour to make room for mega ships, will begin this week.

RESIDENTS are being invited to help turn Colchester green as part of a public tree planting project.

THE COUNTDOWN for the Harwich International Shanty Festival is finally on.

The Prime Minister is said to be considering whether to call in soldiers to deliver fuel to petrol stations as pumps ran dry after days of panic buying.

COLCHESTER’s Sausage and Cider Festival proved a massive hit, with thousands flocking to Castle Park for a taste of the good stuff.

A DISTRESSED pub owner was served with a two-week notice to leave her pub on the same day she got diagnosed with cancer.

A PAEDOPHILE deemed by a judge to be “every parent's worst nightmare” manipulated and groomed 13 young girls.

THE world’s leading cyclists are set to take part in next month’s prestigious Women’s Tour have been revealed.

A DOORMAN who was stretchered out of a town centre venue after he was assaulted says he was abused and shamed by fellow bouncers.

HORSE riders determined to drive down drivers speeds have taken part in a national campaign to raise awareness of safety.

Colchester United midfielder Cole Skuse feeling optimistic after Swindon draw

Here is a list of the 24 hour petrol stations in Colchester as continuing panic-buying of petrol takes place.

Disruption is continuing to affect roads around the county today as queues for petrol build across Essex for a third day in a row.

The Colchester United striker has signed for Salford City

A documentary exploring the infamous White House Farm murders is on TV tonight.

A road in Colchester town centre has been closed after a crash.

Emergency services launched a dramatic rescue mission after a person fell close to the sea wall in Mersea.

Plans to offer temporary visas to 5,000 foreign lorry drivers to help ease supply issues are "too little" and "too late", said Marc Fels, director of the HGV Recruitment Centre.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.