DRIVERS in and around Tendring will have two National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

A BRAVE care home worker whose swift action after a bathroom went up in flames potentially prevented a care home catastrophe has been praised.

AN estate agency has hailed “phenomenal demand” as house sales in Colchester and Tendring soar by nearly 40 per cent.

Colchester Rugby Club are beaten by league leaders

A YOUNG man was stabbed and killed by a teenage boy who was “armed and ready to strike” following a confrontation, a court heard.

A PUB boss has announced she is resigning as the impact of Covid-19 has devastated her business.

A NURSERY is raising money to revamp its “life changing” sensory room which staff say enables children with special needs to feel free.

A SEX offender who was caught touching a woman’s feet on a train told his victim: “I bet you wish you had a boyfriend like me”.

Colchester United visit promotion-chasing Mansfield Town tonight

Asda make announcement to help customer budgets "stretch further" following Jack Monroe complaints.

Gogglebox favourites will appear on the new series to discuss what TV has to offer in February.

Salmonella infection usually causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

The Queen is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, here are some of her most expensive jewellery looks and how you can recreate them.

Kate Garraway, Rose Ayling-Ellis and Frankie Bridge are supporting this year's Comic Relief effort with T-shirts from TK Maxx.

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A MAN suffered a broken nose during a fight in Harwich.

Colchester United teenager Gene Kennedy praised after return

THE headmaster of an under fire grammar school told pupils an education watchdog was being “political” ahead of a damning inspection report.

A MAN charged with murdering a father-of-three in an alleged hit-and-run attack is also facing allegations of sexual offences and false imprisonment.

RESIDENTS living on a deprived estate targeted for multi-million pound funding will be consulted on how to improve the area during a new survey.

Colchester United season-ticket holder Si Collinson gives his views on the U's

She was caught travelling at 86mph

The court was told he was holding a mobile phone in front of him and swiping through pages

COMIC book fans of a friendly neighbourhood superhero will be able to put their knowledge to the test at a popular town centre venue.

A CAR was seized by eagled-eyed police officers after it was found to be being used without insurance.

A “SUBSTANTIAL” amount of cannabis has been seized after being discovered in a seaside town following a drugs raid.

Roy McDonough on Colchester United's historic double-winning season

The chart topper will be fronting Starstruck when it begins on Saturday

SCHOOL bosses are “committed” to ensuring the community can use sports centres in Brightlingsea and Dovercourt.

YOUNG explorers experienced the joys of the great outdoors after attending a “fun-filled” woodland event boasting “never-ending possibilities.”

SPORT has a habit of conjuring up wonderful stories.

Residents have been urged to use less water by an environment group which will be running water-saving workshops later this month.

HERITAGE streetlamps could return to Clacton seafront in a bid to shine a light on the resort’s Edwardian history.

GAZETTE readers have hit out after Colchester’s MP stood by Prime Minister Boris Johnson despite a damning report into Downing Street lockdown parties.

A PARISH councillor has resigned after a parish council announced it is spending a whopping £20,000 on refurbishing its garden.

A TEACHER who has become the head of sixth form at Clacton County High School is retracing his old steps as he was a student there more than 20 years ago.

A NEW clock believed to be Colchester’s first public clock to be unveiled in 30 years has shown its face.

A COMMUNITY champion who carries out regular rubbish removals to keep her village clean has been banned from using her local tip due to making too any visits.

A COURAGEOUS BOY who got diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in his pelvis, hips, sacrum and a mass in his left kidney, is staying "happy and cheerful" despite going through the hardest moments of his life.

FREDDIE Sears says he was delighted to score Colchester United’s winner at Leyton Orient – and end his self-described ‘goal drought’.

It is thought the sudden wave of cases could be caused by a type of coronavirus.

The warning comes as Ofgem confirmed the energy price cap will rise by 54% in April.

Show your pets some extra love this Valentine’s Day by choosing a treat from the Pets at Home Valentine’s Day gift guide.

What day of the week is the best to fly? How can I save on accommodation? Expedia shares its top travel hacks.

Find out what's coming to Sky Cinema in February here.

Colchester United provided with update on alleged racist incident at Leyton Orient

The alert says there could be some some minor flooding to coastal roads

Two foods in particular have been highlighted by experts for impacting your ability to sleep.

ABOUT five tonnes of hay bales were destroyed after a fire at an agricultural building in Boxted.