Storm Franklin is due to hit Essex this morning

Three men who were interviewed voluntarily after an accusation of a serious sexual assault in Colchester have been told they will face no further action.

The public have been warned to brace for strengthening winds and lashing rain as Storm Franklin moves in overnight.

The severe weather comes just days after Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice battered large parts of the UK

DETAILED plans for a major new retail park and hundreds of homes have been given the green light.

A DISAPPOINTED councillor wants answers regarding a road he believes has been neglected for far too long.

Colchester Rugby Club victorious in London One North

ALMOST £300,000 is to be invested into youth services in Colchester as part of multi-million pound Government funding.

A THUG has been handed a restraining order after assaulting a woman in Colchester.

A TENANT has been awarded £2,000 after the Housing Ombudsman found there was “serious maladministration” by a council following complaints about repairs to a leaking roof.

COLCHESTER’S historic castle rooftop should be transformed into a glamorous Kensington style garden selling ice cold gin and tonics, according to a councillor.

THE future of a proposal which would see a 270-bed student accommodation scheme built in Colchester hangs in the balance after a planning committee meeting.

Colchester United lie three points above the relegation zone

Here's where you can buy the new Sony earphones, LinkBuds.

The opportunity to bid on this is incredibly rare as pattern pieces rarely become available to the public.

The Merlin sale will give customers access to top UK attractions from £9.99 per month including Alton Towers, Legoland and Thorpe Park

FIREFIGHTERS are being called out to a "large number" of incidents as strong winds continue to batter Essex.

Colchester United lost 3-0 at Northampton Town in League Two

A 400-year-old oak tree uprooted by Storm Eunice has destroyed part of a family home in Essex.

Colchester United were beaten 3-0 at Northampton Town

Storm Franklin is set to strike the UK and bring high winds during Sunday night and into Monday morning in Essex.

A POLICE officer who disarmed an axe-wielding suspect covered in his own blood has received a commendation.

MORE than 3,000 homes across Essex remain without power in the wake of the chaos caused by Storm Eunice.

Colchester United lie three points above League Two drop zone

AS a pet-obsessed nation, we all want to ensure our furry friends are kept in tip-top condition – but is brushing your pet’s teeth a step too far?

A FRUSTRATED council has spent more than £1,000 on repairs after a vital public facility was targeted by vandals.

The best and worst parcel delivery services in the UK have been revealed in a new poll.

THE morning before I am due to Martin Goss, I already have an impression of what he may want to talk about as I drive past him undertaking an early morning litter pick by the A12.

Below are all 18 death notices published in the Colchester Gazette this week:

Building your own business takes determination, resilience, and devotion.

B&M and Aldi have both applied for licences

Colchester United player ratings after Northampton Town defeat

The offences usually attract a compulsory driving ban

Colchester was one of 101 towns in England to bid for up to £25 million

Construction will will get underway for the Northern Gateway Leisure Park in a matter of days

Braintree Town beat Hungerford Town in National League South

Buckingham Palace has today announced that the Queen has tested positive for Covid-19.

The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

You can live like royalty in this stunning Scottish castle owned by Scottish artist Stuart and Nikki McAlpine Miller. How you can book your luxury getaway.

Fans of Horizon Forbidden West can enjoy the videogame in brick form with the 1,222-piece LEGO set.

Here's how you can make Subway's melt-in-the-mouth cookies.

The amount customers pay will depend on the Sky plan you have and if you are in a contract.

Colchester United beaten at high-flying Northampton Town

STRONG winds are expected in Essex on Sunday in the wake of the chaos caused by Storm Eunice.

Colchester United beaten at Northampton Town

A MAN suffered a broken nose after police were called to reports of "a disturbance" in Harwich.

A MOBILE hairdresser made a 40-mile journey home with a shattered window after Storm Eunice caused the glass to “explode”.

Latest updates as county recovers from Storm Eunice

LAST year fed-up staff at Tendring Technology College downed tools and walked out of their classrooms.

A MAJOR interchange is to remain closed for the entirety of a weekend as works are carried out.