AN autism charity has helped a teenager to set up his own business once he leaves school.

All of Newsquest's titles across the UK are united in our efforts to support the people of Ukraine and we have raised more than £10,000 already.

A HEALTH leader has urged vulnerable people to step forward and get vaccinated against Covid-19 amid soaring cases.

A PROPOSAL has been set out to stage an elite professional cycling event.

Reader letter on the the new right-hand turn lane at Headgate

A COUPLE have been left homeless after a raging fire ripped through the dining room of their seafront bungalow while they were out.

A MAN who was jailed after carrying a knife outside a supermarket has had his appeal dismissed.

DEATHS in hospitals accounted for more than two thirds of the deaths due to Covid in Colchester.

A MAN has admitted dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice following the death of a pedestrian in Lawford.

The UK is set to experience a heatwave over the next few weeks as temperatures are set to rise.

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you’re still looking for a gift then you can’t go wrong with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

From bouquets to luxury candles, Aldi has everything you need for Mother's Day.

Liam Payne, Harry Redknapp, Mo Farah, Usain Bolt and Robbie Wililams will all feature in this year’s Soccer Aid.

Plenty of pictures showing the inside of the new Haribo store coming to Essex.

A DIABETIC who blacked out and caused a fatal collision after carelessly failing to undertake a blood glucose test has been spared prison.

A HOSPITAL trust is caring for almost 100 coronavirus patients as cases continue to soar, the latest figures reveal.

She was described as "the most caring and generous person"

The jury also found him guilty of two counts of ABH

A MAN has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a mother-of-three from Jaywick.

A SINGER is set to appear on an ITV show to showcase his vocal and performing skills.

MULTIPLE hoax calls made to MPs has, including Priti Patel, has now been put down to Russia.

This video shows the dramatic moment an Essex Police officer chased and caught a thug who had dragged a colleague down the road with a car.

ATHLETES bursting with bulging muscles and nothing but sheer determination travelled from all over Essex to compete at an event in a seaside town.

A DETERMINED teenager with type one diabetes is set to swim the distance of the English Channel to fundraise for a charity.

AN eyesore fence on a picturesque quayside is still spoiling the view for residents despite being deemed an unlawful obstruction in Supreme Court a year ago.

A COMMUNITY group providing support to refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants is appealing for help.

COUNTY Hall bosses have justified their continued use of what is considered to be a harmful weed killer after being urged to ban the substance.

VISITORS heading to Harwich for the sparkling Illuminate Festival are being encouraged to extend their stay in the historic town.

MUMS will be encouraged to find their flair and channel their inner Brian Flanagan at a special event in celebration of Mother’s Day.

A WOMAN was hospitalised with serious injuries after a collision involving a car on a busy road, leading police to launch an investigation.

A MAN has been arrested by police on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident which saw a man attacked with an axe.

Eggs sold in shops will be classified as “barn eggs” rather than free-range

A COUPLE have been left homeless after a raging fire ripped through the dining room of their seafront bungalow while they were out.

THE eyes and ears of the British Army’s Global Response Force have shared their skills with their Kuwaiti counterparts during demanding training in the desert.

THE manager of a seafront hotel which has just starred in a popular television programme has said the experience was an “enlightening roller-coaster”.

A MAN fighting cancer who could become the first in the world to trial a new drug quite literally became the star of the show after simply going to watch a play.

THE shocking number of speeding drivers caught on our roads has been exposed by figures gathered by the Gazette.

DEDICATED volunteers are on their way to raising the required funds to deliver ambulances and medical supplies to war-stricken Ukrainians.

UNIVERSITY campaigners will once again go on strike today in protest of a variety of work-based shortcomings which union bosses feel are a serious concern.

Here is everything you need to know about the UK clock changes in 2022.

Morrisons has launched an Easter range in stores with some items also available online.

Cartwright & Butler are offering a number of Easter treats including hampers, gift boxes and more

Sky has revealed what you can expect to come to its channels and the streaming service NOW for April 2022.

Here's a roundup of alcoholic gifts and gift sets for Mother's Day.

THE family of a 23-year-old man who died instantly after a head-on collision involving a diabetic driver says their lives have been devastated.

FIVE dogs had to be rescued from a house fire after a concerned neighbour heard them barking.

FIREFIGHTERS had to use a thermal imaging camera to check the contents of a grain burner were not on fire.

A COMMUNITY choir is set to hit a high note as it celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.

IT is not an easy time to be alive as the cost of living skyrockets, petrol prices soar and political tensions cause global uncertainty.

LOCAL lad Dermot O’Leary returned to his hometown of Colchester where he promoted the importance of reading to wide-eyed school children.