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COLCHESTER Hospital will demolish a building in order to relocate its clinical services.

Cuts in fuel duty were welcomed by many last week, but for most commuters, petrol prices were already so high that the 5p reduction still had us filling up cautiously.

JUST shy of five years ago David and Jessica Grocott’s life changed forever as they welcomed their son Angus into the world – but not for the reasons you might think.

The show has visited many B&Bs in Essex

It was a time when the town looked very different to how it is now

Changes are being made to waiting restrictions around roads close to Maldon's Promenade Park.

A DETECTIVE who helped to put away a dangerous thug who "gleefully" took part in a group attack on a total stranger told of how the victim's life has been changed forever.

FIREFIGHTERS battled flames for about three hours after a large haystack caught fire.

The motorist has complained to retail giant Tesco after a staff member threatened to report him to police at a petrol station.

A school in Essex has been judged as the top school in the East of England for active sustainable travel.

The chief executive of a clutch of clinical commissioning groups, including one in north east Essex, has said he will give his full backing to a public inquiry into the deaths of 1,500 people.

Gazette readers took an alternative view to some of the new measures being considered for many of Colchester's roads.

A PRIMARY school has celebrated being rated good by Ofsted for the first time in 20 years.

A MAN has been jailed after being convicted of sexually assaulting two teenage girls.

Tesco will provide Covid tests for low prices from April 1.

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend

The artist behind the drawings has spoken out

A PUBLIC inquiry is set to be held to decide an appeal to build 130 new homes in Tiptree.

A MAN has denied murdering a father-of-three in an alleged hit-and-run attack and is set to face a trial.

Disillusioned members of NHS staff gathered outside Colchester Hospital on Friday morning in protest against a Government decision to delay a pay increase for health workers.

CLACTON Airshow is set for a "full throttle" return this summer – with hopes the magnificent Red Arrows will take to the skies for both days.

SILLY socks must be worn for world autism awareness day insists parkrun.

The number of beds occupied by Covid patients more than tripled in the last four weeks

A MUM has welcomed two Ukrainians into her home in an emotional reunion after they fled the terrors of the Russian invasion.

CONTROVERSIAL plans to bulldoze a garden nursery to make way for a 180-home estate could be rejected over concerns about traffic jams on a busy road.

TWO Essex Police officers have been suspended following separate allegations of sexual misconduct prompting serious investigations.

A SHOPPING centre has kicked off its platinum jubilee celebrations with a series of Union Jack bunting taking pride of place.

A SUPPORT group has been tripping the light fantastic as it raises funds.

OUTSIDE exercise equipment has been installed at a Community Garden in Clacton to help residents and patients keep active and healthy.

THE Housing Ombudsman has revealed a council tenant was left feeling depressed as she faced a third winter without repairs being made to the leaking roof of her home.

A LARGE airline has launched flights between a popular holiday destination and an Essex aiport.

A HERITAGE estate is set to play host to an Easter event inspired by the heart-warming rescue of an owl which fell from its nest.

Police are on the scene at three incidents in Thurrock, where groups of people are protesting and blocking the roads.

A FUNDRAISER launched by the publisher of the Gazette in aid of a charity’s Ukraine response has exceeded £25,000 thanks to our generous readers.

Valued woodland next to the former site of a former school has officially been designated as an asset of community value after the efforts of Conservative councillors.

Parts of Essex are covered in a light dusting of snow after wintery showers overnight.

HOPES of saving an historic church from demolition have been dashed after a buyer withdrew plans to convert it into a home.

A five-star comedy set will be performed by a well-known American comedian in Colchester next week.

Not one to quit, Karen undertook a staggering challenge to raise money for Royal Papworth Hospital

THE boyfriend of a pregnant woman left frightened after a “kleptomaniac” stole their £10 wind chime says they are now exploring better ways to protect themselves.

A DRIVER is set to face a trial after allegedly causing a crash which left a teenager fearing she may never be able to walk unaided again.

A CHARITY is set to display the world’s largest pair of testicles on the biggest billboard in the country to help raise awareness of cancer.

A CONCERNED headteacher says plans to expand the A12 pose a “very serious threat” to the safety of school pupils.

The association of animals with luck goes back to ancient times and for some pet owners, this belief is as strong as ever.

She says doctors confirmed what had taken place

The Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads.

Ministers claim the pay increase will amount to £1,000 more a year for the average worker.

Changes to Employment law, divorce law and tax rates will start in April.

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