A LIFE-saving piece of equipment has been installed ready to use in times of crisis.

HEALTH services are at breaking point as leaders claim they are under the most pressure faced since the Covid-19 pandemic began.

A PRESERVATION team dedicated to saving a crumbling cliff face says it has “reached a crisis” amid fears a section of coastline could flood within a year.

A DISABLED mother of two is seeking out help from the community to raise funds for special equipment.

A CHARITY which saves hens from slaughter is inviting people to experience the "pet hen effect" at a rehoming event.

MORE people visited an under threat supermarket on Saturday than attended a football game, according to an observation made by Colchester’s High Steward.

A MAN sexually assaulted two boys when their mother believed he was reading to them, a court heard.

A ROCK choir is set to perform at a theatre to raise funds for its work in the community.

A FAMILY-RUN business which opened its doors during the middle of the coronavirus was ransacked by thieves.

A CAMPAIGN group has drawn up a league table of what is considered to be the best and worst places to leave a bike in Colchester.

Brits will enjoy the hottest days of the year so far as people enjoy a four-day break from work later this week.

Martin Lewis addressed his 8.4 million newsletter fans as he discussed rising living costs amid the surge in taxes and energy bills.

If you're looking for some garden furniture inspiration or need a cosy chair for a conservatory, egg chairs are the way to go.

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Abbott Lyon offers luxury jewelry at affordable prices.

The Cath Kidston Matilda collection launches today with a variety of items

DRIVERS are being told to expect long delays as police have closed the A12.

HORDES of campaigners opposed to the forthcoming closure of a town centre supermarket voiced their concerns during a public meeting.

A HEROIC driver has told how he stepped in to help the victim of a six-car crash on the A12.

A FORMER paratrooper has celebrated completing the toughest foot race on earth… and even breaking a world record while doing so.

A SMALL business has celebrated a milestone and hopes to continue to grow and thrive.

RESIDENTS can expect to see no changes to their bin collections over the Easter Bank Holidays.

A homegrown terrorist has been found guilty of stabbing Sir David Amess to death and plotting to attack other MPs including Michael Gove.

A BUS firm has announced plans to shake-up dozens of routes across Colchester.

WITHAM’S MP has slammed oil protestors as “selfish and dangerous” as campaigners continue to stop fuel and oil being transported across the UK.

VILLAGERS are being urged to have their say on a neighbourhood plan which will guide the delivery of 400 new homes.

AN actress served up a spoonful of sugar and a bit of magic to pupils as she paid a special visit to a primary school.

A THREE year conservation project to restore a historic fireplace has finally been completed.

Currently, the police are responsible for issuing ‘moving traffic’ fines, except in London and Cardiff.

RESIDENTS and stakeholders are being reminded to have their say on a draft plan for a joint committee.

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build retirement homes at a former animal rescue park have been refused by planners.

A DEDICATED dad who suffers from Crohn’s disease has raised more than £1,000 for an autistic charity while completing his own version of the London Marathon.

A SPECIAL exhibition is being lined-up to mark the centenary of one of Clacton’s most popular entertainers.

A KIND-HEARTED dad has faced sleet and snow during a 60-mile trek in aid of a children's charity.

A SENIOR paramedic has been struck-off after a panel ruled he touched a junior colleague’s breast, groped her buttocks and put his hand between her thighs.

TIPTREE is set to see its first ever blue plaque unveiling to mark the former home of a famous puppeteer.

A campaign group is gathering momentum in its bid to save Colchester’s High Street branch of Marks and Spencer from closure.

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From gazebos, and decorations to ice bags The Range has it all.

Mark National Pet Day in style with these exclusive deals from Buyagift.

The supermarket is recalling its Tesco Free From digestive biscuits as they may be unsafe to eat.

Argos is expected to have a large number of consoles in stock over the coming days.

The recalled products include Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise 100g and Kinder Schokobons.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in Tiptree.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Walton-on-the-Naze.

AS the dust settles on the Oscars - and all the drama therein - Colchester filmmakers’ attention now turns to this year’s Colchester Independent Short Film Festival.

BRIGHTLINGSEA’S WinterFest ended on a high note with two days of live music.

Reader letter on cycling and driving in Colchester

WASHING lines all over the area will have silly socks in the mix after the weekend event to raise awareness of autism.

All 20 of the death notices placed in the Gazette this week can be found here: