TWO projects are being launched in Colchester as part of a bid to spearhead action on climate change.

A TENNIS league has announced its new chairwoman following the tragic death of its chairman last year.

A STRANDED sailor suffering from hypothermia was rescued as part of a multi-agency mission after the engine on his fishing boat cut-out.

A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a passenger on a train.

WARNINGS have been issued after mindless youngsters were spotted throwing stones at a seal on a north Essex beach.

A MOTORCYCLIST feels he has been given a second chance at life after a crash left him in hospital with a broken neck.

Pint-sized scooter prodigies from Colchester thrilled millions of viewers after performing an astonishing scooter routine in front of the national television cameras.

THE mum of a young woman who died after a battle with cancer has spoken of the “indescribable pain” as she prepares to mark her 28th birthday.

Netflix's large drop in subscribers could see them bring in adverts as part of its service

Changes for who is responsible if a self-driving car is involved in an accident are to be included in the update.

Morrisons has launched a meat collection with 12 new items.

If you're looking to make space for your summer wardrobe. these 5 storage solutions from Swoon will come in handy.

From Cheddar to Brie, see the UK's favourite cheeses ranked by city from Cartwright & Butler.

Egg chairs are among the top home decor trends of 2022.

There are several pets from RSPCA branches in Essex who are looking for new homes.

A cherished church in Brightlingsea is to receive a hefty cash injection as part of a Church Trust grant.

FURIOUS Gazette readers have called for the Prime Minister to resign after he apologised to his fellow politicians and the public for breaking lockdown rules.

A DERELICT building has once again been the target of destructive vandals reining havoc on a Colchester estate.

A refugee expert has taken a dim view of the Home Office's plans to take migrants to Rwanda whilst their asylum applications are processed.

A COFFEE shop owner has decided it is finally time for her to sit on the other side of the counter as she prepares to leave the family business to her daughter.

A THUG who assaulted seven people during a frenzied spree of attacks will not face an immediate prison sentence.

MODS and rockers enjoyed a friendlier encounter on the Essex coast on Easter Monday than they did more than 50 years ago.

Vulnerable young people are being sent to secure units as far away as Scotland because of a lack of facilities in and around Essex.

POLICE have slammed time-wasters who made hoax calls about a shooting, stabbing and restaurant fire in Essex on the same day.

A LUCKY bingo player has struck gold after scooping a £50,000 jackpot on just her second visit to the Colchester hall.

MORE Colchester residents are working from home now than before the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the lifting of all legal restrictions.

MILLIONS of people who live in properties which fall under bands A-D are owed a £150 council tax rebate to help with the cost of living crisis.

THE back garden of a cottage in Little Clacton is set to be turned into a tearoom.

A 60-YEAR-OLD man has been fined and slapped with a community order after stalking a woman in Clacton.

CONCERNS have been raised after mindless youngsters were spotted throwing stones at a seal on a beach.

A TEENAGER caught with a knife has been ordered to pay £22.

Ambassador Cruise Line - the first British cruise line to launch in the UK in over a decade – will christen its first ship, Ambience, today ahead of her maiden voyage from the Port of Tilbury.

A PLUSH new restaurant coming to Southend aims to cement the city’s position as an up and coming gastronomic powerhouse.

STAFF at an animal hospital have voice their fury after five baby robins were “heartlessly” thrown into a skip.

A SPORTS enthusiast will be encouraging residents to take on a cycling challenge while raising funds for a cancer charity.

A TALENTED youngster has been hitting all the right notes as he made his way to the finals of a prestigious national music competition.

SOLDIERS from the Army’s global response force are set to show off some of their skills at part of Armed Forces Day in Colchester.

A MUSIC scene stalwart is set to release a new record after defiantly finding alternative ways to pursue his passions following a devastating diagnosis.

CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save a bridge claim £271,000 of taxpayer’s money has been spent on investigations...money which could have been spent on repairs.

A SUPERMARKET giant has admitted its car park is a “magnet for litter” as a fed-up councillor calls on it to clean up its act.

A NEW dog walking field could help ensure the continued sustainability of a farming business near Maldon into the future.

TENDRING council is set to clamp down on beach hut owners who have made unauthorised changes to their huts.

A TEENAGER possessed a sick collection of more than 1,000 indecent images of children.

With hundreds of people having been diagnosed for lung cancer through their mobile units, the NHS has encouraged people to come forward

A MISCHIEVOUS TikTok sensation delighted residents when he paid a visit to Colchester as part of his larger than life performances.

A MUM has continued her eggs-travegent decorative traditions... and decked out her house big-time to celebrate Easter.

A COUPLE who switched from bustling town life to the north Essex coastline have been singing its praises on a national TV show.

FAMILIES flocked to tourism hotspots throughout north Essex over the weekend in what was a welcome post-pandemic boost for businesses.

A LEADING religious figure in Essex has described the Government’s plan to send asylum seekers 6,000 miles away to Rwanda as ‘cruel and inhumane’.

FAMILIES made the most of the fun in the sun to provide Clacton Pier with a bumper bank holiday boost.