Emergency services remained at the scene throughout the afternoon

MOTORISTS are facing long delays on the A12 following reports of another 'go slow' fuel protest. 

A 61-YEAR-OLD man who stole a sat nav has been handed a suspended prison sentence by magistrates.

A MAN who threatened to vandalise a woman’s house has been ordered to undertake a building better relationships course.

A POPULAR pub in Colchester is preparing to host a celebratory event to mark the grand reopening of its garden.

Volunteers helped give it a bit of TLC

The designer started making prints after being inspired in Tiptree.

A MAN has been jailed for eight weeks after distressing patients at Colchester Hospital while he was seeking treatment.

A COLCHESTER park was turned pink at the weekend with hundreds of people taking parting in a charity race.

This month marks one year since his death

From family boat trips on the stunning River Blackwater to the Harlow High Adventure and our School Holiday Activity Days for kids, Essex Outdoors have got you covered this summer whether you’re looking for an adrenaline-fuelled day trip or childca...

She will tie the knot in front of 70 guests

Tributes have been paid to him

The hospitals are currently under the "opportunities" bracket

The star of ITV2 reality show The Only Way Is Essex, made the heartbreaking announcement on Sunday.

Firefighters have issued a stern warning to smokers after a cigarette caused a house's decking to catch fire.Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is advising residents to make sure cigarettes are properly stubbed out.

FIRE crews were called into action yesterday in a bid to stop a raging fire from dedtroying crops.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at an Aldi in Colchester.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Colchester.

The show proved a hit after a two year break

A REALITY TV star has announced the death of her baby daughter.

AN Essex MP has thrown her hat into the ring to be the next Prime Minister with calls growing for another to also stand.

HERE are the death notices published in the Gazette this week:

ILLUMINATED signs are to be installed along a road notorious for speeding motorists warning them to slow them down.

Here are the jobs on offer

They have now been approved

She has been ordered to pay less than half of what she took

We now have more robust figures on the size and characteristics of Colchester’s population.

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It will also include a dog day care business

She had just finished her first year studying at Colchester Institute

The penalty for speeding is often a £100 fine and three penalty points

Forecasters predict a sweltering heatwave will begin this weekend, according to forecasters, with highs of 27C expected in the UK.

POLICE are appealing for help as they search for a missing man.

He had been off duty at the time

POLICE have arrested a man after a victim was rushed to hospital following a violent assault in Maldon.

The firm has called on residents to be aware of their water usage

It looks set to be a scorching week ahead in Essex as the UK experiences its first heatwave of the summer.

CHILDHOOD goes by in a flash, and before you know it, you are plucking the grey hairs out of your head as your own children venture out to experience the joys of life.

The crowdfunded exhibition will begin later in July.

Here is a rundown of upcoming works

How Colchester’s has changed over time is the subject of a new book featuring stunning photographs.

Students stepped out in glamorous dresses and smart suits

WITH the impending loss of Marks and Spencer from Colchester High Street, we asked readers what attractions they would like to see return to the borough.

The homegrown company hopes to share its knowledge

A diversion will be in place

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He has been jailed

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from July 8-10

DRIVERS are being warned of delays with a three-car incident causing traffic on the A12.