POLICE have sparked an arson investigation after a fire at a large barn in Witham.

A TEENAGER from north Essex has been handed a six-month conditional discharge after stealing a specialised £1,500 bike.

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CALLOUS crooks have stolen a volunteer lifeboat crewman’s bike shortly after he had taken part in a training exercise.

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MORE than 12,000 miles have been covered by players in a giant virtual game being run in Harwich and Walton.

He worked alongside a member of staff to save the man's life

AN inspirational eight-year-old with life-threatening health conditions enjoyed a “celebrity moment” after cutting the ribbon at a new supermarket.

AN elderly man was tragically found dead inside a caravan roughly five months after dying, it has been claimed.

One shopkeeper said her staff had been 'harassed'

The plans could see the 50-metre pylons in place across Essex

The decision to withdraw the service is a result of increasing fuel prices

Live updates as police deal with another A12 'go slow' fuel protest

A road is closed as well.

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MORE than 600 people pouring in to a park in Colchester at the weekend to take part in a charity race.

A six-strong group of motorists took part

Forecasters have issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat which covers Essex.

A LAND Rover thief has been ordered to undertake unpaid work after being caught by the police.

The new store could see Colchester High Street's M&S close.

A Volkswagen left the road and hit a tree

Children and those with underlying health problems are at particular risk.

STAFF at​ Clacton Pier have been doing their bit to help keep the town’s golden sands clean and tidy.

A POPULAR sailing regatta is set to return to Manningtree for the first time in three years.

The open day will give people the opportunity to try the facilities.

Students rated the university on teaching, learning opportunities, assessment and feedback, academic support, organisation and more

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

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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.

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