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Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
The life of famous artist Eric Ravilious and his Essex links
Many of his watercolours and other works feature scenes of Essex

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
New shops on their way to Colchester's High Street
Plans have been revealed

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:29:47 +0100
Colchester assault in early hours sees man hospitalised
Essex Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Mersea's Secret Island Festival to return in July
It will feature more than 50 artists

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Long wait for people needing social housing in Colchester
It comes amid a new strategy

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Thief targeted Clacton JD Sports during brazen raid
The thief admitted two crimes

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Most popular celebrity sightings in Colchester over the years
Here are some of the most popular famous faces spotted in Colchester

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Blue Light Card reveals summer discounts on Alton Towers, Cadbury World and more
Blue Light Card has revealed its summer discounts and members can save money on days out in the West Midlands.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Crash map reveals most dangerous roads in Colchester
Some of the most dangerous roads in Colchester can be examined thanks to an interactive online map.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, July 24
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July 24.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester drink and drug drivers named after court cases
Their cases have now been heard in court

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sainsbury's bosses on former Hythe B&Q site plans
The site has now been empty for nine months

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New plant-led café set to open in Colchester city centre
Owners say it will produce locally grown seasonal dishes

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
100 rarest baby names in the UK revealed
The rarest baby names in the UK have been revealed.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:01:59 +0100
Colchester man declared missing as police put out appeal
He was reported missing at 10am on Saturday morning.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 11:43:15 +0100
Clacton Pier incident: Essex Police confirm body is found
The news comes after a man went missing on Tuesday.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Army veteran raises thousands for Ukraine in epic trek
Mr Edwards raised thousands of pounds by hiking from John O'Groats to Land's End.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Dedham horse owner sprays warning on her beloved pet
The message reads "do not feed me"

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Gazette's Love Local Retail awards reveal best firms
The awards to celebrate top north Essex businesses

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Essex roads where there are upcoming roadworks
THERE will be a ban of motor vehicles, except buses, taxis, blue badge holders, solo motorcycles, and access restriction in the High Street, Colchester from 7am until 7pm starting from July 22.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Clacton Pavilion's state-of-the-art waterpark makes a splash
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Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Costa to open Colchester branch in former Laura Ashley shop
Costa already has two branches in the city centre

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Films being shown at festival in Castle Park this weekend
Here is what is in store

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester woman injured pedestrian during car collision
She has been handed points on her licence

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Foul smell returns to the Hythe in Colchester over weekend
One councillor said it smelt like rotten cabbages

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester's best and worst GP practices, according to patients
THE best and worst GP surgeries in Colchester have been revealed after thousands of patients were asked to share their views and experiences of their local practices.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
All the jobs available at Adventure Island in Southend
Fancy working at the attraction?

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:34:11 +0100
Monkeypox declared a global emergency by WHO
The UN health agency’s declaration could spur further investment in treating the once-rare disease

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
How often you be cleaning these kitchen items from your kettle to the kitchen sink
How often should we be cleaning inside the kettle? The toaster? The microwave? The answer will shock you...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Facebook announces new trial for major changes affecting its users
The social media giant could be updated with a new feature shortly.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Email scam warning issued across the UK and tips to help you avoid the phishing attacks
The latest phishing scam is likely to hit the UK over "the coming months".

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:43:51 +0100
HMRC pension error leaves thousands across the UK owed more than £3,000
Based on average calculations it means each person could be owed £3,363 but experts warn the total could actually be even higher.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:41:10 +0100
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex from July 22-24
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 22-24

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Appeals as Tiptree planning application for 221 homes rejected
The plan already looks to have 800 homes built in the area.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Colchester schoolboy wins Jack Petchey's Speak Out Challenge
He beat 27,000 young people to the prize

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Essex University expansion could take in land south of A133
It is expected to take on more students

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:45:37 +0100
Police probe as £1k of RayBans stolen in Halstead
The crook made off with the expensive frames

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:31:54 +0100
Colchester and Mersea drugs supply investigation sees five charged
FIVE men have been charged as part of a drug supply probe after police carried out a series of raids across Colchester and Mersea.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:48:55 +0100
Jamie Oliver is selling his Essex 1970 Ford Capri
Essex celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has put one of his classic cars up for sale - and it even featured in a popular TV show.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:48:23 +0100
Harwich seafront fire leaves grass area singed
A SEAFRONT space has been turned treacle-black after being singed and scorched by a morning inferno.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Colchester Arts Centre hosts annual Teddy Bears' Musical Concert
MINI musicians accompanied with their favourite cuddly toys helped talented young instrumentalists perform a set of huge children’s tracks.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Brightlingsea Fresh Air Festival to boast lobsters and singing fish
A BONKERS event featuring giant lobsters, singing fish and story time inside the belly of a whale will be take over a coastal town later this year.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Students from Stagecoach Colchester will perform at Disney
STUDENTS from Stagecoach Colchester will be giving a very special performance at Disneyland Paris.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester thief stole £2,000 of goods in Stanway
He is due to be sentenced

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester Army medics prepare for Caribbean hurricane season
The training was all preparation for hurricane season in the Caribbean, which could affect British Overseas Territory.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
James Argent and the Arg band at Maldon wedding
The couple had their wedding in their hometown.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Essex University computer scientists reunited after 40 years
The former Essex University students developed an early forerunner to the internet.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Charity Commission clears Pen Farthing's charity of wrongdoing
AN animal rescue charity which worked to evacuate dozens of animals from Afghanistan has been cleared of any wrongdoing by a watchdog.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Essex councillors have hit out against the pylons
It condemns the current proposal

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester dad waved knife during A12 road rage incident
A FATHER who was a passenger in a car carrying his pregnant partner and two children produced a knife in a road rage incident after urging another driver to pull over.



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