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ANYONE worried things wouldn’t be lively on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg this morning obviously weren’t expecting comedian Joe Lycett’s sarcastic response to Liz Truss’s interview. 

Covid-19 vaccine bookings are opening up to millions of people as the autumn booster campaign kicks off. Find out if you are eligible and how to book.

FAMILIES can enjoy the final days of summer through learning about wildlife by exploring a park.

It has been 14 years since the U's moved

POLICE are investigating allegations that a woman was sexually assaulted by a man in an alley in Colchester.

The council made the decision on the development.

The hospice is encouraging heroes to step forward

The plans have edged closer

His case has now been heard in court

A SLIMMER is celebrating her success after losing three stone amid a life-saving heart operation.

The running club members have donated their unwanted shoes to the cause.

She was left terrified

The works must begin within three years

Animal charity Blue Cross has warned dog owners of the law.

The police have released an appeal for a missing man.

Pictures show the incredible characters at the event.

Police are investigating the incident.

Police are looking for information.

Pictures show thousands involved in the pride event.

I am writing with reference to the letter from Tom Lacey about Walton Pier (Gazette Letters, August 29, “Owners missed a trick in revamp”) - I couldn’t agree more.

TWO plaques have been unveiled to honour a historic military building and heroic soldiers.

Buildings and landmarks across north and mid Essex will be bathed in green light for World Suicide Prevention Day next month.

It will return next month

A RISE in the number of attacks on police officers has been condemned after figures revealed more than 1,400 emergency workers were assaulted in a single year.

THERE were six Air Ambulance call outs from the end of July, through to the end of November this year, figures have revealed.

Stanway Green Lodge Care Home celebrated its success by reaching 32,000 followers on Facebook.

He was also ordered to compensate his victim

Work begins on September 9

A seven-bedroom house is the most expensive on the market in Colchester.

Tesco, Lidl, Co-op and Asda are among the supermarkets to issue recalls for a range of reasons

A man has been arrested following a ‘serious collision’ in a major road.

Police are investigating an incident where a teenage girl was "grabbed".

Police have released a CCTV appeal.

The plane was hijacked in the skies of Tupelo in Mississippi with the pilot threatening to intentionally crash it.

The cause of a fire in Heybridge has been decided.

A COLCHESTER tattoo parlour has celebrated 15 years since opening its doors in 2007.

The event hopes to raise thousands for multiple charities.

A BIKER has died following a crash on the A12 near Marks Tey this morning.

Police have confirmed some details following an incident last night.

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FAMILIES looking to celebrate the festive season against the backdrop of a unique and historic setting can now secure their slot at a forthcoming event.

ONE of the country’s most famous – and at times controversial - comedians will try out a set of new material when he takes to the stage of a Colchester arts venue.

Another hut was sold in the same area for £84,000 earlier this year.

He has been punished by a court

A COLCHESTER takeaway has recently been handed a new, four out of five-star, food hygiene rating.

The butchers is open for business.

A list of the road closures and changes coming up.

It is staged to celebrate the memory of Corran ‘Coz’ Powell

A POPULAR superhero extravaganza is set to celebrate its tenth anniversary this weekend as youngsters meet their favourite comic book and sci-fi characters.