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Sun, 09 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Stunning vehicles on display as classic car show hits Harwich
Harwich Museum collaborated with Roman Roadsters to host the show.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Colchester's Mercury Piazza Market 'complete surprise'
Due to the postal strike last week, my husband and I were delivering Talking Newspaper pouchettes to the residents with impaired sight in Balkerne Gardens on Saturday morning, 1st. October 1.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Pixie Farthings Nothing Stays the Same is stocked in WH Smiths
A GRANDMOTHER of 17 is celebrating after her second book of memoirs is being stocked at WH Smiths in Colchester and sold around the world.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Mid and North Essex road closures coming up
Here is what you need to know.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Death notices to appear in the Colchester Gazette this week
RIP.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester provides salvation for Ukrainian filmmaker
A Ukrainian filmmaker who has moved to Colchester after walking 30 hours to escape war says he has found hope again thanks to a group of filmmakers rallying around him in Essex.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 07:39:24 +0100
Peter Tobin, killer of Essex teenager Dinah McNicol, dies
Dinah McNicol's murder went unsolved 16 years

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Harwich entrepreneur opens new collectible shop with Pokémon elements
A YOUNG entrepreneur has opened a shop catering to fans of a hit show and gaming series… including a global superstar.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Colchester motorist at 'wit's end' after receiving another fine
A MOTORIST who might just be the unluckiest in Essex has been fined after a car he had yet to purchase drove through a low emission zone… days before he owned it.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Best Colchester coffee shops as chosen by Gazette readers
Here are some of our readers' favourite spots

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Jaywick man's death to be explored by coroner's court
A date is to be confirmed

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester hotel closure highlights national issue of housing refugees
The policy is costing the Government £5 million a day

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Look inside the £1.25m Colchester extended 1940s home for sale on Rightmove
The property in Kingsford has five bedrooms and three bathrooms

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:59:20 +0100
Colchester city centre assault sees man charged by police
The incident took place in July and a man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:30:05 +0100
Colchester bus caused cyclist to crash into metal railings
The bus did not stop after causing the cyclist to crash

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:14:15 +0100
Colchester teen Chayse West was ‘truly amazing’ - family
It is the first time the family has spoken publicly about their beloved Chayse

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 11:22:32 +0100
Police appeal for witnesses after fight in Chelmsford bar
One of the victims was so badly injured he was taken to hospital

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Colchester Arts Centre to stage folk artist Kris Drever
A MUSICIAN who has been performing for two decades will bring his multi-award-winning brand of folk to the stage of a historic city centre venue next month.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Colchester M&S - has it given up on elderly customers?
I agree with Jim McMillan (Gazette Letters, October 4, “I’ll try to avoid Stane Park’s traffic chaos”) about the parking problems at Stane Park.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Several bus routes affected due to road closures in St Osyth
Several bus routes have been affected due to road closures in St Osyth.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
How Colchester celebrated England's World Cup and Euros successes
NEXT month hundreds of football-loving punters will clamour to squeeze their way into overflowing pubs throughout Colchester for the Qatar World Cup.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester carer rated good, though leadership could improve
It looks after 27 people in total

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester Castle to stage special half-term activities
Half term will begin when schools break up on Friday, October 21

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Clacton teenager denies drug charges and will face trial
A trial will be heard next summer

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Dovercourt World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday
A VETERAN of the Second World War recently celebrated his 100th birthday with friends and family.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester driving tests are booked until 2023
A DRIVING instructor has confirmed that driving test slots are fully booked until March 2023.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester cancer charity to attempt to break world record
A CHARITY established following the untimely death of a young man will attempt to break a very ballsy world record next month.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester man who assaulted policeman has benefits cut
The fine came to £410 in total

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:15:05 +0100
Martin Lewis: Is it cheaper to switch heating on and off or leave it running?
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating this year.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:04:58 +0100
Greggs raises price of sausage roll as cost of living soars
Greggs has confirmed this rise, citing rising inflation as a key factor.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex from October 7-9
Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from October 7-9

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Colchester father accidentally overdosed on medication
An inquest into his death has concluded

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
First Bus warns journeys in Colchester could be cancelled
Incidents targeting buses and drivers have increased

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Anglian Water reveals Colchester's flushing problems
The waste is equivalent of multiple blue whales

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:00:20 +0100
Thorpe-le-Soken activist stages protest in Selfridges
He was escorted from the store by security.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:38:24 +0100
Witham's Olly Murs announces new album and UK tour
ESSEX popstar Olly Murs has announced a release date and tour as part of his new single release.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:41:20 +0100
Essex Police boss reacts after Colchester officer sentenced for child images
A serving officer was arrested as officer uncovered indecent images of children

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:47:34 +0100
Essex fraudster Abdul Mukith jailed over £13m ponzi scheme
An Essex man who helped run a multi-million-pound fraud which claimed to refurbish properties along the Elizabeth Line has been jailed.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:24:27 +0100
Former Essex Police officer from Colchester had sick child abuse images
Former police officer told he should be 'deeply ashamed'

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:03:47 +0100
Scheme to house patients in vacant sheltered housing flats gets go-ahead
PLANS to use sheltered housing in Tendring to support patients leaving hospital and free up hospital beds has been given the go-ahead by council bosses.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:29:18 +0100
Colchester police issue CCTV appeal after man suffers stab wound
POLICE officers are stepping-up their investigation into a vicious city centre attack after a man suffered a nasty stab wound while sitting in his car.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:27:54 +0100
TOWIE's Joey Essex joins Dancing on Ice 2023 line-up
Essex TV star Joey Essex will join the 2023 line-up for Dancing On Ice.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:13:58 +0100
A120 partially blocked at Marks Tey due to accident near A12
Traffic is building

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:19:12 +0100
Tendring Council loaned £6m to fellow council before concerns over £20m loss
TENDRING Council loaned £6million to a fellow Essex council before concerns were raised over its finances, it has been revealed.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:14:09 +0100
Blackwells Farm Shop to cull birds following bird flu cases
“This is a massive blow to us as the poultry is the backbone and root of our business"

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:23:38 +0100
New adventure park's magic wishing well raising cash for children’s hospices
VISITORS to a new adventure park in Alresford have the chance to do their bit for charity.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Colchester and Witham estate agents celebrated with awards
AN award-winning property firm honoured its best-performing employees after finally hosting an annual summer party previously postponed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Colchester man who assaulted policeman fined hundreds
Lateward assaulted the policeman and then failed to show up to court

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Highwoods could have youth club if helpers come forward
The youth club would be for 11 to 16-year-olds

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:40:29 +0100
Brightlingsea author returns home with debut novel
A BRIGHTLINGSEA author who uniquely writes in a rhythmical and lyrical style is preparing to publish his debut novel – which is set in his hometown.



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