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Sat, 15 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Best mini golf places in Essex according to Tripadvisor
The top crazy golf places in Essex each have unique features to offer.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Pictures of students graduation from University Centre Colchester
This year’s event saw the class of 2022 graduating across three ceremonies

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 08:44:40 +0100
Firefighters extinguish blaze caused by flat fire in Clacton
FIREFIGHTERS sprung into action after they were called to reports of a flat fire in Clacton this morning.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Family's Walton beach hut inspired by daughter's cancer battle
Jayn Willis, husband Martin and son Charlie, had big plans for their end-of-row beach hut in Walton.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester drink drivers named and shamed for offences
They were all caught in Colchester

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Rare books for sale at NSPCC book sale at Holmwood House
A CHARITY book fair which raises tens of thousands of pounds each year is set to return.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Pranksters rename Feering street after crafting cheeky sign
WITTY pranksters have left a councillor grinning after he discovered their handiwork.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
How Essex was once known as ‘arsenic county’
In the spring of 1938, when workmen were renovating an old vicarage near Kelvedon in Essex, they came across a stash of arsenic hidden in the walls.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Stormzy new album written on Osea Island Essex
The famous rapper reveals his time on an Essex island.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Look inside Colchester's longest-listed property for sale on Zoopla
Colchester's longest-listed property has been on the market since June 2018

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester shoemaker who designed shoes for Princess Diana
At 93, you’d think John Miller would be more than ready to put his feet up – and, certainly, those feet have always only modelled the very best of footwear.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester Rollerworld to close on November 30, say owners
A ROLLER-SKATING rink which was made a community asset in a final attempt to save it from closure will shut next month unless a last minute deal can be struck.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester Sainsbury's unveils plans for Lightship Way
They have unveiled a new vision

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester couple customise Ford transit van into dream camper van
A DARING newlywed couple have decided to follow their dreams and build their own state of the art camper van, following loss of work due to Covid.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester e-scooter riders pose 'serious risk' say residents
INCONSIDERATE e-scooter users riding on pavements in Colchester pose a “serious risk” to parents with prams and elderly pedestrians, say concerned residents.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Essex Police record nine Deliveroo related crimes in 2021
Essex Police has revealed all the Deliveroo related crimes recorded by the force in 2021.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
How would Essex fare in a Zombie apocalypse?
TV shows like ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘iZombie’ have shown us that although it’s unlikely, you should always consider the possibility of a zombie apocalypse.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:33:45 +0100
Essex latest breaking news, traffic and travel
Essex latest breaking news, traffic and travel

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:13:22 +0100
Liz Truss names Jeremy Hunt as new Chancellor after Kwasi Kwarteng sacking
Prime Minister Liz Truss appointed Jeremy Hunt after sacking Kwasi Kwarteng earlier today

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:23:01 +0100
UK Weather: Snow possible as Met Office say temperatures set to plummet
Temperatures are set to drop across the board next week across the country as fears the UK could be hit with early snowfall.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:21:26 +0100
Prime Minister Liz Truss to hold press conference today
Reports suggest senior Tories are plotting the possibility of replacing Ms Truss with a joint ticket of Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex from October 14-16
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 14-16

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:34:19 +0100
A130 northbound partially blocked after two vehicle collision
MOTORISTS have been advised to find a different route as a road has been partially blocked after a two-vehicle collision.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0100
London Stansted Airport unveils new £1.5million airbridge
A NEW first-of-its-kind extension has opened at an Essex airport to boost its long-haul capabilities.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:07:52 +0100
Arrests as cannabis, weapons and £30k seized in Braintree
A fifth man was dealt with out of court for possessing a small amount of cannabis.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:14:24 +0100
Emergency services arrive in Colchester as resident suffers head injury
The resident has been taken to Colchester Hospital for further treatment.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Keith McCarthy hit 67mph in pursuit of Kerrin Repman
Repman was killed in the collision

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Enter The Macabre horror Halloween attraction in Colchester
It is now open

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Walton and Frinton RNLI to replace all weather lifeboat
It is part of a huge shake-up in Essex

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Veteran MP welcomes appointment of new Chancellor
Only one MP has made a statement on the position of the PM since she held her press conference on Friday afternoon

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Darts champion Bobby George launches Colchester Mixed Darts Open League
A CELEBRATED sportsman opened a new sports league in Colchester, in a celebratory evening of champagne and nibbles.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:12:43 +0100
Essex MPs not unanimous in backing Prime Minister Liz Truss
Essex MPs have given different views on the PM

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:34:26 +0100
Colchester Gazette new Public Notice Portal
Trusted local news media titles such as the Gazette sit right at the heart of local life.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:42:28 +0100
Braintree rapist is jailed for 15 years
The 43-year-old attacked the woman on two separate occasions.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:10:59 +0100
St Osyth Village Hall to start parent, baby, and toddler group
A COMMUNITY centre is set to start hosting regular events at which parents and children can interact and play after a successful trial period.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:14:27 +0100
Government reveal new case of bird flu as council issue advice
A GOVERNMENT agency has said it will be taking action after another case of bird flu was recorded in mid-Essex.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Bergholt Health Youth Football Club raised money for Tom Bowdidge
A SAVVY young football team rallied their friends and family to raise hundreds of pounds for a Foundation, through organising their own fun run.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Colchester woman gets driving ban for using phone at wheel
Court papers said it was a repeat offence from the 32-year-old

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:48:18 +0100
Colchester Institute nominated for top business award
AN eco-conscious college has been nominated for a top prize after education bosses dedicated resources and finances to helping combat climate change.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:50:10 +0100
Great Holland drivers caught speeding by Tendring police
MORE than a dozen inconsiderate motorists were caught racing through a village, with some being caught doing more than 15mph above the speed limit.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:09:49 +0100
Colchester police officer resigns from Metropolitan Police
An allegation made against her was proven

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:14:48 +0100
Colchester's little litter-pickers collect rubbish in Highwoods
LITTLE litter-pickers have been learning all about the need to respect the environment by venturing outdoors and doing their bit to clean-up the city.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:25:12 +0100
Halloween fun for families at Mersea pumpkin trail
It has got families enjoying Halloween in a slightly different way this year

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:09:58 +0100
Clacton's The Ship wins Gazette's Pub of the Year award
LANDLORDS at a family-run pub popular among punters in a seaside town say they are “genuinely shocked” after winning a top award.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Small Trains Day returns to East Anglian Railway Museum
PINT-SIZED trains steamed into a popular attraction as part of a special day for the public.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester will lose out if Rollerworld closes, mum says
The fight to keep the Rollerworld open has already begun

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Essex Police inspected and told to improve response to public
The police have had their latest inspection results.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Essex Crime commissioner responds to police inspection
The crime commissioner has plans for improvements.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester man drove when nearly twice the drink drive limit
The offence took place in Lexden Road last month

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Harwich mum embarks on weight loss journey and charity skydive after beating cancer
Charlie is fundraising for her breast reconstruction surgery.



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