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A HEARTBROKEN family told how they were forced to miss a loved one’s funeral because of the chaos at the Dartford Crossing, warning protesters of the “devastation” their actions are causing.

NURSES at Southend Hospital are reportedly facing £2,000 tax bills due to a payroll issue, according to one worried midwife. 

Staff allege hospital bosses had been aware of the levels of nitrous oxide

More than 1,000 people in Colchester have signed an online petition calling for a general election, figures show.

A TINY fundraiser who wants children with cancer to “feel beautiful” has made her mum “incredibly proud” as she prepares to donate 12-inches of her hair to charity.

DARTFORD Crossing remains closed for a second day as protesters are still on the bridge.

BUILDING work on a £30million regeneration project has been completed.

Witham's MP officially opened the new Indian restaurant.

Rollerworld has remained a popular feature of the borough for more than 30 years.

AN angler caught fishing illegally has been hit with a hefty fine as the Environment Agency insisted it "will not hesitate" to pursue offenders through the courts.

The NHS chief executive has said staff need more support to help tackle the waiting list for ESNEFT hospitals, which is more than 75,000

An estate agent spotted the hefty grow

Sir Rod Stewart has rented a home for a family of seven refugees from Ukraine.

Live updates with all the latest traffic, travel and other news from across Essex

RUSH-HOUR commuters are expected to contend with further traffic chaos tomorrow on and around the Dartford Crossing as a result of a protest.

GAZETTE readers who have their newspaper delivered directly to their doors are being invited to join a focus group.

A NATIONAL pet supplies company has opened a new veterinary practice in Colchester, offering a range of essential services.

MOTORISTS are facing lengthy delays this evening after a car became engulfed in flames on a busy motorway.

A LEGENDARY cricket commentator and broadcaster will share tales of treasured moments when he brings his new show to Colchester.

The play has been in development behind the scenes for more than two years

A judge said the set-up was 'an accident waiting to happen'

One of the fires took place on the A120 when a van caught fire

A LEADING provider of apprenticeships which opened a new training centre in Colchester earlier this year is looking to recruit budding electricians.

The number of hospitalisations across ESNEFT has risen by 118, which is close to double the number of all hospitalisations recorded the previous week

AIRBOURNE medics were deployed to an emergency in a north Essex city after a woman suffered injuries as a result of a nasty fall.

A POIGNANT exhibit raising awareness of stillbirth and neonatal death has raised thousands of pounds for charity and given families a chance to honour their babies.

A football match played in memory of a much-missed colleague has raised £6,000 for Victim Support.

Police have arrested an Essex man and three others after protesters poured milk on the floor of a Marks & Spencer shop.

WATER pipes in Marks Tey are to benefit from an £800,000 investment to safeguard against the risk of bursts and water leaks.

CLACTON MP Giles Watling has introduced a Bill in Parliament to take power away from a "bureaucratic" Government agency after it caused delays to vitals works to save a section of Walton's Naze cliffs.

A FATHER and son duo from Clacton have proved they really are a groundbreaking team by being awarded a top prize by their employer.

She said the rink inspired her love of skating

AS A city with a rich, militaristic history, there are plenty of stories to tell about Colchester’s involvement with the army.

A patient expressed his thanks to the staff following their award.

It has finally been brought up to scratch after years of poor inspections

He has been handed points on his licence

BRAINTREE’S MP has labelled environmental protestors "adult-toddlers" after a series of damaging protests.

SEVERAL bus services have been terminated as the Dartford Crossing closure continues to cause issues.

Police are appealing for help to trace the missing woman

JUST Stop Oil protesters remain on the high cables on the QEII Bridge as closure remains in place.

ESSEX Police has issued an update on the current protest at Dartford Crossing where two people remain at a height on the bridge.

JUST Stop Oil protesters have climbed the QEII bridge causing hours of delays across south Essex.

A BRAVE Colchester dad is running an ultramarathon, of 50km, to raise money for a sensory room for his two children with a rare syndrome.

Captain Stone had a distinguished naval career of more than 50 years.

The council has commented on the use of the site sold by auction.

JUST Stop Oil protesters have climbed the QEII bridge causing hours of delays across south Essex.

DELAYS of more than an hour after the Dartford Crossing was closed for two hours due to a police incident.

AN Essex attraction is celebrating the anniversary of the planting of a set of rare trees more than a decade ago.

A TECH whizz with a penchant for history has created a QR code which when scanned projects a virtual Roman charioteer into a real-life scene.