Gazette News

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
The Essex farm with fishing lakes and London skyline views on market for £3m
Thrifts Hall Farm is listed with Savills for £3 million and includes a farmhouse, lakes and a private footpath leading to Theydon Bois station.

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:52:59 +0100
HMRC sends warning to landlords, freelancers and side hustlers over major tax change
Landlords, freelancers and self-employed workers are now receiving warnings from HMRC about a major tax rule change that will soon become a legal requirement

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:41:43 +0100
Crash on A120 near Colchester causing severe delays
A busy Essex road is seeing disruption following a crash at the Hare Green Interchange.

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Striking 'cobwebs' taking over hedges across Essex
Striking, cobweb-like patterns are appearing across hedges in Colchester and Essex. The silky webbing is made by a species of micro ermine moth caterpillars.

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:58:21 +0100
Road to remain CLOSED as emergency services attend serious crash
A road in Essex has been closed in both directions following a crash near Tiptree.

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:43:19 +0100
Delays on busy Essex route due to 'broken down vehicle'
A major Essex road is experiencing disruption following a broken down vehicle near Colchester and Marks Tey.

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:06:50 +0100
Police searching for missing Essex teenager
A search is underway for a teenage girl who has gone missing from the Basildon area with connections across North Essex and Suffolk.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man who stalked ex-partner left woman terrified he was going to kill her
Patrick Garvey sent his former partner threatening voice notes and went round to her house and repeatedly banged on the door.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Boxer broke man's jaw because he thought they were starting a fight, jury told
Brett Webster, 31, said he was in the Rovers Tye in Colchester when he saw an acquaintance, Luke Hannington, trying to start a fight.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police officer denies threatening to cut up woman and hide her body in bags
Police officer Ryan Gwilyn appeared in the dock at Suffolk Magistrates' Court. He is accused of offences allegedly committed in Sudbury.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man who punched woman and held her at knifepoint jailed for nine years
Brian Lyttle, 55, was suffering from a severe mental health episode when he attacked a woman and pinned her down on the ground.

Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Essex's 'most dangerous streets' in March revealed
Essex’s busiest crime hotspots in March were concentrated around town centres, shopping streets and mixed residential areas.

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:35:54 +0100
Man accused of killing teen with 21cm knife told court he acted in self-defence
Vickrum Digwa, 23, who was accused of murdering Essex student Henry Nowak, has told the court that he acted out of 'self defence'.

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:25:11 +0100
19-year-old charged with seven counts of rape
Christopher Flomo, 19, has been charged with multiple offences, including seven counts of rape, following a 'serious' incident in the Greenstead area.

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:09:09 +0100
TOWIE star Gemma Collins faces backlash for Department of Education video
Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins has come under scrutiny following her appearance in a Department of Education teaser video.

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:20:00 +0100
Artists had ads for Colchester show blocked as they 'may result in sexual arousal'
Performers say ticket sales for their upcoming Colchester show have been hit after Eventbrite allegedly blocked them from advertising.

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:20:00 +0100
Award-winning Colchester pub put up for sale as owner explains why
The New Inn in Chapel Street South has been put on Rightmove by property firm Fenn Wright.

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Colchester Zoo Stampede raises thousands for Mid and North East Essex Mind
Thousands of runners took part in the Colchester Zoo Stampede 10k and Half Marathon, raising more than £17,000 for Mid and North East Essex Mind.

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
St Helena Hospice to remember lost loved ones with Roses for Remembrance
St Helena Hospice is hosting a Roses for Remembrance event to remember lost loved ones.

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
High Street retailer store reopening with fresh new look
High street retailer, Shoezone is due to reopen its Clacton store with a fresh new look.

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Opening date revealed for new fast-food restaurant in former KFC
Miss Millie’s will open at the ex-KFC in High Street in June.

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:33:00 +0100
Almost 1,000 cannabis plants found inside former Essex bank
Nearly 1,000 cannabis plants have been found inside a grow inside a former Barclays bank in Clacton.

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:20:00 +0100
Man has car seized after admitting to a series of driving offences
A man from Jaywick has had his car seized and has been charged with a series of offences including drink driving

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Man 'fatally stabbed' after disturbing music video in Essex, court told
A man died after a violent confrontation in an Essex forest, a court has heard.

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:05:00 +0100
Essex radio station apologises after announcing death of King
Essex-based Radio Caroline has apologised after it accidentally announced the death of King Charles III.

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:49:00 +0100
'Risk to life' warning as yellow heat alert issued for Essex
The UKHSA have issued a yellow heat health alert for Essex and the wider East of England, as temperatures in the high 20s have been forecast.

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:45:00 +0100
Student took her own life after ‘delusions’ linked to vegan diet
A 21-year-old Essex student died after experiencing delusional beliefs linked to a vegan diet and vitamin B12 deficiency

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Shopping centre gives update on when global brand will open new store
Lakeside Shopping Centre has provided an update on when their new Lego store could open for 2026.

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:18:00 +0100
TOWIE star Gemma Collins features in Department for Education teaser video
Reality TV star Gemma Collins walked through the Department for Education in a clip posted on the Government department's social media accounts.

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Inside the Essex house with a pool, hot tub and salon
A three-bedroom detached home complete with a swimming pool and business-ready outbuilding has been put on the market in Clacton for over £600,000.

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Airline issues fresh update on Stansted summer flights amid Middle East conflict
Jet2 has confirmed that flights will operate as planned this summer with fresh updates on its jet fuel supply.

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:45:00 +0100
Severe delays on A12 after crash
A busy Essex road is facing disruption following a reported crash on the A12 near the M25.

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:10:00 +0100
Drivers accuse council of 'lying in wait' for people urinating on roadside
Lorry drivers using the A12 have called out Colchester Council operatives who they claim are looking to fine them for urinating on the side of the road.

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Farleigh Hospice joins hospices across East Anglia for education scheme
Farleigh Hospice has joined forces with fellow East Anglian hospices in a joint education partnership.

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Colchester law firm sponsors Roman exhibition about Lexden Lady
Fisher Jones Greenwood is sponsoring a major exhibition about one of Colchester’s most significant Roman discoveries.

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:05:45 +0100
Colchester hospital launches guide to help students with exam stress
Cygnet Health Care, which runs Cygnet Hospital Colchester, has launched a guide offering young people support with exam stress.

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:10:00 +0100
Air ambulance lands as huge police presence spotted on housing estate
An air ambulance has landed in a Witham housing estate alongside a large police response with an incident ongoing.

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:24:08 +0100
MP warns second site at risk in meeting over unauthorised traveller site
MP James Cleverly said a second site is at risk of “cynical manipulation of the planning system” in a meeting about an unauthorised travellers’ site.

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:30:00 +0100
Rylan Clark reveals he was turned down for major presenting role
The Essex-born broadcaster had been in the running to join the hosting line-up for Strictly Come Dancing, but missed out.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
When will your bins be collected over the bank holiday weekend?
When will your bins be collected over the late may bank holiday in north and mid Essex

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:56 +0100
Essex Police launch search for missing teenager
Essex Police are appealing for help to find a missing 16-year-old girl from Woodford Green.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fears County Council leader's anti-LGR bid could 'cost hundreds of thousands'
LGR aims to end the two-tier council system in the county and replace it with a single-tier unitary authority.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning Essex beaches to visit this bank holiday
As temperatures are set to soar this May bank holiday, beachgoers may be looking for the perfect seaside escape.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Violent ex turned up at woman's house armed with knife and then attacked police
Connor Benson, 27, flouted a restraining order imposed to protect the woman when he tried to force his way into her home in Brinkley Lane, Colchester.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Go home' judge tells student who downloaded indecent images
Sanjay Chalil, 33, was studying at Essex University when he messaged the decoy account on the RandoChat app.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New outdoor gym opens in village thanks to Sport England funding boost
A new outdoor gym has been installed in White Colne after the village received almost £15K through the Sport England Movement Fund.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man who drove 90mph in 40mph zone while on cocaine avoids prison
A Colchester man who drove up to 90mph in a 40mph zone and went the wrong way around a roundabout while under the influence of cocaine has avoided prison.

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 +0100
WATCH: Bishop raises Essex murder 'miscarriage of justice' in House of Lords
Bishop Joanne Grenfell raised concerns about Essex man Jason Moore's murder case and the CCRC in her maiden House of Lords speech.

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:51:54 +0100
FOUND: Appeal to find missing 48-year-old woman from Saffron Walden
Essex Police have launched an appeal to find missing 48-year-old woman Nicky Crouchman, who was reported missing from Saffron Walden.

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:57:44 +0100
Major road ‘CLOSED’ after crash
According to AA Traffic Maps, there has been a crash near the A120 Crown Interchange that has closed the road after leaving it 'partially blocked'.

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