Gazette News
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:20:01 +0100'Stunning and historic' private island estate in Essex on sale for £25 million
The famous Osea Island in Essex is on sale with a guide price of £25 million, with the island previously playing host to some celebrity guests.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:24:32 +0100McDonald's apologises to customer taken to hospital after swallowing eggshell
A man from Debenham had to go to Ipswich Hospital after eggshells were left in his breakfast wrap at the Whitehouse McDonald's.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:09:40 +0100REVEALED: Ambulance trust spends £9million on overtime wages
The East of England Ambulance Service Trust, which operates ambulances in Suffolk, spent more than £9million on overtime wages for crews last year.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100'Brilliant' pictures of Colchester Zoo Amur leopard cubs by photographer
A photographer has captured the Amur leopard cubs playing with mum, with them being noticeably bigger in size.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Grade II Essex wedding venue put on market for more than £3million after closure
A POPULAR wedding venue which was ‘left with no other choice’ to close last month is now on the market for millions of pounds.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100New doors with attack resistant glass to improve security at Colchester Library
Colchester Library is expected to reopen this summer after a year-long refurbishment with new furniture and air-conditioning systems.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Boyfriend assaulted partner and stole her belongings after she ended relationship
Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard Hewitt took his girlfriend’s phone, blankets, a TV, and a microwave before leaving their address.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Boxted bridge's fate to be decided as campaigners vow to fight decision
Boxted Bridge was shut in 2018 for traffic and pedestrians due to safety concerns
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100Colchester and locations across Essex to feature on BBC Two railway show
Journalist and presenter Michael Portillo has visited the city and Essex as part of his Great British Railway Journeys show
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100More than 200 homes could be built on 24-acre site in village near Colchester
MORE than 200 new homes could be built in Eight Ash Green across a 24-acre site, it has been revealed.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100Coroner opens inquest into death of Colchester man, 62, who was found at his home
Dean North, 62, was found unresponsive on March 4 before paramedics were called.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100Baby graves 'ruined' at Colchester Cemetery leave parents heartbroken
Several memorials in the baby burial garden at Colchester Cemetery were ruined after thugs damaged cuddly toys and trampled on flowers.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:06:11 +0100Brightlingsea WinterFest offers more than £11,000 in grants after success
Now, people of all ages in Brightlingsea can apply to the WinterFest Wellbeing Fund online.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100RuPaul Drag Race star to perform at Colchester venue next month
A star of a popular TV drag show will appear at a Colchester venue next month.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100Mersea Island singers join mass choir in London for World Parkinson's Day
This was part of the national initiative on World Parkinson's Day, April 11.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:11:29 +0100Train lines 'blocked' and delays confirmed at busy Essex airport station
TRAIN lines are blocked at a busy Essex airport and disruption is expected “until further notice”.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0100Ableworld named the UK’s Top Mobility Franchise for two years running!
Ableworld has once again been recognised as the Top Mobility Franchise in the UK, securing our place in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 for the second consecutive year.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:56:00 +0100Colchester petting zoo delighted after pigs deliver 19 perfect snouts in three days
Located at The Laurels on Chappel Road, Alpaca Acres is home to a range of animals including piglets, goats, donkeys, and alpacas
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:48:00 +0100Former Barclays bank in Manningtree could be turned into Dominos pizza takeaway
Change of use of ground floor from a bank (Class E) to a hot food takeaway (sui generis), installation of extraction and ventilation equipment, replacement windows, and alterations to the rear mews building to provide parking from Stour Street.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:45:19 +0100Fire service issues update on cause of fire which hit yacht club building
The fire at the University Community Sailing Club on Brightlingsea’s Waterside took place at 11.33am on April 18
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:15:16 +0100Former teammate pays tribute to Essex man who died in Italian cable car crash
A former schoolmate of a man who died in a tragic cable car crash in Italy has paid tribute to his friend.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Colchester group launching youth diversion and crime prevention programme
A COLCHESTER organisation which started during the pandemic is planning to help youngsters “at risk of exploitation” through weekly sessions.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100'Genuine miracle' nobody died as a result of Craven's dangerous driving, judge says
Recorder Tom Day jailed Jamie-Lee Craven for 25 months and said he would not have suspended the sentence even if he had the opportunity to.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100New hot chocolate café and shop coming to Colchester installs signs ahead of launch
A NEW shopfront has been spotted in Colchester city centre as a popular luxury hot chocolate brand continues to get ready to launch next month.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Slimmers in Colchester and Halstead raise thousands for cancer charity
Two health clubs in Colchester and Halstead have raised thousands of pounds for a charity through an annual event.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Colchester pillbox gets new look for VE Day 80 with public invited to pay respects
A COLCHESTER pillbox that was restored for Armistice Day has been redecorated for VE Day 80 with people being invited to pay their respect there to the country’s heroes.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Mayor welcomed by Colchester Zoo to discuss changes since becoming charity
The Mayor of Colchester was invited to the zoo as they discussed the recent changes since becoming a charitable organisation.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Essex's most prolific Japanese Knotweed hotspots are revealed
Japanese Knotweed sightings around Essex are recorded by Environet, with larger areas like Southend and Brentwood being among the hotspots.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Gazette investigation: this is how easy it is to buy a 12-inch blade in Colchester
Knife crime has understandably received a lot of press coverage, but just how easy is it to buy a large weapon? We decided to find out for ourselves.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:01:39 +0100BBC scientist confirms tarantulas inhabit parts of UK during spider season
The UK is home to a member of the tarantula family - the purseweb spider and here's where you'll find it.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:41:13 +0100Prison officers call for Tasers to be allowed in UK's most dangerous prisons
Prison officers are asking for electric stun guns to be allowed in the UK's most dangerous prisons after an attack injured four officers in April.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:41:49 +0100Harry Potter star Timothy Spall thought he 'might not make it' after leukaemia
Actor Timothy Spall thought he “might not make it” after being diagnosed with leukaemia.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:40:47 +0100Coronation Street star 'medically dehydrated' after crying following final scenes
Charlotte Jordan's final Corrie scenes have been filmed and she "burst into tears" after finishing filming her exit.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:40:04 +0100Garden expert shares £1 coin hack to make ideal environment for grass seeds
A garden expert has shared a £1 coin hack that can help you "provide a comforting environment" for grass seeds to germinate and grow.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:42:29 +0100Tributes flood in following death of Pope Francis, aged 88
Pope Francis has died aged 88 and tributes have been sent following his death.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:10:54 +0100Pope Francis has died aged 88, The Vatican has confirmed
The Vatican has shared a tribute following the death of Pope Francis aged 88.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100Round-up: Seven planning applications Colchester Council approved this week
COLCHESTER council has already approved a number of planning applications this week.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100Lovely three bed family home on quiet road in south of Colchester hits the market
A lovely three-bedroom family home in the south of Colchester has hit the market at an affordable price.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100Do you know the original Old English names for places near Colchester?
Some of the towns and villages in the area were mentioned in the Domesday Book
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100Meet the rising Essex musician tipped for greatness playing a major UK festival
A rapidly rising musician who loves to visit Colchester Castle says her forthcoming appearance at a major music festival came as a “surprise” after being told over the phone.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100Upcoming road closures across Colchester and Essex including a new cycleway
VARIOUS road closures and restrictions are coming to north and mid Essex in the coming weeks as replacement and repair works take place.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100Vintage 1920s car sells for thousands of pounds at Colchester auction
A VINTAGE car that is nearly 100 years old and was nearly scrapped six decades ago has sold for thousands of pounds at an auction in Colchester.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100Essex Police introduce new scheme to bring shoplifting suspects before the courts
The schemes aim to improve conviction rates while freeing up officers’ time and allowing them to get back out on the streets, Essex Police have said.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100'Amazing' Colchester kids graduate from week-long Entrepreneurship Camp
CHILD entrepreneurs in Colchester graduated from their Easter holiday business camp as they learnt problem-solving and leadership abilities.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:07:02 +0100Firefighters called to Colchester kitchen blaze which saw thick 'black smoke'
Essex Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident on Lexden Road, Colchester at 2.28pm on Saturday.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Amazing pictures show the Gilberd school during the 80's and 90's
It was first called The Gilberd County Technical School, after physicist, William Gilberd
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Colchester charity delivers 900 Easter eggs to organisations and hospitals
Emmaus Colchester delivered over 900 chocolate eggs to local organisations and hospitals
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100Here's what people in Colchester would like to see in the former M&S in High Street
Following the news of the former M&S building in Colchester High Street being transformed into a vibrant multi-use complex, here is what people in the city would like to see.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100The Netflix actress and Bridgeton star you didn't know was born in Colchester
COLCHESTER is the birth place of a number of big names.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100The 'remote' area with 'thriving' birds named Essex's best National Trust site
The Telegraph has compiled a list of the best National Trust properties in every English county. Here is what was highlighted in Essex.