Gazette News
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Residents and councillors demand Colchester village road be resurfaced
Residents and councillors in a Colchester village are calling for a vital road to be resurfaced.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Colchester dance school is best in south east and wins Golden Buzzer to New York
Donovans Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts is through to international competitions in New York after receiving the Golden Buzzer at prestigious awards.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Wivenhoe Open Gardens looking for gardens to be part of their fundraiser
The society is proposing that the gardens be open from 11am to 5pm on both days.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Indian Restaurant to open after £50k refurb in Colchester's Old Siege House
Satin Singh, 45, is preparing to open a new Indian restaurant, Riyasat, at the Old Siege House.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Essex primary school performance ranked as 'one of the best nationally'
Engaines Primary School and Nursery, in Little Clacton, has received recognition from Bridget Phillipson, secretary of state for education.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000One of the most extraordinary houses in the world is right in heart of Essex
Designed by FAT Architecture in collaboration with artist Grayson Perry, A House for Essex is both a place to stay and a complete artwork.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Explained: This is why London Liverpool Street Station is closing for five days
Network Rail announced earlier this week that London Liverpool Street Station will be closed on certain weekends in March.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000In the dock: The latest cases heard at North Essex Magistrates Court
Here are the latest cases heard at North Essex Magistrates Court.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000New date confirmed for major Colchester air assault statue reveal
A major military monument will be unveiled this summer, it has been confirmed.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000The latest planning applications decided by Colchester Council
Here are the latest planning applications decided by Colchester Council.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Road to shut for 31 days as well as other notable closures across north and mid Essex
Some of the most notable road closures which are set to take place across north and mid Essex in the coming weeks.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:33:18 +0000Picture shows severe flooding at popular Essex tearooms forced to shut for 3 days
A picture has been shared showing the extent of flooding which forced Paper Mill Lock Tearooms to be closed.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:09:42 +0000Convicted robber who absconded from prison arrested in Colchester
A 37-year-old convicted robber who absconded from a Suffolk prison has been arrested in Colchester.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:25:56 +0000Bosses issue update as Essex Premier Inn to 'stay closed' after fire
Premier Inn bosses have confirmed an Essex hotel which was subject to a fire which caused guests to be evacuated is to remain closed due to some damage.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:05:03 +000025 areas in Essex at risk of flooding after three major flood alerts are issued
There are 25 areas of Essex which are at risk of flooding after three alerts were issued for across the county.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:45:12 +0000Popular Essex tearoom forced to close for three days due to heavy flooding
Paper Mill Lock Tearoom has been closed for three days due to severe flooding in the area.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Britpop Show coming to Colchester Arts Centre after Edinburgh Fringe run
Marc said you cannot come to Colchester and not think about Blur
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000All the reasons people love living in this 'tight-knit' village near Colchester
Abberton, which is home to more than 1,000 people, is much more than just the village with the nature reserve.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:05:57 +0000Guest recalls worrying moment fire broke out when checking into Essex hotel
A hotel guest has recalled the moment a fire broke out at a Premier Inn hotel while her and her partner were checking in.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:33:38 +0000Man wanted in connection with bag theft on bus replacement travelling to Colchester
Police are trying to identify a man in connection with the theft of a bag containing a MacBook on a bus replacement travelling from Chelmsford to Colchester.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:54:29 +0000Warning issued after tumble dryer causes flat fire inside Essex home
Safety advice for using for using tumble dryers has been issued after a flat fire
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'First glimpse' of new village hall near Colchester funded by nearly £800,000
The project to transform Eight Ash Green Village Hall, in Spring Lane, started on August 4 last year.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000What's on in Colchester in February-take a look at our picks of 'must-visits'
Theatre, art, markets and festivals are already drawing residents and visitors back out into the city.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Chocolate box' village in Essex countryside that is 'quintessentially English'
Wendens Ambo, in Uttlesford, is one of Essex's many great countryside villages that you should visit.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The 3 Colchester buildings which desperately need saving or tearing down
We’ve complied a list of three derelict and empty Colchester buildings with uncertain futures which deserve to be revitalised as soon as possible.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Essex animal rescue saves fox who could not walk after car crash
Wildlives Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, based in Thorrington, rushed out to reports of a fox who was struck by a car.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Essex patisserie made the special cake enjoyed by the King and Queen
Tiptree Patisserie is savouring the sweet taste of success as delicious cake enjoyed by the King and Queen.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:41:36 +0000Firefighters tackle flames after blaze breaks out at hotel in Essex
Seven crews of firefighters have been tackling a fire that broke out at a hotel in Essex.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000'It is an honour' - Colchester band on 'biggest show to date'
Colchester band Jeanie From The Mountains is over the moon to be playing their “biggest show to date.”
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Postcard village of 400 people that residents say is ‘Essex’s best kept secret’
On the Essex coast along the banks of the River Stour, the village of Wrabness is one of the county’s most treasured natural and community spaces.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000See inside this stunning family home worth £1.5million just outside Colchester
Park Farm House offers a spacious retreat with five bedrooms, six bathrooms and six receptions on a generous plot of land.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Anglian Water issues update on well-used country road near Colchester after closure
Langham Road, in Boxted, was closed by Anglian Water at 8.45am, yesterday.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:45:59 +0000'Find another route': Warning after 'lots of cars' trapped in flooded Essex roads
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has advised motorists across the county to avoid flooded roads at all costs.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:16:29 +0000'Simply extraordinary' - January drink and drug driving arrests figures revealed
Essex Police have revealed the number of drink and drug driving arrests made across the county in January.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:02:49 +0000Stationary car in Essex severely damaged after vehicle reportedly crashed into it
A car has been left with severe damage after it was reportedly hit by another vehicle in Clacton.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:27:07 +0000Two big brands to open stores inside Lakeside Shopping Centre in 2026
Two big brands are set to open stores in Lakeside Shopping centre for 2026.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000People 'honoured' with royal invitation to meet King and Queen in Dedham
Excited community heroes were “honoured” to meet the King and Queen in Dedham to celebrate their work.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000Friend says XL bully dogs were attacking 68-year-old woman before her death
Ashley Warren, 41, is standing trial at Chelmsford Crown Court following the death of Esther Martin in February 2024.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000This is how many A120 drivers were caught speeding in January last year
MORE than 200 motorists were caught speeding along the A120 in January last year.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000Essex town's 'crown-jewel' restaurant loved by all - boss's recipe for success
Since opening in 2022, East Coast 5 has become a focal point for creativity, community and younger generations in an Essex town.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000Boxted fact file: what to know about the area
As part of our spotlight on Boxted, the Gazette has compiled a fact file about the area.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:01:52 +0000Car smashes into telephone pole in crash on Essex residential street
A telephone wire has come down on a residential street in Essex after being struck by a driver.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:24:49 +0000Train passengers travelling from Essex to London to face disruption all weekend
Train passengers hoping to travel to London Liverpool Street are to be disrupted with bus replacements in place across the weekend.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:06:09 +0000Residents urged 'not to approach' absconded prisoner with links to Essex
Residents have been urged not to approach a man who has absconded from a Suffolk prison who has links to Essex.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:55:40 +0000Essex football fan handed three year football banning order for smoke bomb incident
A Braintree Town fan has been handed a three year football banning order for setting off a smoke bomb earlier this season.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'We did our little curtsy' - hospice charity shop workers reflect on King's visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the picturesque village of Dedham near Colchester on Thursday.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Looking back at Queen Elizabeth II's historic visit to Essex city 41 years ago
The late Queen Elizabeth II visited Colchester in May 1985.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Broomfield Hospital restricts access to wards due to norovirus outbreak
Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford has made the decision to restrict access to some of its wards following a virus outbreak.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Stunning gardens among the best spots in Essex to see snowdrops this year
Typically running from January to March and peaking in February, snowdrops signal the first sign of spring.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Proper countryside pub' in Essex with 'hearty food' that 'nails the cosy vibes'
Found in the hamlet of Littley Green, The Compasses is a "traditional country pub" that serves customers on a first-come, first-served basis.