Gazette News

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:31:05 +0000
Woman, 79, must take course after dogs kill animal and hurt 5 others in Essex
Following an investigation by specialist rural engagement officers, a 79-year-old woman was then issued with a conditional caution following the attacks.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Vineyard set in beauty spot on the Essex/Suffolk border is sold for £2.2m
A vineyard set in the Dedham Vale on the Essex/Suffolk border at Boxted, near Colchester, has been sold to a couple with a background in wine.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I tried the best cheeseburger of my life at a newly opened Colchester café
Everything carries a subtle Greek influence, from the food to the drinks, which range from quality coffees to a small selection of beers.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Earls Colne based training provider launches courses to boost dementia empathy
Training2Care in Earls Colne is inviting the community to take part in two new courses, focusing on encouraging empathy for those living with dementia.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Eco home in the Essex countryside goes on sale for £1.4m
Nestled in the quaintness of Barnhall Road in Tolleshunt Knights, Paternoster Lodge offers a truly unique retreat.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Kit Harington revealed as investor in Essex-based non-alcoholic company
Kit is further known for appearing in Marvel’s Eternals as well as BBC and HBO’s Industry.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hythe flood risk scheme moves forward into new phase
A major flood risk scheme for the Hythe in Colchester is moving forward with new investigations and long-term resilience plans.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former hotel maid who arrived in UK with just £20 becomes NHS leader
A former hotel chambermaid who arrived in the UK with just £20 has become a leader in the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Readers react after Royal Mail deny claims of backlog in Colchester
Royal Mail has denied claims of a letter delivery backlog in Colchester after residents reported waiting up to 10 days for post.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Popular Colchester pub launches planning appeal
A popular Colchester pub has launched an appeal after its plans to add a new addition to its premises has been rejected.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Seedlip's founder gives exclusive tour of Essex factory
Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip, speaks to the Gazette in his small-scale factory in Earls Colne regarding his new range of non-alcoholic drinks.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Colchester and Clacton rock duo putting on third edition of music festival
A POPULAR rock duo is making its annual music event “even bigger” as its set to take over a Colchester venue.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Review: I was 'hooked' after my meal at this Essex village pub
The Ship, in Walton Road, Kirby-le-Soken, is one of two pubs in the village offering up vast range of food and drinks.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:40:00 +0000
Thief who stole car worth around £40,000 jailed within 24 hours of being arrested
Essex Police was contacted at 4.30am on Friday following reports of a BMW 3 Series being stolen from outside a home in Harlow.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:45:00 +0000
Essex Police launch probe into early morning BMW theft and report of two 'masked men'
Police officers were called to reports of a car theft just before 2am in Gilden Park, Harlow, this morning.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Airliner set to launch at major Essex airport for the first time ever from next month
Turkish Airlines is due to launch at a major Essex airport next month.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:35:00 +0000
Man charged with drug possession after police cars spotted near Colchester alley
Multiple police cars were spotted by members of the public in Brook Street, near Childwell Alley, yesterday afternoon.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0000
This Essex PE teacher is in the quarter-final of BBC's Gladiators tonight
Mark Billings, 38, from The FitzWimarc School in Rayleigh, will appear on TV screens tonight for the quarter-final of Gladiators season three.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
5 great things to do in Colchester this coming week
Arts stalwart Ben Howard takes us through five great events to enjoy in Colchester in the coming week.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Tiny Essex village which quietly became Britain's most unexpected artists’ haven
In the 1930s and 40s, that life shifted in an unexpected direction. Artists seeking space, affordability, and community began arriving.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
6 celebrities you may not know have links to Essex
Essex has produced a number of well-known names and much-loved faces.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:38:17 +0000
This K-Pop Demon Hunters tribute concert is coming to Colchester and Clacton
K-Pop Party is coming to Charter Hall, in Cowdray Avenue, on April 12 as part of a UK tour which will also appear at Clacton’s West Cliff Theatre on July 4.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Fashion consultant and TV star Gok Wan joins Essex festival line-up
TV star, radio host, stylist and DJ Gok Wan MBE will perform at the ALB Festival in Lower Castle Park.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Essex residents urged to watch out for norovirus symptoms as cases spread
Health chiefs from the NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board are warning people to stay alert to the symptoms of norovirus.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:06:00 +0000
Two lanes in major Essex road closed as diesel spillage causing delays for motorists
Traffic control has reported that two lanes are closed on the M11 Southbound due to a diesel spillage and barrier repair works.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester nursery excels with 'high quality' education and care
Chesterwell Day Nursery has received high marks by Ofsted for its strong standards in education and care.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Public outcry prompts council to make 'partial U-turn' on library funding cuts
Essex County Council reverses some library funding cuts after SOLE protests, but book reservation charges remain, sparking cost of living concerns.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High-on-drugs teen left friends 'to die' after crashing car at roundabout
Billy Tatham appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday to receive his sentence for a string of offences he committed from the age of 17 onwards.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Essex countryside manor house among most top‑rated wedding venues in the UK
Many past couples return long after their wedding day and become part of what the Vaulty Manor team affectionately calls the “Vaulty family,”

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
5 great garden centres to visit across Essex this year - are any your favourite?
Here are 5 of the best garden centres to enjoy this year in Essex.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Airliner launching new route to Paris at Stansted Airport from next month
The first flight to Paris from Stansted Airport will take place in March, there will be a daily flight available every Thursday and Sunday throughout the month, according to the EasyJet website.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:03:00 +0000
Winter Olympian defends 'F*** ICE' social media post after death threats
Gus Kenworthy said he had no regrets about incendiary social media posts he made prior to his arrival at the Winter Olympics after finishing ninth in the freestyle halfpipe final this evening.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:03:34 +0000
Teacher banned after 'secretly filming' Essex pupil and sending 'inappropriate' notes
Peter Ledwidge was a religious studies teacher at Anglo European School.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Colchester's most 'dangerous' streets in 2025 spark reactions from residents
Police.uk data reveals Charter Way, George Street, and Avon Way as most affected streets as residents react to rising violence.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Girl, 7, to tackle Mount Snowdon and raise awareness of coeliac disease
A seven-year-old girl who suffers with Coeliac disease is climbing Mount Snowdon to raise funds for charity.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
22-year-old Clacton girl puts life's savings in to open 'dream' salon
Nicole Boosey, 22 will welcome her first clients this March at a private one-to-one studio inside Valley Business Centre.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
'One of the UK’s most respected comics' John Robins set to perform in Colchester
The event is set to take place at Colchester Arts Centre on Friday March 13, headlining a special fundraising event forOpen Road.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Colchester, Clacton, and Basilidon theatre group wow at the Mercury Theatre
One girl from the SEND group said she did not really speak before the group as she was very shy, but she was now very chatty with her friends.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Blue plaque removed days after unveiling at reservoir due to spelling mistake
On Monday, a plaque unveiling ceremony was held by Visit Essex at Abberton Reservoir

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:44:18 +0000
Jaywick man wanted for attempted burglary investigation - have you seen this man?
Essex Police are looking for Karl Kirby, 37, as part of an ongoing attempted burglary investigation in Clacton.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:32:04 +0000
Essex NHS practitioner reveals how 3am phone call saved her life
Essex NHS practitioner has revealed how her own life-saving call urged her to help others in mental health crisis.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:16:50 +0000
Meet the 10 new on-call firefighters joining stations across Essex
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed 10 new recruits after they completed a two-week intensive training course in Witham.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:04:38 +0000
Two people taken to hospital after crash in Colchester
Two people were taken to hospital after a crash in Colchester.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:46:08 +0000
Colchester Council up for three categories at Local Government Chronicle Awards
Colchester Council has been shortlisted for three categories at the 2026 Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Essex film highlights care leavers' experiences in the workplace
A new film is highlighting the workplace experiences of young people in Essex leaving care as part of the Essex Year of Opportunity.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Essex County Council's DigiGo transport service extended
The DigiGo on-demand transport service in Essex has been extended for a further two years.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:40:22 +0000
Two people in 60s arrested as part of investigation into Brightlingsea cannabis farm
Two people in their 60s have been arrested in connection with a cannabis farm which was found in Brightlingsea worth £25,000.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:29:03 +0000
Colchester road closed by police due to 'two vehicle crash'
A Colchester road has been closed by the police due to an incident.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:25:36 +0000
Digger stolen from Essex building site as police appeal for information
The vehicle was taken from the Dunmow Recreation Ground at The Causeway on Tuesday, February 17, between 6.40pm and 7.20pm.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:19:44 +0000
Have you seen this girl? Phoenix Moxley, 15, is missing from her home in Clacton
Phoenix Moxley, 15, was reported missing from her family home in Clacton today.

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