Waltham Abbey supporter taken to hospital after falling ill during half-time at Billericay Town FC’s Essex match. Medical teams and ambulance attended.

Slovakian airline AirExplore ceased operations on November 10, 2026, ending ACMI flights for UK carriers Jet2 and TUI.

Colchester’s former M&S is becoming Minerva House, with Popeyes open, Umami World Kitchen planned and Superdrug moving, alongside shops and workspaces.

From royalty and world leaders to some of Britain's most influential politicians, Colchester has welcomed a remarkable range of famous visitors over the decades.

Film fans in Colchester are now spoiled for choice.

More than £1,300 was raised for the Colchester Nepalese Society’s disaster relief fund during a curry evening.

Army and RAF medics rehearsed battlefield casualty evacuation and frontline surgery during Exercise Venture Spirit to prepare forces for future operations.

Millions of leaseholders are set to gain new powers to challenge unfair service charges.

Aldi has beaten M&S, Waitrose and Sainsbury's to a major food award for its Specially Selected range, with 17 medals including three golds.

The DWP has confirmed new Universal Credit rates from April 2027, with monthly payments rising for single claimants, couples and families with children.

A new petition calls on the Government to scrap any plans to bring forward the increase in the State Pension age to 68, warning that millions of workers could be forced to stay in employment for longer despite declining healthy life expectancy.

Essex Police impose a dispersal order at RAF Wethersfield after protests affect site access; lawful demonstrations can continue elsewhere until November 15.

Colchester traffic chaos as Christmas light switch-on crowds cause delays around St John’s car park, Gala Bingo and Balkerne Hill on November 14.

A12 southbound traffic is stopped from Junction 12 at Mountnessing and Shenfield, Essex, towards the M25 and London, causing delays for drivers.

Crowds are gathering in Colchester city centre tonight for the 2026 Christmas lights switch-on. Follow our live coverage as festive entertainment takes place ahead of the big switch-on and fireworks display at 7.30pm.

Construction begins on 100 new homes at Willow Grove in Great Horkesley, near Colchester, with affordable housing, green spaces and sales due Spring 2027.

A Harwich shop owner has been shortlisted for a national award just months after launching her handmade business.

Peter Swift won Harwich’s World Sausage Throwing Championship for a third year, hurling a sausage 148.5ft. Becky’s Butchers won the Tendring title.

A family-run Walton business is hoping to bring shoppers into the town this winter after transforming its beach shop

The four-storey property, which also includes a basement, is currently home to an estate agents

Vue Colchester is bringing family favourites and classics back to the big screen this Christmas.

Following the Gazette's most recent investigation into drug abuse in public spaces in Colchester, experts have spoken about the "short-lived high" of cocaine and

Chamberlain Contracts is transforming Colchester Foodbank’s new Greenstead Road home, with businesses donating materials ahead of its end-of-January target.

Curry India Tandoori is Colchester’s oldest curry house, and a Saturday-night visit shows why it has such a strong reputation.

Essex Police arrest man after roof incident in Maldon, where residents reported tiles being thrown during a search for a missing man on St Giles Close.

Police have released new CCTV images as they continue their search for a missing Essex man who may have travelled to London and West Sussex.

A133 Cymbeline Way in Colchester is partially blocked both ways after a crash between Water Lane and Glen Avenue, causing severe delays for motorists now.

Noel Fielding says he has had no contact with Russell Brand for years after the comedian was jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assaults.

ATM thief Bogdan Gasparov jailed for three years and six months after targeting 180 cash machines nationwide with homemade devices and stealing £16,000.

Essex and Herts Air Ambulance hosted an event for women promoting careers in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS).

Essex charity Women of Grace UK wins the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, recognising volunteers supporting women and girls affected by FGM and violence.

Taste of Italy in Colchester has won a national gold award for the second year running.

The Mercury Theatre's Sasha Latoya on performing in the Mercury's pantomime.

A Colchester baby massage and yoga instructor has been named a finalist in an awards scheme.

A decade of coffee, conversation and community spirit has brewed into a milestone worth celebrating for a café.

Crash on A414 London Road at M11 Junction 7 in Harlow causes very slow traffic in both directions, with drivers urged to allow extra journey time.

Essex Police attend Maldon disturbance while searching for missing man amid welfare concerns after threats allegedly made at a St Giles Close home.

The popular Shed at The Cross Keys in Hatfield Peverel, Essex, is closed today after a staff member suffered an injury and needed a hospital appointment.

A12 northbound crash between J11 for the M25 and J12 Shenfield blocks one lane, with debris causing disruption for drivers.

Police appeal for missing Chelmsford man Mitchell Dawkins, 33, amid welfare concerns. He is 6ft tall with curly light brown hair. Contact police on 101.

A Met Police officer was stabbed in the neck during a welfare call in Romford on November 13. A 21-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder.

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash try goat yoga at Barleylands in Billericay in BBC series Stacey & Joe, in episode two, with a Tiptree Tea Room visit.

Maharani is the highest-rated Indian restaurant in Colchester, serving 'delicious' meals.

Staff Sergeant Rebecca Scribbins praised the 16 Medical Regiment’s “outstanding work” during training at Colchester Garrison, on Tuesday.

A Colchester primary school is celebrating after inspectors found it meets the expected standard.

The RAF and the Army need "each other" to carry out exercises at Colchester Garrison, like what they did on Tuesday morning.

The Essex village of Bradwell has been named among the best places to live for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos.

A 2016 Royal Mint Peter Rabbit 50p coin, from the sought after Beatrix Potter collection, sold on eBay for more than £200

Kanes Foods - which supplied Aldi, Lidl, and Asda with salads, stir-fries, and sauces - has ceased trading after entering administration, with 662 jobs lost.

Cats can be poisoned by antifreeze on their paws. Find out what to do, the signs to watch for and how to protect pets from rock salt.