Jonathan Turkentine, a convicted sex offender from Colchester, was told by a judge at Ipswich Crown Court that he had not shown remorse.

Officers spoke to students at Colchester Institute during an education session which covered topics including knife crime and online safety.

The good weather comes after a mild winter which was marred by heavy rain and consistent cloud.

The five-bedroom home in De Vere Lane comes with three bathrooms and four reception rooms, as well as stunning views across the King George playing fields and River Colne.

The Gazette previously reported on how Colchester Council has received a bid to turn part of Victoria Chambers, also home to PizzaExpress, in St Runwald Street into accommodation.

On Thursday, polls opened to fill a vacant spot, which opened up in February as Tim Multon resigned.

The project to build them parallel to one of the city's busiest roads cost £18.4million and was finished in October last year, 18 months late.

The theatre is participating in the Big Give’s Arts for Impact campaign and is calling on the community to donate.

Martin Goss, who represents the Mile End ward on Colchester Council, said parts of the rapid transit system are 'falling to bits'.

The Wilson Marriage Centre Nursery in Barrack Street was visited by an Ofsted inspector in November before a report was published last month.

Members of the public have given their views about the possibility of 250 homes being built in North Station car park in Colchester.

Colchester estate agent Natalie Dean is celebrating 25 years of service at Boydens.

A round-up of recent cases heard at North Essex Magistrates’ Court sitting at Chelmsford and Colchester.

Florina Corina Noonan, 51, is the owner of La Corina which opened on Thursday in Red Lion Yard at the former Maddox & Dean unit.

Riyasat, at the Old Siege House, on East Street, opened on March 6 following a £50,000 refurbishment.

Jake Quickenden says the rise of the manosphere “honestly scares” him after watching Louis Theroux’s new Netflix documentary, ‘Into the Manosphere’.

An Essex couple have been banned from keeping horses for seven years as a vet determined the conditions they were kept were “some of the worst” they have seen.

Two people were arrested, eight vehicles were seized, and 50 Traffic Offence Reports were issued during a roads safety operation in Tendring.

Bastille is headlining the series on August 23, alongside Arthur Hill, Orla Gartland, and Alfie Templeman.

Another significant item belonging to missing psychologist Vitória Figueiredo Barreto has been found in Brightlingsea.

Leah McDerment, 30, has been playing basketball since she was five

Finchingfield Bridge on the B1053 in Essex will close for essential repairs from March 16 after vehicle damage.

Since January, Essex Police has been rolling out Project Vigilant across the county.

Colchester Council has announced the recipients of its Cultural and Creative Events Fund for 2026.

Affinia has promoted Rob Thomson to head of tax, saying the move strengthens its tax advice team as it invests in senior leadership.

Vets for Pets Colchester has been running two sites for 20 years caring for the furry friends of residents.

People living in Colchester have the opportunity to apply for the ceremonial title of Freeburgess, which dates back 800 years.

Casey Harrison from Colchester says it was an “emotional rollercoaster” to raise funds for charity by taking on a half marathon whilst dressed as Ozzy Osbourne.

A Sudbury woman has been reunited with her cocker spaniel Flora after she was found in Kent - nine years after being stolen in 2017.

Mr Terziu was hoping to change the use of building from residential to a care home, with a garage conversion, ground floor rear extension, and first floor rear and side extensions.

White Wings, a unique four-bedroom detached house in Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, with pool, river views, and double garage, is for sale at £1.3m.

Four people were arrested after reports that a glass bottle and a guitar were used as weapons in a fight.

Steve Marsling is part of the award-winning documentary film London Recruits which will be shown in Colchester and Harwich this month.

Arts stalwart Ben Howard takes us through five great events to enjoy in Colchester in the coming week.

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2026 in Colchester with live music, Guinness, themed parties, sports screenings, and special offers at top pubs and bars across town.

The Essex Rebels hosted a weekend of basketball and volleyball at the University of Essex to celebrate International Women's Day.

Musician Stephen Munson, who releases songs under the name Spaceman, will perform at Stone Rock Records, in Head Street, on Sunday, at 1pm.

Louis Theroux’s new Netflix documentary, Inside the Manosphere, features Essex TikTok stars HSTikkyTokky and Ed Matthews exploring online masculinity.

Trains running to and from Stansted Airport are facing “major disruption today” after a failure on the railway points.

Essex Police wants to speak to a man in connection with an investigation into six burglaries across the county.

Villages in Essex will be without power this morning due to a planned power cut while engineers cut trees away from cables.

A Colchester boy with a rare genetic condition is thriving thanks to support from EACH.

Plans for 250 homes on western edge of Eight Ash Green have been approved by Colchester City Council despite concerns.

St Helena Hospice, which supports people in north east Essex, is inviting the public to help shape its future priorities.

Mulberry House is an award-winning wedding and event venue that many visitors say serves incredible afternoon tea.

The duo behind Towntickers, a TikTok and Instagram profile that "poetically" reviews towns across the country, visited Witham in a recent video.

Lance Corporal Mackenzie Delaney, 21, embarked on a 100-mile walk from March 2, finishing in Abbey Field on March 4.

The café at the Old Heath Recreation Ground could close at the start of next month as Colchester Council has now ended the lease with its current operator, GO4 Enterprises.

Ann Booty, 74, made the criticism days after a 73-year-old woman broke two bones in her neck when she was using a footbridge.

The Ale House in Colchester has been named pub of the year for 2026 by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).