In today's Gazette: Police have launched a major search after a young rapper was murdered in a flat in Colchester.

Police say they want to speak to Jack Hummerstone, 18, from London after Thomas Brittain, 26, was killed.

Andre Vella, 19, from Frinton, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

* A teenager who became hooked on legal highs claimed she bought them under-age from a shop in Colchester.

Paige Smith, 15, said she spent more than £200 on them but they caused a terrifying reaction which left her with anxiety issues and panic attacks.

* A nuisance tenant has been banned from having overnight guests after complaints from his neighbours.

Matthew Stowe, 33, was given an anti-social behaviour injunction at his home in Greenstead, Colchester.

* A paranoid schizophrenic who shot at a dustman with an airgun has been ordered to serve a mental health hospital order.

Henry Gaskin, 31,  fired an empty gun at driver Dave Mason who was doing his rounds in Halstead.

For more on these and other great stories, see today's Gazette. There is always more in the paper than there is online.