Two of the countries most liked, dis-liked, controversial and opinion-dividing politicians, one of which will be our next prime minister, appeared in Maldon this weekend in a final bid to sway the county’s undecided. Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt
AN annual farming extravaganza that attracts thousands of people from the county’s rural and urban communities every year has been taking place today. The Tendring Hundred Show, an agricultural event now in 104th year, was founded in a bid to
COLCHESTER United maintained their winning streak in pre-season with a 3-0 win at Welsh Premier League side Cefn Druids. Goals from Andre Hasanally, Omar Sowunmi and Luke Norris sealed John McGreal’s side victory, in their latest friendly encounter
A TRIO of Scouts from Tiptree are heading to the USA to take part in a worldwide event for only the second time in its history. The World Scout Jamboree happens every four years and is being held for the 24th time in West Virginia this summer.
NHS bosses have launched a survey to get people's views on psychological therapies for mental health problems. The aim North East Essex CCG's survey is to improve access to psychological therapies services. The services include talking therapy
CLASSIC cars roared into town as campaigners invited petrolheads to show off their unique motors. The Save Our St Osyth action group held its first classic car show at fields near Clacton Airfield, in West Road, on Sunday. The show was held
DEAN Gerken is back at Colchester United after a ten-year absence. The 34-year-old goalkeeper, who was a free agent after leaving Ipswich Town at the end of last season, will return to the club where he started his career pending paperwork completion
DOG lovers are being offered free entry to DX’s Rollerworld tomorrow. All people need to do is trade a tennis ball at the reception desk, which will be donated to the Dogs Trust. The popular skating venue at Moorside Business Park is keen to
Youngsters with mental health problems are finding a way to express themselves through art. The freedom of expression has become a way to communicate and a source of therapy. The youngsters’ work has now been brought together in an exhibition
Sometimes there is nothing better than enjoying fruit you have picked yourself. And there is still time to get in on the action this summer. Here we have put together a list of some of the places you can pick your own fruit in north Essex.
DISABLED airport passengers say they were made to feel like an inconvenience after it was revealed dozens missed flights through no fault of their own. Forty disabled passengers at Stansted Airport missed flights between 2015 and 2018, putting
COLCHESTER Council could declare a climate emergency and pledge to become carbon neutral by 2030. A motion calling for the council to take a "radical step forward" has been revealed as part of papers for a full council meeting. Council leader
The Tendring Show returns today so we have put together a guide to everything you need to know. We will have eight pages of pictures in Monday's Gazette. It’s the 104th Tendring Hundred Show, which aims to bring the rural and urban populations
IT'S that time of year again - schools are breaking up for the summer and for Year Sixes, it's time to say goodbye to primary school life. To mark the occasion, here is a gallery of pupils in Colchester and north Essex who are gearing up for the
CYCLISTS are set to strip off as a naked bike ride returns to the streets of Colchester later today. The annual “bare as you dare” event sees cyclists shed their clothes in a protest against car culture and dependency on oil. Those taking part
CASH will no longer be accepted on matchdays at Colchester United’s Jobserve Community Stadium as part of a raft of improvements being made by the club. Chairman Robbie Cowling has announced the U’s are making a number of changes to fans’ matchday
