Essex news

• Drivers facing delays after HGV catches fire on A12

  30-04-2019 18:18 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Drivers are facing delays after a lorry caught fire on the A12.
  
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• Essex health services feeling strain after steep rise in flu cases

  05-12-2025 19:30 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Essex hospitals and healthcare services are under pressure due to a steep rise in flu cases in England.
  
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• Ex Essex officer dismissed after panel found he committed gross misconduct

  05-12-2025 19:02 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  An Essex Police officer has been dismissed without notice after being found to have committed gross misconduct by a panel.
  
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• Man arrested after tossing cocaine out vehicle window in Essex sentenced

  05-12-2025 18:45 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A man who was arrested after officers spotted him ditching Class A drugs out the window of his vehicle has been sentenced for supplying cocaine.
  
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• Essex Police ask people not to turn to crime due to 'pressures' of Christmas

  05-12-2025 18:18 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Essex Police is asking people not to turn to crime when “financial and social pressures can feel overwhelming” at Christmas.
  
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• Three new Deputy Lieutenants appointed to represent the Crown in Essex

  05-12-2025 18:12 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Three new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed in Essex to represent the Crown.
  
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• Man arrested and in custody after reports of firearm in Essex town centre

  05-12-2025 18:06 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after an incident in an Essex town centre involving an imitation firearm.
  
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• 'Russia cannot win this war' - MP holds House of Commons debate on Ukraine war

  05-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  MP for Harwich and north Essex, Sir Bernard Jenkin has led a House of Commons debate on the Ukraine war.
  
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• 'I’m a bit in love with Dave Rowntree' - fans react to Blur drummer's book signing

  05-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Dave Rowntree, the drummer for the legendary brit-pop band from the city, took part in a Q&A and meet and greet at Red Lion Books in High Street on Thursday night.
  
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• Inquest opens into death of Essex police officer involved in fatal A12 crash

  05-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Matthew Parker, 43, was on his police motorbike and was under blue lights while heading to an incident when he lost control of his vehicle.
  
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• Essex homeware store boss makes a tough decision to shut high street shop

  05-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Rowan Hunter, 37, the founder of The Stour Store, announced that the shop’s final day of trading will be December 30.
  
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• Colchester schools celebrate success as new ranking reveals top places in East Anglia

  05-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Three Colchester schools have been named as the top schools in East Anglia.
  
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• Greater Anglia supports White Ribbon Day to stop violence against women and girls

  05-12-2025 17:56 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Greater Anglia staff took part in White Ribbon Day to raise awareness about violence against women and girls.
  
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• Crash on A12 northbound leaves road partially blocked

  05-12-2025 17:56 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The A12 has been left partially blocked near Witham after a collision.
  
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• Car fire on A12 northbound leaves road partially blocked

  05-12-2025 17:56 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The A12 has been left partially blocked near Witham after a car fire.
  
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• Christmas Evening Market to bring festive cheer to Colchester venue

  05-12-2025 17:45 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A special Christmas Evening Market will bring food, crafts and cheer to the Mercury Theatre in Colchester.
  
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• Winners announced for Essex Activity Awards 2025

  05-12-2025 17:08 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Tendring and Braintree champions were among the winners at this year’s Essex Activity Awards 2025.
  
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• Essex and Hertfordshire join forces to form Screen Alliance East

  05-12-2025 16:22 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The Essex and Hertfordshire Film Offices have joined forces to create Screen Alliance East.
  
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• 'Cavernous' sinkhole which caused worry to residents now scheduled for repairs

  05-12-2025 15:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Repairs to a sinkhole which caused worry to residents in Frinton have now been scheduled.
  
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• Colchester deemed a less happy place to live than Clacton according to UK poll

  05-12-2025 14:59 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Colchester has been ranked inside the top 100 happiest places to live across the UK, but coming way behind Clacton in 25th.
  
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• Winning design announced for Castle Park playground in Colchester

  05-12-2025 14:58 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The winning design has been chosen for the new Castle Park playground in Colchester following a public vote.
  
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• Uni student to face 'nightmare' commute to Colchester amid Southend campus closure

  05-12-2025 13:59 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The University of Essex Southend campus set for closure is home to hundreds of students on nursing courses, providing a vital pipeline of nursing staff to local health services.
  
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• Deputy PM apologises in person to father after mistaken release of sex offender

  05-12-2025 13:33 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy apologised in person to a man after the sex offender who assaulted his teenage daughter was mistakenly released from prison.
  
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• One of Essex's most popular Christmas markets underway with gifts, food and fun

  05-12-2025 13:10 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  One of Essex’s most popular Christmas markets is in full swing for its 10th year with seasonal treats, unique yuletide gifts and dazzling decorations.
  
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• Colchester Zoo announce target opening date for new multi-million pound lion habitat

  05-12-2025 12:30 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Colchester Zoo has announced the date in which they want to try and aim for to get their new lion habitat open by.
  
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• Officers investigating burglary after 'distinctive items' found in garden

  05-12-2025 12:21 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Officers in Braintree are investigating after a series of distinctive items are believed to have been stolen from a burglary.
  
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• Arctic blast could bring a blanket of snow to the UK according to forecaster

  05-12-2025 11:14 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The UK could be set for some snow in the build up to Christmas, with an Arctic blast predicted to come our way.
  
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• Transport police confirm person hit by train in Colchester 'pronounced dead at scene'

  05-12-2025 10:42 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  British Transport Police has confirmed a person hit by a train in Colchester was pronounced dead at the scene.
  
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• Police confirm person hit by train in Colchester was 'pronounced dead at scene'

  05-12-2025 10:42 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  British Transport Police has confirmed a person hit by a train in Colchester was pronounced dead at the scene.
  
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• Train station heavily used by Essex commuters revealed as busiest in UK

  05-12-2025 09:49 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A train station which is heavily used by Essex based commuters has topped the list of busiest across the UK.
  
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