Essex news

• Essex area with rich history named among most 'underrated gems' to visit in UK

  04-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Travel website KAYAK has revealed a list of the UK’s ignored destinations, revealing 20 domestic spots that Brits "should put on their travel map more".
  
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• Wivenhoe parents welcome new mental health support group

  05-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Parents in Wivenhoe have embraced a new mental health group offering comfort and support.
  
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• Paedophile stashed away thousands of child abuse images at his Clacton home

  05-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Alan Spoor, 62, kept the photographs on eight devices which were seized by officers when police carried out a search warrant on his address.
  
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• Man attacked victim and his wife after dispute about aggressive dog

  05-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Jamie Boyce, 37, punched and kicked his victim in May because he was aggrieved about an argument which took place seven months earlier.
  
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• Essex leaders speak against 'cruel and damaging' family farm tax in Budget 2025

  05-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  It is hugely disappointing that government did not take the opportunity in this Budget to make changes to this cruel, damaging family farm tax policy
  
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• Colchester subway refurbishment to be delayed by weeks after discovery

  05-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A Colchester subway which was due to reopen towards the end of November is still closed off due to a discovery.
  
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• LIVE: Disruption as woman hit by train at Essex city centre level crossing

  04-12-2025 21:17 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are on the scene after a woman has been struck by a train in Colchester.
  
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• LIVE: Disruption as person hit by train at Essex city's level crossing

  04-12-2025 21:17 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are on the scene after a person has been struck by a train in Colchester.
  
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• Emergency services at scene of incident after reports of woman being hit by train

  04-12-2025 21:12 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Police and ambulance were the first to arrive at the East Street level crossing where a train was heading from the Hythe towards Colchester North railway station.
  
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• Man arrested and dog removed after five separate reports of dog offences

  04-12-2025 20:57 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A dog has been removed and a man has been arrested in Essex after five separate reports relating to dog offences.
  
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• Dog found dead in Clacton after body washes up on beach

  04-12-2025 19:28 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The dog, which is believed to be a male terrier Jack Russell, was found by a member of the public on Wednesday, November 19.
  
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• Two Colchester restaurants named 'outstanding' in best UK restaurants guide

  04-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Two Colchester restaurants have been dubbed outstanding after the Harden's national diners poll was revealed.
  
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• Shopping centre boss says 'glass walkway' for Roman mosaic will bring tourism to city

  04-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A piece of Roman mosaic was discovered back in 2022 by archaeologists who had planned to recover the relic and put it on show.
  
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• Pedestrian was hit by car in fatal accident on A133

  04-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Harvey O’Donnell, 22, was treated at the scene and taken to Colchester Hospital where he died from his injuries the following morning.
  
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• Man, 22, got out of car after argument with dad and was later hit by driver

  04-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Harvey O’Donnell, 22, was treated at the scene and taken to Colchester Hospital where he died from his injuries the following morning.
  
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• Essex University campus closure 'political' says mayoral candidate

  04-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The Green candidate for Essex Mayor has promised to champion opportunities for the county following the closure of a university campus.
  
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• Colchester mum's premature baby denied vital RSV vaccine due to 'gap in policy'

  04-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Colchester mother says a gap in national vaccination policy has left her premature baby vulnerable to serious respiratory illness — despite repeated attempts.
  
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• Essex County Council launches toolkits to tackle underage vaping

  04-12-2025 17:56 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Essex County Council has launched two new toolkits to help tackle the issue of underage vaping.
  
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• Campaign launched for 100 Essex businesses to support young people

  04-12-2025 17:37 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The new 100 in 100 campaign is challenging businesses in Essex to help shape the future workforce.
  
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• Crash on busy Colchester road causes delays

  04-12-2025 16:20 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  B1025 Mersea Road is partially blocked both ways near Berechurch Road due to a collision.
  
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• ROL Cruise donates £10k to mark decade of donating to Poppy Appeal

  04-12-2025 14:50 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  ROL Cruise in Colchester has marked a decade of supporting the Poppy Appeal with a £10,000 donation.
  
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• Essex mayoral candidates react to election postponement

  04-12-2025 13:30 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  CANDIDATES running to be the county's first ever mayor have reacted to the announcement the election has been postponed until 2028.
  
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• A120 slip road to Stansted closed due to multi-vehicle crash

  04-12-2025 13:02 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The A120 eastbound exit slip road to Stansted Airport due to a multi-vehicle collision.
  
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• Government minister confirms Greater Essex mayoral election postponement

  04-12-2025 12:45 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  AN election for a Greater Essex mayor has been delayed until May 2028.
  
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• Did you spot the white halo around the moon in Essex last night?

  04-12-2025 12:18 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Throughout the county, residents eyes were glued to the skies as a glowing white ring formed around the moon last night.
  
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• Petition launched to "remove power to cancel local elections"

  04-12-2025 11:55 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Organised by Dr Chris Barnes, the bid comes after reports that the mayoral elections for Greater Essex could be postponed to 2028.
  
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• Live: reaction to the Essex mayoral election postponement

  04-12-2025 11:39 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  It is believed from reports the postponement is due to be announced at some point today.
  
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• These are the bus services to serve two proposed new bus stops in Colchester

  04-12-2025 11:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Konectbuses and First Bus will service two new bus stops in Stanway, Colchester, it is has been proposed.
  
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• Elmstead Market students get stuck into allotment project

  04-12-2025 11:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Students in Elmstead Market are learning outside the classroom by growing food they hope to cook and sell.
  
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• Essex mayoral elections may be postponed to 2028, according to reports

  04-12-2025 10:41 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  An election for a Greater Essex Mayor could be delayed, national media outlets have reported.
  
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