Essex news

• Fire in empty building was started deliberately, emergency service says

  07-12-2025 11:25 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A fire at an empty building in Essex was started deliberate, the fire service said.
  
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• Bullseye - Deta Hedman, 66, breaks record as she becomes darts World Champion

  08-12-2025 18:31 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A 66-year-old woman from Essex has become the World Champion in darts for the first time.
  
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• Recently opened restaurant bringing 'new tastes to Essex', boss says

  08-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Efesus Kitchen Turkish Bar and Grill opened in the former Wadud’s unit in Coggeshall Road, Bradwell, on November 4.
  
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• Meet the Colchester couple celebrating 22 years of running beloved village pub

  08-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Colchester couple are celebrating an impressive 22 years at the helm of one of Rowhedge’s most cherished village pubs, the Ye Olde Albion.
  
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• Inquest told man was in 'constant pain' with mental health before he died

  08-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Damien Juxon, 31, was found unresponsive on Thursday, January 23 of this year at the Red Lion Hotel in Colchester High Street.
  
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• Drug user was 'clean for years' before family issues caused relapse, inquest told

  08-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Ben McKay-Freestone, 42, was found unresponsive at his address in Kensington Court, Roman Road, Colchester in April this year.
  
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• Colchester's first-ever micro diner is not only unique but incredibly delicious

  08-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  We tried a lunchtime meal from Colchester's first-ever micro diner and it certainly didn't disappoint.
  
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• Residents invited to hear about crime tackling efforts in Colchester district

  08-12-2025 17:16 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Colchester residents are being invited to ask questions about local policing, fire safety and tackling crime directly at a public meeting.
  
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• Crash on busy roundabout leaves Braintree dual carriageway blocked both ways

  08-12-2025 17:06 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Motorists near Braintree are facing severe delays on a dual carriageway after a crash at a roundabout.
  
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• Garden centre crowned Best Destination in East for must-see Christmas display

  08-12-2025 16:50 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A popular Essex garden centre has been crowned the Best Destination Garden Centre in the East Region for its jaw-dropping Christmas display.
  
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• 'Hidden gem' village less than 20 miles from Colchester among best to live in UK

  08-12-2025 16:32 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A hidden gem Suffolk village less than 20 miles from Colchester has been named among the best places to live in the UK.
  
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• Group sentenced for Essex prison escape plot where one crook was incorrectly released

  08-12-2025 16:07 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Five individuals have been sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court today for their parts in an escape plan at Chelmsford Prison.
  
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• Looking for a Boxing Day walk in Essex? Here's 7 options including 'the big walk'

  08-12-2025 16:04 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Muddy Stilettos have put together seven Boxing Day walks across Essex for the family to enjoy and reflect on the big day.
  
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• Man stole children's toys and Advent calendars in £1.3k shop thefts

  08-12-2025 15:26 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A CROOK has admitted stealing popular children’s toys and Advent calendars during a £1,300 shoplifting spree.
  
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• Man stole children's toys and Advent calendars among £1,300 of shop thefts

  08-12-2025 15:26 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  An Essex shoplifter has admitted stealing popular children’s toys and Advent calendars among 21 shop theft offences of more than £1,300.
  
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• Police issue statement concerning incident which sent Colchester school into lockdown

  08-12-2025 15:20 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Essex Police have issued a statement regarding an incident within the vicinity of Market Field School which put the school into lockdown.
  
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• Outbreak of 'highly pathogenic' bird flu sees 3km control zone in Essex

  08-12-2025 15:06 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A three-kilometre controlled zone has been put in place over Castle Hedingham to monitor an outbreak of bird flu in Essex.
  
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• Time running out to have your say on Essex County Council's budget

  08-12-2025 14:41 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Essex residents and businesses have until Monday, December 15 to have their say on Essex County Council's budget in an online survey.
  
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• Council to consider awarding contract for £6M Greenstead project

  08-12-2025 14:03 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Colchester Council is on the verge of awarding a construction contract as part of a multi-million-pound project which will transform an area of Greenstead.
  
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• Reform UK deny claims of 'electoral law breach' during Farage's election campaign

  08-12-2025 13:46 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Nigel Farage and Reform UK have denied any claims made by former councillor Richard Everett regarding a breach of electoral law.
  
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• New 10-acre dog park with custom facilities opens in heart of Essex

  08-12-2025 13:17 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A new 10-acre dog park has opened in Cressing in the heart of Essex offering high-quality, custom-built and secure facilities.
  
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• School releases statement explaining why it went into lockdown this morning

  08-12-2025 13:05 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The special educational needs school said it was made aware of a man who appeared to be having a mental health episode
  
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• Essex actor wins prestigious award for comedy performance as voted for by the public

  08-12-2025 12:28 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A celebrity who has starred in many top TV programmes from Burnham has been recognised with an award.
  
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• Essex educators become first schools' group in county to win staff health award

  08-12-2025 12:15 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  An educational trust has been the first in Essex to pick up a healthy school award after a commitment to staff wellbeing.
  
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• Market Field School locked down due to person acting in 'threatening manner'

  08-12-2025 11:49 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Market Field School in Elmstead Market has been locked down due to a potential threat from someone in the vicinity.
  
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• 13 Essex restaurants named among best in UK according to guide for 2026

  08-12-2025 10:43 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  There are 13 Essex restaurants which have been named in the Harden's restaurant guide for 2026, according to their national diners poll.
  
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• Jamie Oliver to relaunch Italian restaurant chain six years after dramatic collapse

  08-12-2025 10:09 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has announced his Italian restaurant chain which collapsed six years ago is to make a comeback.
  
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• Three-bedroom 'refurbishment opportunity' in the heart of Colchester sells at auction

  08-12-2025 09:30 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A three-bedroom vacant property in Colchester has sold at the latest Dedman Gray auction for £270,000.
  
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• Block of seven Jaywick flats close to the seafront sell at auction for £500k

  08-12-2025 09:19 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A block of flats in Jaywick which are close to the seafront have sold at the latest Dedman Gray Auctions for £500k.
  
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• Extremely rare collectable £5 coin to mark the turn of millennium sells at auction

  08-12-2025 08:40 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  An extremely rare collectable £5 coin which was made as part of the new millennium celebrations has been sold at auction.
  
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