Essex news

• Netflix users share how to avoid password sharing charge

  08-06-2023 11:59 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Streaming service Netflix is set to start charging users for password sharing, but some Reddit users have shared how you can avoid it.
  
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• A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for Essex

  06-01-2026 21:12 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued across the country for tonight including Essex.
  
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• Nigel Farage criticised for comments on Trump and Venezuela

  06-01-2026 19:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Mr Suker asked if Farage would support a similar action by Putin such as seizing Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the basis of claims that the Donbas is part of Russia.
  
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• New mindfulness app for people with Parkinson's available in Essex

  06-01-2026 18:53 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Research has further shown mindfulness can help reduce anxiety, depression, and the overall care burden for carers supporting others with chronic illnesses.
  
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• Essex ex-officer formed improper 'emotional' connection with sex abuse complainant

  06-01-2026 18:26 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Between December 2022 and October 2023, the officer formed an improper emotional relationship with a female complainant.
  
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• Little info leaves unanswered questions over Colchester man's death in Thailand

  06-01-2026 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Thai officials sent little information, leaving questions over the death of a Colchester dad.
  
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• Langham Oaks social care provision rated Good by Ofsted following new manager

  06-01-2026 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The new manager is being mentored by an experienced peer.
  
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• Here's what you need to do know about Rollerworld's upcoming Super Roll Saturday

  06-01-2026 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Skate hire closes one week before the event and sometimes earlier if the event is fully booked.
  
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• Colchester pub giving over-50s a chance to find love with speed dating event

  06-01-2026 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The Lexden Crown in Colchester is hosting an over-50s speed dating event giving people the chance to find love.
  
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• A12 motorists warned of delays due to a number of abnormal loads travelling

  06-01-2026 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A number of abnormal loads travelling on the A12 are set to cause delays drivers have been warned.
  
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• Have your say on future of local government in Greater Essex

  06-01-2026 17:07 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Essex residents have just a few days left to have their say on the future of local government.
  
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• Registration now open for Essex Birdwatching Society conference

  06-01-2026 16:24 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Registration has opened for the Essex Birdwatching Society's next conference at Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford.
  
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• Colchester's Simply Strummers to host ukulele jam session for the New Year

  06-01-2026 13:26 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  On Wednesday January 7, the group will be hosting a ukulele jam session.
  
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• Take an exclusive look behind the scenes at this Clacton theatre

  06-01-2026 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Theatre fans are invited to look behind the scenes at a Clacton theatre.
  
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• Specially trained police officers patrolling Colchester despite the snow

  06-01-2026 12:26 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  These officers are part of a national policing strategy which uses unpredictable and highly visible deployments to deter crime and to reassure the public.
  
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• Groundbreaking Harwich play inspired by drag performers coming to Colchester

  06-01-2026 12:08 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A GROUNDBREAKING play about two legendary drag performers will be shown in Colchester after being developed in Harwich.  at the Harwich Festival.
  
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• First Essex timetable changes to 18 bus routes across county- full list here

  06-01-2026 11:43 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  First Essex has introduced timetable changes to multiple bus routes across the county in a bid to improve service punctuality.
  
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• Colchester New Year's Day walk draws record-breaking numbers

  06-01-2026 11:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A record number of people took part in a New Year's Day walk around Colchester organised by High Steward Sir Bob Russell.
  
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• Two Colchester schools announce emergency closures after freezing temperatures

  06-01-2026 10:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The closures come after another night of freezing conditions, with temperatures dropping to as low as -5c overnight on Tuesday.
  
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• Person arrested for drug driving in St Osyth during police patrol

  06-01-2026 10:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Patrolling police officers arrested a motorist for drug driving yesterday.
  
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• New range of flights offered from Stansted this year – here's where you can go

  06-01-2026 09:34 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s largest carriers, will operate its first flights from Stansted to Istanbul from March 18.
  
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• Emergency services on scene of major fire in Essex after house goes up in flames

  06-01-2026 08:33 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Essex County Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene overnight in South Woodham Ferrers.
  
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• 'Distressed' young girl called Essex Police as her mum was attacked by boyfriend

  06-01-2026 08:28 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Aaron Witchell, from Chigwell, walked free on a suspended sentence over domestic violence, including pulling a knife and stabbing his girlfriend's tyres.
  
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• Three men sentenced for supplying drugs in Colchester after 'trap house' found

  06-01-2026 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Weheliye Guleed, 22, Khaled Hamarsha, 23, and Abdullahi Hussein, 19, were sentenced on Friday at Ipswich Crown Court.
  
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• People urged to consider A&E visits after surge in visits for cough and headaches

  06-01-2026 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Local NHS bosses are urging the public to consider whether they need to visit A&E after it was revealed millions of patients visit with minor ailments.
  
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• MP challenges education secretary on decision to cancel primary school

  06-01-2026 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  An MP has said the education of the next generation of children in an Essex town is at risk due to the government’s decision to cancel a new school.
  
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• Colchester golf club 'proud of progress' amid transformation a year on from takeover

  06-01-2026 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Lexden Wood Golf Club are revelling in their progress since the club was taken over a year ago with many improvements made.
  
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• Colchester First Dates man shares experience of filming in Spain for new show

  06-01-2026 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Fin, who works part-time at a Wetherspoons in Colchester, further had members of the public recognise him at work.
  
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• Blocked drains causing flooding and safety risks still not sorted months on

  06-01-2026 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Issues with blocked drains in Brightlingsea are still yet to be sorted with flooding concerns only worsening.
  
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• Two men struggle in frozen lake after dog goes in

  05-01-2026 20:03 via bbc.com
  One man falls into a frozen lake to save a dog, followed by a man who tries to crawl across the ice.
  
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