Essex news

• Traffic delays on A12 after car breaks down between Witham and Kelvedon

  12-12-2025 14:21 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The incident was first reported at about 1pm and is affecting traffic on the Colchester-bound carriageway, according to the Essex Traffic Control Centre.
  
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• Popular alternative bar in Colchester announces closure after 27 years

  13-12-2025 19:17 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Twisters Bar in North Hill will permanently close on New Year's Eve after almost three decades.
  
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• Take a look at these old pictures of St John's Street from the Gazette archives

  13-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Although one side of the street has remained much the same over the decades, our pictures show the huge development that was St John's Walk
  
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• Listed: 22 Colchester pubs which received a 5-star food hygiene rating in 2025

  13-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The Wooden Fender Pub Wooden Fender Colchester Road Ardleigh Colchester CO7 7PA
  
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• Drunk neighbour dragged wife inside when she tried to intervene in dispute

  13-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Marius Peres, 43, was arguing with Charlie Eade outside his address in September this year when he approached him and shoved him.
  
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• Colchester man admits to multiple offences including fraud and shop theft

  13-12-2025 13:25 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A MAN from Colchester has admitted to a string of offences after spending more than £400 using other people's bank cards.
  
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• Teens in East of England find Christmas 'most stressful' time of year, poll says

  13-12-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A poll by The Children's Society has found teenagers in the East of England are finding Christmas to be one of the most stressful times of year.
  
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• Places still available for 2026 Colchester Half Marathon

  13-12-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Participants can still sign up to the Colchester Half Marathon to raise money for The Robin Cancer Trust.
  
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• Greater Anglia announce more trains for Essex for the festive period

  13-12-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Greater Anglia will formally double some services’ capacity for the Christmas period this December.
  
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• Five great things to do in Colchester in the coming week

  13-12-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Roots and Grooves Café hosts the latest Deepr event on Saturday
  
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• We tried the chef’s special at Essex’s newly re-opened Tymperley’s tearoom

  13-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Service throughout was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, which added to the feeling that Tymperley’s hasn’t just reopened—it’s been revived.
  
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• Visit these locations in Essex to see the best Christmas lights displays

  13-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Here are some of the best areas in Essex to see Christmas lights, as well as some suggestions from Echo and Gazette readers.
  
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• 'Picturesque' Essex town with 'unique charm' among UK's happiest places to live

  13-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Rightmove has revealed the happiest places to live in various regions across the country, with one spot in Essex being among the best.
  
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• Part of town car park to be closed next week for removal of ancient tree

  13-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Preparations to chop an ancient oak tree in Wivenhoe will start next week.
  
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• I met Blur's Dave Rowntree in Colchester, here's what I thought of him

  13-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  When Blur drummer Dave Rowntree visited Red Lion Books in High Street last week it was a rare opportunity to get up close with a music icon.
  
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• Community's Autism Inclusive project has 'started to change the world'

  13-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A community-led project to transform a community to be more inclusive for people with autism has “started to change the world”.
  
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• Community programme offers support to those living with loved one's addiction

  13-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  People who may be living with the pain of a loved one’s addiction can find support, compassion, and community in a transformative self-care programme.
  
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• Colchester's first-ever micro diner is bringing something 'different and quirky'

  13-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The first-ever micro diner in Colchester has officially opened with a warm atmosphere and top quality food.
  
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• Colchester choir teams up with mental health charity to release important single

  13-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A COLCHESTER based choir have teamed up with a mental health charity to release a new single, featuring a TikTok singing sensation.
  
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• Historic pub near Colchester could be haunted following reports of figure sightings

  12-12-2025 19:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  STAFF at a historic cafe and antiques centre near Colchester say the site could be haunted.
  
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• Severe delays after multi-vehicle crash on major Essex road

  12-12-2025 18:50 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Major delays have been reported on the M11 in Essex after a multi-vehicle crash near Stansted Airport.
  
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• Special Christmas tradition you don't want to miss returns to Colchester

  12-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  For the fifth year, I Hear Voices Theatre Company is bringing their gloriously silly 'Ghost Story for Christmas' to Colchester Arts Centre.
  
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• Man pulled 13-year-old girl to the ground and assaulted her in woodland

  12-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A man who pulled a 13-year-old girl to the ground and sexually assaulted her was also found to have viewed indecent images of young children, a court heard.
  
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• Major cash boost to tackle digital exclusion in Colchester

  12-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Colchester is getting a major cash boost to tackle digital exclusion.
  
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• Author wants to get men talking this Christmas with new book and important message

  12-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A Colchester man is trying to get men to open up with his new book and a clear message during the festive period.
  
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• Application for 79 new homes on land next to popular garden centre refused

  12-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A planning application for 79 new homes to be placed next to Beth Chatto Gardens in Elmstead Market has been refused.
  
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• Former volunteer officer sentenced for sexual messages with child on Snapchat

  12-12-2025 17:06 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A former volunteer special constable has been sentenced for sexual communications with a child after a police investigation.
  
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• Thousands of homes devalued by pylons, says council

  12-12-2025 16:51 via bbc.com
  National Grid wants to install the electricity network through Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.
  
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• Fans want refund after game is rained off... again

  12-12-2025 16:49 via bbc.com
  Southend United and Rochdale are hoping it will be third time lucky at their next clash.
  
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• Case against Colchester police officer dropped due to 'evidential reasons'

  12-12-2025 16:45 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Ryan Gilroy, 33, had been due to stand trial charged with stalking after he was arrested in September last year.
  
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