The Daily Gazette (Colchester, UK)

The Gazette focuses on the northern part of Essex, including the towns of Colchester, Harwich, and Clacton.

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Clean-up event to take place in Colchester next week - here's how to get involved

7 hours ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Sophie England

The community initiative, organised by Beresfords as part of their "communi-tea" campaign, invites residents to join forces in ridding the area of litter. It will be the first of a series of clean-ups planned across the county. Volunteers will meet at Culver Street West at 9.30am on Wednesday, June 11, before embarking on a two-hour litter-picking mission. The exact clean-up locations will be confirmed on the day.
Ex-reporter joins marketing agency in Colchester to help share 'meaningful stories'

7 hours ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Sophie England

Matt Stott, who previously worked for the East Anglian Daily Times and Ipswich Star, has joined Mosaic, based in Colchester, as a senior PR and digital account manager. The new appointment comes as the "conscience marketing agency" celebrates six months as a certified B Corporation. This means the firm is one of only a handful of marketing agencies in the East of England committed to balancing profit with purpose.
Colchester theatre to showcase backstage roles at volunteer open day

23 hours ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Sophie England

Colchester’s Headgate Theatre is opening its doors during National Volunteers Week to showcase the vital roles that keep the stage alive. The theatre will host volunteer recruitment events on Saturday, June 7 at 10.30am and 12pm, offering an inside look at backstage roles. Paul Button, theatre manager, said: "Our volunteers are the heartbeat of the Headgate.
New specialist clinic in Colchester for women dealing with substance misuse

1 day ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Sophie England

The Colchester clinic is a joint effort between the Essex Specialist Treatment and Recovery Service (STaRS) and drug and alcohol recovery service Open Road. They offer support at The Nest, a supported accommodation unit provided by the charity Next Chapter. The clinic provides one-to-one support, advice, counselling and help to prevent relapse from addictive substances. It is mainly staffed by female healthcare professionals.
Train operator confirms delays as tree branch on overhead wires causes issues

1 day ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Natalie Hensel

Warning - Trains between Manningtree and Colchester were delayed (Image: Newsquest) Travellers using train services between Colchester and Manningtree are experiencing delays as debris has caught in the wires. Greater Anglia has informed passengers about delays as a tree branch was in contact with the overhead electrical wires. The lines were temporarily shut, but have since reopened, as the branch was removed by Network Rail staff.
Yellow weather warning issued for heavy rain and thunderstorm across Essex

1 day ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Natalie Hensel

The Met Office has issued a warning across the east and south of England for Saturday, June 7. According to the weather service, there is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus. The weather conditions are also likely to affect train services, as well as lead to short term loss of power and other services.
Colchester foodbank in 'limbo' as bosses continue appeal for new base

1 day ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Natalie Hensel

The lease on their current unit at Tollgate Retail Park finished in January and new premises have not yet been found. Co-directors Armin Lange and Nikki Ranson confirmed the foodbank, which is run in cooperation with anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust, is still looking for its next home. “We are in limbo,” said Ms Ranson. “There are so many things we need to do, so many things we need to organise and get sorted, but we can’t do them because we still don’t know where we’re going.
Campaigners call for return of navigation rights as bridge's future remains uncertain

1 day ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Natalie Hensel

Last month Essex County Council’s planning committee adjourned a decision until further information was available, as the future of the bridge is yet unknown. The highways department scheduled a “provisional” dynamic load test for July 3 and 4, however, but campaigners are calling for a full independent risk assessment for paddlers navigating under the bridge. Nikki McGenn, chairman of the Sudbury Canoe Club, has shared her concerns, as the club is advocating the full use of the river again.
Carly Telford: Mary Earps is a 'huge loss' to England squad before Euros

2 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.
Colchester teenager fined after bike crash saw pedestrian airlifted to hospital

3 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Natalie Hensel

Harvey and co-defendant Keiron Hibble, 29, were riding their motorcycles along High Street when they turned on to St Botolph’s Street. Godfried Dua, prosecuting, told the court Hibble was driving at excess speed and hit a pedestrian.