The Daily Gazette (Colchester, UK)

3 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Sophie England

WinterFest crew Celebrate success of 2025 event (Image: Douglas Blanks) THE success of this year's Brightlingsea WinterFest has left the town's Wellbeing Fund with more than £11,000 for grants. More than 40 events were held throughout February and early March by WinterFest, in association with Brightlingsea Literary Festival. Now, people of all ages in Brightlingsea can apply to the WinterFest Wellbeing Fund online.

3 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Sophie England

United - Members of the Parkinson's support group from Mersea Island (Image: Heather Jarvis) A Parkinson's support group from Mersea Island travelled to London to participate in a mass choir event. The aim was to raise awareness and support for those living with the condition. This was part of the national initiative on World Parkinson's Day, on April 11. The event, called The Big Sing, was arranged by Movers and Shakers, a podcast focusing on living with Parkinson's.

4 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Sophie England

The Gazette published 12 death notices last week (Image: Getty Images) The Gazette published 12 death notices over the last week. Every week, the Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

5 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Sophie England

Easter - The Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, the Bishop of Chelmsford (Image: Chelmsford Anglican) The Bishop of Chelmsford has delivered an Easter message to the residents of Essex ahead of the weekend. The Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani addressed the county, drawing parallels between current times and the first Easter, highlighting shared experiences with the original disciples.

5 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Sophie England

Winners - Becky’s Butchers secured the top spot (Image: Becky’s Butchers) A butchers in Great Bromley has been crowned the winner of the Gazette’s Favourite Butchers, Deli, or Farm Shop 2025 by our readers. Becky’s Butchers secured the top spot after a strong wave of nominations and public support during the voting period, which ran from February 24 to March 21.