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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Hundreds to take part in Pier to Pier walk in north Essex for St Helena Hospice

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

The event, which raises funds for St Helena Hospice, is set to return to the north-east Essex coast on Sunday. The walk will start at 10am at both Clacton and Walton Pier, two days before the 40th anniversary of the first patient arriving at the hospice. Diane Foster, 69, from Dedham, who has stage 4 metastatic cancer, will be participating.
Record-breaking £92,000 raised for cancer trust at Colchester Half Marathon

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

The annual race, which took place in March, involved 3,500 runners of all abilities tackle the 13.1-mile course around the city. The event was organised by The Robin Cancer Trust with support from the Running Colchester community, and is a flagship community event in the city's calendar. All proceeds help fund the charity's life-saving awareness, education, and support programmes for young people affected by testicular, ovarian, and germ cell cancer.
Painting of historic hotel in Colchester bought for museum in the city

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

Peter Evans, the treasurer of the Friends of Colchester Museums, found out that some works by Charles Debenham were to be auctioned by Reemans in Colchester. Charles Debenham is a well-known painter who was born in Colchester in 1933 and attended Colchester Royal Grammar School and Colchester School of Art.
Colchester charity founder tells King he 'talks testicles for a living' during event

2 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Grace Capel

Toby Freeman, founder of The Robin Cancer Trust, met the King and Queen while attending an event recognising the work of community-based cancer care projects. King Charles III was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February 2024. Toby, whose award-winning charity is dedicated to raising awareness of testicular, ovarian, and germ cell cancers, was invited by The Royal Family to attend the reception.
'Landmark store for pop culture' - I loved Collector's Cave and I am sad to see it go

3 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Grace Capel

2 1/1 LAST year the UK lost 37 shops a day, with 13,500, closing for good in 2024, according to the Centre for Retail Research. Unfortunately Collectors Cave, in Eld Lane, Colchester, will be joining these statistics by the end of the month. Along with many other resident nerds and geeks of the city, I am upset to hear the news of its closure.
TikTok featuring Colchester Zoo's rope strength challenge gathers 43 million views

3 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Grace Capel

Elephants - Opal and Tanya at the zoo (Image: Colchester Zoo) A VIDEO taken at Colchester Zoo has gone viral on TikTok after a personal trainer tried to take on a strength challenge with one hand. Colchester Zoo features an entertaining challenge which tasks some of the attraction's more muscular visitors to test their strength against five different animals. The challenge tests visitors' strengths against a meerkat, capuchin, chimpanzee, tiger, and an elephant.
Stansted Airport celebrates history from war airfield to busy international hub

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

The airport is looking back at its history, from its beginnings as a wartime airfield to its current status as one of the UK's busiest international airports. The airport first opened in 1943 as RAF Stansted Mountfitchet, playing a crucial role in the Second World War. It was used by the United States Army Air Force and was later renamed George Washington Field. It served as a base for bomber missions, troop transport, and was instrumental in the D-Day operations.
Colchester Zoo's newest chimpanzee can now be seen with rest of the troop

4 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Grace Capel

New - Napoleon in the enclosure (Image: Colchester Zoo) A NEW chimpanzee which arrived at Colchester Zoo a month ago is settling in well. The zoo welcomed the arrival of Napoleon - also know as Napo - in April as part of a breeding programme. The 27-year-old chimp arrived from Bioparc Fuengirola, in Spain, to form a bond with the resident females in Colchester. He was first introduced in a different area so the females could get used to him from a distance.
Council boss says city 'is on the up' thanks to Minerva House and post office plans

4 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Cameron Poole

Area - Colchester High Street (Image: Newsquest) THE leader of Colchester Council has said the city is in a “different league” thanks to major projects aimed at rejuvenating the area and attracting more visitors. David King, who has led Colchester Council since 2022, told the Gazette that Colchester is moving with the times and pointed to developments of the former Post Office in North Hill and the derelict ex-Marks and Spencer in the High Street.
Motorcyclists to get suited and booted for ride to raise funds for men's health

4 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Claudia Bradley

Ride - Frank's Motorcycles is bringing a worldwide fundraiser back to Colchester for men's health (Image: Seana Hughes) A DAPPER group of motorcyclists will suit up and return to Colchester to raise funds for men’s health. Frank’s Motorcycles, in Turkey Cock Lane, will bring the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to Colchester for its second year.