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Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs
Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.
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Lorry driver, 71, jailed for killing mum pushing pram in crash after Leigh job
A lorry driver has been jailed for causing the death by careless driving of a mother pushing a pram after leaving a job in Leigh, in Essex.
Could Essex see hosepipe ban as reservoirs below normal?
Reservoir levels in Essex are below seasonal averages, prompting calls for continued water-saving efforts by Essex Water.
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Warning to south Essex commuters as Tube drivers' strikes to start next week
COMMUTERS have been warned to plan ahead as Tube drivers' strikes are planned to start next week
Police speak out after claims of Essex car break-in being linked to asylum seeker
Claims of a car break-in being linked to an asylum seeker in the wake of protests in Essex have been dismissed.
Live updates as A12 traffic held due to crash between car and lorry
A crash on the A12 between a car and a lorry is causing severe delays with traffic being held
Long delays as A12 partially blocked due to 'obstruction in road'
COMMUTERS are facing delays on the A12 near Danbury as it is blocked heading towards London this morning
Police plan in place as fuel protests planned TODAY at Dartford Crossing and M25
Essex Police says a plan is in place as fuel protests are planned at the Dartford Crossing and M25 today.
Colchester United 2 Accrington Stanley 1 - reaction from Danny Cowley after win
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on win over Accrington Stanley
Witham business receives King's Award for Innovation two years running
Witham based Aconda Industrial Carriers Ltd has received the King's Award for innovation for the second year running.
New owners of Colchester Culver square revealed after £11million sale
Blueboys JV (Colchester) Limited, a London-based company incorporated on April 8, 2025, has now been identified as the private investor.
Woman claims she was given fake £10 at Post Office branch
A woman is warning people to check their money after she says she was given a counterfeit £10 note from a Post Office branch.
'Blaring horns and screeching tyres' - boy racers disrupt Colchester car park
The screeching of tyres, car horns blaring and the revving of engines could be heard coming from the top two levels of St John's Car Park on Friday.
What residents want to see in vacant Colchester Debenhams after building sale
The most popular ideas put forward by Gazette readers for the future of the former Debenhams unit in Culver Square.
Desperate dad used fake number plates to avoid fine for driving uninsured
A father from Heybridge received a heavy fine after using fake license plates to avoid detection from driving without insurance.
Estate agent, 27, loses 14st after joining Slimming World with mum
Harry followed the Slimming World programme with no weight loss medication or drugs.
National Trust plans to take over Flatford Wildlife Garden
The National Trust is set to take over Flatford Wildlife Garden in East Bergholt.
New owner to take on much-loved nature reserve
Flatford Wildlife Garden in East Bergholt, near Colchester, will be taken on by the National Trust later this year, following a transfer from the RSPB.
John Terry attends Colchester United match as takeover edges closer
John Terry attended Colchester game against Accrington
Traffic delays due to two vehicle collision on key Essex road
An Essex road is partially blocked, affecting commuters in the area.