Elsewhere at the festival, Haim performed as the surprise act on the Park Stage at 7.30pm, while on the Pyramid Stage, Pulp were revealed to be Patchwork with the Sheffield-formed Britpop band paying ...

Paul Lind, who joined Colchester City Council in 1989,one of most dedicated civic figures, retires after 36 years of service to the city.

THE charity behind The Jumbo Project has appointed its first full-time member of staff to lead the activities programme. Joseph Rawlings, a Colchester native, has been made programme manager and will ...

One of England's most sought-after villages, Dedham is beautiful, historic, and friendly. I spent the day there to find out if it was worth all ...

TEN individuals from Essex have been jailed this month, after being found guilty of thefts, sex offences and drug offences.

Jonathan Rowe’s extra-time header sealed a dramatic victory, while the Lionesses play Jamaica on Sunday in their last friendly ahead of Euro 2025.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was proud of his team after beating Benfica in extraordinary, weather-hit circumstances to reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals. The Blues eventually ran out 4-1 ...

Matt Hancock will appear on Wednesday for a full-day session to face questions during a module set to last five weeks.

England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley has challenged his side to repeat the trick after they defended their European Championship title with a 3-2 win over Germany in Bratislava. Harvey Elliott and Omari ...

DOMINIC Gape became Colchester United’s second summer signing when he signed for the U’s from Shrewsbury Town. Gazette sports writer Jon Waldron looks at how Gape might fit into Danny Cowley’s squad ...

The ‘Healthy Food Standard’ will apply to major retailers in England as part of a new government plan to tackle obesity.

Chelsea’s bid to reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals was delayed as their clash with Benfica in Charlotte was interrupted by a thunderstorm on Saturday. Enzo Maresca’s side were leading 1-0 and ...