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A convicted murderer serving a life term has been handed additional years for having more than 1,000 indecent images of children.

Andrew Flowers, 59, was originally jailed at St Alban’s Crown Court in 2022 after he admitted attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child.

Despite these challenges, Chloe describes Isla as a joyful and determined child with a strong personality and an infectious smile.

A café with staff on hand to offer practical support for bus service users has opened at a historic bus depot in Colchester.

Here are six of the most popular fish and chip shops in Colchester, as voted for by Gazette readers on Facebook to mark National Fish and Chips day.

Drivers are facing severe delays after all traffic was held on the A12 northbound between Junction 23 and Junction 24 due to a multi-vehicle crash.

An Essex mother who poisoned her one-year-old son has been jailed for life.

A man has died after being hit by a car on Maldon Road in Tiptree as police continue their investigations.

Detectives have made a fresh appeal for information to help solve the murder of a university graduate on the 30th anniversary of her disappearance.

The blueprint for Britain’s defence spending will be “another step up” in the amount spent on the military, Sir Keir Starmer has vowed.

New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola accepts he cannot promise success but is aware of what is expected of him and is ready for the challenge of winning titles.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received an undisclosed private income from subletting three cottages on his Royal Lodge estate while paying a peppercorn rent for more than two decades, an investigation has shown.

Former Colchester United defender signs for Shrimps

George Elokobi on 20th anniversary of Colchester United's historic promotion

Former Colchester United academy player joins National League North new boys

Former Colchester United striker leaves League One side by mutual consent