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Music fans packed Colchester Castle Park on Saturday as the ALB Festival got underway, bringing big-name acts, street food and family fun to the city.

The Hare & Hounds in East Bergholt has applied to extend its licensing hours and stay open until 12.30am every day of the week.

Businesses in Colchester city centre are calling for more support from the council after another business has announced it is closing.

Essex recorded 102 fraud by abuse of position reports in 2025/26, as City of London Police data reveals £93.8m stolen nationally, often from older people.

Mersea resident Peter Shilton and wife Steph have spoken to the Gazette about a forthcoming fundraising night to support their charity, Shilton’s Silverlining.

Here are the latest planning applications received and decided by Colchester Council.

The government announced on Monday that it would no longer pursue Local Government Reorganisation plans (LGR) to replace Essex County Council and the county’s district councils with five new unitary councils.

Essex Police appeal for information after reports of a man exposing himself in Danbury between July 18 and September 9. Images, video and witnesses sought.

A Russian drone attack on a station in Ukraine may have been aimed at a train carrying dignitaries including Boris Johnson, the country’s railways operator has said.

The King will meet with leaders of the world’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies and ask them how the technology can be developed for “the good of humanity”, it has been reported.

Erling Haaland secured Manchester City a memorable derby-day triumph as Manchester United failed to capitalise on Phil Foden’s sending-off on a day of contentious decisions.

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on comments in support of Irish unity, stating it was “one of the naturals of all time”.

Colchester United fans have their say on 1-1 draw with Crewe Alexandra

Danny Cowley’s Colchester United remain a work in progress after a frustrating draw with Crewe Alexandra

Crewe Alexandra boss Lee Bell unhappy with refereeing in Colchester United draw

Colchester United drew 1-1 with Crewe Alexandra in League Two