1+ hour, 23+ min ago   (517+ words) A host of Colchester United youngsters featured against Southampton COLCHESTER United under-21 boss Elliott Ward says the club’s emerging talents have earned their opportunity to impress alongside the first-team squad - but insists their development remains the key priority this season....

5+ hour, 1+ min ago   (610+ words) Specialist glasses have sold out at major retailers as Britons prepare for the best solar eclipse in decades. More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday, the most it has been blocked above…...

4+ hour, 6+ min ago   (254+ words) FRANKIE Edwards has signed for National League side Hornchurch after leaving Colchester United. The 20-year-old centre-back, who earlier this summer had been in contract discussions with the U’s following the expiry of his previous deal, has returned to the Urchins…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago   (534+ words) Concerns have raised about the condition of water and its affect on surrounding wildlife after a baby swan was rescued from a river in Colchester. The Gazette reported last week how the cygnet was pulled from the River Colne in…...

5+ hour, 21+ min ago   (357+ words) Sir Rod Stewart has cancelled the remainder of his 2026 US tour after undergoing heart surgery. The 81-year-old singer will take four weeks off to recover after undergoing a coronary stent procedure, effectively cutting short the US and Mexico performances for…...

17+ hour, 21+ min ago   (198+ words) A fifth man has been charged with facilitating illegal immigration following an incident on the Essex coast. Albanian national Fation Kalemaj, 44, of no fixed abode, appeared before Bradford Magistrates’ Court on August 11, where he was remanded in custody until his…...

6+ hour, 54+ min ago   (512+ words) NICKY Cowley says he is excited for Colchester United's future as preparations continue for the big kick-off. And the U’s assistant head coach insists they must remain “united and positive” rather than dwell on the uncertainty surrounding failed takeovers. Colchester…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago   (423+ words) MUSIC, rainbows, and queer joy will uplift the streets of Colchester on Saturday for the ninth annual Pride march and celebration of love in the city. Rainbow flags, banners and protest signs – as Pride originally began as a protest – will…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago   (648+ words) A FORMER bus driver has spoken of her growing fears of homelessness, as she continues to search for a permanent home amid "ongoing delays and uncertainty". Jackie Davidson said her housing situation became critical earlier this year after she was…...

9+ hour, 32+ min ago   (775+ words) A serial sex attacker could spend the rest of his life behind bars for murdering two women and raping a third after being left free to kill. Jobless Simon Levy, 40, was found guilty at the Old Bailey of murdering grandmother…...