10+ hour, 4+ min ago   (453+ words) FAMILIES say they are being “crippled” by the costs of sending multiple children to school after a hike in bus fares. Parents are now paying around £1,000 per child each year for the journey to and from school, with some warning…...

16+ hour, 22+ min ago   (664+ words) US President Donald Trump has downplayed the risks of AI, saying “negative forces” were “bringing up things that won’t happen”, after calls by industry bosses to slow down development. Anthropic boss Dario Amodei said he was concerned that since this…...

22+ hour, 4+ min ago   (284+ words) A pub in East Bergholt has applied to vary its premises licence to extend its opening hours and update several conditions attached to the venue's operation. The Hare & Hounds application, submitted on behalf of licence holder Robert Woodward, seeks permission…...

22+ hour, 4+ min ago   (488+ words) A LEGENDARY footballer has spoken of the "terrible addiction” of gambling and says the charity he founded with his wife offers comprehensive support to those who need it. Mersea resident Peter Shilton and wife Steph have spoken to the Gazette…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (235+ words) Garages in Essex are beginning to charge £2 per litre, as fuel prices continue to grow due to global conflict. Diesel prices are starting to exceed the £2 mark across parts of Essex, with a Murco garage on Dunmow Road near Braintree…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (248+ words) A COLCHESTER charity shop is urging people to donate unwanted items this winter. Age UK Colchester, at 9 Crouch Street, is calling on the community to support The Great Winter Bag Drop by donating quality pre-loved items. Donations will help raise…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (261+ words) RED Lion Books in Colchester is celebrating Bookshop Day by inviting visitors to listen to audiobooks in store. The independent bookshop is one of the few in the UK to have installed a listening station, allowing customers to enjoy audio…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (242+ words) A garden centre restaurant has re-opened today after being shut for three days to refit its kitchen and launch a new menu. Poplar Nurseries in Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey, closed its restaurant from Monday, September 7, as part of plans to…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (378+ words) Jet2 passengers can look forward to a refreshed flying experience as the airline prepares to introduce a new aircraft feature next year. The upgrade is part of Jet2’s ongoing investment in its Airbus A321neo fleet, which will feature next-generation, lightweight seating from…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (363+ words) Jet2 has extended its flight schedule as part of its expanded Summer 27 programme. The airline has announced additional flights from Stansted Airport to Kefalonia, now available up to and including October 30, in response to growing demand for holidays outside the traditional…...