Burglars stole "a substantial five-figure sum" when they raided a cash machine at a mid-Essex college. They broke into the Student Union bar at Writtle College, prised open the cash machine and took between £10,000 and £50,000. Police say someone had
Wayne Brown believes Colchester United manager Phil Parkinson is facing a dilemma over who to select in defence on Saturday. The former Watford centre-half returns to the fold for this weekend's Coca-Cola League One trip to Torquay United after serving
Colchester's police chief has said today he would be delighted to get extra community support officers (CSOs) after Essex was allocated a further 41. The Gazette revealed yesterday that the Home Office is to pay an extra £50 million for 1,600 more CSOs
Delighted crowds cheered the Queen as she arrived in Harwich today. Welcome ma'am - Her Majesty arrives at Harwich Station today. 39630-1 Thousands lined the streets to welcome Her Majesty and Prince Philip in one of the most eagerly anticipated occasions
Kevin Read demolished the opposition as he led Rawreth B to their fifth victory in six matches in the Premier Division of the Southend and District Table Tennis League. His captain Babul McLeod contributed two wins in their 6-3 victory over Hullbridge
Windsor Eagles' push for honours in division one of the Clacton and District League continued this week with a surprisingly easy 9-1 victory against Walton C. Gary Young and Paul Adams were unbeaten, and it was only a Claude Snell win in the last match
Anti-foxhunting protesters are continuing to demonstrate at hunting meets in mid Essex despite a Government decision to ban the blood sport. Hunt meet - the Essex and Farmers' Union met for a hunt at Cock Clarks, near Maldon, where they were met by protesters
Delighted crowds cheered the Queen when she visited Harwich and Colchester today. Enthusiastic welcome - thousands lined Colchester High Street today to see the Queen Thousands lined the streets to welcome Her Majesty and Prince Philip in one of the most
Southend United midfielder Mark Bentley today admitted he was determined to rediscover his impressive early season form and reclaim a regular starting slot for the Shrimpers. The energetic 26-year-old was recalled by boss Steve Tilson at Yeovil Town on
More cash is to be pumped into improving frontline services for residents in Tendring - despite reductions in grant from the Government. That's the message from council bosses who have drawn up plans to secure the authority's future financial stability
A hero policeman wrapped a teenage girl in a bear hug as she threatened to jump to her death in Colchester. PC Chris Allwood was just three days into his return to the beat after a spell as acting sergeant when the drama unfolded at 12.30pm yesterday.
Delighted crowds cheered the Queen when she visited Harwich and Colchester today. Enthusiastic welcome - thousands lined Colchester High Street today to see the Queen Thousands lined the streets to welcome Her Majesty and Prince Philip in one of the most
Claims that women-only swimming sessions breach sexual discrimination laws have led to a policy review at mid-Essex leisure centres. The review follows a complaint to Witham's Bramston Sports Centre from town resident James Parry. Mr Parry complained
Models are being sought for a charity fashion show to raise money for the special care baby unit at Colchester General Hospital. The Give a Heart show is being held at Charter Hall, Colchester, in February and is being organised by Natasha Rose, who owns
Simon Chesher and Richard Barham will be aiming to put Essex back into the top flight of the LTA Winter County Cup this weekend. The Westcliff Hardcourts players are among the men's team selected in a bid to win promotion to Group One following relegation
Colchester's Paralympic star Natalie Jones has yet more reason to celebrate after being crowned young female sports person of the year by the Sunday Times. The swimming ace picked up her award at a glittering ceremony last night. It comes at the end of
BUSINESSES, like individuals, hit crossroads in their lives, which accounts for the name of a new management training and business coaching company set up in Shoebury. Chris Bradford, founder of Crossroads Change Management, claims a special skill that
Fire crews fought a major blaze in a derelict building at the former Severalls Hospital, Colchester. Fire drama - water pours into the blazing building. 39445-3 Firefighters feared that people could be sleeping rough inside. But a full search was ruled
Paintbrushes and mops have been out in force as Colchester spruces itself up for the royal visit. Regular maintenance work has been bought forward and the painters and decorators called in at venues the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will be visiting
Thousands of people were today expected to crowd the streets of Colchester to welcome the Queen. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were due to arrive in High Street at 12.20pm for a royal walkabout to the town hall. Town mayor John Bouckley and his
ONE of Britain's largest building firms has set up a new team with a brief to identify building sites in the Thames Gateway. Redrow Regeneration, part of the Redrow group, will particularly seek to identify brownfield sites for housing in the Essex Thames
Parents who took their fight to keep open a school for children with learning difficulties to parliament say they have been encouraged by their visit. The decision to shut the Leas School in Clacton, which takes five to 16-year-olds, will come into effect
WHEN Lucy Howe was studying catering at South East Essex College, she had a clear-cut ambition. Lucy recalled: "Everybody else was aiming to go and work in West End restaurants or other posh places. Me, I wanted to run a traditional greasy spoon. "It
Kerry-Anne Brooker is a girl not to be messed with. Having reached red belt status in karate, the Canvey based 11-year-old has turned her attentions to Tang Soo Do with great success. As a result, she recently finished second in an invitational event
Benfleet's SEEVIC College enjoyed major success when competing in the Buzuka National Swimming Championships Southern regional final at Ipswich. They competed against other colleges from the region for a place in the national finals early next year. The
'Mini-motorbikes are not toys' is the message from police in Tendring as they issue a warning to parents who are thinking of buying them as Christmas presents. The latest craze features pint-sized superbike replicas. They cost around £600 and can hit
Angry parents are backing a school crossing patrol officer who has been relieved of his duties for being "too friendly". Residents upset - Eddie Craig, 73, has worked outside Alton Park Junior School, Clacton, for almost ten years. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN
MICHAEL Bierton is one of the few people in Essex who enjoys commuting and now he's made a business out of his pleasure. Michael has started the quad bike company, Quads R Us, to exploit a new social trendthe increasing number of people who chose to travel
Delighted crowds cheered the Queen when she visited Harwich and Colchester today. Enthusiastic welcome - thousands lined Colchester High Street today to see the Queen Thousands lined the streets to welcome Her Majesty and Prince Philip in one of the most
A missing man from Essex whose disappearance sparked concerns for his welfare has been found safe and well. Sonny Griffin, 33, of Bradwell Road, Tillingham, near Maldon, had last been seen on Sunday evening. There were concerns for Mr Griffin as he has
