Ipswich Town are under way in their search for a new manager. Previous boss Joe Royle surprisingly left the club by mutual consent last week, and Town are interviewing candidates for the hotseat during the next few days. Chairman David Sheepshanks and
Mark Yeates has not ruled out the prospect of playing another season for Colchester United. The skillful Tottenham Hotspur left-winger told the Evening Gazette: "I will be talking to Colchester boss Phil Parkinson in the summer and, if I'm not in Spurs
Health services in Tendring will be slashed after an unpopular decision to merge primary care trusts (PCTs) in Essex, an MP has warned. The Government yesterday announced Tendring PCT and Colchester PCT will form the new North East Essex PCT. Tendring
Volunteers who raise money for Clacton Hospital have been dealt a blow after being prevented from using it as a venue for their biggest fundraising event of the year. Clacton Hospital and Community Friends usually raises more than £1,000 from its summer
A disabled pensioner says hospital hold-ups have left him no choice but to walk around in mismatched black and brown shoes. Colchester man Gordon Dowe, who has one leg shorter than the other, claims red tape has stopped him getting the special footwear
A disabled pensioner today told how callous bogus callers charmed their way into her home. The crooks hugged their victim and pretended to be her long-lost friends. Then they stole cash from the pensioner after rummaging through her possessions. The
Colchester's new mayor Richard Gower was formally appointed at a ceremony in the town's Moot Hall today. Mr Gower, who represents Marks Tey, will be accompanied by his wife Jacqueline, mayoress. He took over from outgoing mayor Terry Sutton (Lib Dem,
Town centre police have gone on the offensive against the plague of pickpockets. Gangs of purse thieves have stolen hundreds of pounds from shoppers in Clacton town centre in recent weeks. But determined officers are fighting back. PC Lisa Taylor,
An urgent call has been made for assurances over the safety of youngsters at a skateboard park after claims it had become a magnet for drug and alcohol abuse. Tendring councillor Chris Griffiths is concerned about the possible dangers posed to children
V Fesival-goers are in for a divine time at this year's event with the anouncement of four more acts. Heading up the new batch is one of Ireland's most gifted songwriters, Neil Hannon, the lead singer with the Divine Comedy. A firm favourite with past
