Ecstatic Colchester United striker Chris Iwelumo rejoiced in his four-goal salvo against Hull City - but still found time to sympathise with former manager Phil Parkinson. The powerful U's striker registered his first-ever senior hat-trick to help his
The last time Matt Richards played at Pride Park he scored a dramatic headed equaliser - the only headed goal he has scored in his professional career. Ipswich Town midfielder Richards is hoping for similar accuracy in front of goal tonight when Town
A porter was knocked unconscious by robbers who raided the tills of a hotel in the early hours of today. Two men called at the Red Lion, in Colchester High Street, just after 2.30am today and were let in after telling the porter they were guests. They
A dog owner is claiming "ruff" justice after police refused to deal with an allegation her pup was mauled. Jenny Seager was near her home in Dorking Crescent, Clacton, when seven-month-old Macie was attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier. The french
A village sports pavilion is set to rise from the ashes. The wooden building, in Halstead Road, Kirby, was burnt to the ground by arsonists three years ago. Footballers and cricketers have since had to change in temporary structures while efforts were
Robbers injured a shop worker and stole £100 during a raid on a store. Three men entered Perry's Minimart in Church Street, Harwich, at about 9.30pm yesterday. They threatened a young female staff member and demanded she hand over money. The woman and
The England rugby team has hit an all-time low, our cricketers, so far, have been humiliated and our footballers are struggling to qualify for Euro 2008. Sport in England is in a sorry state. However, pupils at Hamford Primary School, Walton, are doing
Police today renewed their appeal in the hunt for a brazen young thief who stole from a good Samaritan. A boy, believed to be about ten-years-old, tricked a pensioner into opening the passenger door of her car before snatching her handbag, containing
Tendring headteachers and teachers visited Manchester for a major national conference. Exciting Minds was the first national conference for the Government-funded Creative Partnerships scheme. Leading politicians, including culture minister Tessa Jowell
A decision to end GP visits on hospital wards will mean savings of 50 per cent, it has been claimed. Dr Paul Zollinger-Read, chief executive of North East Essex Primary Care Trust (PCT), said it was justified to put the service out to tender. Last week
Yobs caused hundreds of pounds of damage to cars by smashing windows and cutting fuel lines during a wrecking spree in Kirby Cross. Motorists and residents hit out at the vandals following the spate of car crimes in the village. Residents reported that
A mechanic stopped for speeding gave police his best friend's details, in revenge for an affair he had with his girlfriend. Richard Norfolk pretended he was Norman Gooch whilst riding Mr Gooch's Yamaha motorbike in Colchester Road, Elmstead Market, on
An inventor has wowed the leisure-loving French with an ingenious design for an underwater hammock. Chris Brindle, of Colchester, won an award at a prestigious continental trade show for his innovative sea hammock, which allows bathers to effortlessly
Defiant protesters made a stand against homes plans for a town centre site. More than 71 residents waved Trees not Tarmac placards as they gathered at the roadside to fight proposals for 120 properties to go up in a field east of Colchester Leisure World
A single mum is launching a support network for parents of children with disabilities. Katie Shattock, of Reynolds Avenute, Prettygate, Colchester, whose three-year-old daughter, Abby, has cerebral palsy, said the group would provide such families with
Controversy surrounds a new Network Rail building under construction. The two-storey building, comprising offices, training rooms and meeting rooms, is accompanied by car parking for about 60 managers. Network Rail has not applied for planning permission
Santa chatted to children with links to St Helena Hospice after he landed at Colchester Zoo. Jennifer Darby, of the zoo's education team, said: "Santa's grotto is designed to be a magical winter woodland scene with lots of moving animals. The children
Police have been given new powers to tackle disruptive drinkers in Colchester town centre. Officers will be able to seize alcohol from people suspected of causing problems and pour it down the drain when the new powers come in to effect on Friday. Under
An investigation is being carried out by Essex Army Cadet Force into allegations that an adult leader made improper suggestions towards a teenager. A board of inquiry was held at Colchester's Cherry Tree Camp last night to look into the claims. A concerned
A man has been shot in the back with an airgun. The incident happened in St James Road, Braintree, at 5.30pm yesterday. The 61-year-old man was left with bruising and bleeding to his back but did not require hospital treatment. Witnesses should call
A thief risked life and limb by climbing to the top of a telegraph pole to steal £100 of copper piping - causing a power failure. The culprit scaled the pole, owned by British Telecom, on Deeks Farm, near Sible Hedingham to untie the copper piping from
Princess Anne paid a visit to Colchester on a private visit to the town's soldiers. The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Logistic Corps, visited 13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps yesterday. She presented medals to soldiers
A school has opened up class registers to parents via the internet - so mums and dads can check if children have been bunking off. Latest grades have also been made available online at Sir Charles Lucas Arts College, in Hawthorn Avenue, Greenstead, Colchester
Pupils attended a tree-planting ceremony in memory of loved ones who have died. Every year, St Benedict's Catholic College, in Norman Way, Colchester, holds remembrance services and these often include planting memorial trees. This year 12 trees, supplied
Police will use tough new powers to march troublemakers off an estate. Senior commanders have granted neighbourhood officers permission to impose a dispersal order in Greenstead, Colchester. The first to be introduced on the estate, it will allow officers
Puddles of urine in a town centre will be a thing of the past with the opening of a new public toilet. The £25,000 Urilift will provide a welcome relief for late-night revellers, and shopkeepers in Colchester tired of washing their doorsteps in the morning
Christmas has again been put on hold in Colchester after it was revealed permission is yet to be granted for lights to be replaced. A report on the incident which saw the High Street's festive lights crash to the ground is also yet to be filed to highways
Colchester United ensured former boss Phil Parkinson's return to Layer Road was an unhappy one after thrashing Hull City 5-1. Chris Iwelumo netted four times and Jamie Cureton once, as the U's put Parkinson's sorry Tigers team to the sword. Colchester
