Police launched an investigation today after a woman was taken to hospital in a serious condition. Officers were called to an address in Kendall Road, Colchester, in the early hours of today. They responded to reports that a woman was dead at the property
Detectives have launched a new appeal to find a man following an alleged street robbery. Paul Woods, 34, of Clacton, was left in a coma following the incident in Stambridge Road, Clacton, in the early hours of August 6. Detectives now want to speak
Canadian international Jaime Peters never had any doubt Alan Lee would hit the back of the net when Ipswich Town won a 90th minute penalty. Peters came off the bench to help Ipswich Town draw 1-1 with Burnley at Portman Road on Saturday. And the 19-
Geraint Williams was quick to acknowledge the irony in his Colchester United side being drawn away at Coca-Cola League Two strugglers Barnet, in the FA Cup third round. On several occasions this season the U's have played the role of underdogs in this
Patience is the key to our success. Colchester United striker Jamie Cureton believes his side's performance in securing a creditable point at Cardiff City was proof that a more cautious approach in away games may be the answer to collecting more points
A brave girl suffering from leukaemia has made a speech thanking a village which pulled together to support her. Eight-year-old Elizabeth Bodmer, of Great Bentley, was diagnosed with leukaemia in March, and has been undergoing treatment at Addenbrookes
St Nicholas stepped ashore on the coast and launched the seasonal festivities in Harwich. More than 300 people welcomed him and companion Black Peter when they arrived by lifeboat at the Ha'penny Pier. The Rev Erwin Lammens was thrilled to see so many
A man on licence from prison threw caustic soda in a father's face and stabbed him, a court heard. Douglas Salmon subjected Matthew Smith to the "horrific" attack in front of his two-year-old son and partner just 12 days after being released from prison
A nightspot has been awarded a three-star accreditation by Essex Police for having a good safety record. The Colchester Arts Centre, which acts as a nightclub on Fridays, is the only nightclub in Essex to receive a three-star award in the Safer Bars
Christmas-mad John Chappell has surpassed last year's efforts and created a massive festive display at his Coggeshall home. Father-of-two John, 31, hopes to double the £600 he raised for Essex Air Ambulance in 2005, now that he is a recognised collector
This is what Colchester United's historic Layer Road home could look like in a few years' time. Council chiefs have drawn up guidelines for redeveloping the ground after the U's move into their new stadium on the outskirts of town. About 90 houses and
A knife-wielding robber wearing a balaclava and boiler suit threatened two women in a supermarket raid. Police have appealed for witnesses to the raid, which happened at 8.25pm on Saturday, at the Co-op in White Court, Great Notley. The female shop
Taxi drivers are being urged to help police find two men who threatened a colleague with a knife. The appeal for help comes after a passenger told a driver he would cut his throat if he didn't hand over all his cash. The man and a friend had minutes
A woman was trapped in her crashed car for half-an-hour beside the busy A12 before being noticed by a passing motorist. She was treated in hospital for "superficial" injuries. A paramedic said she was fortunate - both to have escaped with only superficial
A tree was lit with about 600 lights to commemorate the lives of lost loved ones. The annual Light Up A Life service, organised by St Helena Hospice, was held in Castle Park, Colchester, for the first time. A crowd gathered to sing carols and hear readings
A man was recovering in hospital today after he fell in front of a bus during a fight. The 21-year-old suffered head injuries in the incident outside Yates's Wine Lodge, in Head Street, Colchester on Friday night. It is believed the man fell back into
AS you will see from the picture across the page I have been getting into the spirit of Christmas by trying out for the Mercury Theatre's junior chorus. I won't give the game away - for that you'll have to read this Friday's Evening Gazette - but suffice
What's On Until Jan 2 - Aladdin, Civic Theatre, Chelmsford. 01245 606505. Until Jan 27 - Jack and the Beanstalk, New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. 01473 295900. Tuesday - Signals Shorts, Colchester Arts Centre. 01206 500900. Wednesday - Ruins, Colchester
I am amending my appeal of last October for information on Norman Barrett as I have changed my e-mail address. He was a classmate at J H Burrows Intermediate School in 1938/39, he invited me to talk to the RAFA Club at the Queens Hotel after WW2 and attended
