This is the man detectives want to trace over the murder of Colchester nurse Ella Chimweta. Daniel Tambengwa's photo was released by police as detectives admitted they are no closer to tracking him down. He has not been seen since before the body of
Charity waterbiker Justin Humphrey was due back on dry land this weekend after a coast-hugging trip around the UK. For the past two weeks, the 39-year-old from Frinton has been travelling more than 2,000 miles to raise money for the local RNLI and Great
Fears over children going missing on the beach have prompted a renewed call to parents to stay aware. The warning comes on day 84 of the the search for Madeleine McCann, the three-year-old British girl who was abducted from her parents in Portugal.
The trouble with the Government's latest "strategy" on rail travel is it doesn't really say anything. There may be lot of words in Delivering a Sustainable Railway, but, similar to a statement by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly released alongside the
A school in special measures has succeeded in driving up standards in maths and science. And this year's GCSE results will show a big improvement. Inspectors also point to higher achievement in year nine Sats, in their latest monitoring report on Colchester's
A father with a drink problem tried to choke his wife during an alcohol-fuelled row. Accounts manager Nigel Loble grabbed wife Amanda's throat and squeezed until she became dizzy. He pinned her to the chair and threatened to break her leg, while their
Scouts are famous for being prepared. And youngsters are making sure they are ready for the opening of their World Jamboree. About 40,000 Scouts from across the world will descend on Chelmsford for the event this weekend. A group of 37 Swiss Scouts
Nearly three drugs dens a month were raided by police in Colchester last year - double the number of nearby Tendring. This month has already seen four take place in two weeks, raising concerns that drug use in the town is on an upwards spiral. The figures
Colchester United footballer Teddy Sheringham has been cautioned for perverting the course of justice. It follows his arrest for allegedly giving false details about a speeding offence. The former England striker, who won 51 caps, was one of three footballers
A council says there are no special reasons to allow a man to continue living in a mobile home in the countryside. Thomas Coyle is battling to stay put at his mobile home at Mouse Hall, Boxted. He launched an appeal after Colchester Council turned down
A new access road is planned for Colchester General Hospital to give ambulances faster access to accident and emergency. The "blue light" access road will go directly from the Northern Approaches Road past the medical records building, currently under
Police today warned they are to clamp down on problem drinkers in a Colchester park. The long summer nights frequently see teenagers congregating at Old Heath Recreation Ground, in New Town, with under-age drinking and rowdy behaviour. PC Audrey Hart
Celeb model Jodie Marsh hopes she's found Mr Right - on a ghost tour of Colchester. Jodie was in town for a hot date with local lad Justin Hubbard, who is bidding to become her hunky hubby. She is looking for love on her new reality television show
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Litter louts were today blasted for wasting public money and making Colchester a "grubby town". More than £900,000 is spent on keeping the town's streets clean every year. But according to Roger Buston, Colchester Council's portfolio holder for street
A firefighter has relaunched a campaign to cut the number of children being killed and injured on the roads. Kieran Warner, a firefighter of Ramsey, was appalled by the shocking increase of children dying while out cycling. He has responded by putting
Outraged seaside beach hut watchdogs have broken their silence to highlight the trail of human misery left by wanton vandals. Frinton Beach Hut Owners' Association, which prefers not to comment from fear of encouraging further attacks, has said "enough
A man has been cleared by a court on indecency charges. Christopher Biel had denied three charges of indecently exposing himself in front of two girls and had been due to face trial. But the prosecution in the case offered no evidence against him during
Plans for renovations to the Grade-II listed Wilson Marriage Centre have been submitted to the council. The remodelling of the college is planned to allow it to amalgamate with Grey Friars College, on High Street, Colchester, when it closes. The plans
The Big Lottery has defended its funding of the voluntary sector in Tendring. Officers attended a meeting of the district's community voluntary services at Clacton County High School yesterday to explain their methods of allocating grants to local organisations
A pensioner who was attacked and robbed of his holiday money in his own home has spoken of the moment the robber struck. William Mercer, 93, of Balton Way, Dovercourt, said: "I answered the door. The next thing I knew he came at me. I hit the wall and
Up to 25 jobs will be lost when the meals on wheels service in Tendring changes hands. The depot in Kirby Cross will also be closed and the service will be run from Colchester as part of the reshuffle. The Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) has
New seafront toilets worth more than £200,000 have been opened at Walton. The building replaces an old block near the town's pier. Developers M&W Essex, which is building flats and converting the Pier Hotel, has provided the facility at no cost to Tendring
Bride and groom Suzanne Herring and Mark Brown mark their wedding at Frinton Cricket Club with a quick game. The club, where Mark is manager, are the first in Essex to obtain a licence to hold weddings and civil partnerships in their pavilion. Also
A depressive van driver forced cars out of his way as he charged through roadworks in a high-speed police chase. Karl Weller, who is blind in one eye, nearly hit several buildings while racing in a village at up to 80mph. He mounted kerbs and overtook
ESSEX fast bowler Tony Palladino has signed a new two-year contract with the county that will take him up to the end of the 2009 season. The 24-year-old's first team appearances were restricted earlier in the year by injury but he is now back to full
GLOUCESTERSHIRE'S efforts to stage their County Championship fixture with Essex were thwarted by the weather, with rain forcing the opening day to be washed out with a ball bowled at Bristol. Steady drizzle left Nevil Road looking a sorry picture and
IPSWICH Town have failed in their bid to sign Plymouth Argyle's David Norris. Blues boss Jim Magilton has admitted enquiring about the 26-year-old - only to be told the midfielder will not be leaving Home Park. Norris, a right-sided playmaker, still
COLCHESTER United are in talks to sign Kevin Lisbie on a permanent basis. But they will not be offering a contract to their other triallist, Bela Balogh. Former Charlton Athletic striker Lisbie has featured in all three of the U's pre-season friendlies
