COLCHESTER could see a reduction in the number of mid Essex students enrolled at its sixth form college, after a £5 million facility in Braintree was given the go ahead. Work is due to start on Braintree Sixth Form early next year, after schools became
IT was a dream come true for Daniel Davies. The 17-year-old Shorefields School pupil, who suffers from cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheelchair, has ambitions to be a radio DJ. And he got to see an expert in action when he was whisked away to
THE Gazette region's MPs claimed more than £800,000 in expenses and allowances last year, official records have revealed. Our six politicians claimed an average of £136,000 each for work-related expenses. The figures are released by Parliament each
UNDERCOVER stings by Trading Standards failed to catch out any traders in the Colchester and Tendring districts. It is against the law to sell fireworks to people under the age of 18. Those who do not ask to see some form of ID and sell fireworks to
VAL Varney calls her town "my piece of heaven". She loves being close to the beach and the way her neighbours always have time for a chat. She is also proud of the fact that she might as well not have a television, with all the activities that are available
HISTORIAN John Collett is looking for the children in this photo, who were snapped as they were being evacuated from Clacton during the war. Mr Collett has already compiled the accounts of Clacton children into a book, called There'll Always Be An England
A business award finalist has been "knocked for six" by the postal strikes. Liz Leatherdale, who owns and runs Colchester Classics, a CD mail order service, said the latest Royal Mail strikes had adversely affected every part of running her business
A key part of the community facilities at Colchester United's new stadium has been scrapped, after a £1 million funding bid fell through. There were hopes a much-needed public library to serve north Colchester would be set up in the stadium. But a vital
Highways chiefs have blamed the wrong sort of weather after going more than £10 million over budget in just six months. County Hall has overspent by more than £10.75 million on its highways and transport budget. The county council has had to splash
A mum of two has started selling hand-made Peruvian knitwear for children. Amanda Ruiz, 37, of Myland, Colchester, launched the firm after marrying a Peruvian and getting gifts from his family for her son. The range of clothes include ponchos and hooded
Congratulations Harwich - you did it. The Electric Palace cinema is saved. The appeal to raise £15,000 in one year for vital construction work on the iconic building has not only been reached, it has been smashed. By the time the appeal officially
FANS of Colchester United have been praised in the House of Commons by the town's MP for their good behaviour. As a season ticket holder, MP Bob Russell was proud to praise his home team for having the lowest number of arrests in the Championship last
Traders are backing calls for a threatened market to be saved. It is feared Walton's High Street market could close if Town and Country Markets, which runs the site, pulls out. Market traders hope that Frinton and Walton Town Council could take over
High street traders in Manningtree are facing up to the possibility of a new Tesco store in the town. Following the highly-charged anti-Tesco meeting held by the Stour Community First Group in Lawford on Tuesday night - traders in Manningtree have spoken
Two sections of sea wall at Holland-on-Sea could collapse at any time, a report has revealed. Sea defences are failing, sand levels are too low and short-term works to prop up walls are starting to give way on the Clacton coast. A Tendring Council report
Tommy Miller still has a chance of being fit for Ipswich Town's date with Wolves. The midfielder (pictured) had been ruled out of tomorrow's Portman Road clash, having also missed Tuesday's game with Colchester after injuring his ankle at Queens Park
Colchester United manager Geraint Williams has admitted that inexperience has contributed to his side's poor defensive record this season. The average age of the U's defence for their game against Ipswich Town on Tuesday night was just 22. The back
A mature and resurgent Billy Clarke is aiming to show he has what it takes to stay in Ipswich Town's first-team. The 19-year-old Irishman, who is hoping to line up on the left-wing for Town in their game with Wolves at Portman Road tomorrow, burst on
Colchester United chief executive Marie Partner today ruled out the possibility of allowing any space for standing at the town's new Community Stadium. The House of Commons heard calls for terraces to return at football grounds on Wednesday, nearly two
