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A TEENAGE thief was ordered to give up crime and swot for his exams instead. The Clacton youth - who cannot be named for legal reasons - was out in the early hours stealing cash from cars, a court heard. He admitted theft at Colchester Magistrates'
A judge threatened to force a trio to pay for the police helicopter after they sparked a late-night search. The force's chopper was scrambled after three men were seen in a Colchester scrapyard on April 11. A court heard Matthew Lower, 20, Sean Paulyn
A law graduate has slammed a major supermarket chain after she discovered a worm in her scotch egg. Fernanda Rossatto bought a pack of six snack eggs from Tesco, in Greenstead Road, Colchester. She and her housemate ate two without complaint, but when
Each year, Colchester's 70,000 homes throw away 23,000 tons of food. The cost of this food, its collection and eventual disposal - currently landfill - runs into seven figures. And it is rising. So is the amount of waste. A few days ago, the Government-funded
A BLOOD donor has been celebrated for helping to save 200 lives. Sandra Flynn, of Forest Park Avenue, Clacton, has given blood 75 times and was given an engraved crystal plate by the National Blood Service to mark her achievement. The desire to become
IMMIGRATION officials swooped on five addresses in Colchester. At least two flats in Magdalen Street, in New Town, were raided by officials from the UK Border Agency. The Home Office department refused to confirm the location of the other properties
Colchester United will sign a consistent performer if they are successful in their swoop for transfer target Matt Lockwood. That's the view of Matt Joseph, who played alongside Lockwood for six years while at Leyton Orient. Joseph, now skills coach
Danny Haynes is being linked with a £2 million move to FA Cup winners Portsmouth. The Ipswich Town striker - voted the club's most improved player last term - has been the subject of repeated speculation, suggesting he could be on his way to a Premier
Clacton Cricket Club are brimming with potential, according to upbeat chairman Neil Cavender. And with no relegation from the division this summer, he believes their fledgling stars have a perfect opportunity to learn and adapt to East Anglian Premier
Watch out - watch out Craig Lesiak is about! Coggeshall's big-hitting all-rounder Craig Lesiak that is. The Seedgrowers medium pace swing bowler is rapidly making a name for himself as a batsman, as his career best 144 not out, opening the batting in
He may not be one of the star names of Colchester and East Essex's line-up, but Nick Gibbs will be sorely missed this weekend, according to stand-in skipper Julian Russell. Medium-pacer and lower order hitter Gibbs, who played for England under-19s,
Stanway Rovers chairman Roy Brett says he is delighted to have two familiar faces back in charge for next season. Rob Bate and Paul Symes will be taking the reins at the Hawthorns once again after a change of heart about their positions and the shock
A MAYORESS has launched the start of her charity work for the year. Muriel Rutson was formally made the mayoress of Harwich last week. For the next year it will be her role to raise funds for her five chosen causes, which have each been personally picked
A CHARITY cycle event designed as a substitute for the popular Tour de Tendring is taking place on Sunday. Two routes will be available for those who want to use their pedal power to boost the coffers of Harwich RNLI. The first and more challenging
Pupils are looking forward to taking the plunge. Earls Colne Primary School will open its completely rebuilt £30,000 school pool on June 2. The pool enables children to have two free swimming lessons a week. Jane Clarke, headteacher, said: "I'm thrilled
