Fundraisers slipped and slid their way through a maze of giant inflatable obstacles in the name of charity. Fourteen teams of ten battled it out in the pouring rain in an It's A Knockout contest, in aid of St Helena Hospice. The event, at Colchester
Wet weather did not dampen the spirits of more than 100 charity walkers. Despite the rainfall on Sunday walkers joined in the seventh annual Mayflower Walk from Harwich to Manningtree. Starting at the Low Lighthouse in Harwich at 10.30am, the 13.8-mile
Hundreds of people put their hands together in memory of two talented young footballers. A charity football match held by Lawford Lads Football Club turned into a double tribute on Saturday. Organised in honour of Darren Hawkins, who died in 2004 of
Surrey gained revenge for their thrashing a fortnight ago when they beat Essex by eight wickets with 22 balls to spare at Chelmsford in the Friends Provident Trophy in a match reduced to 40 overs per side after rain had delayed the start until 1.45 p.m
TOURISM bosses are basking in glory after beaches across north Essex were praised in this year's Good Beach Guide. The Marine Conservation Society's guide has judged West Mersea, Brightlingsea, Clacton, Holland-on-Sea, Frinton, Walton and Dovercourt
AN OUTDOOR swimming pool opened for the summer season with a splash. Youngsters and local dignitaries dived in to help launch the swimming season at Brightlingsea's open-air pool on Saturday. The free openday attracted hundreds of swimmers, including
TRAIN operator National Express East Anglia has announced it has enjoyed the most punctual month of its franchise to date. During its most recent four-week performance period, up to April 26, just over 92 per cent of services arrived at their destination
A SOCIAL worker has been admonished after making mistakes while working for Essex County Council. Jacqueline Bonhomme, aged 58, was found guilty of misconduct by the General Social Care Council (GSCC) between January 2004 and May 2006, while she was
TWO thousand screaming youngsters shouted, sang, stamped and laughed as the Too Smart roadshow came to north Essex. The award-winning roadshow, run by Essex Police with support from Essex FM, is currently touring the county, performing to pupils in the
