A COUPLE will embrace the true yuletide spirit by getting married as a part of a Christmas Day church service. Peter Jeary, 53, and Jane Englefield, 42, will be married in a five-minute section of the December 25 morning service at St Mary’s Church in
A CYCLIST who had a four-hour wait in hospital after hitting a pothole and falling off her bike says she feels let down. Maria Hinks, 56, injured her arm and elbow when she had an accident in Clarke’s Road, Dovercourt. She was taken
Colchester United beat Leeds United at Elland Road for the first time in their history, after coming from behind to win this afternoon. The U's won 2-1 against ten-man Leeds to bounce back immediately from their home defeat at the hands
Ipswich Town suffered their first home defeat in the Championship since August 23 when they went down 2-1 to Cardiff City. The Bluebirds took an early lead when Gareth McAuley's error let in Jay Bothroyd. And they fell further behind when Hungarian
BUSINESS groups today said it is too early to tell whether shops and traders in Colchester will be affected by the downturn this Christmas. With the icy chill of recession in the air, retailers are uncertain about sales as shoppers keep a tight
A WAITER was left with a bloody nose after being headbutted by his attacker. Andrew Gregson, 29, threw himself forward at victim Mark Sweet and butted him in the face, a court heard. The waiter had been trying to restrain Gregson, who
AN author is hoping that Dedham holds the key to finding her inspiration. Carolyn Hink has just published a children’s book and is trying to find the teacher who inspired the title character. The Gazette told last night how Mrs Hink has just had Miss
