A CAR crashed into the corner of a building on a Colchester estate. The crash happened in Derwent Road, on the Highwoods estate, at about 8.30pm yesterday. A black Volkswagen Passat left the road and headed towards the building.
A MAGNIFICENT travelling tent is taking up residence in Colchester’s Castle Park this August. The first of its kind in the region, a spiegeltent (German for mirror tent) is constructed in wood and canvas, with a large circular, wooden dancefloor
WHEN the Firstsite art organisation vacated the Minories last year, the building’s trustees couldn’t have chosen a better new tenant than Colchester Institute’s School of Art, Design and Media. The Victor Batte-Lay Trust, which owns the building, was
PUPILS from a Colchester school have become the faces of a national campaign calling on teachers to offer one-to-one tutoring. Sir Charles Lucas Arts College has been trialling a Government pilot scheme, providing personal tuition for children who struggle
A HOMELESS man has been jailed for life for kicking, punching and stamping his father to death. Michael Leahy attacked dad Liam at his bedsit in Military Road, Colchester, and left him in a pool of blood, a court heard. He admitted murdering
Colchester United goalkeeper Dean Gerken has joined Bristol City. The 24-year-old, who spent eight years with the U's, has penned a two-year deal at Ashton Gate. He has joined for an undisclosed fee. For the full story, see tomorrow's Gazette.
A PATIENT was given paracetamol at Colchester General Hospital – after being admitted for an overdose of it. Another patient developed a urinary infection after a catheter was insterted, but staff found it difficult to discover where it was, according
COLCHESTER MP Bob Russell has been criticised for claiming back money spent on tax advice after he was paid for giving lectures. The Lib Dem MP said it was “perfectly proper” for him to collect £390 from taxpayers to help him complete his tax returns
THE family of a woman who died following a collision with a taxi have spoken of the “strong, independent” woman who will be missed by all who knew her. Doris Cornwall died from head injuries she sustained when she was in a collision with a
PENSIONERS are being “harassed” by late night calls urging them to support a campaign against a footpath. Some elderly residents have been visited by campaigners late at night and told to sign a petition against the project. Plans have
COLCHESTER car parking charges are to be overhauled in what is hoped will provide a huge boost to the local economy. From tomorrow, workers, tourists, shoppers and revellers will benefit from cheaper rates at different times of the day.
FRIENDS of a girl who died five years ago released 21 lilac balloons to commemorate what would have been her 21st birthday. The memorial for Hannah Cockett, from West Mersea, was organised by friend Carrie Chilvers. A small group of
HARWICH has been snubbed by organisers of an historic event to mark the evacuation of Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Europe. A re-enactment of the Prague Kindertransport, which took 669 children from Prague to Harwich in 1939, will take place in
Essex have signed South African batsman Hashim Amla. He will provide cover for Danish Kaneria, who is on international duty with Pakistan in Sri Lanka. Amla will be with Essex until at least the end of July when Essex will learn if Kaneria is selected
PROPOSALS to open up a green space were largely welcomed at an open day for the public. Visitors checked out plans for St Botolph’s Priory, in Colchester town centre, aimed at bringing more people into the park. The designs would see more paths added
CAMPAIGNING residents are celebrating after highways bosses announced they are planning to improve safety on a dangerous road. Pensioner Allan Lambeth, of Lumber Leys, called on Essex County Council’s highways department to bring in measures to prevent
A FAMILY have won £16,000 compensation after a traumatic “dream” holiday in which all ten of them fell seriously ill. It was meant to be the trip of a lifetime, but Karen Cornish’s family spent more time in hospital than in their Dominican Republic hotel
PLANS for a new medical centre in West Mersea might have to be shelved – wasting four years of work. Health bosses were planning to build the centre on land off Barfield Road. But the Royal British Legion has blocked the plans by denying them access
THE arrival of baby Summer-Marie Tingey means her family are celebrating a fifth living generation. All five generations, headed by 94-year-old Cyril Kettle, were born at Colchester General Hospital and that is not the only thing they have in common.
MAN and wife for more than 50 years, Penelope and Leslie Newman owe it all to a blind date. The couple were introduced when Les was home from the Merchant Navy. Mrs Newman said: “We met on a blind date as my sister was going out with Les’ friend and
Director of Female Football Kevin Anderson says continuity was a key factor in appointing Steve Bartlett as the new boss of U’s Ladies. Bartlett will work alongside Anderson in charge of Colchester Ladies in the FA Tesco Women’s Premier League Southern
Colchester Harriers’ Louis Persent booked a summer trip to Serbia, where he will compete in the 400 metres for Great Britain at the European Junior Championships in July. On a very hot weekend in Bedford at the England Championships, he finished second
MOTORISTS travelling into Colchester face long delays after a single vehicle crash. The black car appeared to have left the road shortly before 8.15am. It was travelling on the slip road off the A12 towards the Spring Lane roundabout when the crash
Colchester United hope to wrap up a move for Carlisle goalkeeper Ben Williams later this week. However, the U’s may have to iron out some of the fine details before the deal goes through. Colchester have been granted permission by the Cumbrians to talk
A PILOT who died in a light aircraft crash on Saturday is not expected to be named until the end of the week. The 60-year-old Clacton man was pronounced dead at the scene, close to Great Oakley Airfield, off Harwich Road. He was the
THREE men have been hailed as heroes after saving a house from going up in smoke. The passing motorists and a neighbour came to the aid of Fred and Vivienne Wood, after a car parked on their driveway burst into flames. The 40-foot flames
A MAN has died after his car collided with a lorry on the A120 near Great Bromley. A blue A Class Mercedes and a green Iveco lorry were involved in the smash near the junction with the A133. The road was closed in both directions after
A FARMERS’ market has got the green light to be held every month after proving a hit with shoppers in Clacton. Stallholders did a roaring trade when the market was launched in Jackson Road, earlier this month. Now organisers have been given
ENTHRALLED visitors were in the company of lords, ladies and dragons at an historic keep. A magician kept youngsters spellbound at Hedingham Castle as he gave advice on dealing with the resident dragons. As 600 visitors strolled around the grounds in
TWO brothers will be cycling from London to Paris for charity. Matt Ronalds, 17, and Chris, 20, plan to complete the 476-mile route in just four days. The pair from Nelson Road, Colchester, will leave on July 21, and hope to arrive at the French capital
