A SWEET night of funky house at its finest will be heading to Essex University this weekend. Hed Kandi is a popular visitor to these parts, with previous club nights at the university and Escape nightclub, in Copford. The UK-based record label and music
YOU know the name, right, but the face doesn’t ring any bells. And that’s the way comedian Stewart Lee likes it. “There is something to be said for not being a really famous comedian,” he said. “I still have a degree of anonymity and also there isn
Half-term theatrical shows, Mercury Theatre, Colchester, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11am and 2pm, £7.25, £5.50 concessions. 01206 573948 The Colchester theatre is once again putting on a whole host of family-friendly shows which should delight both young
SUPPORTERS of the RNLI can now receive text message alerts to tell them when the local lifeboat is being launched. Signal maroons stopped being fired some months ago. The move left some people, who put money in the RNLI charity boxes when they heard
A LANDLADY is “disgusted” after fly-tippers dumped a lorryload of rubbish behind flats and shops she owns. Patricia Cemil, who rents out a chip shop, hairdresser’s and homes above in Barrack Street, Colchester, said she regularly had to clear waste behind
HALLOWEEN pranksters have been warned by police to think again if they plan to cause trouble in Colchester and Tendring. Essex Police will be out on patrol, visiting schools and working with retailers, in a bid to prevent antisocial behaviour on October
SWIMMERS will soon be able to head back to the newly-refurbished fitness pool at Colchester Leisure World. It has been closed since July 6, and was initially due to reopen on September 28. Colchester Council, which runs the centre, said the new scheduled
A FATHER and son have been found guilty of dumping waste that led to council workers being taken to hospital. Darren Buckley, 38, and Samuel Buckley, 63, of Clockhouse Way, Braintree, flytipped waste in Toppesfield Road, Wethersfield, without a waste
PLANS to set up a Dickensian fair and ice rink at Colchester Castle in the run-up to Christmas have been axed. A temporary rink, market stalls and chalets offering food and mulled wine had been planned as the centrepiece of Colchester’s festive
THOSE with mental health issues are often some of the most vulnerable people in society. They often have no physical signs of their condition, and society is always ready to stigmatise those who most need our help. Despite mental health problems affecting
BIKER Charley Boorman was at full throttle during a book signing in Colchester. The globetrotting documentary-maker hit top gear penning autographs as a horde of fans queued to meet him and pose for pictures at Waterstone’s in Culver Square. The son
A DAD has praised firefighters for saving his menagerie of pets and preventing a raging fire spreading to nearby homes. The fire service was called to Halstead Road, Kirby-le-Soken, after a garden fire got out of control. They helped
WHEN Lorraine Woodhouse and Lucy McClure embarked on a charity collection, the last thing they expected was ignorance and hurtful comments. The pair, who both have autistic sons, wanted to raise money for Autism Anglia, which runs Doucecroft School,
MORE than 300 people have signed a mother’s petition to get a piece of play equipment removed from a school playground. Lawrence Zulu-Macdonald fell off a scooter board at Powers Hall Infant School, Witham, when another youngster bumped into him, his
NEW rules are expected to be introduced to ban “inappropriate dress” at Colchester’s main cemetery. Colchester Council’s cabinet was set to approve new regulations at the Mersea Road graveyard at last night’s meeting following a host of complaints.
A LIT firework was shoved through the letterbox of a house while a couple slept. Clare Tubby and boyfriend Tommy Cammack woke to the sound of their smoke alarm going off and their dog, Rosie, barking. Miss Tubby, 29, said she rushed down the stairs
THOSE with mental health issues are often some of the most vulnerable people in society. They often have no physical signs of their condition, and society is always ready to stigmatise those who most need our help. Despite mental health problems affecting
Jon Walters has been ruled out of Ipswich Town's crunch match at fellow strugglers Plymouth Argyle. The striker sprained his ankle towards the end of Tuesday's 1-1 draw at home to Watford. He now misses tomorrow's trip to Home Park, as does Connor Wickham
ESSEX Police have defended their decision to appoint an officer who, according to his barrister, has special needs. Police Community Support Officer Daniel Le Moine, 22, has been suspended from his post after he was convicted of deliberately deceiving
ANOTHER bitter fight is to be launched over control of Tendring Council. Amid claims it is becoming “ungovernable” and that councillors are playing politics, rather than worrying about serving their residents, Tendring Council’s ruling Tories are facing
Gareth McAuley believes Ipswich Town’s trip to Plymouth is like a “cup final”. Both sides have made a dreadful start to the season and occupy the bottom two places in the table. Town are in the basement spot and still without a win in 13 Championship
New signing Josh Payne is on standby to make his Colchester United debut tomorrow. The energetic West Ham United midfielder (pictured) has became the fifth loanee in the U’s ranks, after joining them on a month’s loan. And the 18-year-old is waiting
Aidy Boothroyd wants Layer Road legend Dick Graham to help him in his U’s promotion bid. The Colchester United boss plans to invite Graham – arguably the most popular manager in the club’s history - to future training sessions. Boothroyd spoke to Graham
BUSINESSES and charities attended a breakfast meeting organised by sixth form students. Members of the business community in Harwich gathered at the Cliff Hotel, in Marine Parade, yesterday for a networking event. Second-year A-Level students from the
A VETERAN councillor has been named as an honorary alderman of Essex. Roy Smith, who had been a county councillor in west Clacton for 36 years, stood down from his role before the elections earlier this year. Mr Smith, of Cherry Tree Avenue, Clacton
