SCHOOL pupils have returned home after witnessing the disruption of the Icelandic volcano first hand. More than 30 geography pupils from Thurstable School, in Tiptree, arrived back at Stansted on Saturday, having been in Iceland when the volcano erupted
CAMPAIGNERS calling for a rethink over plans to build thousands of homes on fields in the north of Colchester have collected more than 1,000 letters of support. The Love Myland group, set up by Nayland Road residents David and Catherine Clouston, has
ESSEX University student Katie Byrne asks, is general election all style and not enough substance? As a 19-year-old, this will be the first general election in which I will be able to vote. I’m not going to pretend I have any real political
THE long cold winter is believed to have contributed to a rise in fires across Essex. Latest figures from the fire service reveal the number of primary fires – including homes and vehicles – rose from 2,615 in 2008/09 to 2,891 in 2009/10, a rise of 10.6
CRISIS talks are to take place as scores of young children face missing out on nursery education in Brightlingsea. Residents are calling on education chiefs to help plug the shortfall in pre-school provision in the town, with Bizzy Bees Pre-school expected
Just a little like Grand Theft Auto you get to clean up a city that is plagued with bag guys, and you have a dog for company. This isn't Liberty City though – this is Grant City. Yeah, that makes all the difference. You run about like
ALL things English will be on offer at Colchester’s information centre on St George’s Day this Friday. From 10am to 1pm, people are invited to mark the occasion by sampling scones, Wilkin & Son’s strawberry jam and fresh cream at the VisitColchester
CAMPAIGNERS calling for a rethink over plans to build thousands of homes on fields in the north of Colchester have collected more than 1,000 letters of support. The Love Myland group, set up by Nayland Road residents David and Catherine Clouston, has
NEW all-inclusive drinks offers have been branded “disgusting” by the family of a talented composer who is believed to have drowned while drunk. Ivan Reshetilov died last August, at the age of 23, after wandering off from friends after a night out in
Hare coursing was a barbaric pastime that was a curse on our countryside until banned by the Labour Government. The inherent cruelty of coursing hares is opposed by the vast majority, indeed no less a Conservative than Margaret Thatcher voted
Ian Henderson insists Colchester United’s players are still upbeat, despite seeing their play-off dreams fade. The U’s lie six points off a top-six finish with three games to go, following their 3-1 defeat at Hartlepool United. Aidy Boothroyd’s side
Last year I wrote to the Gazette complaining about non-delivery of plastic refuse/recycle bags from Colchester Council. Lo and behold, it’s happened again. I live on a shared drive, my neighbour got his on April 6, but I got none. I phoned the
After reading Mrs Hawkins’s letter (Gazette April 13), I had to write about the service we get from Royal Mail. For the past 15 months lots of our mail, which had the correct address and postcode, has been re-directed to us from Kendall Road
I am writing regarding the letter (Gazette, April 13) concerning antisocial behaviour in a block of flats in Colchester. I have lived in this block for five years now and never had problems in the past regarding other residents, until last March
AN investigation has found a motocross incident, which left a man with serious head injuries, was a tragic accident. Stephen Woodiwiss, of Cedar Way, Tiptree, had to be airlifted to hospital following the crash in Marks Tey last month. The 47-year-old
A MAN accused of being involved in a doorstep machete attack has been cleared by a court. Terrence Allen walked free from the dock at Chelmsford Crown Court, after a judge said there was insufficient evidence against him. Mr Allen had been charged along
A MAN has been given a three-year road ban – for driving a toy car while drunk. Paul Hutton, 40, admitted he’d been a “complete twit” after having a drink and getting behind the wheel of the tiny electric-powered Barbie car, which goes slower then a
In the column by Colchester United Supporters’ Association committee member Dan Humphreys in the Swindon Town programme, he wrote regarding the poor proportion of Colchester people attending. Looking at the figures, it appears the real “hard
HEALTH, education, immigration, expenses and Afghanistan were just a few of the topics debated during a husting which lasted for more than 90 minutes. The mood was largely genial, but hostilities did occasionally erupt, notably after one couple raised
AN action group has invited the managing director of a bus firm to a public meeting following months of unrest over the service it provides. Rowhedge Travel Action Group said it had called its second such meeting in three years, after reading in the
Until now, I was willing to remain silent regarding the comments aimed at me from Messrs Harris, Naish and Newell. Although, having lived most of my life in Berechurch, I have been branded a newcomer. I would define a newcomer as one who lives
As a resident of the Westlands estate in Colchester for more than 30 years, may I congratulate those responsible for constructing the new country park, off James Carter Road. How we would have loved it years ago when our children were young.
Colchester United will finally go head-to-head with rivals Norwich City in London next week over the controversial departure of former manager Paul Lambert. After months of prolonged dispute between the two Coca-Cola League One rivals, a
