THE man responsible for one of the funniest, and perhaps lewdest, comics in Britain is bringing his new stand-up show to Essex. Simon Donald, co-founder of Viz, will be performing the show he is taking to the Edinburgh Festival this year, the Oxford
A FIGHT to improve a dangerous junction has taken a big step forward after a petition from residents. Calls to change the notorious “accident blackspot” at the Coggeshall exit of the A120 have been backed by Braintree Council. Councillors voted unanimously
A MAN has been arrested in connection with an alleged attack on a Colchester Council street warden over a litter fine in Castle Park. The incident happened yesterday afternoon, as hundreds of people enjoyed a lunch hour in the summer sun.
DRIVERS in Wivenhoe are facing a High Street closure, temporary traffic lights and a weight restriction – all so the county council can fill in six potholes in a side road. The news has angered borough councillor Stephen Ford, who represents Wivenhoe
A MAN is to face trial on 33 charges, ranging from rape and sexual assault to taking and possessing indecent pictures of children. Steven Baxter denied all the charges when he appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court. His trial has been set for October
A POLITICAL couple who pull in more than £40,000 for their work as councillors have described the job as “a full-time commitment with modest rewards”. Husband and wife team Tim and Julie Young represent St Andrews ward on Colchester Council, with each
A CLAMPDOWN on underage drinkers has led police to seize more than 200 bottles and cans in less than a month. Officers covering High Woods, St Johns and Mile End, have been touring teenagers’ hangouts and seizing alcohol from under-18s. Police community
MORE than a third of a fund for the development of an ancient site described as “Colchester’s birthplace” is being spent on routine maintenance. Colchester Council got £500,000 from homebuilder Galliford’s as a condition of planning permission being
There was a time not so long ago when Ipswich Town and manager Roy Keane spoke of the the club’s bid to reach the Premier League as if it was a foregone conclusion. But, after a deeply disappointing first full season in charge, Keane has admitted expectations
Andrew Bond is confident that he can make the step up to League football with Colchester United. The midfielder has joined the U’s on a free transfer from Conference Premier outfit Barrow, penning a two-year contract. He told the Gazette: “It’s a massive
Colchester United newcomer Brian Wilson has revealed manager John Ward was a key factor in him signing for the club. The former Manchester United trainee was one part of a double signing made by the U’s, following the arrival of midfielder Andrew Bond
IN less than 20 years, something as familiar as a hedgehog or sparrow could become a rare sight, if more isn’t done to safeguard our green land. That was the message given out to more than 700 members of Essex Wildlife Trust at their annual meeting at
