THE countdown has begun towards the moment when Colchester gets to play its part in a crucial stage of Britain’s biggest cycle race. A hundred of the world’s top riders will power up East Hill at speeds of as much as 40mph in September, to reach the
HEALTH bosses will target smokers on Colchester’s Greenstead estate. The town’s St Andrews ward is one of six problem areas NHS North Essex Essex is desperate to tackle. But the primary care trust has refused to say name the other five tobacco troublespots
MESSING about on the river hit new heights as a flotilla of boats and rafts took to the water for Wivenhoe Regatta. The town was on the crest of a wave for the fun-packed event, which attracted huge crowds to the historic quayside. Home-made rafts and
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THE headteacher of a school whose rebuilding funding is “under review” says the Government U-turn has been a huge blow. The Government announced it would be scrapping the Building Schools for the Future programme last week, which included £130million
HUNDREDS of people turned out to enjoy a fun day in Tiptree. Emergency service vehicles, a fancy-dress stall and a treasure hunt entertained visitors at the event on Saturday, which was organised to celebrate the launch of an innovative pilot. Essex
SHADOW health secretary Andy Burnham MP, who hopes to become the next leader of the Labour party, is to visit Colchester next week. The former health secretary will address a meeting of party members and supporters next Tuesday. He is the second leadership
John Ward has told the Gazette that he hopes both Lloyd James and Ben Coker will be putting pen to paper on deals to become Colchester United players today. The U’s boss said that the two trialists have done enough during their three weeks with the team
John Ward is ready to start stepping up his pre-season training regime. Following Saturday’s 3-0 win at Maldon and Tiptree, the Colchester United manager has seen his players in action in three games. And he and assistant manager Joe Dunne are now set
Ben Coker is “ecstatic” to be offered a two-year deal with Colchester United. However, the youngster knows he may have to be patient to get his chance in the U’s first team this season after stepping out of non-league football. The 20-year-old former
FREE sports sessions will be on offer in Colchester throughout the summer holidays. Sport in the Park offers school children of all ages the chance to try out tennis, basketball, cricket, football, street dance, cycling, golf, croquet and rugby. They
AN ELDERLY couple had a lucky escape after their bungalow caught fire. Firefighters were called at about 5.50am after passers by spotted smoke. Fence panels had caught light, which spread to a shed, garage and finally into the eaves
