England under-21 boss Stuart Pearce admitted his side’s 5-0 win over Iceland flattered them somewhat. The Young Lions cruised to victory in their European Championship Group Eight qualifier, in front of a sell-out crowd of 10, 051 at the Weston Homes
England thrashed Iceland 5-0 in their under-21 European Championship qualifier tonight, in front of a sell-out crowd at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. Marvin Sordell sent the Young Lions on their way with a sweet strike, six minutes
A DISABLED teenager has received vital adaptations to his home – thanks to a Big Society-style campaign. Businesses and residents clubbed together to fund a new bathroom for Jordan Cardy after Colchester Council could not help. The 15
COLCHESTER’S hospital trust has been hailed as one of the most carbon-friendly organisations in the country. The trust, which runs Colchester General Hospital and Essex County Hospital, came joint first in an energy efficiency league table of more than
A STUDENT urged witnesses to come forward after he was robbed after a Colchester fireworks display. Jordan Durrant, 16, had been with friends at the popular Castle Park display and was walking home to Lethe Grove, Colchester, when he was attacked by
AN exclusive £30million spa, which employs 157 people, has gone into administration less than a year after opening. The Lifehouse Spa opened its doors in December and has seen a string of celebrities pay a visit, including Kerry Katona, Alexis Jordan
Spectators have been urged to arrive early for England's under-21 international qualifier against Iceland tonight, at the Weston Homes Community Stadium (7.30pm kick-off). The official car park is sold out but the U’s will be running a shuttle
DISABLED schoolchildren have a better than new sensory garden to enjoy courtesy of detainees from the Military Corrective Training Centre. The children at Market Field School, a special day school in Elmstead Market, have not been able to get into the
A BUSINESSMAN has been unveiled as the possible new owner of Colchester’s former Garrison Theatre. Tim Fergus, who grew up in Colchester, is planning on turning the site into a nursery and eventually employing up to 25 full-time staff. Although he
DEDICATED fans of the popular Twilight films could be leaving Colchester’s Odeon cinema rather bleary eyed next week. To mark the release of Breaking Dawn Part 1, the latest in the vampire-themed Twilight film saga, the Head Street cinema is
Stuart Pearce believes playing in front of a capacity Colchester crowd will give England under-21s the edge tonight. The Young Lions take on their Iceland counterparts in a sell-out clash at the Weston Homes Community Stadium (kick-off 7.30pm). Pearce
COLCHESTER Council meetings could be held at Firstsite, if the town hall chambers are rented out. That was one of the ideas put forward at a meeting of the council’s policy review and development panel, which discussed plans to lease out parts of the
Colchester Council has revealed ambitious plans to extend the town's cycle route. However some people are up in arms claiming the cash could be better spent on other projects. Plus: * Mugging victim askes for witnesses to come forward
