PLANS for a £24million cancer unit at Colchester General Hospital have come under fire. Hospital governors voiced concerns about the radiotherapy centre at a meeting yesterday. Dr Mark Aitken, a public governor for the hospital trust
The countdown to Christmas started in Colchester with a flurry of snow and the arrival of Father Christmas. He and his elf pulled up in the High Street in an open-topped bus today to unveil this year’s Christmas window display at department
Two goals from midfielder Lloyd James helped Colchester United come from behind to beat ten-man Crewe Alexandra 4-1 at Gresty Road this afternoon to secure their place in the FA Cup second round. Alex, of League Two, went ahead in the 19th
TWO mums hope to break into the computer games market with a new fitness console. Becky King and Marie Tjunneland, both from Colchester, are marketing Buzz Box, which will go head to head with the Wii and Xbox. The duo have been working
COLCHESTER’S MP has critcisied the Government for failing to give soldiers adequate housing. Speaking in the House of Commons yesterday, Bob Russell questioned why the Government could not find the money to refurbish homes for the town’s 16 Air Assault
TWO Romanian pickpockets have been jailed for a botched attempt at stealing from an elderly woman. Anton Nonu and Marios Sirbu targeted Peggy Hammond, 86, after watching her withdraw £600 from Nationwide building society in Colchester. They followed
SOCIAL club bosses criticised councillors who issued leaflets warning residents the club will play loud music until the early hours. Liberal Democrats from Colchester’s Castle ward delivered the notices to homes near Belle Vue Social Club,
STEPS outside Colchester’s Firstsite gallery could be modified so skateboarders can use them without causing damage. Skateboarders who have practised in the public square since the gallery opened six weeks ago have damaged the steps. Rob Ellingham,
