Colchester United crashed to a 4-1 defeat at Notts County this afternoon at Meadow Lane. The U's season finished on a low note when they were beaten by the Magpies, who despite their win failed to clinch a play-off place following Stevenage's
A PYTHON has gone missing in Great Yeldham. The four-foot Royal Python female snake, called Rosie, was reported missing by her owner on Saturday morning. The pet, which is described as not aggressive, has black and brown patches and
LEAD thieves have stripped metal from a farm house building. The lead flashing was stolen from the roof of a shed at Heathgate Farm, Tiptree. Owner James Purdy, 55, has offered a £1000 reward for information leading to their arrest. The theft was discovered
HECKLERS beware – if stand-up Alfie Moore gets too much abuse, technically he could “nick” you. That’s because Alfie is still a serving police officer based in Scunthorpe. He’s on a three-year sabbatical from the force to see if he can make it as a
A PUB has made a deal with neighbours in order to get a music licence. The Foresters Arms in Castle Road, Colchester, had an application for a seven-days-a-week music permit turned down by the council. More than 100 residents signed a petition supporting
Thurlow Nunn have been confirmed as the new sponsors of the Eastern Counties League. The firm have agreed a three-year deal and will take over the sponsorship from Ridgeons. Stanway Rovers, Wivenhoe Town, FC Clacton, Halstead Town and Brightlingsea
