QUICK-THINKING Paul Worbey has spoken of the moment Peter Reeve pointed a gun at him after he had saved one of his intended victims. Mr Worbey, 57, was in his parents’ bungalow in Fairlop Close, Clacton, when he heard gunshots. He looked outside,
FOUR people have been arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at a man in Leavenheath. Police were called to Maypole Way at 1.30am on Wednesday after reports of a weapon being waved around in the street. The police helicopter was scrambled and four
A NEW cap design on a children’s drink bottle made little Alexander Farries choke – and cost Britvic millions. Shocked mum Shelley Farries said Alexander, six, began gasping for air as he drank a Robinsons Fruit Shoot. Shelley, husband Paul and boys
PARATROOPERS are aiming to climb four peaks for charity. Eight soldiers from Colchester-based A Company, 3rd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment, will be striding up Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons as well as three other peaks - Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike
COLCHESTER Zoo has been fined for exposing workers to one of the most dangerous types of asbestos. The zoo also did not follow the correct procedures for removing the substance and did not bring in specialist contractors. A court heard the zoo is taking
AMATEUR footballer Karl Briggs suffered 12 broken bones when he fell 30ft from a bridge. Karl, 25, fell while fooling about with friends after a night out in Colchester. Medics amazed he survived at all, told him he will never play football
John Ward has vowed to give all of his players the chance to earn a place in his new-look U’s side. Colchester United play their first pre-season friendly of the summer tomorrow when they travel to play Heybridge Swifts. The U’s are
A TEENAGE boy who went missing from his home has returned safely. The 15-year-old went missing from the Barn Hall Avenue area of Colchester just after midnight on Wednesday. The police helicopter and officers on the ground were called out to look
AN OLYMPIC guide is hoping to gather all of Colchester’s volunteers for a meet and greet to mark the start of the London Games. Sara Green, 69, of Maldon Road, Colchester, is organising the volunteers’ party in Castle Park on Friday, July 27
A STUDENT nurse left unconscious after an assault during a night out has spoken about how he has been left feeling scared. New Town resident Qondiso Mpofu, 32, was punched in the jaw on St Botolph’s Street, Colchester, at 4am on Saturday. The attack
A HIP-HOP fan is hosting freestyle rap battles, in the style of Eminem movie 8-Mile. Victor Booty, 29, said there is a huge untapped, underground fanbase for rap music in the Colchester area. The Old Heath resident has started putting on rap battles
BRAINTREE Town have added two new signings to their squad. The Blue Square Bet Premier side has added attacking midfielder/winger Josh Dawkin and left-back Sam Habergham to the line-up at The Amlin Stadium. Dawkin made his professional
SHADOW Government Minister Vernon Coaker has told Colchester Labour members to make sure they are part of the party’s resurrection. Mr Coaker, who is Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, visited members of the Colchester branch on
YOUNGSTERS lent a helping hand to council staff as they gave Rowhedge a spring clean. The zone wardens organised a Hand in Hand day to spruce up the village and complete a number of small projects. A hit list of small tasks suggested by local residents
CRICKETER Ben Foakes has vowed to stay focused and not get ahead of himself after securing his place in the England squad for next month’s Under-19 World Cup in Australia. The right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper will be vice-captain of the 15-man
A PUPIL was garotted by a rope and left with neck injuries after yobs tied it across a path near a school. Police are appealing for information after a rope was tied to a fence and railings by Alderman Blaxill School in Paxman Avenue, Colchester, at
TRIBUTES to murdered cop PC Ian Dibell continue to pour in. The hero officer was killed while protecting the public in Clacton on Monday. He was shot dead by Peter Reeve, who had already shot another man and was then found dead in a
A MAN has been re-bailed after being arrested on suspicion of drug offences. Police swooped on homes in Prince Philip Road, Monkwick, and another in Pertwees Court, at the Hythe back in March, About 140 cannabis plants were found at the
THE University of Essex is bucking a national trend. The number of applications to attend the Wivenhoe-based institution has increased by more than 200 since last year. But official figures released by the Universities and Colleges Admissions
A MAN suspected of parking his car on a railway line in order to cause a train crash has had his bail extended. Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the train track near the Chitts Hill crossing in Colchester in May. At first it was thought
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a business on Southway after a chimney fire got out of control. Two crews from Colchester were called at 7am today and managed to extinguish the flames in 15 minutes.
A LAPTOP was stolen during a Brightlingsea burglary. Police were called to a property near Whitegate Road between midnight and 7.30am on Wednesday. Opportunist burglars got in through a front window and took a black Acer Aspire laptop. Anyone with
Free agent Nathan Clarke has said he would be happy to discuss a return to Colchester United. The 28-year-old defender is currently weighing up his options after ending his long stay at Huddersfield Town last month. Clarke spent more
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IN TODAY'S GAZETTE: A MUM has criticised a consultant who wrongly advised her to have an abortion after misreading a scan. Carrie Chilvers, 28, of Colchester, sought a second opinion and was given the all clear. She now has a healthy baby girl. * Amateur
