THREE people have suffered smoke inhalation following a flat fire. Firefighters were called to the fire in a third floor flat in Shears Crescent in West Mersea on Saturday evening. Crews tackled the blaze wearing breathing apparatus and using
ACTOR Duncan Preston revived one of his famous roles as he took part in an antiques road trip to Mersea island. The TV actor, who has appeared in shows including All Creatures Great and Small, Bergerac, Casualty, Emmerdale and Coronation Street
A ROAD was closed whilst police investigated an incident in Colchester. Officers were called to Circular Road North at 1pm on Saturday after a man injured himself. He was taken to Colchester Hospital to receive treatment. A policespokesman
A BOUTIQUE in Colchester’s prestigious Crouch Street is offering to pay for customer’s car parking fees in a bid to boost trade. Ambiance of Colchester says it will refund the cost of parking in nearby St Mary’s car park to anyone buying items
THIEVES have got away with electrical items and jewellery after a house burglary in Colchester. Police are asking to speak with anyone who saw any suspicious behaviour in the Ipswich Road area on Friday between midday and 5pm. Access to a house
JASON Levermore has made the cut and is still going strong at the BMW PGA Championship, at Wentworth. The Clacton professional is tied in 14th place - one of seven players on two under - after rounds of 72 and 70. He finished yesterday's round
