Joe Dunne was not too downhearted despite seeing his Colchester United side fall to a 2-0 defeat at Port Vale. Doug Loft's double condemned the U's to their first defeat of 2014, in what was their first match in League One since January 18.
Colchester United were beaten for the first time in 2014 after losing 2-0 to Port Vale tonight. Doug Loft's brace, with goals in each half, gave the Valiants victory at a wintery Vale Park and saw the U's lose in their first competitive game for
U's make one change to their starting line-up for their game at Port Vale, with Ryan Dickson replacing Luke Garbutt at left-back after the youngster returned to parent club Everton U's side to face Vale is: Walker, Wilson, Okuonghae, Eastman, Dickson
A COLCHESTER-BASED para has been slammed for drinking live fish. Lance Corporal James Steel, of 3 Para, was filmed doing the Facebook drinking craze NekNomination. The dare saw the soldier, who was a pall bearer at Margaret Thatcher’s funeral
Weather experts are warning of the possibility of more flooding as heavy rain and gales are forecast for the a further three days. A severe weather warning is in place for today and tomorrow for heavy rain and high winds, with heavy downpours
A young veteran who suffered horrific injuries in a bomb blast has described his children as his inspiration for designing a picnic bench for Help for Heroes. Alex Stringer, 23, who lost three limbs when he stepped on a hidden bomb while on patrol
Joe Dunne admits Colchester United are being priced out of signing some of non-league football’s brightest stars. The U’s boss says the League One club regularly have representatives watching talented players in the Conference Premier and below
BRIDGE repairs will be taking place on the A12 from tonight. Overnight work is expected to last four days on the Turkey Cock Lane bridge between junction 26 for Eight Ash Green and junction 27 for Spring Lane. Lanes two and three will be closed
A LONE female was left shaken and upset after a man made an obscene gesture. Police are searching for the suspect following the incident at about 11.30am on Friday on Lightship Way, The Hythe, Colchester. A spokeman for Essex Police said: "
AN appeal to bring smiles to the faces of disabled children has received a major boost. The 100,000 Smiles appeal aims to raise £100,000 to pay for a new purpose-built playground at Lexden Springs special school in Colchester. And it has now
LAND near Colchester’s congested North Station junction is being offered to developers. The offer has prompted concerns from campaigners trying to convince Essex County Council to improve the surrounding road layout. The plot, about the size
HOUNDS will abound at a fundraising field trip. Dogs will be leading the way at the Headway Essex dogathon in Brightlingsea. This year, the event being staged on Sunday March 16. The dogathon includes a three mile sponsored walk along the Colne
NORTH Essex MP Bernard Jenkin joined four councillors for a night out in Colchester. The Saturday night excursion was an opportunity for the five politicians to witness the night time economy and address how the Government can support the challenges
Young farmers are rallying around to support their counterparts in Somerset. Ed Ford, vice chairman of the Essex Young Farmers group, has organised a Forage Aid collection which has seen hay, straw and animal feed sent in from across the county
Colchester United say they were “reluctant” to agree to switching their game at Swindon Town at short notice. U’s fans have criticised the Football League’s decision to change the club’s match at the County Ground to this Friday night. The
12:59pm Lib Dem amendment falls. 12:52pm Deputy leader Kevin Bentley says opposition amendments make no reference to the £107m savings made this year or balance the books but
Passengers are facing more disruptions on the trains due to signalling problems. A number of trains have been cancelled due to signalling problems and anothers have been affected by speed restrictions. The disruption follows severe delays
COLCHESTER'S biggest bus firm has lodged plans to build a new depot at the Hythe. creating up to 100 jobs. First Buses wants to convert International Timber's former storage site on the Whitehall industrial estate into a depot for up to 106 buses
THE future of police stations and how best to use PCSOs will be up for discussion at the next Essex Police challenge. The public events are held to give residents the chance to quiz the county's Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh. Police and
