RESIDENT Lucy Smith ensured her pets were safe as her home was evacuated due the devastating fire at the Sergeants' Mess. Lucy, 27, lives in Roman Circus Walk - behind the Grade II listed buidling which was seriously damaged by fire. When police
Two of the town’s organisations which help job seekers and new businesses were given a £21,000 boost. Signpost Colchester, which offers advice to people looking for work, and the Colchester Business Enterprise Agency were awarded funding from Colchester
A WOMAN arrested following the murder of dad-of-five Jim Attfield has been released. The 27-year-old was arrested on Friday but has now been released on police bail pending further inquiries until Tuesday. Police are still appealing for the
A BRAVE homeowner tackled a burglar when she caught him red-handed raiding her home in broad daylight. The woman, who is in her 60s, returned to her home in Fern Way, Jaywick, to find her front door was open. As she went inside, a man ran out of
A SQUIRREL or a rodent may have caused the devastating blaze at a Grade II listed building. Essex Fire and Rescue service have said the cause of the fire at the Sergeants' Mess is undetermined and no further investigations will be carried out.
