Colchester United chalked up another friendly win tonight when they ran out 4-1 winners over AFC Sudbury. Freddie Sears scored from the penalty spot and Drey Wright's fine strike gave the U's a 2-0 lead at half-time, against their Ryman League
An optician shouted “wake up deary” at an elderly patient before shining a bright light in both her eyes, a disciplinary hearing heard. Mark Walker, who ran his own business in Colchester Road, Chappel, was investigated by the General Optical Council
COLCHESTER is recycling more than ever, according to new figures. In the last year, the amount of waste which is recycled or reused has jumped by 1.8 per cent, to 41.9 per cent. The borough is the only north Essex authority to see an increase
KNIVES found near two murder scenes are among hundreds of forensic leads being investigated by murder detectives. 312 leads are being investigated following the murder of Jim Attfield, with a further 100 being examined related to the murder of
A BUILDING which was home to a law firm for 130 years is set to be transformed into a boutique-style hotel, bar and restaurant. The Blue Ivy Hotel is set to open in North Hill, in the former Thompson Smith & Puxon building, in October, creating
Colchester United are about to unveil their new captain - with Alex Gilbey a prime candidate to lead them into battle this season. U’s boss Joe Dunne has already decided who will succeed Brian Wilson as his skipper, for the forthcoming League One
MILLIONS of pounds have been set aside to pay for war veterans’ accommodation in Colchester. The town is one of eight projects which have won Government funding after fines worth £40million were taken from city banks. The £6million, which has
THIS is the beaming smile of Roxi Aldrich who will at last be able to undergo £50,000 life-changing surgery. The bubbly two-year-old from New Town, Colchester, has captured the hearts of the community since her parents launched the fundraising
CANCER services in Colchester’s hospital have been deemed safe in a new report, following a damning review last year which claimed they were not. NHS England’s latest report, which was published today, has revealed five of the six cancer pathways
A NIGHTSPOT which hopes to transform Colchester’s early hours nightlife has been told it will have to serve food until 30 minutes before its closing time. The Hudson, which can open until 2.30am, had hoped to remove the unique condition from its
TREATMENT at Colchester’s hospitals is still not safe enough despite the best efforts of frontline doctors and nurses, inspectors have ruled. Eight months on from the cancer scandal, a “credible” board is still to be recruited to run the trust
