LITTLE Gracie-Leigh Tarrant was given three weeks to live when she was born. But she has defied the doctors and will celebrate her third birthday tomorrow. Gracie-Leigh is one of only two children in the world with the severe combination of
Colchester United’s under-21s maintained their solid start to the season with a 2-2 draw with Coventry City. But John McGreal’s side will be disappointed they allowed a two-goal lead to slip in the second half, at Florence Park. Colchester
FAME-SEEKING youngsters are perfecting their pitch and fine-tuning their instruments ready to wow scouts from Britain’s Got Talent. Colchester-based music school Supastars Academy has been invited to showcase their pool of stellar students to scouts
BEFORE a brain tumour took its cruel grip on Daniel Havell, he told best pal Karl Bradwell not to forget him. Daniel was given just nine months to live when diagnosed aged 18. He defied the odds, but lost his five-year fight for life on February
SIX people arrested following a gang attack on a mourning family in High Woods Country Park have been given police bail. The parents, and three children aged 11 to 17, were holding a service in memory of a stillborn baby by the lake at 6.30pm on
RESEARCHERS at Essex University need 1,000 volunteers aged over 55 to see how people’s gait changes over time. The Human Performance Unit is starting a ten-year study where they will monitor people’s mobility to see if how you walk shows health
PLANS to cut A&E admissions at Colchester General Hospital by 10 per cent have been unveiled. NHS bosses say a growing and ageing population means north Essex’s emergency care system “cannot continue”. It comes days after we revealed Colchester
Reality dinner party show Come Dine With Me is coming to Colchester. The Channel 4 series is looking for three couples who think they can host the best dinner parties in town. The winning couple will scoop a £1,000 cash prize. Anyone interested
TRAVELLERS have been told to move on after setting up camp at a football ground. But it may be another week before they can be evicted. They have set themselves up on a field within the council owned Weston Homes Community Stadium, home of
Drivers have been flouting bus lane restrictions to avoid a four-mile diversion. Rush-hour drivers faced tailbacks yesterday as roadworks closed part of Colchester’s Northern Approach Road. The closure will be in place for three to six weeks
CHEEKY chappy Martin Bennett met Prince Harry and gave him babysitting tips for his new Royal niece or nephew. Martin, 14, of Parsons Heath, Colchester, was at the glitzy 10th annual WellChild Awards bash at the Hilton hotel in London’s Park Lane
It was interesting to hear Phil Parkinson reflect on his time at Colchester United in the aftermath of his return there with Bradford City. More specifically, the U’s former manager spoke candidly about the young players that played their part
FC CLACTON are in superb form at both ends of the pitch - something they will hope to continue in tonight’s trip to Whitton United. The Seasiders have won their last four games and continued their purple patch with a 3-1 victory at Brantham Athletic
A MAN and a woman were stabbed on the doorstep of a house during an apparently random attack. The man, in his forties, suffered neck wounds and a woman, in her thirties, sustained stab wounds to her arms and back during the incident in Spring Sedge
A COMMUNITY speed watch is encouraging volunteers to come forward. Elmstead Parish Council is launching a Camerawatch scheme next month. Volunteers, who must be aged over 18, will be taught how to use a hand-held speed camera before being sent
TEENAGER Tristan Green has received a boost...a visit from Colchester United legend Karl Duguid. Tristan, 18, was paralysed from the chest down after diving into a shallow swimming pool and breaking his neck, in July. The U’s fan, of Prettygate
Colchester dominated their London League division one north match against Ipswich at Mill Road, winning 67-7 and scoring 11 tries in a bonus point victory. Colchester gelled to produce exciting running rugby to the delight of the home supporters
Essex take on Worcestershire today, knowing that a win will leave them in a good position to gain promotion to Division One of the LV= County Championship. It will hinge on Hampshire’s result against Glamorgan in Wales. The club has attempted
John McGreal believes the continued emergence of Colchester United’s young starlets this season can be the perfect carrot for the club’s academy players. The U’s under-21 side will attempt to chalk up a third successive win in Professional Development
