THE Rt Rev Roger Morris is blessed with a gift - to see the good in everything. "It comes with being a Bristol Rovers supporter," he says, smiling. "We have had our moments," he adds. "Never lose sight of those." The new bishop of Colchester
COLCHESTER United have been drawn away in the third round of the Essex Senior Cup. The U’s will have to travel to holders Concord Rangers as they make their debut in this year’s Senior Cup Campaign. All three Sky Bet Football League clubs from
PUPILS will attempt to uncover the lost stories of predecessors who fought in the First World War, 100 years ago. In 1915, North Primary School, in Colchester, created a roll of honour for former pupils who volunteered or were conscripted to battle
LET’S make our village good enough to eat! That’s the green-fingered goal of parish councillors, who, inspired by the rising trend to grown your food, have launched the Edible Rowhedge project. Beginning on November 2, its plan is to plant
HUNDREDS of motorists were pulled over by police at accident hotspots in Colchester today. Police seized cars from motorists found to be driving without licences, tax or insurance as part of a road safety crackdown. Confiscated cars were lined
WHILE most of us would consider running just one half marathon an achievement, George Myburgh has set himself a mission – to run one each month for a year. George, 41, of Bounstead Road, Colchester, got a taste of running when he took on the Windsor
YOUNGSTERS auditioned for the chance to perform in a professional pantomime. About 50 talented musicians and singers attended an open audition at Colchester’s Mercury Theatre in the hope of winning a place in the junior pantomime for this season
A COLCHESTER surgeon who spend 12 years advising on Holby City has received a major honour from his home country. Tan Arulampalam, a keyhole surgery specialist based at Colchester General Hospital since 2002, was awarded an honorary fellowship
ALEX Dowsett couldn’t make an impact in the Road Race World Championships individual time trial. Competing in Ponferrada, Spain, for Great Britain in the men’s elite 47.1km event, Dowsett finished in 20th place. Dowsett came into the competition
A COUNCIL has claimed a victory over companies “intent on riding roughshod over local authorities” after a planning battle. Colchester Council launched legal action against communication giants BT earlier this year after 26 posters appeared on
A MOVE to replace shrub beds in Colchester with grass has been ditched - because it is not cost effective. Colchester Council was looking at pulling out roadside shrub beds and replacing them with grass and wild flowers in a bid to save money.
FOUR people arrested by police in connection with James Attfield's murder have had their bail extended by eight weeks. Mr Attfield, 33 of East Bay was found on a path near Castle Park with 102 stab wounds early on Saturday, March 29. A Colchester
A BUSINESS owner has vowed to take Essex County Council to court to recoup money which he believes he has lost out on because of “sham” bus lanes. Ian Goldsworthy, who runs Amigos restaurant, in North Hill, claims his takings are down by one quarter
CELEBRITY chef Mark Baumann has revealed plans to open a lobster and steak restaurant in Colchester. Earlier this month Baumann held a glitzy star-studded ceremony to open the first branch of Bourgee, his planned chain of steak and lobster restaurants
A football club is hosting a ladies’ night to raise money for a leading cancer charity. Wivenhoe Town FC is holding a night of music and fun on October 3 in support of CLIC Sargent. The evening will include performances from the Fantasy Boys
Have you got what it takes to Go Sober and do something amazing for people with cancer? That’s 31 days with no lager, no wine... not even a shandy - all to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support’s vital work. Whether you’re motivated by the challenge
Youth football club officials say they fear for its future because the sports centre where it has been based for more than 20 years is closing. St Edmunds Youth FC has played at the Colchester Academy’s sports centre since the club was formed in
A HAIRDRESSER had the chance to show off her skills and pick up some new tips at an international styling show in Paris. Verity Brooks, who works at Alter Ego Hair Design, in North Street, Colchester, represented the UK at an annual young hairdressers
Nick Tedder-Ward scored twice on his debut as Colchester got their new league season off to a great start with a 3-2 win over against newly-promoted Brentwood. Dean Campbell was also on target as the hosts were victorious, in their first game in
Their season may have ended in a defeat at Mistley, but it didn’t mean Colchester and East Essex fell short in their bid to retain the Piri Piri North Essex League premier division title. The cancellation of Saturday’s game between Wivenhoe and
TONNES of wood illegally dumped in Colchester has not been removed despite a court order. Dozens of lorries dropped off loads in a yard off Hawkins Road, The Hythe, Colchester, in breach of a lease agreement. The company who rented the land
Worcestershire were put to the sword by Essex at Chelmsford yesterday in a dramatic day of falling wickets. The visitors were eventually bowled out for a humiliating 84 as Jesse Ryder showed his skill with the ball to nab a total of five scalps
Drey Wright says he is happy to be back in first team action for Colchester United following his return from injury. The U's winger returned to the fray in their 0-0 draw with Bradford City last weekend, having not featured for them since suffering
THREE men who admitted stealing £160,000 worth of computers from schools across Essex and Suffolk have no more than £3 left between them, a court heard. Specialist financial investigators failed to identify any assets owned by the men, who targeted
THAI police have refused to comment on claims they are "close to making an arrest" in connection with the murder of two Britons, including one Essex University student, on a tourist island. Police investigating the deaths of David Miller, 24, and
AN EMERGENCY package worth £14.9million is being considered to improve the ambulance service. All 19 clinical commissioning groups across the East of England are discussing increasing the amount of money they give the service. They are also
THE headteacher of a school which has suffered a 21 per cent drop in GCSE results in just two years has promised next year will bring improvements. Five weeks after most schools published their results, Thomas Lord Audley has finally confirmed
A VOLUNTEER who fell in love for a second time with a man who also saw his partner spend his final days at St Helena Hospice has been recognised for her community service. Freda Jenkins, 77, has spent years volunteering for the hospice, the League
