BRIGHTLINGSEA Regent suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Cheshunt, in tonight's Ryman One North contest at North Road. The visitors scored the only goal early in the second half. However, Regent had enough chances to gain at least a draw, going
It was heartache for Maldon and Tiptree in the Essex Senior Cup as they exited the competition on penalties. Nine-man Maldon were level at 2-2 at full-time with visiting AFC Hornchurch on Tuesday night before losing in the penalty shoot-out.
A COUPLE whose business started from the boot of their car celebrated the official opening of their own shop. Laurence and Judith Koenick have opened Hair-Tech in St Botolph’s Street, Colchester, four years after their business launched. The
A TOUR of the Daily Gazette’s office and the chance to see their work in print is up for grabs for three talented young writers. Youngsters at secondary schools in Colchester, East Bergholt and Sudbury are invited to write a 300 to 400- word article
COLCHESTER’S Dermot O’Leary has been nominated for the best presenter prize at the National Television Awards. The former St Benedict’s School and Colchester Sixth Form College pupil is aiming to end Ant and Dec’s 13-year reign. The X Factor
FORMER Blur bassist Alex James has backed an idea for a Britpop exhibition in Colchester’s Firstsite art gallery. Tim Young, councillor responsible for culture at Colchester Council, is also supporting the concept. Darius Laws, a TV, radio
A TEAM of fundraisers is to put on a test of grey matter to raise funds for a testing cycle ride. Ben's Buddies are riding 1,000 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats in ten days to help raise vital funds and awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
JUSTICE was the theme of a procession and church service held in Colchester. Members of the legal profession walked from the town’s magistrates’ court to St Botolph’s Church for the special event, which has its roots in a tradition going back almost
IF you live in Essex, there is a good chance you have spotted one of the county’s most unusual fundraisers. The Gimp Man of Essex spends his time walking around busy towns dressed in a bondage outfit to raise cash for the mental health charity
LUCKY couple Hannah Wiffen and David Snelling have won over the hearts of readers to win a £9,000 dream wedding. They received the most votes in the Gazette’s Win a Wedding competition and will tie the knot in April next year. Beauty manager
A COUPLE whose business started from the boot of their car celebrated the official opening of their own shop. Laurence and Judith Koenick have opened Hair-Tech in St Botolph’s Street, Colchester, four years after their business launched. The
Sammie Szmodics has set his sights on becoming a Colchester United regular after committing his long-term future to the club. The Colchester-born midfielder has penned a three-and-a-half year deal with the U’s, having burst onto the scene last
AN energetic and dynamic author has been inspiring boys at a Colchester school. Marcus Alexander, the creator of the Keeper of the Realms series, Charlie Keeper and the magical world of Bellania, visited St Helena School. While he was at the
DOZENS of drivers were reprimanded for misbehaving on Colchester’s roads. Three weeks ago police seized ten cars and another five were taken later during a follow-up road safety operation. Three people were arrested as part of Operation Nash
One of the key characteristics of any good manager is their ability to make tough decisions. And Tony Humes has shown in the six weeks he has been in charge at Colchester United that he is certainly not afraid to make difficult calls. When
SECURITY advice is being offered by Essex Police as the nights grow longer. On Sunday, October 26, the clocks go back and the force wants people to reassess their security at the same time. Tips include: • Check your outdoor security lights
BRIGHTLINGSEA Regent have completed the signing of former Stanway Rovers striker Jordan Heath. And the ex-Harwich and Parkeston front man goes straight into the squad for tonight’s Ryman League showdown at home to Cheshunt. Heath signed yesterday
STUDENTS celebrated in style as they received their degrees at Colchester Town Hall. About 400 graduates from Colchester Institute, dressed in mortar boards and robes, were presented with their degrees. An honorary degree was presented to Jeremy
VICTIMS of fraudsters and con artists in Essex are being offered advice from Action Fraud. Elderly residents have been tricked out of more than £400,000 in Essex in the past 18 months, Essex Police is investigating dozens of incidents. Several
A DAY centre for autistic adults has been inundated with offers of replacement bikes following a burglary. Kind hearted residents offered to replace nine bikes stolen by heartless burglars. They were taken from the Jigsaw Centre, run by Autism
A MAN who tried to help his brother get away with murder has been released from jail after serving about a quarter of his sentence. John Redman, 20, was jailed in May for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Edward Redman, of Weyland
COLCHESTER Council is selling off several assets to pay debts and raise money for projects. The council owes £137.8m. Last year it received money for land and properties sold in Axial Way and other land north of the A12, which was sold to developers
COLCHESTER Council owes more than £220m. The annual statemement of accounts revealed it has a massive financial black hole to fill. The council insists it has plans in place to do so. Colchester Council has taken out loans totalling £137.8m
X FACTOR hopeful Stevi Ritchie has said he was ready to say goodbye to his flirtation with fame – only to be offered a second chance. Former call centre worker Stevi, 34, was dumped out of the show a week ago, but was recalled as a “wildcard” entry
FIRSTSITE’S cafe will close at the end of November after Essex University ended its contract to run it. The Musa cafe had been due to close temporarily for a month in January, while the gallery shuts for refurbishment. But the closure has been
Colchester United will check on the fitness of winger Drey Wright after the winger limped off with what appeared to be a knee injury in their under-21 home defeat against Sheffield Wednesday. The 20-year-old suffered the injury in the U's 5-0 loss
