scroll down for updates A PERSON has died after being hit by a train between Colchester and Manningtree. Emergency services are currently at the scene. All services have been suspended while investigations are carried
GEORGE Moncur signing a full-time contract for the U’s caught us fans totally unaware. It’s a sign of the club’s ambition because there is little doubt that Moncur could have found other options if he was determined enough. It’s nice to know that
A STOLEN car crashed into a lamp post outside temporary accommodation for pregnant women, throwing debris through windows and on to cars. Police were following the stolen car when it crashed into the lamp post and a brick pillar outside the temporary
PR agent Wendy Bailey has jetted to Australia to cheer on her client, Edwina Currie, on the hit ITV show I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Wendy has represented the former Tory minister for more than 15 years and believes she is an inspiration
THE major incident declared at Colchester General Hospital will continue into next week. Bosses at the Turner Road hospital announced the incident following a snap inspection by healthcare watchdog, the Care Quality Commission eight days ago.
VOLUNTEERS are aiming to take back Colchester’s Priory. A new group - called Friends of Colchester Priory - has been set up to make the most of the twelfth century priory. In recent years, parts of the English Heritage site have been plagued
Police patrols are being doubled to combat Christmas criminals in Colchester town centre. An extra team of officers will be monitoring pickpockets, shoplifters and villains trying to take advantage of the spirit of Christmas. Normally six PCs
Colchester's town centre market could be extended to a fourth day if it is a success, council bosses say. The market, currently split across Culver Street West and Culver Street East, is to return to the High Street next year and will be held weekly
A woman arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of James Attfield has been rebailed. The 23-year-old from Ipswich, who had been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, is due to report to police again on January
A motorbike was set alight and abandoned after being stolen. Police were called to Rockhampton Walk, Colchester, at 12.30pm today, after the vehicle was reported missing. Officers attended the scene and found the motorbike on a nearby footpath
SKY lanterns have been banned from all Colchester Council land. People hiring out venues or land from the council will no longer be able to release the lanterns from immediate effect. Event organisers will need to agree to the new rules as
FRUSTRATED residents have won a victory after it was decided engineers will be sent to assess a roundabout labelled dangerous. Residents in Kensington Road, Colchester, said they had to take their lives in their hands to use the roundabout where
Michael O’Donoghue has already made one milestone appearance for Colchester United. Now, after making his senior debut, the combative left-back is targeting another, as he sets his sights on a maiden home appearance in tomorrow’s League One clash
COLCHESTER inventor's wee inspired product could be stocked at 400 nationwide superstores. Andy Ruddock, of West Mersea, invented the Ezy Peezy, a small device which fits inside the toilet pan and negates the need to flush when someone goes for
Essex University schoolboy Alfie Lucas enjoyed a comfortable win over Romford boxer Regan Waller at Southend. The experienced Waller, from the Five Star club, was a tough call for Lucas. Shorter, but very compact, it was to be a good learning
The course was found in top condition for this week’s Par/Bogey competition at Playgolf Colchester. Tom Earl (9) took advantage of the receptive greens when he signed off for a plus five card to win division one. Earl carded 11 pars and a brace
A NEW primary school in north Colchester could be run by the Church of England. The Chelmsford Diocese has revealed it is among a number of organisations bidding to Essex County Council to run Severalls Primary School. The final decision will
TWO little heroes have been given special awards by the ambulance service after going to the aid of their diabetic mum. Brothers Alf and Sammuel Roberts, aged ten and eight, called 999 after their diabetic mum Denise Williams, 41, would not wake
Three Essex University boxers travelled to London to contest the Mayor’s Cup and provide support bouts in the London NW versus Southern Counties team match. First on was welterweight Aaron Spenner, who was so unlucky in losing a split verdict to
November is the month of change at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club as the new captains are elected for the coming year. At the club’s annual meeting the outgoing club captain Steve Clark recounted the highlights of his year and presented trophies to
Colchester Indoor Bowls Club suffered heavy defeats to stronger teams in the first rounds of two national competitions. In the Denny Plate Cup, Colchester met Essex County Bowls Club at home and away. They fared fairly well on the home rinks
Fresh from victory in the youth category at the VC Revolution Cross at Hilly Fields last week, Colchester Rovers youngster Cameron Hurst stepped up to the Senior race and continued his winning ways at the latest Maldon and District club event at Battlesbridge
Manager Tony Humes says George Moncur is a role model for all youngsters coming through at Colchester United. The 21-year-old joined the club on a permanent deal earlier this week, having impressed while on loan from West Ham. He has now signed
NURSES treating cancer patients say they have received support from patients in the face of health watchdog scrutiny. Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Colchester General and Essex County hospitals, was put into special
COLCHESTER United’s Marcus Bean is set for a loan spell with Portsmouth. The midfielder has been told he is free to move on by U’s boss Tony Humes. His move is still subject to the paperwork going through, hopefully later today. However
