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  • Gunman targets two Colchester businesses

    AN ARMED robber has terrorised two Colchester businesses just days apart. Detectives are hunting for the man who entered William Hill bookmakers, in Harwich Road, and pointed a gun at a customer and staff before fleeing on Saturday at 9pm.

  • Landlord drowned lodger's pet cat

    An elderly man drowned his lodger’s cat in the River Colne because he “hated” it. Neil Lewis, 72, held the animal under water in a pet carrier, Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard yesterday. He was given a suspended sentence and a life ban

  • U’s trio find Time to Talk at care home

    FOOTBALL fans at a care home came face-to-face with a local hero when he dropped in for afternoon tea. Colchester United’s manager Tony Humes, assistant manager Richard Hall and U’s press officer David Gregory, a former player himself, came from

  • Betrayal by paedophile doctor revealed in court

    PARENTS of sick children have been hearing how a doctor sexually abused them metres from where they stood. Children’s doctor Myles Bradbury, 41, of Herringswell, Suffolk, is due to be sentenced on Monday after the full extent of his betrayal was

  • Armed robber flees from newsagents

    DETECTIVES are hunting for a suspected armed robber following an attempted raid in Colchester. A man entered B.H Winnock Stores in New Town shortly before 9.30pm last night with what is believed to be a gun. A spokesman for Essex Police said

  • Burglars flee after home owner wakes up

    BURGLARS fled from a Colchester home after being disturbed by the home owner. Police are appealing for information following the attempted raid at a property in Mile End Road. A spokesman for Essex Police said: “Thieves forced their way into

  • The French Connection

    MK Dons will test us tomorrow, and it will be particularly interesting to see what U’s side runs out onto the pitch at Stadium:MK. There will be changes in the back four, with central defender Magnus Okuonghae our latest casualty. Magnus went down

  • Have your say on Tollgate Village

    A NEW multi-million pound retail and leisure park at Stanway would be called Tollgate Village, it has been revealed. Tollgate Partnership Limited has unveiled plans to develop 20 acres of land it owns, including on the former Sainsbury’s site and

  • Bailey shines in soggy conditions

    Jon Bailey took advantage of the wet conditions to win Playgolf Colchester’s division one stableford. Bailey (seven) was a ray of sunshine in the gloom, carding ten pars and birdied the par-four 12th to record 37 points. Rob Wareing (seven)

  • Gill and Jane stay two points clear

    Gill Minns and Jane Madge enjoyed a clear victory in Colchester Golf Club’s ladies foursomes. Returning a stableford score of 30 points they finished two points clear of the next pairing at the event, played in support of the Poppy Appeal.

  • Levermore looking for some Turkish delight

    Jason Levermore could end the year with a double serving of Turkish delight – if he can hit top form at Antalya Golf Club. The Channels head pro, from Clacton, is travelling to the Mediterranean coast to play in the Golfplan Insurance PGA Pro-Captain

  • Colchester flooding alert as River Stour is swamped by rain

    Colchester is on flood alert being hit by a deluge of rain. Twice as much rainfall has fallen this month as last November. Fields have been left submerged under several inches of water in Dedham, blurring the edges between land and the River

  • Hyman impresses crowd at drive-in

    Roger Hyman produced a huge drive to celebrate his captain’s drive-in at Five Lakes Golf Club. He astounded the crowd by hitting his first ball 180 yards onto the fairway, after braving the gallery in wet conditions. Matt Foot claimed both

  • Karen launches charity night with a difference

    CHARITIES are set to benefit while donors enjoy a warming cup of soup as part of a new initiative. Karen Taylor, from Rowhedge, is launching a scheme where people attend an event and donate at the door. As they enjoy a cup of soup, they hear

  • Touching moment Jack, 6, melted heart of Duchess

    A FAMILY from Colchester had a Royal appointment when they chatted with the Duchess of Cambridge. John and Tracy Cottis were among those who met Kate in her role as patron of the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice. Their son Jack, six, uses the

  • Clohessy: Only we can sort this out

    Sean Clohessy admits Colchester United’s players must take responsibility for the club’s lowly league position. And the U’s defender says they must up their efforts if they are to move out of League One’s relegation zone. Colchester head to

  • Humes not concerned by U's inexperience

    Tony Humes insists he is not worried by a lack of experience in Colchester United’s youthful squad. And the U’s boss says he is not about to turn up the heat on his players, despite their recent losing run. Colchester travel to play promotion-hopefuls