COLCHESTER’S new Northern Approach Road has been delayed because of faulty electrics. County Hall roads boss Rodney Bass admitted the Northern Approach 3, which will connect junction 28 on the A12 with Mill Road, was supposed to open today, but
COLCHESTER’S MP Sir Bob Russell has renewed his call for the rate of VAT on tourism to be cut from 20 per cent – the second highest in Europe – to five per cent. The Lib Dem wants the measure included in next month’s Budget. He said research
BUDDING fashion designers and models wowed the crowds with their unique creations at St Mary’s School Fashion Show 2015. Among them there could be the next Mary Quant or Vivienne Westwood, or maybe a Naomi Campbell or Kate Moss. What is certain
A DRIVER hit a woman pushing a pushchair and then drove off without stopping. The accident happened at 11.30am this morning in Ipswich Road, at the crossing near Dilbridge Road West. Investigating officer Pc John Holmes said: “Fortunately,
A GROUP of hairdressers are organising a Valentine’s Day party to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Wavelengths, in Bourne Road, Colchester, is holding the fundraiser in Curve Bar, East Hill, tomorrow night from 7.30pm. The evening
MARSHALS are needed to help out on this year’s Colchester Half Marathon route. The 13.1-mile race starts and ends from the Weston Homes Community Stadium on March 29. It starts at 9am, but marshals would need to attend a briefing an hour beforehand
CATHERINE Chick is now a multiple winner at Colchester Golf Club. Three weeks in a row she has come out tops in the ladies’ Tuesday competitions. In the first of her three victories she recorded 26 points, but as the weeks progressed so did
A MUM has spoken of her devastation at the news a centre which has helped her disabled daughter to walk is to close. Roxi Aldrich, who lives in New Town, Colchester, has been getting help at the Dame Vera Lynn Trust School for Parents, near Ipswich
A CLASSIC book has been returned to its original home more than 100 years after it was given out to a star pupil. Graham Gasson, of Mile End Road, Colchester, presented pupils at North Primary School with the copy of Tom Brown’s Schooldays by Thomas
COLCHESTER’S long-awaited Park and Ride is set to open on Monday, April 13. Passengers will pay £3 for the 15-minute journey into Colchester town centre from the park and ride centre, at junction 28 at the A12. The buses will run between 7am
IN these days of social media, message boards and radio phone-ins, fans’ reactions to results come quickly and in great numbers, often veering from one wild extreme to the other. In just a few short days Town fans have gone from worrying that their
A WOMAN was threatened at knifepoint by a man in ski gear in Colchester this morning. The suspect attempted to force her into her car after she attempted to visit the One Stop shop in North Station Road at about 6am this morning. The victim
WHEN we were flying high in the Championship I remember thinking we should enjoy every day of the good times, as they won’t last for ever. They certainly didn’t, and it now feels that we are stuck in the bad times, and nobody knows if there is even
THE Government Minister for Care and support will launch a fundraising drive for Age UK Colchester. Norman Lamb MP will accompany Colchester MP Sir Bob Russell and town mayor John Elliot at the official launch of Pound-Age. People wishing to
A HAIRDRESSER is hoping to prove she can cut it in the business world after auditioning for the Apprentice. Dao Muendorn was invited to take part in the try-out stage of the hit BBC reality show where candidates compete to become business partners
AS the weather continues to improve golfing conditions at Five Lakes allowed the the penultimate round of this year’s Winter League to be played on the Links course. The match was an 18-hole stableford and Phil Robson and Graham Doherty continued
Maldon Golf Club’s men’s section contested round ten of the Ben Volta Winter league. This week’s format was a betterball medal, played off three-quarter handicap. With the course still holding up remarkably well, a frosty start welcomed the
FAMILY and friends of devoted mother and wife Aleasha Coan have said their final goodbyes at an emotional ceremony. The 36-year-old’s husband Rob and her sons Oliver, 11, and Toby, ten, were among those to pay tribute to her. More than 300
BEAUTIFUL, sunny conditions greeted the large field for the Playgolf Colchester Par/Bogey competition. Steve Loran (11) won in division one with the only card with a score being up against the course with a great score of +3. His card included
Racing driver James Winslow believes he can make a winning return on his comeback to professional competition in Europe this year. Winslow, from Witham, has announced that he will be part of the Gulf Racing team in the 2015 European Le Mans Series
A HIGH Court judge will soon decide on a plea to put a halt to building a new primary school. Campaigning resident Chris Law successfully obtained a judicial review hearing into a decision to build the school in Braiswick, Colchester. Work
A PROLIFIC thief has been sentenced to four years in jail after carrying out more than 70 burglaries. Paul Newton, 43, broke into 74 homes in north and mid Essex, stealing expensive jewellery as well as high-end electrical goods. In one case
COLCHESTER United boss Tony Humes says he and his players have had clear-the-air talks this week. And he hopes the frank exchanges pay dividends in tomorrow’s League One trip to Oldham Athletic. The U’s boss admitted that words had been said
