A RECORD number of runners braved the wind and rain to compete in Colchester's half marathon today. More than 2,000 athletes raced through the town and surrounding countryside. Crowds turned out to watch the event despite the weather. Race
BURGLARS escaped with almost £3,000 worth of jewellery in a raid on a house in Colchester. The crooks forced their way into the home at The Commons between 2pm on March 13 and 5.50pm on March 14. The stolen goods include a distinctive yellow
MARCH 29, 2014 Father-of-five James Attfield is murdered. He was stabbed 102 times. APRIL 2014 CCTV and pictures of James Attfield released. Three people are arrested in connection with the investigation. A Dutch Quarter flat
FIREFIGHTERS wearing breathing apparatus tackled a blaze at a thatched cottage in Stoke-by-Nayland last night. The fire broke out at 10pm at a house in Scotland Street. Firefighters from Colchester, Halstead and Manningtree went to the scene
A CHARITY fundraiser at a garden centre has grown into a healthy pot of money. Poplar Nurseries hold an annual Christmas and biennial summer social events and over the past four years has raised thousands of pounds for charity. Some of the
THOUSANDS of runners will take part in the Colchester Half Marathon today. The annual race, which is now in its fifth year, will raise money for Essex Headway. The race starts at 9am at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. Runners will head
