A MUM-OF-TWO died in a crash after her partner lost control of his sports car while taking a tight bend. Stacy Clague was in the passenger seat of Nigel Kelsall’s silver BMW 3 Series convertible when he lost control going round a bend in Vinesse
WEST Mersea sailor Saskia Clark believes winning bronze at the Princess Sofia Trophy is a sign of progress being made. Clark and helm Hannah Mills battled to third place in the 470 Women’s class in the European season-opening event, staged in Palma
A FAMILY have paid tribute to their brave loved one who fulfilled her dream before dying. Shirley Ann Webster- Green, 63, of Hazel Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, lost a three-year battle with cancer, but not before she spent a month helping at
A PEDESTRIAN has died after being struck by a car in Cowdray Avenue. The 49-year-old woman from Colchester died as a result of her injuries at Addenbrookes Hospital earlier today. The incident, which involved a Vauxhall Astra being driven by
RESIDENTS put their best foot forward to raise money for charity. Walkers spent a sunny morning in Highwoods Country Park, Colchester, to raise vital money for Diabetes UK. There are 3.2million people who have been diagnosed with diabetes in
WHEN Michael Roberts stumbled upon the rare opportunity to buy a vineyard, he said he just had to take it. The London-based businessman was seduced by the charms of Constable Country – not least because the Stour valley seemed a perfect, sunny
A GOLD necklace was taken by thieves after they smashed their way into a Colchester home. The burglars smashed a back door to the Mersea Road house between 8am and 4pm on Tuesday, April 14. Cash was also taken. Anyone with any information
BURGLARS raided a house in Colchester, making off with cash and jewellery. Thieves broke into the home, in Harwich Road, yesterday between 8.45am and 3.20pm by smashing a back door. Electrical items were also taken. Anyone with information
CHILDREN tested out their basketball skills when a Paralympian paid them a visit. Wendy Smith, Paralympic gold medallist in wheelchair basketball, dropped into Kings Ford Infant School, in Gloucester Avenue, Colchester, to teach them some skills
THE director of the Colchester Arts Centre is going to be the new man heading up the town’s Firstsite art gallery. It was announced today Anthony Roberts will be taking on the post of interim director on one-year contract with a view to extending
Sam Walker is battling to be fit for Colchester United's pivotal clash with Scunthorpe United this weekend. The U’s goalkeeper missed their 6-0 thrashing at Chesterfield after suffering a knee injury in their defeat at Coventry City, last weekend. Chris
ALMOST 12,000 potholes have been repaired across the county since January 1. But figures published by Essex County Council still show there are 5,212 pot holes in need of repair. Of those defects, 482 are on the county’s main roads managed
PARATROOPERS from Colchester are due to return to the Falklands Islands in June. Third Battalion The Parachute Regiment were instrumental in winning the war in 1982, most particularly at Mount Longdon during the battle for Port Stanley. During
COLCHESTER General Hospital was the second worst in the England for seeing people within the target time at A&E over the last three months. The emergency department has missed strict Government waiting times for more than a year. Of the
DRIVERS are warned they face fines for using a stretch of North Station Road, Colchester, which is now a bus lane. The northbound lane between the Albert roundabout and Essex Hall roundabout is now bus-only, although residents can still access
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD was mauled by a dangerous dog. She had been left alone with the Bull Mastiff despite being attacked just fifteen minutes earlier. She spent three days in hospital, needed an operation under general anaesthetic and multiple
MILITARY heroes and loved ones were greeted with sloppy kisses as they were introduced to furry friends. Personnel recovery centre Chavasse VC House, in Colchester, held animal therapy sessions for its residents. Arctica the cat, Pickles the
A SUPPORT group for adults with learning difficulties is setting up a scheme to make people feel safer because many are still fearful in the wake of Jim Attfield’s murder. Mr Attfield, 33, of East Bay, Colchester, had learning disabilities after
FULL plans to turn Colchester’s Castle Park into a Winter Wonderland are expected to be submitted next week. Hythe company Illuminate Design has submitted a initial proposals to open an ice rink and have a Christmas market in Upper Castle Park
RAIL operator Greater Anglia has put forward an extra £15,000 for its team of volunteer station adopters who help care for stations. The funding will help pay for plants and flowers, tools and materials for station gardens and individual projects
THREE more restaurants have been lined up for a major development in Stanway. A public consultation for the Stane Park Leisure Quarter, at Tollgate, revealed more names will be joining Nando’s, Bella Italia and pub chain McMullen. However,
