Colchester’s Ali Carter faces an uphill struggle to retain his place in the World Snooker Championships despite winning the final two frames of a largely forgettable Sunday at the Crucible. Resuming 6-2 behind, Carter saw every error punished ruthlessly
Hundreds of scouts paraded through Colchester town centre to mark St George's Day. After the procession, they renewed their scout's promise in Castle Park. SEE MONDAY'S GAZETTE FOR A FOUR-PAGE PICTURE SPECIAL
DID you run the London Marathon yesterday? Congratulations! The Gazette is running a round-up of north Essex runners, and we want to hear from as many of you as possible. If you would like to be included, email a photo of yourself from
A CRASH on the B1027 through Alresford led to the road being closed. Police put in the closure while they cleared the wreckage of a white Volkswagen van and a black Vauxhall following the collision shortly after 10am today. Nobody was seriously
RICHARD Cooper has been going to All Saints’ Church in Shrub End, Colchester, all his life. So it’s no surprise he has written a book about the church’s 170- year history. He frequently allows members of the Friends of All Saint’s Church to
THE Blades are aiming to give basketball a massive boost. The Colchester Basketball Steering Group, known as The Blades, has been formed to highlight the benefits and opportunities that basketball can offer to the local community. Led by Jonathan
AHOY! Allistair Hunter is not only taking on the London Marathon for a seventh and last time – he will be running the gruelling 26 mile route carrying a ship. Allistair came up with the idea in return for £1,000 in sponsorship from Colchester firm
