A 22-year-old man arrested during a clash between anti-fascist protesters and the English Defence League has been released without charge. The anti-EDL protester was arrested on suspicion of committing a public order offence when the two groups
MORE than 50 people have joined the Labour Party in Colchester since the general election. Outgoing local party chairman Jordan Newell, who polled 7,852 votes for Labour at the election, coming third, saidhe thought the upsurge reflected increased
Colchester United manager Tony Humes says he is hoping that they do not have to rely on as many loanees next season. The U’s brought in more than a dozen temporary signings in the 2014-15 campaign, with the likes of Bongani Khumalo, Jacob Murphy and
A FAKE bomb has been partially exploded after being found at Colchester's tip and recycling centre. Colchester Recycling Centre has reopened after a briefcase designed to look like a bomb was found in a skip at the site by staff. The battery
LOOKING back through our archieves, we've found some lovely old photographs of Lexden. If you have any old pictures you would like us to feature email zoe.forsey@nqe.com or sent them to Zoe Forsey, Unit 1, Brunel Court, Brunel Way, Severalls Industrial
ALPACAS will be the stars of the show at a farm open weekend. Orchard Farm, in Horkesley Road, Boxted, will be opening its doors to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. There have recently been some new arrivals at the farm –
NIGEL Hildreth smiles. We are talking about his favourite subject – music. For the past 39 years, Mr Hildreth has taught music to thousands of youngsters. He was recognised for his achievement in 2011, when he was awarded an MBE for services
GATES were removed from a home and a window smashed to allow burglars to remove dozens of tiles from a home in Colchester. Police officers were called to a property on Mersea Road following a raid between 4pm on Friday, May 22 and 7am on Monday
I LOVE my mate Gentry for many reasons. He’s bald, has enormous hands and a handlebar moustache. He’s a mix of working-class plumber and middle-class musician. As such he can fix my radiator, but can also write me a poem to cheer me up
I AM having my annual “oh my god, I’m approaching a new age” panic/revelation. I will soon turn 35. I don’t normally give birthdays a great deal of forethought. I never plan anything much, except a beer or two with a few mates. So perhaps
CURMUDGEON loves a good mystery. The Loch Ness Monster (made up by the Scottish Tourist Board), the Bermuda Triangle (statistically far safer than other sea areas with as much air and maritime traffic) and whoever thought Ed Miliband was an electoral
FIRSTLY, let me say how privileged and honoured I feel to represent Colchester in Parliament and I would like to thank everyone who supported me. I would also like to stress that I am committed to serving the whole of Colchester, whether people
A MUM-OF-TWO has told how her life was turned upside down she was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour. Nurse Gemma Edgar, 29, of Colchester, received the diagnosis in October after suffering with severe headaches. Her sons, Noah and Dylan
WE need your help. This week the County Standard has launched a campaign to save a specialist cancer surgery unit at Colchester General Hospital. It seems possible the two existing centres in Essex, one in Colchester, and one in Southend, could
A FEW years back when I worked for Oddbins our shop supplied wine for two of Colchester’s most lively bars- Twisters & V bar. I bumped into one of the owners recently and he told me about their plans to open a new venue, the Three Wise Monkeys
A CAMPAIGN is being launched to try to save fields surrounding Rowhedge from development. Residents are trying to protect the village boundary, after a 38 acre farm on its outskirts was put forward as a site for housing. Ward member Mike Lilley
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of flashing while on a Colchester bus. Police are appealing for witnesses following the alleged indecent exposure on the number 8 bus. A spokesman for Essex Police said: "A man is suspected of exposing himself
I ALWAYS tip. My mum was a waitress so I know how important tips are to them. Mum paid for my elder sister’s wedding with her tips. Mind you, she was a brilliant – and feisty – waitress. She started her waitressing career at the Lloyds of London
ROALD Dahl is rightly regarded as one of this country’s most beloved children’s authors. His books have sold millions around the world, have been made into hit films and, of course, led to two of the biggest West End shows in recent years.
WHEN I found out I’d passed my 11+ I cried. All that slog had paid off. It may have taken endless revision, sitting in a hall with a bunch of kids once a year for 24 years, and latterly some serious backhanders to the local authorities, but finally
TOP teachers and pupils will be honoured at the first Gazette Education Awards. A total of 19 winners will receive prizes at a black-tie awards ceremony at the Weston Homes Community Stadium, on Friday, November 6. We need readers to nominate
ROTARIANS have raised thousands of pounds to help the victims of the Nepal earthquake. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which hit the country on April 25, has killed 7,000 people and injured more than 10,000. Thousands of aid workers from across
WOMEN had a chance to revamp their wardrobes and raising cash for good causes at a clothes swap event. The swap was organised by pals Hannah Brown, 22, and Donna Wheeler, 27, and attracted about 50 women to the Cowdray Centre, Colchester, carrying
Colchester United look set to miss out on the permanent signing of experienced defender Bongani Khumalo. The South Africa international played a big part in helping the U’s stay in League One, after joining them on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in March
A BAR owner is devastated after Essex Police demanded its licence be looked into over claims of underage drinking. Stephen Adams, landlord of the Quayside Bar and Restaurant, in Haven Road, Hythe, said he was shocked and saddened to receive notice
DISCOUNT supermarket chain Aldi is interested in taking up three sites in Colchester where Tesco had planned to build new stores. Aldi has confirmed it is looking at possible sites in the town, including those in Butt Road, Mersea Road and Cotman
THE make-up of the ruling body on Colchester Council has been revealed. If voted in at the annual council meeting, today, Paul Smith will be the leader of the council and responsible for strategy. Scroll down for the full list. There
A GRANDFATHER was left speechless when it was revealed his rare classic car had been secretly restored. Crafty Philip Whitworth secretly contacted the television show Car SOS and producers agreed to give his dad’s “knackered” 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider
