Colchester’s Jean McConville powered her way to gold at the European Masters Weightlifting Championship in Wales. The 60-year-old, who trains at Eastgates-based Arena Gym, triumphed in the 60-65 age category for Great Britain in the event at Bangor
HOLIDAYMAKERS have been struck down with a highly-contagious virus while on a cruise bound for Harwich. The Ryndam, which can carry 1,266 passengers, is expected to dock this morning –aday before her scheduled arrival. Holland America Line
STOKE by Nayland Golf Club’s Lesley Garnett has reached the Essex Ladies’ County Golf Association Knockout competition quarter-finals. She beat players at Five Lakes, Boyce Hill and Langdon Hills, along with an Essex junior player on Stoke by Nayland
A MAN who went missing from a mental health hospital in Colchester has been found. John Mcguire disappeared at 8.45pm yesterday from The Lakes. in Turner Road. He was found safe and well at about midday today.
COLCHESTER Harriers’ Melissa Dowell was in superb form to win the Wasdale Lake District Ironman. Dowell finished 15th overall and was first lady out of 133 starters, after clocking an overall time of 15 hours 11 seconds. The triathlon is billed
