AS a soldier, Gary Bull travelled the world serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Northern Ireland and Belize. But when his health broke down, Gary became isolated. His world contracted to the point he could not face going out on his own.
AN old shop has been transformed into a tea room with a vintage theme. Rosie Storrar has opened her first tea room - The Gilt Rooms - in Barfield Road, West Mersea. Her new team of 12 part-time staff will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and
TRIBUTES have been paid after a man from Colchester died in a car crash. Police are appealing for information after John Hobson, 65, of Mill Road, crashed his blue Skoda on the A134 in Assington on Tuesday. His partner, Debbie, in a message
COLCHESTER has been longing for a Michelin starred restaurant for so many years now, we’ve quite forgotten how lucky we are with the eateries we have. And while the Blue Ivy might not be fine dining at its very highest level, it’s certainly fun
Tony Humes has left his position as Colchester United manager. The news was announced by chairman Robbie Cowling at a press conference at the Weston Homes Community Stadium this lunchtime after speculation about his position had grown over the
PAPA John's takeaway in Colchester will give away free pizzas to the first 100 customers on Tuesday in support of ITV’s festive fundraiser Text Santa. The money raised will be donated to the charity appeal, which this year is supporting Macmillan
ABOUT 50 black balloons have been released to commemorate those who have died from fuel poverty. Pensioners each released a balloon with each balloon representing 1,000 deaths across the UK over the last year. The black balloons were released
TOSIN Olufemi admits there is an urgent need for Colchester United to sort their defensive problems. The 21-year-old U’s defender knows they can’t wait around for their fortunes to change and feels if they can act strongly now, then they can regain
THE rare sight of a pair of Common Seals caught basking on river banks near Colchester has been captured on camera. Photography enthusiast Stacey Belbin, who runs Lady Grace Boat Trips from Mersea Island, took the image which sets the creatures
COLCHESTER’S Secret Vintage Fair has a very modern venue for this weekend’s event. Having already ‘popped-up’ at some of the town’s most iconic places such as the Colchester Arts Centre, the Belle Vue Social Club and Colchester Town Hall, this
A NIGHT of vibrant gypsy and Balkan music is being held at the Firstsite Art Gallery in Colchester. Local group The Band of Fools, are behind the No 1 Balkan Express event, which will be raising money for the Fresh Beginnings support organisation
PROUD nephew Jim Spurgeon might never have met his uncle Stan, but all the same, he says the wartime flyer has always been his hero. Growing up in the Colchester area, Jim had long known the story of his uncle, Stan Rolph, who enlisted in 1941
A DOCTOR who has practised for more than 40 years has appeared in court and admitted drink driving. Dr Stuart Child drove while more than twice the legal limit after the tragic death of a friend, Colchester Magistrates Court heard. The court
A FORMER employee admitted stealing thousands of pounds from a social club in Colchester. James Collard, 28, of Market Close, Colchester, stole almost £5,000 from the Belle Vue Social Club, off Colne Bank Avenue, over a nine month period. Collard
COLCHESTER’S MP has called for a full investigation into the train line linking north Essex with London. Conservative Will Quince has written to Louise Ellman, chairman of the Government’s Transport Select Committee, asking for an emergency session
