Weekend sport

Colchester triumphed in a 3-1 win over local rivals Cambridge United in Division Two on Saturday with two goals from Scott McGleish and another from Gavin Johnson.

Southend United though lost 2-1 to York City.

On Sunday Ipswich town salvaged a point against Fulham with a goal from birthday boy Jermaine Wright securing the point after Barry Hayles had put the home side ahead.

Monday News

Firefighters saved a young man's life in a daring midnight rescue which saw one officer dive into chilly waters.

During one of the busiest nights ever, crews from Colchester fire station were kept busy helping people caught up in torrential floods across mid and north Essex.

Nightmare - Riverside houses in Middleborough, Colchester. Rain caused havoc around the county during the week.Mon sport

Rob Newman is expected to be officially named as Southend United's new manager this week.

The 37-year-old has taken control of the Roots Hall reins for the past two weeks, following David Webb's decision to quit the Shrimpers.

Tuesday news

Essex should brace itself for more floods, the Environment Agency has warned.

As the county mopped up and water levels fell, an agency spokeswoman said: "If there is any more rain things could get bad again. It isn't forecast to rain, but you never can tell, so we are just advising people to be prepared."

Ambitious new plans for a monorail system and pavilion on Southend pierhead have been revealed by leading seafront traders.

Fran McGinty and partner Kerry Doyland unveiled their blueprint to a task force of councillors set up to spearhead the revival of the pier.

Golden Mile patrol - PCs Reg Hollis and Des Taviner from The Bill which was filming on location in Southend.Tuesday sport

In football Colchester United drew 2-2 with Wycombe Wanderers in Division Two while former Blues player Martin Carruthers put one over on his old club as Scunthorpe beat them 2-0 in Division Three.

Wednesday News

Campaigners have been celebrating after Essex County Council agreed to commission an independent review into the need for a new secondary school in Basildon.

The unprecedented step, recommended by education portfolio holder Iris Pummell, came after five years of lobbying.

Police warned children to stay off railway lines after youngsters tried to derail a train.

A group of children were seen on the tracks by the Pegasus Way bridge between St John's estate and St Anne's estate in Colchester.

Aftermath - the remains of burnt-out cars which exploded during a fire at a Station Road car port in Marks Tey.

Luton Town's Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Liam George and Crewe Alexandra striker Paul Tait could soon be heading for Layer Road.

Colchester United boss Steve Whitton revealed the news after watching the U's produce one of their finest performances of the season in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Wycombe Wanderers.

Thursday News

Plans to move historic St Laurence Church could cost millions and take up to a year to complete, an expert has warned.

As part of Southend Airport's long-awaited expansion, the church in Eastwoodbury Lane, Eastwood, will have to be shifted 100 metres as part of new safety restrictions.

Extra funding worth millions of pounds could be pumped into Colchester to make it part of a "regional hub" of cultural excellence.

Two cats are looking for a new home. Residents in Brooklands Gardens, Jaywick, saw the cats dumped from a car.Thursday Sport

Former Olympic silver medalist Sarah Hardcastle spoke of her fears that Borough of Southend Swimming and Training Club may be forced to close.

The Borough Club was facing showdown talks with Glendale Leisure over a proposed rent hike at the Warrior Square pool.