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Villages to get own volunteer lifesavers group

4:59pm Friday 19th March 2010

FOUR villages are to get a dedicated emergency first aid group to provide potentially life-saving back-up to paramedics.

Fish and Chip 'Oscars' launched by local chippy

3:20pm Friday 19th March 2010

THE OWNER of the Brightlingsea fish and chip named the best in the South East has launched the ‘Oscars’ for the chippy industry.

Kelvedon shop staff's charity fun

2:41pm Friday 19th March 2010

A shop has taken part in fun-filled week of activities to raise money for charity.

Shrine to town saint goes under hammer

The shrine

2:00pm Friday 19th March 2010

A GOTHIC shrine made for the Colchester Pageant of 1909 is expected to fetch nearly £1,000 when it goes under the hammer next week.

Three Colchester soldiers honoured

1:42pm Friday 19th March 2010

THREE Colchester officers are among 160 soldiers decorated for their bravery and dedication.

Health checks at work for council staff

1:10pm Friday 19th March 2010

STAFF at Colchester Council are among the first employees to benefit form free work-place Health checks.

BA strike could see rise in Essex air passengers

12:49pm Friday 19th March 2010

AIRLINES operating from Stansted Airport are expecting a rise in passenger numbers this weekend people look to avoid the British Airways strike.

Publicans warned over U’s clash with Millwall

12:00pm Friday 19th March 2010

PUB landlords have been warned to be aware of potential troublemakers ahead of the Millwall versus Colchester United match.

New cycle routes launched in Colchester

12:11pm Friday 19th March 2010

NEW cycle routes have been created in Colchester as part of work to improve bike links in the town.

Council uses power of sun for digital switch

Mark Cleugh installs a new, solar-powered aerial

11:10am Friday 19th March 2010

ECO-FRIENDLY solar panels will be installed on more than 100 blocks of flats in Colchester.







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