Gazette | Weather Watch

Colchester's Gala Bingo Club is saved

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:30:00 +0100

NEARLY 20,000 bingo fans are celebrating after it was revealed their Colchester bingo hall will remain.

'Killjoy' Colchester Council attacked from taking down funfair signs

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:30:00 +0100

Colchester Council has been labelled a “killjoy” after it again targeted a business for breaching planning rules.

Salt supplies being managed

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:55:44 +0000

SALT supplies are being carefully managed by Essex County Council, to ensure they stay ahead of the ice.

School closures for Monday

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:53:17 +0000

THE following schools in mid and north Essex are either closed today, or have limited opening hours while the region begins to return to normal after the big freeze.

Snow reprieve

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:36:11 +0000

COLCHESTER avoided the worst of the snow as the UK continues to suffer from freezing temperatures.

Arctic conditions affect council services

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0000

ICY weather is continuing to play havoc with council-run services across Tendring.

Tasty treats keep Colchester Zoo chimps toasty warm

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Colchester Zoo gave its chimpanzees a special treat to help with the icy conditions.

Colchester Hospital battling against extreme weather conditions

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Health bosses in north Essex say they are battling against the weather to provide the best possible service.

Headteacher vows to keep school open, despite snow

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Despite the vast majority of Colchester’s schools closing during the icy weather, a handful were determined to keep their doors open.

Ambulance crews prepare for busy weekend

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:30:00 +0000

AMBULANCE bosses are stringently planning for a weekend of high demand.