Archive - Friday, 14 December 2018

Town could get at least ten more bobbies on the beat... but you'll pay extra
Colchester could see at least ten extra bobbies on the beat following an increase in Government funding for Essex Police.
First look inside new Marco Pierre White restaurant in Brentwood
A NEW Marco Pierre White restaurant has opened in Essex.
£17k rare bubble car gets a makeover
A MOTORHEAD has spent £23,000 on a rare car made out of Second World War plane materials.
Food for thought - selfless Isla's school chips in with donations
A SCHOOL has helped one of its selfless pupils collect more than 300 items for a foodbank.
Plans to create nearly 300 student rooms at two sites off uni campus are approved
Plans to create nearly 300 new student rooms at two sites off Essex University’s campus have been approved.
Immigration officials and police called to car wash in supermarket car park
Immigration officials and police were called to a hand car wash in the car park of a supermarket.
Lauren on TV : Christmas movies have a formula
SINCE the middle of November Channel 5 has been playing Christmas movies almost on a loop.
'Bomb squad' and police at address following firearms arrest
POLICE have confirmed activity in Coggeshall today is linked to the arrest of a man on suspicion of firearms offences on Tuesday.
'This is the most important message in football'
Banter with Burns
Essex could get a sprinkling of snow tomorrow
Snow could be on the way to Essex tomorrow, forecasters have warned.
Businessman launches campaign to save his home
A community has gathered to support a man in fear his home could be demolished any day.
Mariner jetting in from America to attend nostalgia night remembering The Beat
IPSWICH Town legend Paul Mariner is jetting in from America to be part of a Kevin Beattie nostalgia night in Clacton.
Norris - 'I feared the worst'
COLCHESTER United striker Luke Norris admits he ‘feared the worst’ and went into ‘panic mode’ when he injured his ankle against Swindon Town.
Five top things to do this weekend
Neil D'Arcy-Jones picks his weekend arts highlights.
Results are not the be all and end all
APPLAUSE should echo through the corridors of schools which have surpassed expectations in the Key Stage 2 results table.
‘Disappointment’ for primary school
MANY schools saw less than half of pupils achieve the Government’s expected levels in reading, writing and maths.
Disabled pensioner's 7 year battle for bank access
A DISABLED woman has been in a seven year battle with her bank as the building does have disabled access.
A120 shut at Horsley Cross after crash involving a lorry
A section of the A120 is closed to traffic after a crash involving a lorry.
Police officer hurt chasing suspected drug driver
A POLICE officer was hurt in a chase with a suspected drug driver.
Brave neighbours fight off robber in garden
BRAVE neighbours fought off a robber who struck while a man was bringing in his washing at night.
Here’s Lady ...she’s our new canine relations manager
A FOUR-legged friend has been settling into life at a care home after being brought in to help residents with dementia.
Thug punched autistic man in face breaking his jaw
THE father of a vulnerable man with autism who was punched in the face says his son "would not recognise danger in people".
Car smashes into fence during police chase
A FAMILY is grateful their house was not destroyed after a driver crashed into their fence.
Parents raise £36k in baby Seren’s memory
THE loving parents of a baby girl who died aged just 12 weeks have thanked generous friends and family for helping them to raise more than £36,000 for other families in need.
U's not expecting key departures in transfer window
COLCHESTER United head coach John McGreal insists he is desperate to keep hold of his talented players when the transfer window reopens next month.
Help show arson victim there is good in the world
A BID has been launched to help to help replace a teenager’s lost possessions after a horrifying arson attack on a caravan.
Maureen 'Mo' Hobbs
HOBBS Maureen 'Mo' It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beautiful Mum, Granny, and Great Granny on November 28th aged 76. Service on December 21st at the Colchester Crematorium at 1.15pm. Family flowers only. Any donations to be made…
Pearl (Betty) Bambrick
BAMBRICK Pearl (Betty) Died suddenly at home 19th November 2018. Aged 94. Funeral to be held on Tuesday 18th December at 1.15pm at Co-op Funeral Services Chapel, 89 Wimpole Road, followed by Burial at Mersea Road Cemetery. Flowers welcome.
Julie Deady
DEADY JULIE Passed away on 21st November 2018 aged 51 years. Funeral to take place at Three Counties Crematorium on Tuesday 18th December at 1.30pm. Donations in memory of Julie may be made payable to MS -UK and sent c/o J Edwards Funeral Directors. 28…
Raymond S Rogers
ROGERS Raymond Sidney Died peacefully after a short illness, aged 90 years, surrounded by his beloved family. A deeply loved Husband, Father, Father-in-Law, and Granddad. Service at St Georges Church, Gt Bromley January 8th at 11:00.
Jane Alison Fish
JANE ALISON FISH 16/12/2017 Memories of you we will always treasure, Within our hearts you'll live forever. Missing you every waking moment. Love always Dermot, Emma, Jo, Riley & Lottie.
Neil & Julie Jesse
Golden Wedding Anniversary Congratulations Neil & Julie Jesse on your anniversary, 14th December 2018, Lots of love from Simon, Michelle, Madison, & Nicola, Shannon & Ceira xxxxx 50
Geraldine Ling
LING Geraldine In loving memory of a devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother who left us on 14th December 2017.
Gillian Small
SMALL Gillian In loving memory of Gillian who passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Loved by Lynda, Fred, Carole and her Grandchildren. Cremation to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 28th December at 11.00am. Donations to St. Helena…
Shirley Ann Constable
CONSTABLE Shirley Ann Passed away peacefully at Colchester General Hospital on 2nd December 2018 aged 82 years. Beloved Wife of William. Much loved Mother of Gareth, Stuart and Maria. Proud Grandmother to eight Grandchildren. Funeral Service to take…
Jeanette Snaith
SNAITH JEANETTE A beautiful piece of music came to an end after 85 years on the 6th December 2018. 60 years of friendship and marriage to Bryan, Mother of Michael and Andrew, Mother-in-Law of Jo, Nana of Katie and Laura. Adored by all. May she rest in…
Joy (Mary Ann) Pilgrim (née Banham)
PILGRIM (née Banham) Joy (Mary Ann) Died peacefully at home after a short illness on 4th December 2018, aged 83 years. Dearest Wife of the late George. Much-loved Mum to Carol and Sue and Daughter-in-Law Melony. Treasured Auntie to Annette and Jackie.…
Alan Candler
CANDLER Alan 10.01.1950 to 04.12.2018 Brother and Uncle. Funeral to take place on 21st December at 10.15am Colchester Crematorium. Donations for St Helena Hospice C/o East of England Co-op Funeral Service 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2DB
Hector South
SOUTH Hector Passed away peacefully on the 4th December 2018 aged 84 years. Beloved Husband of Eve. A much loved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. A Service to celebrate Hector's Life is to be held at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Peldon on…
Laura Mary Drury
DRURY Laura Mary Passed away peacefully on 5th December aged 90, with her family by her side. Much loved Mum, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, finally reunited with Husband Gerry. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 21st…
Charles (Charlie) Carter
CARTER Charles (Charlie) At Rest 5th December 2018. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Loved by Paula, Adrian, Anthony, Linda, their Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 21st…
Rosemary 'Rosie' Wignall
WIGNALL Rosemary 'Rosie' 2nd December 1946 - 27th November 2018 Beloved Wife of Keith, Mum to Catherine (Kate) and Clare, Nan to Oliver, Alastair and James, Mother in Law to Will and Tim, Daughter in Law to Elsie. Remembered and sadly missed by all who…
Victoria Anne "Vicky" Culham Née Pace
CULHAM VICTORIA ANNE 'VICKY' Née Pace At Rest 8th December 2018 aged 56 years. Much loved Wife of Graham Loving Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend to many. Funeral service to take place at St Teresa of Lisieux, Catholic Church Clairmont Road, Lexden on…
Lydia Emma Coldwell formerly Robbins
COLDWELL Lydia Emma formerly Robbins On 10th December 2018 passed away peacefully at Welshwood Manor aged 100 years. Beloved Mother of Jill, Anne and Carol. A much loved Nanna and Great Nanna. Funeral service 2.45 p.m. on Friday 28th December at…

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Town could get at least ten more bobbies on the beat... but you'll pay extra

First look inside new Marco Pierre White restaurant in Brentwood

£17k rare bubble car gets a makeover

Food for thought - selfless Isla's school chips in with donations

Plans to create nearly 300 student rooms at two sites off uni campus are approved

Immigration officials and police called to car wash in supermarket car park

Lauren on TV : Christmas movies have a formula

'Bomb squad' and police at address following firearms arrest

'This is the most important message in football'

Essex could get a sprinkling of snow tomorrow

Businessman launches campaign to save his home

Mariner jetting in from America to attend nostalgia night remembering The Beat

Norris - 'I feared the worst'

Five top things to do this weekend

Results are not the be all and end all

‘Disappointment’ for primary school

Disabled pensioner's 7 year battle for bank access

A120 shut at Horsley Cross after crash involving a lorry

Police officer hurt chasing suspected drug driver

Brave neighbours fight off robber in garden

Here’s Lady ...she’s our new canine relations manager

Thug punched autistic man in face breaking his jaw

Car smashes into fence during police chase

Parents raise £36k in baby Seren’s memory

U's not expecting key departures in transfer window

Help show arson victim there is good in the world

Maureen 'Mo' Hobbs

Pearl (Betty) Bambrick

Julie Deady

Raymond S Rogers

Jane Alison Fish

Neil & Julie Jesse

Geraldine Ling

Gillian Small

Shirley Ann Constable

Jeanette Snaith

Joy (Mary Ann) Pilgrim (née Banham)

Alan Candler

Hector South

Laura Mary Drury

Charles (Charlie) Carter

Rosemary 'Rosie' Wignall

Victoria Anne "Vicky" Culham Née Pace

Lydia Emma Coldwell formerly Robbins