Archive - Monday, 24 June 2019

Meeting to discuss future of 'crumbling' beach towers
THE future of Clacton's crumbling Martello Towers is set to be discussed at a public event next month.
College pledges to support members of staff diagnosed with a terminal illness
A COLLEGE has pledged to support members of staff diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Innovative scheme launched to save the world famous Colchester oyster
A NEW innovative conservation project has launched to help save the world famous Colchester oyster following a dramatic decline in its population.
Residents warned against moving cones and barriers after sinkhole opens in road
RESIDENTS have been warned not to move traffic cones in order to bypass works to repair a sinkhole in Colchester.
Adorable Amur tiger cubs born at Colchester Zoo
DELIGHTED zookeepers have announced three rare Amur tiger cubs have been successfully bred at Colchester Zoo.
Emergency services called to crash involving lorry and a car
A crash involving a lorry and a car is blocking a busy road in Colchester.
Judge orders top TV chef to pay £75k to designer following court dispute
A top TV chef who refused to settle his bill with the designer of his gastropub has been branded "argumentative" and "brusque" by a judge, and told to cough up £75,000.
Veteran astronaut to host evening of entertainment at university
A RECORD-BREAKING British astronaut is touching down at the University of Essex to share breathtaking stories of his space explorations.
Cruise show sails in for exhibition
A CRUISE show sailed in to showcase the best the industry has to officer.
Ex-cop facing misconduct hearing over alleged inappropriate messages
A FORMER police officer is facing a misconduct hearing over claims he sent inappropriate messages to a young woman interested in joining the force.
Homes bid thrown out to keep village a village
A BID for 25 homes have been thrown out by an inspector after she found it would result in the merging of a village with Stanway.
Lily May makes it a hat-trick of major titles this year
LILY May Humphreys won her third big title of the year after a wire-to-wire victory in the Annika Invitational Europe.
Horsefly season is here - Here's what to do if you get bitten
THE weather is finally starting to heat up so of course horsefly season is also here.
New coach Malseed joins the Regent ranks
BRIGHTLINGSEA Regent Reserves have appointed a new coach.
Grateful choir says 'lottery cash is music to our ears’
A CHOIR is raising its voice in celebration having been saved thanks to a surprise windfall.
Council planning ‘flatpack homes’ to help solve housing crisis
PREFABRICATED flats could be placed on top of existing blocks of homes in a bid to tackle the housing crisis in Colchester.
This special school is on a mission to get youngsters ready for the world of work
LEAVING education and stepping out into the big wide world is a scary prospect for any youngster.
Nightmare delays across town's roads as next stage of roadworks scheme kicks off
There are major delays on the roads across Colchester as the next stage of a controversial roadworks scheme kicks off.
Three people rushed to hospital following crash on busy road
THREE people were taken to hospital following a crash on a busy road in Colchester.
Busy Colchester road is shut after sinkhole appears in carriageway
A BUSY street in Colchester has been shut after a sinkhole appeared in the road.
Sister’s trek in memory of brother Adam who took his own life
TREKKING across three peaks will be a tough challenge for Tara Watson.
Woman arrested following incident on plane near Stansted Airport released on bail
A WOMAN who was arrested after two RAF jets were scrambled to escort a plane back to Stansted Airport has been bailed.
There is major train disruption this morning due to fault at Liverpool Street
THERE is major disruption on Greater Anglia train lines this morning due to a fault with the signalling system at London Liverpool Street.
Reservations and a sense of foreboding as Ellis joins League One rivals - Ipswich Town
IPSWICH Town fans could be forgiven for having mixed feelings about Ellis Harrison's departure to Portsmouth.
‘Council knew of speeding on notorious road’
COUNCIL bosses ‘knew drivers might speed’ after a dangerous road was resurfaced but failed to act, a resident claims.
Top school has designs on new art block
A GRAMMAR school is set to get a new art studio and library as part of expansion plans to accommodate extra pupils.
New A120 slip roads could be built in two years
FORMAL plans to ease delays on the A120 at Braintree by building new slip roads have finally been submitted.
PHOTOS: Plans to build very first solar-power electric charging station in Braintree unveiled
A COMPANY which specialises in sustainable energy has announced plans to build the UK’s very first solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in Braintree.
Sledgehammer thugs threaten pregnant woman and partner in doorstep attack
A COUPLE have described the terrifying moment hammer-wielding thugs turned up at their door.
Here's how a new 420-place primary school in Stanway could look
PLANS have been submitted for a new 420-place primary school in Colchester.
Szmodics linked with Hull
SAMMIE Szmodics has been linked with a switch to Hull City as the race to sign the Colchester United attacker hots up.
Barrie Cox
COX Barrie Passed away peacefully on 18th June 2019, aged 87 years. A devoted Husband to Dawne. Much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd July…
Phyllis Alexandra Lovell
LOVELL Phyllis Alexandra Passed away on the 3rd June 2019, aged 92 years. Funeral Service to take place at Weeley Crematorium on Friday 12th July 2019 at 1:15pm. All enquiries to P.G. Oxley Ltd., 54 Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SP. Tel:…
Clara Etches
CLARA ETCHES 1913 - 2002 In loving memory of our very dear Mum who left us on Monday 24th June 2002 aged 88 years. Mum is still thought about every single day by both of us. But we know she is resting with the Lord and is not suffering anymore. Thank…
Primrose (Jimmy) Smith
SMITH Primrose (Jimmy) Sadly passed away on 15th June 2019, aged 96 years. Wife of the late Richard Smith and a much loved Mum to Valerie and Carolyn. Also a dear Grandmother and Great Grandmother, who will be greatly missed. Funeral service to be held…

23rd June 2019