FORMER Colchester United defender Miles Welch-Hayes has found a new club. The 25-year-old departed the U's last month after more than two years at the club, after his contract was not renewed. And the right-back will be staying in League Two
SPEED bumps have been installed at a site plagued by boy racers in a bid to put the brakes on dangerous driving. The measures have been put in place Smeaton Close, Colchester, on the Severalls Industrial Estate, after years of disruptive behaviour
A SPECIALIST, one of a kind body sculpting laser clinic is coming to Colchester. Based in Highwoods Chiropractic, The Laser Room operates as one of the only three specialist FDA approved lasers in the country. The specialist laser is a product
A MOTHER-OF-FOUR has praised a “true angel in disguise” who scanned and paid for her shopping while she fed her tiny (and adorable) troublemakers. Claire Armstrong, 32, from Colchester, headed to Asda, in Turner Rise, on Tuesday morning with her
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to attend an event at the headquarters of an emergency service to learn more about the frontline teams protecting them. Colchester Fire Station, in Cowdray Avenue, is hosting an open day on July 16 between 10am and
A CONVICTED thief has been sent to prison for stealing a barbecue just three days after being spared by magistrates. Colchester Magistrates’ Court had handed John Birch a suspended sentence on May 13 for a series of thefts in the city. But
A MUSICIAN turned promoter has said he was moved by the volume of people who attended the inaugural show of his new gig night. Benjamin Brown, a well-known songwriter and performer from Manningtree, has launched Capturing The Moon, a monthly concert
COLCHESTER United have snapped up midfielder Alex Newby on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old will be looking to make a positive impact at the JobServe Community Stadium - but who is the U's new signing? The Gazette looks at Newby's career in
FORMER Colchester United midfielder George Moncur has signed for Leyton Orient. Moncur, who memorably scored the vital goal against Preston North End to keep the U's in League One on the final day of the 2014-15 season, has signed for the O's on
VILLAGERS are rallying together with the hope of acquiring a popular pub so it can be “looked after properly” and “not turned into houses.” The Red Lion, in The Street, Kirby-le-Soken, is currently owned and run by Stonegate Pub Partners but some
REPORTS of thefts from cars have led to the police ramping up patrols in Colchester. Essex Police’s Colchester team has increased its presence in residential areas in a bid to disrupt criminal activity where motor vehicles are targeted.
A FORMER Nayland schoolboy and top Formula 1 driver is challenging the public to take part in an e-sports racing competition. Alex Albon, who went to Littlegarth School as a youngster, now competes for Williams Racing and took his first podium
AN award-winning writer and comedian is set to return after two years of cancelled shows. Andy Hamilton is delighted to be getting out of the house and provide his Colchester audience with an evening of comic reflection and revelations. With
This week's Camera Club looks at the finer details, as nature goes under the lens. There's plenty of detail filled images in this week's spread from flying sparks on Martello beach, to a macro shot of a lightbulb, to sky high view of the Naze.
CAMPAIGNERS are pushing for increased testing and compulsory helmets for people riding e-scooters ahead of a public consultation on measures for using the vehicles. Only e-scooters which are rented as part of government approved trials can currently
COLCHESTER-born tennis player Henry Patten lost out on his Wimbledon debut today. The 26-year-old from Manningtree, playing alongside Julian Cash, lost out to 13th seeds Santiago Gonzalez, from Mexico and Argentina's Andres Molteni in their men's
TP Toys has released a brand new trampoline just in time for summer and it's even cheaper than Aldi's giant version. Whether you are looking for some summer holiday inspiration or you want to get the kids outside during the better weather, we've
Deborah James’ mum has said her heart is “broken” following the death of her daughter, aged 40. Heather James shared a series of photos of her daughter as news of her death was announced with the caption: "My heart is broken. Love you forever."
COLCHESTER United have made their first three signings of the summer. Alex Newby arrived from Rochdale and Bradford City goalkeeper Sam Hornby signed for an undisclosed fee, both on two-year deals. Midfielder Emyr Huws also re-signed for the
A FURIOUS dad has lashed out a school's plan to ban students from using toilets outside break times, labelling the new rules a "joke". Southchurch High School has sent an email to parents and carers informing them pupils will only be able to use
PLANS have been unveiled to install a huge new viewing platform and wheel - similar to the London Eye - at one of Southend seafront's top attractions. Southend Council is bidding to secure Government funding for the spectacular attraction set to
Women and girls outnumber men and boys in all but 13 local authority areas, new census figures for England and Wales show. Colchester’s population is now 48.9 per cent male and 51.1 per cent female, meaning there is now a higher proportion of women
POLICE officers have launched an investigation and are appealing for help after a teenager boy pinned to the ground by balaclava-wearing thugs before they stole his limited edition bike. The 14-year-old Colchester school student was waiting at
THE parents of a medical student who died in Namibia have visited projects set up by their charity. The Catherine Bullen Foundation was set up in memory of its namesake, a medical student at Bristol University who previously studied at Colchester
A SCHOOLGIRL was left “distressed and badly shaken up” after she was attacked whilst doing her paper round in Harwich. Skye Bearder, who is 14 years old, decided to take on the morning paper round this week, which is normally done by her sister
AN entrepreneur with an office in Manningtree is set to appear on ITV tonight to share his secrets on how to boost your income. An ITV crew filmed Tom West, founder and CEO of RentMy, as he helped a family hit hard by the cost of living crisis
SAM Hornby says he is looking forward to competing with Shamal George for Colchester United's number one spot. The 27-year-old has returned to the JobServe Community Stadium on a permanent basis, following a productive loan spell with the U's last
A GROUND-BREAKING £4 million partnership is to be unveiled to build a new immersive technology centre. The first-of-its-kind space will bring together cutting edge technologies and facilities to support innovation in virtual, augmented and extended
A CARELESS driver who was behind the wheel without a full licence or insurance fled the scene after causing a crash which left a teenage girl in a wheelchair. Darriel Rupare, 21, was set to put 18-year-old Lucy Sturgess through the pain of a trial
MARTIN Audrey Passed peacefully away on 13th June at Colchester General Hospital. Audrey of Walton-On-The-Naze, aged 88 years. Beloved Mum, Nanny and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Walton Parish Church on Monday
MOTT Ernest William "Ernie" of Brightlingsea Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 19th June 2022, aged 77 years. Beloved Husband to Kath and Dad to Alison and James. Much loved and fondly remembered by all of his family and friends. Funeral service
