Archive - Monday, 27 May 2019

Council recycling bag found dumped on unlicensed landfill in Malaysia
A COUNCIL has defended how it processes plastic waste after one of its own recycling bags was found dumped in an unlicensed landfill in Malaysia.
Ex-Essex councillor wins Brexit Party seat
A FORMER Tendring councillor has won his seat as an MEP for the Brexit Party.
Teens arrested after boy, 15, flown to hospital released under investigation
TWO teenagers arrested after a boy suffered what were feared to be life-threatening injuries have been released under investigation.
Quiz raised £4k for Ark Centre...and the Gazette team won!
AVID quizzers helped to raise an astonishing £4,000 in aid of autism charity the Ark Centre.
Prince to Lyndee: ‘I hope you enjoyed your tea’
AN osteopath who has spent nearly 30 years helping young people was invited to the Queen’s garden party.
Immersive author's dream-inspired book stocked in Colchester shop
AN author who embodies his stories’ main character when writing says it is “overwhelming” to have his latest publications stocked in a Colchester book shop.
‘Stop storing cars on station’s former car park’
A GOVERNMENT planning inspector has ordered that a former railway station car park can no longer be used as a car storage.
Pictures: Families rock at sunblessed Greystock festival
THOUSANDS of people packed out a village festival and enjoyed a weekend of non-stop music.
Kind Tony wins praise for granting the wishes of elderly residents
A SELFLESS volunteer who has made hundreds of elderly people’s wishes come true has been recognised for his kindness.
Housebuilder gives £1k donation to youth cancer charity
A DEVELOPER has boosted a charity for young people fighting cancer with a £1,000 donation.
Episode of ITV's In For A Penny which was filmed in Essex airs
UNSUSPECTING members of the public in Essex took part in a series of silly games to win cash as part of a popular TV show.
Here's how the East voted in the EU elections 2019
THE Brexit Party have topped the results in the European Parliament elections.
Pets at Home could renew stockpiling if no-deal Brexit threat remains
Pets at Home has revealed it would consider further stockpiling of pet food and products ahead of the new October Brexit deadline if a disruptive no deal remains on the cards.
‘I lost the will to live and my life spiralled’
A GRIEVING son who lost three close family members in three days has told how he was brought back from the brink of suicide after living on the streets.
Speed watch clocks drivers reaching 69mph in 30 zone
MAJOR concerns have been raised about a busy road where scores of drivers were clocked speeding with some going more than twice the limit.
Superbug outbreak which left five ill among three serious incidents at Colchester Hospital
AN antibiotic-resistant superbug outbreak and using contaminated equipment during an operation were among three serious incidents at Colchester Hospital.
‘Hand yourself in for sake of dad’s family’ - murder detective in plea to killers
A DETECTIVE investigating the murder of a devoted father has made a direct appeal urging the people responsible to hand themselves in.
Prolific offender gets jail term for attacking former friend
A THUG who assaulted, stole from and threatened a former friend in the street has been jailed for four months.
Bride’s special day turned to heartbreak after father died hours before wedding
A BRIDE has told how her special day turned to tragedy when her severely ill father died just hours before he was due to walk her down the aisle.
Pell hopes U's can hold onto best players
HARRY Pell is hoping Colchester United’s best players stay put this summer to help them launch another promotion push.
Essex's Tony is thrilled to be scoring at Cricket World Cup final
By MARTIN SMITH
Dad's horror as son, 11, attacked by man in a park
A YOUNG boy on a bike was randomly punched in the face by a man.
Day fathers
fathers day sad
Leonard (Len) Green
GREEN Leonard (Len) Died peacefully on 12th May 2019 aged 83 years. Much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 3rd June at 10.15am. Family flowers only, but donations…
Joy Gwendoline Young
YOUNG Joy Gwendoline Much loved Mum to Sue, Julie and Steve. Beloved Wife of the late David Arthur Young. Passed away peacefully 8th May 2019 aged 90 years. Funeral service to be held at Weeley Crematorium Wednesday 5th June 2019 at 11.45am. Donations…

26th May 2019