Archive - Wednesday, 16 October 2019

Fred Rayner
RAYNER Fred Passed away peacefully on Monday 7th October 2019, aged 94 years. Much loved Husband to the late Audrey. Sadly missed by his Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. He was loved and respected by all who knew him, one of a kind and a…
Danny & Jason Gibson
GIBSON Danny & Jason Passed away on 6th October 2019 in tragic circumstances. Now reunited with their Mother. Much loved Grandsons of Ronny & Stuart. Nephews of Steven & Sue and Christine & Mark and Cousins to many. Funeral service to…
Michael John Sanders
SANDERS Michael John 16.3.1936 to 8.10.2019 Aged 83 years. Beloved partner and good friend to Gina. Funeral Service to be held at Weeley Crematorium on Tuesday 29th October 2019 at 11am. All enquiries c/o P.G. Oxley Ltd., 43/47 High Street,…
Sheila Angela Wright née Flynn
SHEILA ANGELA WRIGHT (née Flynn) 06/03/1951 to 03/10/2019 Much loved Wife of David. Sadly missed by Sisters Pat and Angela and members of the Catholic Community throughout Essex. "Those we love most never go away. They still walk beside us every day"…
Bob Mackinnon
MACKINNON Bob Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on 6th October 2019, aged 63 years. A much loved Dad, Grandad and Brother. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 1st November at 11:45am. Family flowers only,…
Frank Denney
FRANK DENNEY 16th October 1998 In Loving memory of our dear Dad Always in our thoughts. We love and miss you every day. Love from all your family.
Why aren't teams shooting more?
Colchester United season-ticket holder Si Collinson's views on the U's
How U's duo fared on international duty
TWO of Colchester United's players have been on international duty.
Harriott returns to action for U's
CALLUM Harriott has made a long-awaited return to action for Colchester United.
'The competition has to be fierce'
ETHAN Ross knows his game time is likely to be restricted while Dean Gerken is performing so well for Colchester United.
"Kem ticked all the right boxes and said all the right things" - Doherty hails new R's boss Izzet
BRIGHTLINGSEA Regent chairman Terry Doherty believes new manager Kem Izzet is a "perfect fit" for the R's.
Specialist drug squad arrest two teens after operation in Greenstead
SPECIALIST drug and gang officers have made three arrests in Colchester - including two teenage boys.
Letter: 'Why can't we keep our roads as tidy as on the continent'
I HAVE been fortunate enough to just recently be taken to Lake Garda in Italy.
3,000-year-old Bronze Age jewellery on display for first time at castle
A 3,000-YEAR-OLD gold Bronze Age neck ring is set to go on display for the first time ever at Colchester Castle.
80 years of helping others at Colchester Citizens Advice
THE Lord Lieutenant of Essex visited an advice centre to celebrate its 80th anniversary.
Emergency services called to crash between mobility scooter and car
EMERGENCY services were called after a crash between a scooter and a car.
Gala dinner raises £15k for mental health charity
A GLITZY gala dinner raised £15,000 mental health charity.
'What a difference a day therapy makes'
REG Boulton retired from the Army fire service in 1961.
Two Colchester residents have been arrested at Extinction Rebellion protests
AT least two Colchester residents have been arrested on the streets of London as part of Extinction Rebellion protests in the capital.
A12 crash causing long delays
A CRASH on the A12 is causing rush hour delays.
Alumno's appeal over its Cultural Quarter plans starts today
The long-awaited planning inquiry into Alumno's plans for Colchester's so-called cultural quarter is set to start today.
Family's praise for hospice after baby Roy died at five days old
THE parents of a premature baby who died at just five days old are calling for more bereavement support.
1 in 3 cancer patients waiting longer than they should for treatment
A REPORT has revealed more than a third of cancer patients in north east Essex had to wait at least two months after a referral before receiving treatment.
Mental health patient forced to sleep rough after he is evicted
A VULNERABLE man who was recently discharged from a mental health unit says he is now homeless after being given just three days to vacate temporary housing.
Comedian's one-of-a-kind Dad's Army costume and gig gear is stolen from venue
A COMEDIAN had all of his gear, props and a one-of-a-kind costume stolen from Colchester Arts Centre following a gig.
'He didn't seem bothered' - drink driver hit child as she played on grass
A DRINK driver who hit a child after pulling on to a grass verge “didn’t seem bothered” according to her distraught father.

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