Archive - Thursday, 25 April 2019

Column: 5 challenges Mersea Island faces and how the Green Party will tackle them
Travel South from the metropolis of Colchester and, if the tide is not too high, you cross a causeway, known as the Strood, the portal to Mersea Island.
Woman is found dead inside flat in Colchester
A WOMAN was found dead in a flat in Colchester.
Wandering rhea Colin was one of 567 calls about exotic animals to RSPCA last year
A RHEA-PEAT escape artist was one of hundreds of exotic animals to be spotted across Essex the last year.
Sex offender admits breaching his order after not registering his bank cards
A CONVICTED sex offender has admitted breaching an order after he failed to register two new bank cards.
Lib Dem candidate was 'verbally abused in resident's home'
A LIBERAL Democrat candidate in Colchester revealed she and her councillor husband were also verbally abused while out campaigning last week.
Colchester's homeless bus is ready for boarding
THERE are labours of love, and then there is Colchester’s first ‘homeless bus’.
Violent attack on Tory candidate condemned by political figureheads
POLITICAL group leaders in Colchester have urged colleagues to be vigilant after an attack on Conservative election campaigner Carla Hales.
Mrs Hinch CANCELS book tour after she is hospitalised
Instagram cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch has cancelled her book tour after she was hospitalised.
U's face keeper decision ahead of key MK Dons clash
COLCHESTER United have today recalled goalkeeper Bailey Vose from his loan spell.
Letters: Anglian Water should've reacted quicker to Harwich Road leak
Essex County Council says Anglian Water responded to the water leakage in Harwich Road, Colchester as a matter of urgency.
"It’s about being competitive, producing performances that show fight, heart and hope for the future" - Ipswich Town
THE suffering is nearly over for Ipswich Town.
Investment business set to move into old base of engineering firm
AN investment firm is set to move into new premises on a busy Colchester industrial estate.
This is when new recycling bags will be delivered in Colchester
NEW recycling bags will be delivered to Colchester residents from Monday.
Cheers! Punters enjoy pints in the sun at Mersea Island Beer Festival
FAMILIES enjoyed a refreshing beverage in the sun during the Mersea Island Beer Festival.
Police appeal after car and motorbike crash left teen in hospital
POLICE are appealing for information after a teen was knocked off his motorbike.
Letters: Elect councillors in Colchester, Braintree and Tendring who will end planning chaos
The Campaign Against Urban Sprawl in Essex is arranging a hustings platform to be held in Coggeshall this Friday to discuss the North Essex Authorities’ joint Local Plan.
Wilfred Stanley Appleby
APPLEBY Wilfred Stanley Passed away peacefully at Colchester General Hospital on 7th April 2019 aged 86 years. A much loved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather who will be greatly missed. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on…
Michael William Badcock
BADCOCK Michael William Sadly passed away unexpectedly at home on 27th March 2019 aged 75. Much loved Father to Melissa, Brother to Maureen and Grandfather to Max, Ben, Alice & Katie. Now reunited with his Wife Wendy. Funeral Service to take place…
'For a second I thought I had been stabbed' - election candidate speaks out
AN election candidate has told how she thought she had been stabbed when she was violently assaulted while out campaigning in Colchester.
Man arrested after paedophile hunters post live video of sting
A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual grooming after so-called paedophile hunters streamed a live video of a sting.
Every point is crucial for U's stand-in skipper Kent
COLCHESTER United’s stand-in captain Frankie Kent insists their play-off hopes are still very much alive heading into their vital home showdown with MK Dons.
'It's going to be a special atmosphere'
ANTHONY O’Riordan is hoping a bumper Mill Road crowd can cheer Colchester Rugby Club to promotion this weekend.
Amicable talks mean scouts will march on
A CLASH between activists and an annual scouts’ parade has been averted at the eleventh hour.
Plaque unveiled to mark 135 years since Colchester Earthquake
A PLAQUE commemorating Britain’s most destructive earthquake ever has been unveiled in Colchester town centre.
New boating lake and flood defences could be built on Mersea
A NEW boating lake could be built on Mersea Island in a bid to boost visitor numbers.
Tendring target a dream end to their best-ever season
TENDRING Volleyball Club are enjoying their best-ever season - and want to put the cherry on the cake with a promotion and silverware double.
Election candidate is 'violently assaulted' in Colchester
AN election candidate has been violently assaulted resulting in her needing medical treatment.
Hunt launched for gang who failed to stop for police
Police are searching for a gang that dumped a car before fleeing officers.
Letters: Flip-flop MP Will Quince must take share of blame for school cuts
Our flip flop MP Will Quince continues his public record of saying one thing and doing another.
Library campaigners set up an ‘alternative consultation’
CAMPAIGNERS have launched an “alternative consultation” in their bid to save dozens of libraries across the county from closure.
13% rise in foodbank parcels given out 'due to Universal Credit'
A FOODBANK has handed out more than 4,000 food parcels to adults in need in the past year.
Authorities raised concerns SIX TIMES before addict killed her 'grandfather'...but he always refused help
A VULNERABLE man refused to allow action to be taken against a drug addict who manipulated him for two years before killing him.
Cheese and wine bar plans in place for former barber shop
A BRAND new evening cheese and wine bar – called Field of Cheese – could open at a former barber shop, in Coggeshall.
Exhibition to show best of Essex girls
A FASCINATING exhibition on the stories of women over the generations is set to open at a museum next month.
Seafarers stand united in protest against pay increases
DEFIANT seamen stood in unison with placards and banners to protest over pay increases.
WATCH: Thief smashes into cafe in THIRD raid on eatery in SIX months
THE owner of a cafe in Braintree is reeling after her business was targeted by crooks for a third time in just six months.
Call to repair town’s ‘dangerous’ paving after fall
A STRICKEN pensioner has called for urgent repairs to Frinton’s “dangerous” pavements after receiving four stitches to his face following a fall.
School placed in special measures after damning inspection
A PRIMARY school has been placed into special measures by a Government watchdog after inspectors reported cases of bullying, poor behaviour and ineffective teaching.
Three volunteer police officers to hit the beat after village says 'yes'
Volunteer police officers will be hitting the beat in a village after councillors and residents gave their backing to plans.
Steward says he was hit by motorist jumping the queue after U's clash
A CAR park steward has claimed he was shunted by a car when he tried to stop someone jumping the queue.
'Let's not be too quick to judge Dillon on one incident'
COLCHESTER United go into this weekend two points off the play-offs, with six points to play for.
Why is an average Joe taking on the mighty Tour de France?
THIS summer, at the age of 58, Ray Robins will be tackling a fearsome challenge that tests some of the world’s greatest endurance athletes.
Joan Elizabeth Delves
DELVES Joan Elizabeth Sadly passed away on the 3rd April 2019, aged 91. Much loved Mum of John and Peter. Funeral to take place at Weeley Crematorium Thursday 16th May 2019 at 2.45 pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Essex and Herts Air…
Colin John Green
GREEN Colin John Landlord of The Crown in Leiston, formerly of Maldon. Fell asleep for the last time on 16th April 2019. Dearly loved by all family and many friends. Service at Seven Hills Crematorium, Nacton on Friday 3rd May at 11:15am. All welcome.…
Angela Heather Butcher
BUTCHER Angela Heather Angela passed away on 19th March 2019. A loving Mum, Grandmother, Partner and Mother-in-Law, missed and forever in our hearts. Funeral service on Thursday 2nd May at 15.30, Weeley Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations…

24th April 2019