Archive - Thursday, 21 February 2019

Man fined £1,500…for letting his dog persistently poo in his garden
A DOG owner has been hit with a £1,500 fine after repeatedly refusing to clear his dog’s mess - from his own garden.
Reader letter: Keep recycling simple and we will do it
Shouldn’t our council be doing everything it can to make sure we, as residents, recycle as much as we can?
£1m custody suite revamp for town police stations
CUSTODY suites at three police stations in Essex will be revamped to make them safer for prisoners.
Teen weightlifter Jacob needs your help to represent UK across the globe
A TALENTED teenage weightlifter needs the public’s support to help him lift his ambitions of representing Great Britain across the globe.
Uni to launch new vote on Jewish society after anti-Semitism row
A university will relaunch a vote on whether to set up a Jewish Society after a row broke out over anti-Semitism.
'It’s tough luck on him'
Colchester United head coach John McGreal provides injury update
'I saw the game from a totally different dynamic'
Colchester United midfielder Harry Pell's weekly Gazette column
Lambert has trust in Ipswich Town staff during his ban
IPSWICH Town will head to Wigan Athletic on Saturday for a crunch Championship showdown with an important presence missing from their coaching team on the touchline at the DW Stadium.
Today is your last chance to have a say on future of libraries in Essex
Today is your last chance to have a say on the future of libraries across Essex.
'Councils are twerking at Government in desperate bid for garden towns cash'
A CAMPAIGNER fighting plans for three garden towns in north Essex has accused the councils involved at "twerking" at the Government in desperate bid for cash.
Comment: We hope foodbank won’t be needed one day
THERE are few organisations which which wish they did not exist. Not many hope they will no longer be needed, no longer in demand.
Mary Patricia 'Patricia' Harding
HARDING Mary Patricia 'Patricia' Passed away peacefully at home on 16th February 2019 aged 80 years. Much loved Partner of Alan, devoted Mother to Mark, Perry and Jason, proud Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service to…
Iris Pauline Smart
SMART Iris Pauline Passed away peacefully on 15th February 2019 aged 90 years. Beautiful loving Mum, Nanny, Great-Nanny, Sister, Mother in Law and friend. Forever in our hearts. Funeral Service to be held at Colchester Crematorium Enquiries to: John J…
Patricia (Pat) Ticehurst
Patricia (Pat) TICEHURST Passed peacefully at home 25.01.2019 Thanks to Montécare, Dr Halstead & Single Point Family flowers & Service only Donations if required to: Lymphoedema Support Network via Co-op Funeral Care St Andrews Road, Clacton
Brian James Harvey
HARVEY Brian James On 9th February peacefully in hospital, Brian of Walton-on-the-Naze, aged 84 years. Much loved Husband to Livie, dear Father to the late Martin, Lisa and Sarah and loving Grandfather to Chloe, Zoe, Matthew and Daniel. Funeral Service…
Margaret Tryphena "Peggy" Johnson
JOHNSON Margaret Tryphena "Peggy" Passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 11th 2019 aged 89 years. Peggy is reunited with her late Husband Bernard but sadly leaves behind her two Sons Glenn & Ricky, Daughter in Laws Julie &…
Janette Sheila Connor
CONNOR Janette Sheila Née Jamieson 2 years have gone by and still not a day goes by when I don't think of you. I still miss you more than words can say. Sorry I didn't say I love you as often as I should have. All my Love Janette John xx
Sallie Whiting
Penny (Ginge) HESTER Happy 50th Birthday Pen Lots of Love from all the family xxxx
Shirley Anne Martin
SHIRLEY ANNE MARTIN Passed away at Colchester Hospital on Tuesday 5th February after a short, but unequal struggle with pneumonia. Beloved Wife of Ian and Sister to Jill, Aunt to Samantha and Laura and Great-Aunt to Megan. She will be missed by all in…
This police e-fit has been derided for looking like Craig David...
AN E-FIT of a suspected Benfleet burglar has been mocked on social media for its similarities with singer Craig David.
Flood alert issued for coastal areas in Essex as high tides expected
A flood alert has been issued for the north Essex coastline.
Home Secretary to discuss serious violence in Colchester after plea from MP
THE Home Secretary has praised Colchester's police officers and agreed to a meeting to discuss serious violence after a spate of terrifying town centre incidents.
Festival for cheese lovers returns next weekend
FROM mozzarella sticks, to macaroni cheese, food fans will be in their element when a festival returns next weekend.
Foodbank to open six days a week due to rising demand
COLCHESTER Foodbank is set to open six days a week to help people who cannot reach them on weekdays.
Departing Rose bids a fond farewell to Harwich & Parkeston
STRIKER Tyler Rose has said he will always be thankful for the opportunity given to him by Harwich and Parkeston.
No carnival queens or princesses this year due to 'lack of support'
A POPULAR carnival will not include carnival queens or princesses this year, due to a lack of volunteers.
Drivers urged to avoid busy road after two are injured in serious collision
Drivers are being urged to avoid a busy road following a serious crash earlier this morning.
Man denies having machete on train
A MAN has denied carrying a machete on a train between Colchester and Witham.
Strictly stars named as judges for annual air ambulance fundraiser
Strictly stars are set to put amateur dancers through their paces at an annual charity fundraiser.
Senior carer in court accused of inappropriately touching pensioner
A SENIOR carer inappropriately touched a frail woman in her 80s during a home visit, a court has heard.
Photos: Investigation launched into ‘sleeping’ nurse at care home
A CARE home has launched an investigation after a nurse was allegedly caught napping on the job on five separate occasions while she was the only worker on duty.
'Murdered collector wanted to give coins to his grandchildren'
A COIN enthusiast accused of murdering another collector often asked people to swap limited edition 50ps, a court heard.
'Housing provider took away my doormat because it was a fire hazard'
A TENANT is looking to take a housing provider to court after it took his doormat away.
Praise for 'mainstay' Kane after milestone is reached
KANE Vincent-Young has been described as a 'mainstay' for Colchester United after he reached a milestone for the club.
Ralph Brockless Jarritt
JARRITT Ralph Brockless Passed suddenly on 21st January 2019 at home, aged 91 years. Cremation to take place on 21st February 2019. Reunited with his beloved Wife Hannelore. Missed by all who knew him.
Alan Millar Gray
GRAY Alan Millar Passed away 30th January 2019 aged 67 after a long illness. Much loved Brother of Ann, Lorraine and Margaret and Brother-in-Laws, Paul and Adrian.

20th February 2019