Archive - Thursday, 5 December 2019

LIVE: Colchester General Election candidates face off at hustings
Colchester's candidates for December 12's General Election will face questions from the audience in the Mercury Theatre's big top at Abbey Field. Expect all the usual subjects - the NHS, schools and Brexit - as well as probably a few surprises thrown…
Shirley Studd
STUDD Shirley In loving memory. Sadly passed away in hospital after a short illness and a longer battle with Alzheimer's on 20th November 2019, aged 77. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on the 12th December 2019 at 2:45pm. Donations…
Libby Hynds
LIBBY HYNDS Wishing our gorgeous Daughter and Sister a very Happy 18th Birthday Lots of love from Mum, Dad, Drew, Guy, Morgan and Abbie x x x
Susan Dawn Ritchie
RITCHIE Susan Dawn Passed away peacefully aged 69 years. Dearly loved Wife of Bryce and much loved Mother. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 16th December 2019 at 3.30pm. All welcome. Family flowers only, donations if…
Christina Maud (Tina) Linsey (Coles)
LINSEY (Coles) Christina Maud (Tina) Passed away 14th November 2019 at Colchester General Hospital aged 74 years. Mother to Paul, Mark and Jason. Grandma to Aaron and Jessica. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Service to be held at…
David Honey
HONEY David Passed away at home on 16th November 2019, aged 88. David will be dearly missed by his loving family and all who knew him. A service to celebrate David's life is to be held at 12:00, Tuesday 17th December at St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall.…
Julie Philpot
PHILPOT Julie Much loved Wife, Mother, Nan, Great Nan. Passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family on 21st November, aged 80. Funeral Weeley Crematorium 17th December 11:45am.
Peter Burr
BURR Peter Passed away peacefully 28th November 2019 aged 75 years. Much loved Husband of Pat. Dear Dad and Grandad. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 20th December 2019 at 10.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations…
Derek Norman Halls
HALLS Derek Norman On the 27th November peacefully at home in Walton-on-the-Naze with his family, Derek, aged 90 years. Beloved Husband of Jean, dear Father to Susan and Trevor, loving Grandad to James, Lucy, Charlotte, Michael and Andrew and Brother…
Valerie Pamela Pennell
PENNELL Valerie Pamela Sadly passed away on 16th November, aged 86 in Mistley Manor after suffering from dementia for the past 5 years. Dear Wife of Melvin, adored Mother of Gillian, Graham, Andy, Debbie and Chris. Loving Grandmother of 13 and Great…
Maria Powell
POWELL Maria Passed away suddenly but peacefully on the morning of 18th November with her Children Sian, Laura and Andrew by her side. Much loved and sorely missed by all her family and friends. Forever and forevermore in our hearts. Funeral will be…
Joyce Hilda Bates
BATES Joyce Hilda Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 20th November 2019, aged 90. Much loved Mum, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral service to take place at Burrs Road Chapel, Clacton-on-Sea on Friday 13th December 2019 at 2.00 pm. Flowers…
Poku signs new U's contract
KWAME Poku has put pen to paper on a new contract with Colchester United.
Eastman is nominated for League Two award
COLCHESTER United stalwart Tom Eastman has been nominated for the November PFA Bristol Street Motors League Two Player of the Month Award.
'His performances have been very good of late'
MICHAEL Fernandes is back training with Colchester United's first-team squad after impressing boss John McGreal.
Stephens is hoping hard work pays off
LAURA Stephens is hoping her hard work will shine through when she competes at the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Glasgow.
‘Landlady hired thugs to force tenant out of flat but they stabbed and killed him’
A LANDLADY recruited a gang of thugs who killed her tenant, a court heard.
Children injured as part of ceiling collapses at popular nursery
CHILDREN were injured when part of the ceiling collapsed at a nursery in Colchester.
Paedophile carried on working at care homes AFTER he was convicted
A PAEDOPHILE ex-soldier continued to work in care homes where children visited and vulnerable adults lived even after being convicted.
Paul T Davies Column: Review Vijay Patel: Sometimes I Leave
Once again another excellent evening at Colchester Arts Centre in their Wonderful Wednesdays Season.
A12 near Colchester partially blocked due to crash
A CRASH is blocking one lane of the A12 northbound.
Rail passengers warned there may be disruption over the Christmas period
PASSENGERS have been warned they may face some disruption on the railways over the Christmas period.
Tributes paid to computer pioneer who helped to 'transform our world'
TRIBUTES have been paid to a computer science pioneer who has died aged 95.
Safety boss: 'People who attack police have no respect'
PEOPLE who attack police "have no respect" according to Colchester Council's safety boss after an officer was hospitalised after being repeatedly punched.
Man kicked in the head at McDonald's drive-through
A MAN was kicked in the head while buying food at a drive-through.
Police on scene after nasty village smash
EMERGENCY services are on the scene of a car smash.
Police officer hospitalised after being repeatedly punched in the face
A POLICE officer was repeatedly punched in the face after stepping in to try and diffuse an argument.
Tradition is alive and well as Brightlingsea’s Cinque Port deputy is chosen
A HISTORIC annual ceremony has taken place to choose Brightlingsea’s new ceremonial Cinque Port deputy.
Twinkle, twinkle little stars for Colchester’s festive trail
HUNDREDS of stars decorated by youngsters are bringing festive brilliance to Colchester town centre.
University is honoured for work on human rights investigation
A UNIVERSITY has been honoured for its role in a project investigating human rights violations in armed conflict.
The Entertainer will have quiet hours every day in December to help autistic children
THE busy Christmas shopping season is upon us and while many enjoy the Yuletide rush and Christmas cheer, others find the increased number of people, sounds and lights overwhelming and stressful.
Party accused of targeting vulnerable people with leaflet
A RESIDENT has hit out at a Conservative party leaflet saying “vulnerable residents are being targeted”.
Colchester named as one of the happiest places to live in Britain
COLCHESTER has been named as one of the happiest places to live in Britain.
Hundreds of trees to be cut down at reserve to 'improve conservation habitat'
DEFENCE bosses say felling hundreds of trees at a popular nature reserve will help improve the area for wildlife.
Car flips onto side on A12 slip road
A CAR has flipped on its side on an A12 slip road.
Lesbian couple from Colchester first in Britain to have 'two womb pregnancy'
A LESBIAN couple from Colchester are the first in Britain to experience a double womb pregnancy.
Priti Patel accused of snub after Witham hustings no show
HOME secretary Priti Patel has been accused of snubbing voters after she failed to take part in an election debate in Witham.
Soldier wins race discrimination case against MoD after he was confused with black colleague
AN Afro-Caribbean soldier has won a claim of racism against the Ministry of Defence after judges ruled his superiors had confused him with the only other black sergeant in his unit.
New bid for funding to pay for lift at Colchester Station
A TRAIN operator has launched a renewed bid for funding to help improve access at Colchester North rail station.
Detectives investigating after woman suffers 'cuts to neck' on night out
A WOMAN suffered cuts to her neck after being attacked after an argument on a night out.

4th December 2019