FREE training courses are to be offered to business in Colchester and north Essex on how to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Colbea, a business support and enterprise agency, is offering what is known as low carbon sustainability training
RANKINGS have placed Colchester in the bottom half of a national league table which ranks towns and cities in England and Wales on their suitability for fitness fanatics. Analysis by life insurance experts, Forbes Advisor, measured the proportion
AN off-duty police officer courageously saved his neighbours from their burning house, it has been revealed. PC Taylor Nash was at home in Clacton when he heard windows smashing and saw his neighbours’ house was on fire. He knew a family of
A DERELICT building which had become a hub of gang activity has been secured after a long-standing battle to make it safe. The Trippier House site, in Blackthorn Avenue, Greenstead, had been repeatedly targeted by vandals in recent months.
JUBILEE celebrations will be in full swing in Colchester with a community picnic being held in Castle Park. On Thursday, June 2, family, friends, and neighbours will enjoy food and live music from the British Army Band from noon until 4pm.
MORE than 1,000 people took part in a unique race which sees competitors run past zoo animal enclosures. Runners took part in the popular Colchester Zoo Stampede 10k which supports the charity Action for the Wild. Everyone who took part was
A NEW coalition is set to lead Colchester Council after representatives from the Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green parties agreed a power sharing deal. The announcement comes after more than a week of talks between the three parties. Following
DOUBLE Colchester United promotion winner Paul Abrahams is the new manager of Maldon and Tiptree. Colchester-born Abrahams, who made 179 appearances and scored 34 goals during his two spells with the U's, has succeeded Wayne Brown following his
SALFORD City have dismissed manager Gary Bowyer. The experienced former Blackburn Rovers, Bradford City and Blackpool boss has left Moor Lane, following a meeting at the club this morning. Bowyer leaves Salford 14 months after his appointment
FIREFIGHTERS had to rescue a man from a river following concerns for his welfare. A large emergency services response flocked to the scene in East Hill, Colchester, amid concerns as the man entered the water. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
A VIP experience is set to be available at this year’s Clacton Airshow. The event, taking place on August 25 and 26, will see the hospitality area run by local firm Black Jacket Group across the two days. On offer is a three-course meal with
SCHOOL students joined police officers as they conducted a search for potentially dangerous weapons hidden in a public green space. Tendring Technology College pupils joined forces with Essex Police’s children and young person officers in Thorpe-le-Soken
WAYNE Brown has had three auditions for the Colchester United head coach role. Now he deserves the chance to step up and do it for real. Brown's appointment as the U's new permanent boss today is not much of a surprise. That is testament
CONCERN is growing for the welfare of a woman who has gone missing. Ellie Edwards, 37, from Harwich, was last in contact at about 9.50am today. She is believed to be in the Clacton area and was last known to be wearing a t-shirt and jogging
WAYNE Brown has been appointed Colchester United's head coach on a permanent basis. The 44-year-old was unveiled as the club's full-time boss today, at the JobServe Community Stadium. Brown will continue to be assisted by Joe Dunne and Dave
PUNTERS will be able to lose themselves in their own musical bubble next month during an event at a town centre venue. Three Wise Monkeys, in High Street, Colchester, will host its Silent Disco evening on June 25 between 9pm and 1am. One DJ
EXCITEMENT is building ahead of a top sporting event coming to Clacton this week. The town is hosting the fifth round of professional cycle race the Sportsbreaks.com Tour Series on Thursday, bringing speed, colour and the whirr of gears for the
I’M writing in response to Jim Clayton’s concerns over the Crouch Street cycle lane plans (Gazette, May 2, “‘I fear for the future of this precious area’”). Is Mr Clayton aware that the plans have been in the public domain for some time and they
AN awards ceremony took place to celebrate outstanding town centre businesses. The Colchester Business awards is a new event hosted by Our Colchester Business Improvement District. The awards took place in Moot Hall in Colchester Town Hall.
Today we launch Your Money Matters - our campaign to help you overcome the surge in the cost of living. This year has seen a whole host of household of price increases - from the energy price cap rise to surging inflation and food prices - costing
A FUNDRAISING football match will see enthusiastic players go up against a team of sporting legends in aid of a children’s charity. Harwich Angels FC will go head-to-head with former Tottenham Hotspur professionals on August 14 at Harwich and Parkeston
POLICE officers seized a stolen car after a helping hand from special technology. The force was working on live intelligence of a stolen number plate being recognised in Brightlingsea. Officers later established it was likely now placed on
TV personality Vicky Pattison has launched a brand new and exclusive bridal jewellery collection with Abbott Lyon. The collection offers the perfect accessories to compliment every step of a bride’s wedding journey. The Bridal collection features
THE first weekend of no U’s and already the countdown is on to the next season and the transfer rumours have already begun. With the club releasing the retained list for players, at first glance there are no major changes and the squad should remain
Travelodge has revealed Britain's hidden treasures we should all visit this summer. The hotel chain has been gearing up for the better weather by slashing the prices of its rooms and rounding up the best (and overlooked) spots you can visit on
With the warmer weather finally making an appearance, we wouldn’t be surprised if you’re thinking about days out and time in the garden. If being out on the water sounds like an appealing activity, perhaps during the Platinum Jubilee weekend, or
AN annual fundraising event held in memory of a young girl who died of cancer will take place next month. The Maisie 5-Mile Fun Run and Walk will be held on June 12 in aid of a soon-to-be-decided local brain tumour charity. It will start on
Fans of Aldi’s famous Kevin the Carrot don’t need to wait until Christmas this year to get a sneak peek into his whereabouts. Like many across the UK, Kevin has been preparing for the Jubilee celebrations and has left his year long post-Christmas
FIREFIGHTERS leapt into action after a fridge freezer burst into flames causing a shed fire which quickly spread to a nearby bungalow. Three fire crews from Clacton and Weeley were called to Thorpe Road, in Clacton, shortly after 10.15pm on Monday
EXPERIMENTAL young musicians who are part of a community class of noise makers have won an award after impressing with their ability to create new sounds. Talented instrumentalists from Colchester music club CLIP, founded in 2015 by artists Simon
A KNIFE arch was temporarily installed in a bustling park during a bid to tackle crime. Police officers manned the arch in Castle Park, Colchester, on Monday as part of Operation Sceptre. #OperationSceptre is aimed to reduce knife crime
LEARNER drivers in Colchester are more likely to be involved in road accidents than any of their fellow learners in Britain, a data has shown. The statistics follow a recent study conducted by Bill Plant Driving School which found out of Colchester
DRUG dealers caught out by undercover police officers have been sentenced to a total of more than 16 years in prison. The investigation led by Essex Police was launched amid concerns the supply of cocaine was rife within Colchester and violence
AN undercover police operation proved to be a devastating coordinated strike against drug-driven violence in Colchester. Between June and December of last year, Essex Police ran Operation Monaco which targeted individuals known to the force to
COLCHESTER United have experienced another eventful season. The U's finished 15th in League Two, with interim head coach Wayne Brown guiding them to safety. After becoming embroiled in a relegation struggle, Colchester finished 17 points above
COLCHESTER Rugby Club have a new man in charge of the first team - and he’s predicting an exciting season to come for the newly-promoted team and their supporters, writes EDWARD MARRIAGE. Craig Burrows has joined the club as Head Coach from neighbours
A DEDICATED public servant who was a well-known councillor throughout the 1970s has died at the age of 89. Wendy Knighton, who was born Wendy Brook in 1932 in Old Heath Cottage, Colchester, was a hard-working and committed volunteer who helped
SINGING star Sam Ryder has said he just had to "trust in everything" as he took to the stage during the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The singer and TikTok star, 32, came second only behind the act from Ukraine to give the UK its
NEARLY 6,000 residents have rallied together to fight National Grid’s plans to improve the electricity network across East Anglia. More than 5,745 people have signed a petition to oppose the plans and call for a strategic offshore grid. East
HIGGINS JOHN 'John the Junk' Passed away suddenly 7th May 2022, aged 82 years. Much loved Dad to David, Neil and Joanne. Proud Grandad, Great Grandad, Dear Brother and Uncle. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium, on Tuesday 31st May
Terence and Ingrid Doolin Happy 60th Diamond Anniversary We would like to send all our love from all of your family and friends far and wide, what an amazing celebration. We are all thinking of you both today, as you celebrate your special wedding anniversary
