Archive - Tuesday, 18 June 2019

Man denies using knife to rob man of mobile phone near convenience store
A MAN has denied robbing a man in his 60s of his mobile phone at knifepoint.
Developer blames Brexit for changes to homes in village
A DEVELOPER is bidding to build smaller houses on land once owned by a jam factory but increase the number of them... all because of Brexit.
Headteacher delighted as primary school gets 'good' Ofsted rating
A HEADTEACHER is “delighted” after his primary school received a “good” rating from Ofsted.
New chapter as Colchester's first therapeutic book club opens
A NEW chapter has begun for Colchester’s first therapeutic book club.
Hospital trust removed ‘listeria risk’ snacks before patients ate them
HOSPITAL bosses averted a major health hazard after sandwiches linked to a national listeria outbreak were taken away before patients ate them.
U's prized assets linked with Peterborough
TALENTED Colchester United duo Sammie Szmodics and Frankie Kent are being linked with a move to Peterborough United.
U's sign former VfB Stuttgart defender Collinge
COLCHESTER United have signed young defender Danny Collinge on a two-year contract.
Drink and drug driver banned from getting behind the wheel after two incidents
A MAN has been disqualified from driving for three years following two separate incidents in Colchester.
FC Clacton lead the way in our team of the year
It's no surprise which side were the biggest winners in the Gazette's Non-league Team of the Year poll.
Letters: Heartless Tories to blame for free licence fee cut
Free bus passes, a cut in VAT on fuel, winter fuel payments, the introduction of pension credit, free dental and eye checks...yes, the last Labour Government certainly looked after our pensioners with hardship and poverty among that group sharply…
"He’s tenacious and has an excellent work ethic, in addition to real quality on the ball" - Berkane returns to Regent
BRIGHTLINGSEA Regent have completed their first summer signing by bringing popular midfielder Amir Berkane back to the Taydal Stadium.
On cloud nine at Buckingham Palace reception
CLOUDFM chief executive Jeff Dewing and chief systems architect James Blackman had a right royal welcome they were invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace.
Bakers are called to rise again for music festival tea tent
FOODBANK volunteers are asking keen bakers to whip up some cakes for a fundraising event.
Families join in the fun at Young Children’s Festival in Castle Park
THOUSANDS of children made the most of free activities on offer at the Young Children’s Festival.
John Popplewell's angling column: anchovies, normally found in the Mediterranean and around the Spanish coast, head for Essex shores
JUST when you think our shore fishing is on the up, something comes along to hamper the beach anglers.
Networking opportunity on offer at business to business exhibition
ONE of the only business to business exhibitions will take place near an Essex airport on Thursday.
U's get cash boost
COLCHESTER United have received a cash boost after their former player Macauley Bonne clinched a move to the Championship.
Calls for action at accident blackspot as petition is handed to Highways bosses
URGENT calls have been made for safety measures to be put in place at an accident blackspot.
Campaigner's bid to have MPs discuss library axe plans
A CAMPAIGNER fighting to see an under-threat library spared the axe has successfully launched a national petition.
Community council gives mixed review of Northern Gateway plan
A COMMUNITY council says it “broadly welcomes” plans for hundreds of homes but demanded action on poor infrastructure.
Stephens impresses ahead of World Championships
COLCHESTER Swimming Club member Laura Stephens warmed up for next month's World Championships with an impressive performance in the Mare Nostrum Swim Series.
MPs warn doctors have 'serious lack of training' on eating disorders
PATIENTS with eating disorders are being put at risk as doctors have a 'serious lack of training' on the conditions, MPs have warned.
15 arrested after police carry out morning raids across Braintree
Police have carried out a series of dawn raids across Braintree this morning in a bid to crackdown on drug dealing and violent crime.
Comber: we'll have fire in our bellies after controversial cancellation
FRINTON Cricket Club skipper Mike Comber believes his players will have extra fire in their bellies when they return to action on Saturday.
Services disrupted after cow is hit by train
Train services are disrupted this morning after a train hit an animal which had wandered on to the line.
This 40-piece orchestra could be performing to you and your work colleagues
A FESTIVAL is taking the idea of a pop-up orchestra one step further by offering the chance of a private performance in the workplace.
More than 24 hours of thunderstorms and rain to hit Essex today
MORE than 24 hours of torrential rain and thunderstorms are set to hit Essex today.
Muntjac deer spotted leaping into sea from Clacton Pier
VISITORS watched on in amazement as a muntjac deer jumped off the end of Clacton Pier into the North Sea before swimming ashore.
Warning for holidaymakers heading to Spain as 40,000 officers deployed
Holidaymakers jetting off to Spain for some summer sun this year may notice heightened security.
Thieves who stole mobility scooter while amputee was in hospital branded 'scum’
AN amputee has hit out at callous burglars who stole his “lifeline” mobility scooter while he was in hospital.
Drivers who ignore roadworks warnings could have parked cars removed under new rules
CARS left parked in areas set for roadworks could be towed away under new rules.
'We are hugely indebted to Jack' - teenager saves cricketer’s life by performing lifesaving CPR
A LIFESAVING teenager has been praised for going to the aid of a cricketer who collapsed in the middle of a match.
Court hears murder accused ‘threatened to kill man on phone’
ONE of the accused in a murder trial threatened to kill Paul Gillett and burn down his flat just hours before his body was discovered, a court has heard.
Apache helicopters in two near misses over disused airfield
MILITARY helicopters came close to crashing into light aircraft twice in a matter of weeks over the same disused airfield.
Where are they now? What happened to the U's released players
THERE are plenty of players on the lookout for new clubs, at this time of year.
Father's Day argy-bargy at Toby Carvery
A BRAWL broke out in a popular restaurant as families enjoyed a Father’s Day meal.
Elizabeth 'Betty' Cottee
COTTEE Elizabeth 'Betty' Passed away peacefully on 3rd June 2019 aged 82 years. Devoted Wife of the late Peter and loving Mum, Nanna and Mother-in-law. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Colchester…
Barbara Campbell
CAMPBELL Barbara Aged 81 Sadly passed away on the 2nd June 2019. Wife to the late Charles Campbell, Mum to Sandra, Duncan, and Allison, Nan to Emma, Carl, Liam, Beth and Connor, Great Grandma to Brooke, Taylor, Scarlet and Mila-Blu. She will be greatly…
Jose Manuel PAZ CAAMAÑO
JOSE MANUEL PAZ CAAMAÑO 07.05.1961 - 18.06.2011 In Loving Memory of my darling Husband. Taken too soon, always missed, June
Dawn Gregory
GREGORY Dawn Dawn, formerly of Felsted Essex, sadly passed away at Darlington Memorial Hospital on 2nd June 2019, aged 78. Will be sadly missed by Sons Simon and Andrew.

17th June 2019