A FIRE investigation has been launched after flames ripped through a chalet bungalow. Emergency services were called just before 6pm tonight after residents in Vauxhall Avenue, Jaywick, spotted flames coming from one of the chalet bungalows in the
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I am seeking to contact Veronica Mockeridge or family of Veronica or anybody who knows of her. I know she married in 1955 a Neville Bacon he married a 2nd time in 1974 so I don't know if they were divorced or whether perhaps Veronica has died. Although
By 2012, the Colchester landscape will be a brave new world. The ambitious culture quarter - with Firstsite's pride and joy, the controversial art gallery and museum - will be the talk of the county. The Hythe won't be recognisable (although whether
Firearms officers from Essex could be sent to London to bolster numbers during the 2012 Olympics, raising fears that policing in the county will suffer. Police chiefs predict the Metropolitan Police will need more armed officers to cope with the 2012
Volunteers have raised more than £8,000 for a special scanner for elderly people. Colchester League of Hospital and Community Friends presented the ultrasound bladder scanner to Gainsborough Wing, which houses the stroke unit as well as the care of the
The owner of a convenience store who wanted to sell alcohol until 10pm has announced he is ditching the plans. Dee Patel, of Budgens in Connaught Avenue, Frinton, said the late licence was not worth the risk to his staff. On May 27 the shop's till was
A prize-winning pooch has walked her way to champion status. Gianni Princess Sofia, an italian greyhound, won Best Dog in Show overall at the annual Suffolk Show last Thursday. The much-loved pet of Leon and Angie Steed strutted her stuff round the
Country park staff will be leading a clampdown to protect their beauty spots from being ravaged by ravers. Rangers in Essex will be keeping their eyes peeled for suspicious activity as drug-fuelled free parties of yesteryear make a comeback. Police
Colchester's Roman history has proved the inspiration for many entries to our name a road competition. The Gazette teamed up with Corporate Associates to find a name for the Stanway western relief road, which is due to open in the next few weeks. More
A heartbroken mum has paid an emotional tribute to her teenage daughter who hanged herself in her bedroom. Hanna Gilbert, 16, was discovered by her friend, Rachel Herbert, who had been staying over at her home in Clacton, on February 17. The teenager
Residents had a rude awakening after a Mini Cooper lost control and was involved in a collision with a garden wall. Police were called in the early hours of yesterday after the hot hatchback came to an abrupt rest outside a block of flats in Mersea Road
Further tests are to be carried out on the body of a woman found floating in the River Colne. Post-mortem examinations failed to determine what killed 24-year-old Helen Maughan, whose half-naked body was found in the water behind Sheepen Place, Colchester
Natasha Rickman has got what it takes. Now the search is on to find young people who will make it to the final of this year's Colchester Youth Awards. Natasha was among the guests last night who met Colchester mayor Ray Gamble to launch this year's
A son has been jailed for trying to stab his father after he was called fat and stupid. A court heard how William Duncan, 24, had a kitchen knife in his hand when he went into his father's bedroom one night last November. In the struggle that followed
Visitors to Constable country will soon get a fresh view of Dedham Vale. A crane has lifted into place a new viewing platform on Dedham Church tower to give people one of the best views in Essex. The Friends of Dedham Church was launched in May 2004
Work has started on a multi-million pound leisure facility in Clacton. Construction of the state-of-the-art Lifestyles project at Clacton Leisure Centre, got underway at the site in Vista Road, yesterday. The £2.77 million revamp will see three external
Health chiefs have doubled their budget for medicines to help stop smoking ahead of the national ban. Experts in north Essex have warned medics in the area to set aside extra funds to cope with the influx of people rushing to ditch tobacco before the
Revamp works have "killed Clacton town centre", said one beleaguered trader. Until recently, Jayne Bedwell, owned two florist shops in the town - Camellia in Rosemary Road and Eliza in Old Road. She has been forced to shut the Rosemary Road shop, because
CHRIS Barker has revealed Queens Park Rangers' potential for success was a major factor in him signing for the club. The defender, who spent most of last season on loan at Colchester United, has joined Rangers from Cardiff City. He said: "I want to
COLCHESTER greyhound trainer Dave Smith knew that it would take a massive upset of the form books for his dog Wise Susie to win the William Hill TV Trophy, but she so nearly overturned the odds in one of the sport's biggest and most prestigious races.
ESSEX captain Ronnie Irani can be one of an elite band of county cricketers that will leave the game without having ever said if only'. That is the verdict of former team-mate and fellow Ford County Ground legend Mark Ilott on hearing the news that 35
WE'LL fight to keep Jamie. Colchester United have vowed to do all they can to persuade Jamie Cureton to stay at Layer Road next season, despite his shock decision to hand in a transfer request. The 31-year-old, who was the Coca-Cola Championship's leading
