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Residents said a sad farewell to two established trees which have been felled by developers. The trees have been part of the view for Halstead residents living in Mill Chase and Bois Field Terrace for some time, but were felled as part of a housing development
A man twice beat up a 14-year-old boy in the street because he found him "annoying," a court heard. Justin Rolfe was spared jail after he admitted breaking the youngster's glasses and covering his face in cuts and bruises in the two assaults in Colchester
A devoted husband who spent the past five years watching his wife fall victim to motor neurone disease has hit out at the National Health Service (NHS). Bryan Harvey's wife Ann died two weeks ago of the disease which causes a breakdown of the nerves
A war veteran has received recognition for his service in the Malaysia jungle - 41 years after the event. At the age of 17, Pat Byrne was deployed to Malaysia and took part in what is known as the Forgotten War. He said: "I am very honoured to receive
Colchester and Braintree council chiefs are exploring plans to save hundreds of thousands of pounds by pooling buying power and sharing top officials. The move could see one chief executive take charge of both authorities, with a single boss also heading
An 80-year-old pensioner was burgled by teenagers pretending to look for a cat. The youths fooled the woman into thinking the missing pet was in her garden in Halstead Road, Aldham. While one was searching the undergrowth, the other smashed his way
Vandals have wrecked a community garden created just four months ago by school pupils in Colchester. Housing chiefs believe the yobs came equipped with tools as they executed a deliberate plan to ruin the beauty spot. They scored deep grooves in a seat
Essex Freemasons have strengthened their links with Colchester's charity television service. Thanks to the organisation's sponsorship, Colchester Hospital TV (CHTV) is now delivering its summer tape to around 3,000 viewers in residential care homes throughout
Teenage boozers are turning a skateboard park into a late-night drinking den, claim safety chiefs. The skate park in Wivenhoe's King George V playing field has become a regular haunt for under age drinkers since it opened exactly a year ago. Police
A mother has been criticised for calling 999 because her son wouldn't get out of bed. The woman dialled police requesting their help with her bizarre "emergency". Essex Police are now urging people not to put lives at risk by abusing the 999 system,
Few would question the Essex coastline coming a poor second when compared to the Philippines with its azure waters, coral reefs and exotic palm tree-lined golden bays. Talk about marine biodiversity, however, and they are almost on equal footing. The
The annual Colchester Cricket Festival began frustratingly, with leaden skies making play difficult between Essex and Leicestershire at Castle Park. Play was due to start at 11am yesterday, but the umpires deemed the light insufficient, leaving spectators
War heroes are appealing to football fans to get behind a charity contest. The Gazette is taking on Clacton Town Allstars to raise money for a war memorial appeal. The Royal British Legion is spearheading a campaign to build a 6 ft obelisk in Clacton
A champion chippy is hoping to once again batter the opposition to prove it is the plaice to dine. Henley's of Wivenhoe is bidding to reel in the prize catch of best fish and chip shop in Britain. It landed third place in the competition last year,
A Colchester dad is hoping sunflower power will win him a national gardening prize - and maybe even a world record. Despite a soggy summer, the tallest of Clacton pie and mash man Steven Mead's giant blooms already reaches to the eaves of his house -
High-flying A -Level student Lauren Goundry will be notching up a first when she joins her elder sister at medical school. Lauren,18, and sister Beth, 21, of Great Holland look like being the first sisters to go to the Brighton and Sussex Medical College
An historic water tower could be given by a new lease of life - by a railway museum. The rusty tower on the A137, just past Manningtree station's railway crossing, has been there since steam engines were used. The trains used the resource to fill up
An even bigger residential care home will be built at a former motel in Thorrington after plans were approved. Tendring Council had already approved plans for a 40-bed care home at the Silverwoods site in Tenpenny Hill but the developer, Nelson Housing
Police have confirmed that a late-night hotel fire was started deliberately. A bedroom on the first floor of the Frandon Hotel in Clacton was set alight at 2.40am on Monday morning, while 17 people slept. The blaze was put out by owners Ojars Martinsons
Claire Hodgson is a real golden girl. The 18-year-old from Clacton has just completed her Duke of Edinburgh gold award, adding to an already long list of achievements. As well as fulfilling all the sections required for the top level of the scheme,
A new planning committee has been criticised after failing to listen to council officers' recommendations. Planning decisions going against the planning department's recommendations have more than doubled since the new development control committee was
Clacton's MP has called on the Prime Minister to plough money into the area's sea defences. Douglas Carswell has written to Gordon Brown requesting financial support for the Tendring coast, with particular focus on Clacton and Holland-on-Sea, where the
A civil engineer has spoken out against a planning committee which rejected his proposals to provide new jobs and regenerate an area. Michael Billam's company, the Billam Group, had applied for full planning permission to relocate from its temporary
A date has been set for when the new High Steward of Harwich will officially take on the role. Community stalwart Chris Strachan was nominated for the honour, which is a ceremonial role dating back to the 13th century, by Steven Henderson, leader of
A band of community-minded volunteers have tackled eyesores on Jaywick's seafront. Six derelict chalets in Brooklands, which have become a target for vandals and arsonists, have been cleared by the Friends of Brooklands. A trio from the group got permission
A man has been told to pay a police officer £100 compensation for punching him in the face. A court heard how the officer had chased after John Gatehouse after he got out of a car and ran off on July 8 in Longstomps Avenue, Chelmsford. Chelmsford Crown
by Ian Oxborrow THE grass has come off the wicket, so let’s watch some cricket. Welcome cricket fans, sun worshippers, lovers of Castle Park and anyone else wise enough to be making the trip to Colchester’s annual cricket festival. I will be giving you
by Ian Oxborrow THE grass has come off the wicket, so let’s watch some cricket. Welcome cricket fans, sun worshippers, lovers of Castle Park and anyone else wise enough to be making the trip to Colchester’s annual cricket festival. I will be giving you
They may look the same but twins Kay and Dawn Homan enjoy a hobby with a difference. The pair have been celebrating their tenth birthday by putting their best shots forward at indoor bowls, after becoming hooked on the hobby eight months ago. The identical
There were hugs and tears of joy - and sadness today. Pupils from Manningtree High School - including Alicia Harvey and Anna Hyman, right - were among hundreds from across Tendring and Colchester opening their GCSE exam results. For GCSE pupils at
A landmark water feature has again been delayed - because it is too wet. The fountain, which is the centrepiece of Clacton's £3.2 million revamp, will not be ready in time for the biggest event in the town's calendar because it has rained too much.
Caroline Westley admitted loving every second of her World Olympic Student Games adventure in Thailand. The 22-year-old has just returned home to Clacton after being picked to represent Great Britain at the prestigious event in Bangkok. And, after reaching
Despite the recent capture of David Masters and Chris Wright to bolster their pace-bowling armoury, Danish Kaneria is backing the county's young bowlers to prove their worth to Essex. "I've seen enough of people like Mervyn Westfield, Maurice Chambers
Karl Bourke is confident the Colchester Gladiators can be a competitive force in division one of the British American Football League, despite a run of defeats this season. The Gladiators are rooted to the bottom of the division one table and, with nine
Eddie The Eagle is ready to swoop into Essex. And when he does, he wants to bowl the county to triumph and glory. Paceman David Masters - already dubbed Eddie The Eagle, after the Essex mascot, by his Leicestershire Foxes team-mates - is currently playing
Colchester United have received a boost with the news that striker Jamie Guy's thigh injury is not as bad as first feared. The 20-year-old forward is yet to feature in a U's game this season after suffering the injury in pre-season. Guy has had a scan
