People in Colchester earn 20 per cent less than those living in the more prosperous surrounding countryside. The average household income in England's oldest recorded town is just under £35,000. But high-earners living in surrounding towns villages
Swimmers are being warned about pollution risks following tests at beaches across north Essex. The warning comes despite a report that labels the standard of water quality at most of the area's beaches as good. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS)
Jon Walters vowed never to repeat his funky chicken' goal celebration after heading Ipswich Town's winner against Crystal Palace. The Blues midfielder met Gary Roberts' teasing cross before performing his party piece - much to the amusement of the Portman
Essex maintained their hopes of promotion in the LV County Championship with a comprehensive 114-run victory over Leicestershire at Colchester, after the visitors had been set 291 from a minimum of 80 overs. Andy Bichel, with three for 63, and Danish
DANISH Kaneria bowled Essex to victory against Sussex at Colchester - having earlier offered a vital contribution with the bat as the hosts recorded a 26-run success to complete their first win of the season in the Pro40 League. While the reigning champions
Evergreen Colchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has insisted he is not fussy about where his goals come from this season. The U's charismatic front-man was in fine form again for his new club against Preston North End, helping them chalk up a 3-
A professional performance. Colchester United manager Geraint Williams had nothing but praise for his side, after they registered a convincing 3-0 victory at Deepdale. The U's triumph over Preston North End - their first win in the Coca-Cola Championship
A car passenger brandished a pistol and let off shots towards a packed kebab house. The shocking scenes unfolded in Colchester's Magdalen Street while people queued for food in the early evening. Witnesses say a single shot was fired from an open window
Firefighters have blasted drivers after they were delayed by badly-parked cars en route to a serious house blaze. Crews were despatched to New Town, Colchester, after a boy playing with a cigarette lighter accidentally set fire to a home in Albion Grove
