NEW mums are always being told that breast is best. Science has proved that breastfeeding is beneficial to both mother and baby. The baby takes in antibodies against infections and illnesses, and research shows that breastfed babies can have
THERE’S a sensational summer line-up at Audley End this year. Once again, English Heritage, which runs the historic house located just outside Saffron Walden, have got together a stella line-up for their traditional picnic concerts.
A MAN has been found dead at a block of flats in Colchester. The 26-year-old was found at flats in Maple Way, Berechurch. Ambulance workers called to the scene found a strong smell of gas, as the cooker had been turned on but not lit. Almost a week
VETERANS commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Fleet Air Arm, which represents the flying arm of the Royal Navy. The poignant occasion was marked with a wreath laying ceremonty at Harwich Quay. Members of Harwich and Dovercourt branches of the
SHOPPERS face sanctions after Tesco hired parking wardens to monitor its car park. Customer Terry Dennis has already fallen foul of the new regime, and been given a £30 fine for poor parking at the High Woods store. Mr Dennis said he had never seen
A ROADSHOW coming to Colchester aims to show people what community punishment is all about. The Essex Probation Service will speak to the public about what it does and use a case study about a man called Lee to explain the unpaid work he has to do, witness
ESSEX Air Ambulance is hoping to allay concerns over the charity’s potential move to Earls Colne airfield. The charity is on notice to move from its current base in Boreham, an old Second World War airfield. Details about the move were recently presented
A MOTHER and daughter are urging cyclists to slow down in a popular park after their dog nearly died in a crash with a bicycle. Lucy, a springer spaniel, suffered a smashed jaw after she was in collision with a bike in Castle Park. Her owners Brenda
TENNIS is being brought to youngsters in Colchester who might miss out on the sport, thanks to a new initiative. James Barnard and Rob Twyman, Lawn Tennis Association licensed coaches, who are both from Colchester, are trying to change people’s opinion
A COLCHESTER doctor is setting off later this month to tackle the highest peak in the Arctic. Dr Tino Solomon, who is based at Colchester General Hospital, will also be attempting some previously unconquered mountains. During the 22-day trip to the
A NEW market, which council leaders believe could boost a struggling town centre, is still no closer to being realised. Essex County Council’s highways office carried out a study into traffic flow in Dovercourt town centre last year for Tendring Council
A MAN has avoided jail after he attacked a house with a baseball bat as a young family were inside. Barry Elms received a suspended prison term after he admitted hammering on a family’s door with a baseball bat on October 3. The court heard Elms,
COLCHESTER United manager Paul Lambert has declared the club’s new town centre shop officially open. A crowd of about 100 people gathered to see the former Glasgow Celtic and Scotland midfielder cut the ribbon at the store in Sir Isaac’s Walk. U’s chiefs
Sunday Wasiu will not be offered a new deal by Colchester United. The powerful Nigerian striker’s existing contract is due to expire this summer. And U’s boss Paul Lambert has told Wasiu that there will be no fresh deal on the table. Lambert has made
A NEW method has been introduced for police to deal with offenders in Colchester’s pubs. Anyone caught committing criminal damage or public order offences will be given an acceptable behaviour contract to deter them from reoffending.
Varun Chopra struck his fourth Friends Provident Trophy half-century of the campaign as Essex inflicted a first defeat on Lancashire at Chelmsford. The 21-year-old right-hander struck a stylish 72 to pave the way for a six-wicket triumph after the visitors
Mark Morsley has quit as Harwich and Parkeston boss. The Shrimpers manager has resigned after a disagreement over his budget for next season. Morsley felt he had been assured there would be money to spend but the club say they are unable to meet his
TRADERS are hoping a £5million boost for Colchester’s Lion Walk shopping centre could help the town buck the credit crunch. Conservationists and planners have been working for months on the plans for the site and work could get under way in
THE strength of feeling for and against a proposed multimillion-pound heritage centre in Great Horkesley has left council officers struggling to cope. Tens of thousands of residents and organisations have voiced their feelings on whether the
