CHRISTMAS lights will be switched on in people’s homes over the next few weeks, but some Colchester residents use their illuminations to spread more than just seasonal cheer. They go the extra mile with their decorations, to raise money for
A BLISSFUL evening of art and music will be raising money for charity tomorrow. Colchester couple Steven and Jenny Allenby decided to raise money for Bliss after their daughter, Ellie May, died in 2007. Jenny was more than 30 weeks pregnant when she
NORTH Essex MP Bernard Jenkin will set up a panel at a school to prevent a repeat of the bitter row surrounding the sacking of a dinner lady. Schools Secretary Ed Balls ordered Great Tey School to set up a proper complaints procedure. It followed an
THE Aztecs are coming. And as fast as the building of their empire will take place at the Lakeside Theatre at Essex University this weekend it will then be destroyed. It’s all part of a one-off special performance by one of Mexico’s most
A SCHEME which helps the elderly and disabled get around in Tendring is to end on New Year’s Eve, it has been confirmed. Financial problems are forcing Clacton and Tendring Shopmobility to close. Money worries first surfaced in October and last-ditch
BUSINESS leaders in Halstead invited traders to a crisis meeting last night in a bid to find ways to revive town centre trade. The meeting was called in response to concerns about the the town centre and its growing list of empty shops. Relics Antiques
TICKETS are now on sale for Essex Police’s annual carol concert in Colchester. The Christmas Cracker Concert will be held at Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, on Saturday December 12, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £1 and all funds will be donated to
Castle Park cricket ground has come out top in the PDQ North Essex cricket league pitch ratings. The award was won as a result of the high quality green keeping at the ground thanks to Colchester Council groundkeeper Simon Lawrence, employed by specialist
AN ART gallery in Colchester is celebrating record numbers of visitors thanks to art produced by youngsters from Greenstead and Highwoods. The Street Art exhibition, ‘The Usual Subjects: Kids with cans and ideas’ ran in Slack Space in Long Wyre Street
THIEVES stole cash a shop was collecting in memory of a 23-year-old woman who died of a brain tumour. Staff at La Baguette sandwich shop, in Middleborough, Colchester, had a charity tin on the counter for Brain Tumour UK, in memory of customer Lesley
THUGS racially abused and threatened a man with a metal baseball bat, in a vicious daylight robbery. The victim, who is described by police as being in his late thirties and of north African descent, was in St Mark Drive, Colchester, yesterday, at about
A SOLICITOR in Colchester has been hailed for having a passion in protecting human rights by a top legal directory. Hannah Graves, who works for Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP was also described as “incredibly hard-working” in the Chambers and
DOVERCOURT’S swimming pool may get its long-awaited £850,000 upgrade, after an unexpected U-turn by Tendring Council. Tories on Tendring Council’s minority administration scrapped plans for an extensive revamp in May to save money. Instead, they decided
A MURDERER convicted of a “senseless” killing at a Clacton holiday park has been jailed for 17 years. Rickie Rowley, 32, was originally jailed after being found guilty of murder in November 2007, but the conviction was quashed following an appeal. A
THE new police sergeant for Tiptree and Mersea says he’s delighted to be taking on the role. Sgt Andy Drake, who grew up in Tollesbury and went to Thurstable School, is keen to clamp down on issues such as speeding and anti-social behaviour
SEVEN men who embarked on a campaign of burglary and theft in north-east Essex have been jailed for a total of 27 years. The gang admitted responsibility for more than 170 offences across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, involving property worth £335,000.
Name of Band: Chelmsford Silver Brass Band Genre of Band: Covers band Info about Band: Concert band based in Chelmsford,Essex Always welcome new players in all sections Instruments are available Why not come and "Have a BLOW"
Billericay Town FC Blunts Wall Road Billericay Essex CM12 9SA 6th November – Mundo Jazz. £6 19th November – ‘For The Sake of The Song’ open mic/featured artists hosted by Bob Collum. Free entry. 18th December – Abba Eyes – Abba tribute act. £8
AMBULANCE workers have said their lives are being put at risk after bosses decided to stop kitting out front-line crews working in Essex with stab vests. The East of England Ambulance Trust, which has been giving Essex workers the protective
Name of Band: ShortRound Genre of Band: Indie/Rock covers Info about Band: The best Indie/rock covers band to emerge in essex over the past year. ShortRound play a mix of classic indie tunes with a few curve balls thrown in for
Name of Band: Naming Crisis Genre of Band: Rock/Alternative Info about Band: Naming Crisis are a 5 piece all female band from Chelmsford. Other websites eg: my space etc: http://www.myspace.com/banned666 Upcoming Shows
A ROW is brewing between a developer and English Heritage over the future of a Grade II listed Georgian building. English Heritage, which preserves more than 400 buildings, is still in discussions with Colchester Council over whether Brook
We are looking for a Singer. Visit myspace.com/fairydogcult to listen to tracks and get in touch
Name of Band: No Way Out Genre of Band: Pop / Rock (Covers & Originals) Info about Band: "A new, exciting and energetic young pop/rock band from Billericay, who are making a big impression on the busy local musical scene."....
Hi im in a band called first of many and we are looking for a singer, we have been playing together for two years. we are aged, 20,23 and 26 and all have previous gig experience. here is a link to our music www.myspace.com/firstofmanyuk . if you can help
Name of Band: Kelly's Heroes Genre of Band: alternative,rock etc. Info about Band: Chris vocalist, Jonathan guitaroist, Dave base and Tony drums Other websites eg: my space etc: TBC Upcoming Shows: none at the
Name of Band: echo Genre of Band: Pop/Rock Info about Band: A fresh young Fun but professional pop/rock cover band playing mondern and classic hit. Other websites eg: my space etc: http://www.myspace.com/echoliveband
Name of Band: BLACK ARROWS Genre of Band: METAL Info about Band: WE ARE A HEAVY METAL NIGHT BASED AT THE RAILWAY HOTEL IN SOUTHEND FEATURING LOCAL UNSIGNED METAL BANDS AND DJ SETS BY RESIDENT DJs PLAYING THE BEST IN TRUE METAL. Other
Name of Band: This Blank Page Genre of Band: Progressive Pop Info about Band: "Assembling in early 2009, in the town of Colchester, Essex, This Blank Page comprise's a five-piece lineup, fronted by lead vocalist
THE director of Colchester Zoo has received a prestigious award for his work. Dr Dominique Tropeano, got the award from BIAZA, (British & Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) in recognition of his outstanding achievement and long service
HEALTH bosses have hailed a controversial walk-in centre a succes, six months after opening. NHS North East Essex’s decision to move the healthcare centre from Middleborough, in Colchester town centre, to Turner Road, on June 1, sparked anger. Residents
A VILLAGE school is celebrating a top-of-the-class performance in the latest league tables. Statistics from standard assessment tests last summer show Boxted St Peter’s Primary achieved the best value-added score in north Essex – 101.8 – and the fourth
