MORE than 120 motorists have been fined for speeding in Essex in the past month. Essex Police launched its anti-speeding campaign in January to follow its drink-drive operation over the festive period. A total of 121 drivers were fined and another 68
FIVE star Loo of the Year titles have been awarded to all three of Colchester’s McDonald’s restaurants. Franchisee Cas Morehen got the top toilet status at his restaurants in High Street, Tollgate and Cowdray Avenue. He said: “We prioritise making every
PROTESTERS plan to dress in white coats and nurses’ uniforms in a rally outside a Colchester store. Campaign group, Colchester Against the Cuts, is to protest outside Boots, in Lion Walk, on February 12. The group claims the firm is depriving UK taxpayers
COLCHESTER MP Bob Russell quizzed the Prime Minister on fears charities were suffering unduly by cuts to council budgets. The Lib Dem warned David Cameron that some councils and health trusts were undermining voluntary organisations by slashing their
A SOLDIER who lost his legs in a bomb blast in Afghanistan has been rushed to hospital with suspected meningitis. Sapper Ashley Hall was complaining of headaches, light hurting his eyes and other symptoms common for those with the illness. He was taken
Belated thanks to our milkman, postman, binmen and our Gazette paper boy, who worked all through the bad weather. Thank you. Mrs Pears Mersea Road Colchester
I have been following the reactions to the sexist comments of broadcasters about a female lineswoman/ assistant referee. While not a football fan, I have seen a number of footie matches of all levels of age/skills/gender. I have to ask, when
I AM a local girl now living in South London. I have lived the Tesco experience in my area. It convinces the local council a store is necessary in a particular area. It promises to build a bus station/school/road. Then, it convinces
I did not know when or where Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star was written (Gazette, January 27). But I do remember it was in the late Thirties that an “improved” version appeared in the Boy’s Own Paper. It was purportedly written by a professor
Along with all of the Colchester borough councillors, we have also invited Bob Russell to our public meeting about spending cuts at the Town Hall’s Moot Hall, at 7.30pm on Thursday. By the weekend, we had not had a response from the Colchester
BRAINTREE TOWN remain six points clear at the top of Blue Square Bet South - despite slipping to a 1-0 defeat at ten-man Dartford. Elliot Bradbrook’s second-half strike gave the Darts victory, despite having Charlie Sheringham - son of former Colchester
Is it me of have the commuters of Colchester given up the ghost? Has everyone not noticed that, courtesy of the timetable changes in mid- December, we are all faced with busier, less-frequent trains and an increased journey time into London?
Will Colchester Council be shedding any more light as to whether it is pressing ahead with a campaign to achieve city status for the town? I wrote a letter to Colchester councillor Nick Barlow regarding the bid, but as of yet he has not replied
I hope to quell any argument about the location of the Taylor sisters when Twinkle Twinkle Little Star was published (Letters, January 27). Ann was born in January 1782 and Jane in September 1783. Both girls were born in London and moved to
Our commitment to help support disabled people live independent lives runs at the heart of our welfare reforms. Disability Living Allowance (DLA) gives essential support to many people, including thousands of people in Colchester. I know from
A DINNER lady who was sacked after telling a child’s parents about an incident in a school playground has not been awarded any compensation by an employment tribunal. The tribunal in Bury St Edmunds ruled Carol Hill, 62, of Chappel Road, Great Tey
PARENTS are hoping someone will take over a day nursery which has been put up for sale. Bucket and Spades Day Nursery and Kids Club, in Low Road, Dovercourt, will close at the end of February. Its owner claimed the venture is no longer financially viable
CONCERNED residents packed a village hall for the first public meeting of an anti-quarry group. More than 80 people went to the Frating Against Mineral Extraction meeting to ask questions and hear what action the group was taking. Chairman
A SOLDIER hospitalised by meningitis has been joined in the ward by his brother with his whole family needing treatment. Sapper Ashley Hall, who lost both his legs and suffered other serious injuries in a bomb blast in Afghanistan, has contracted viral
A GRIEVING family are set to lodge complaints about the care their son received before dying of meningitis. Sam Bearman’s heartbroken mum, Cindy Barrett, and his stepdad Lee Barrett have voiced their anger over the treatment the 24-year-old received
RESIDENTS have raised concerns about the impact a long-awaited development will have on the north of Colchester. Outline planning permission exists to transform the former Severalls Hospital, a target for arsonists and vandals since it closed in 1997
THE Football League has shortlisted Colchester United voucher Book Scheme for one of its 2011 awards. The scheme is in the running for best marketing campaign at the annual awards next month. The voucher book scheme is for season tickets holders
HOMEOWNERS want their property protected from an accident hotspot in an “exceptionally” dangerous road. Jen Brignell, 47, of Oak Road, Rivenhall, claimed there is an average of two serious accidents along the road each year. Traffic is able to turn
Colchester United goalkeeper Ben Williams is facing a spell on the sidelines after he suffered a back injury in his side's 1-0 defeat at Charlton Athletic last night. The former Manchester United trainee suffered the problem in the pre-match
A GAY rights activist will lead a discussion at the Minories in Colchester. Clare Dimyon will be speaking as part of Essex University’s Twilight Zone Café series about the Holocaust on Monday. She was awarded an MBE in 2010 for promoting
ESSEX University researchers are to look at how much the UK’s judges should be able to intervene in the way the government works. They will work with the Public Law Project on a £223,400 study on how much judicial reviews should be able to hold the government
WAITING times for patients are set to drop after two new consultant urologists were appointed. David Galvin and Zafar Maan are both based at Colchester General Hospital but also run outpatient clinics across north Essex. John Corr, Colchester Hospital
A TV actress will be among the 800 runners under starter’s orders at Great Bentley Green for a half marathon on Sunday. Phoebe Thomas, best known as nurse Maria Kendall in BBC1 show, Holby City, has been training with the village club for the event.
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A DEDICATED road patrol on one of the county’s busiest roads is to be all but axed. Essex County Council has announced it is withdrawing 95 per cent of funding for police patrols on the A12 from the end of March. The A12 Alliance was set up 18 months
COUNCILLORS from Colchester and West Mersea are still in talks over plans for controversial new charges for the island’s car parks. West Mersea town councillors have held meetings and their Colchester Council counterparts are discuss moves to install
ELDERLY residents say they are frightened about an “uncertain future” after council bosses announced they would be making major changes to their care. Residents living in Heathfields House, in Abbot Road, the Cannons in Layer Road and Wren House in Christine
