A LIBYAN student living in Colchester has urged Britain and other Western powers not to intervene militarily in the affairs of his home country. Abdoo Irhema, 26, is one of 38 Libyan students at Essex University and anxiously watching TV for news of
Colchester United suffered their first home league defeat in more than three months after losing 2-0 to fellow promotion hopefuls Southampton. But they can be proud of their spirited second-half display against the Saints. David Mooney's red card for
EDUCATION providers in Colchester have responded to a report claiming vocational courses are letting down thousands of young people. Professor Alison Wolf, commissioned to carry out an independent report by Education Secretary Michael Gove, said hundreds
COLCHESTER Council has been accused of lacking common sense after launching a strict new policy on picking up waste and recycling. Binmen have started refusing to collect or empty bins, bags or boxes left out for collection, if households are not complying
A JEWELLERY shop is closing after three years due to lack of trade. Daisey Crossman, 40, poured her life savings into opening Daisey Boo, in Halstead’s High Street, but says the town has been badly hit by the recession. The former police control room
HEALTH Secretary Andrew Lansley has spoken of the changes Colchester hospitals will need to cope with increasing pressure and fewer staff. He said NHS services had to be more efficient, but dismissed claims fewer jobs meant lower care standards. And
