A SOCIAL club forced to close because of escalating debts could be a step closer to reopening. Suffolk-based brewery Greene King may take over Greenstead Social Club, in Blackthorn Avenue, Colchester, as a temporary measure until financial issues
A COUNCIL tax discount paid to Colchester residents on the breadline could be cut by two thirds, it is feared. A total of 13,035 residents do not have to pay part of their council tax bill, worth a combined £12million a year. But a Government
A WOMAN has fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter – on her 80th birthday. Doreen Thompson, of Willett Road, Colchester, had always been interested in fire engines, but had never been to a fire station. Daughter Janette
A YOUNG man has been left fighting for his life following a motorcycle crash in Harwich. The 20-year-old suffered head and chest injuries during the incident, which happened at 2.30am. The crash happened after the rider of a silver moped
Colchester United defender Tom Bender has been released from hospital. The 18-year-old has been assessed by medical staff and has been allowed home. He was stretchered off after suffering a head injury playing on loan for Accrington Stanley in their
Colcestrians had their collective pocket picked for £28million and are told to let the thief go on taking £1.2million a year of public money for the Visual Arts Facility (Vaf). Colchester Council was repeatedly urged to renegotiate the onerous
Regarding the refurbishment of the public toilets in Burnham, the toilets have always been below par and not very pleasant to use. We don’t think they should be refurbished. They should be demolished and new, modern toilets installed (in sufficient
With reference to Trevor Wright’s letter (September 30), we are always complaining about the borough councillors, what they spend and other decisions they make. We have our chance to change this every four years. They have to be elected, and
The Gazette editorial (September 30) made the point that the risks taken, and the sacrifices made, by British soldiers in Afghanistan are beyond the comprehension of most people living safe, secure lives in Colchester. All the more reason, therefore
It was an uplifting experience being at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool last week with fellow Colchester councillors Dave Harris and Julie Young. There is no doubt we have established ourselves as the only main political party with
by LOUISE MACKENZIE DING dong, Avon calling, has been a familiar phrase in suburban neighbourhoods for 125 years. Its motto “the company for women” has helped many women, and some men, to work flexible hours while looking after children. It claims
Colchester United are hoping that Tom Bender will be released from hospital soon, following his serious head injury playing for Accrington Stanley last night. Bender, 18, was taken to Blackburn Hospital for scans, after suffering serious
ROAD chaos ensued as an accident and a lorry breakdown happened within 100 yards of each other at a busy junction. A car crashed into the side of van, blocking a lane on Butt Road on Wednesday. At the same time a lorry suffered engine
ESSEX coroners’ service has been accused of failing the county’s residents when they are most vulnerable. Trevor Jarman, 60, of Kelvedon Road, Tiptree, lost his mother, Beryl Robinson, on September 11. He was advised by his solicitor a post-mortem examination
A HOTSPOT for antisocial behaviour has been transformed into a beauty spot. It is hoped Ghost Wood on Greenstead Slopes, Colchester, will be used by more dog walkers and families after the St Andrew’s Neighbourhood Action Panel did a number of improvements
Colchester officers are trying to track down Kevin Chapman of County Cars who has abandoned his premises in Eight Ash Green leaving dozens of unsatisfied customers. * Man delivers wife's baby in parents' back garden. * Road crossing demanded after
A CAR transporter went through the central reservation of the northbound A12 just south of Kelvedon. The vehicle remained upright. The driver was unharmed. Prior to the emergency services arriving at the scene, one lane northbound and
