Firefighters received 68 calls relating to bonfire night incidents across Essex. Between 6pm and 9.30pm last night (Saturday), 30 people called Essex County Fire and Rescue Service but no serious incidents or injuries were reported.
FIREFIGHTERS were called to an out-of-control bonfire at the Hythe on Saturday night. Flames from the blaze, off Haven Road, reached 20feet tall and nearby residents said they were fearful for their homes. Crews had the fire under control by 7pm and
Colchester United manager John Ward was happy with his side’s showing after they played out a 0-0 draw with Tranmere Rovers. The U’s had to hold out for a point near the end at Prenton Park, with goalkeeper Ben Williams pulling off fine stops to deny
Colchester United claimed a point at Tranmere Rovers this afternoon, after playing out their first goal-less draw in nearly ten months. Tranmere had the better of the first half, without really forcing Colchester keeper Ben Williams into a meaningful
EARLIER this year, Colchester artist Helen Lee received national critical acclaim, now she’s more than happy with a little local praise. Helen appeared on BBC2’s Show Me the Monet in May, when she had to convince a panel made-up of art critic Charlotte
A COLCHESTER man has fallen to his death from a bridge. Mark Lucas, of Hanbury Gardens, is thought to have fallen from the A1232 onto the westbound carriageway of the A120 at Ardleigh about 1am on Saturday. He was hit by a vehicle and suffered extensive
A ROAD was closed in Colchester after level crossing barriers got stuck. Part of East Street was closed on Saturday morning after the barriers would not move to allow cars to pass. Engineers fixed the problem by 11am and the road was
A TEENAGER was trapped on a bus after it ended up tilting into a ditch. Firefighters were called to Maldon Road, Birch, at 11.30pm Friday after reports the bus was in a precarious position following a crash. The girl, who was trapped
