THE family of a paratrooper killed after he disobeyed a direct order and helped a wounded comrade described their pride at receiving his posthumous George Medal. Private Martin Bell, 24, ignored concerns about his own safety to reach the injured soldier
Brain tree Town fans have been handed a boost ahead of their Blue Square Bet Premier game at Barrow with the news that manager Alan Devonshire has signed a new contract with the club. Chairman Lee Harding confirmed to the Gazette that Devonshire had
TRADERS are once again pulling together in a bid to increase visits to Colchester town centre. Paul Bentham, manager of Lion Walk shopping centre, is trying to kick start late-night shopping in the town on Wednesday evenings. The
THE driver of a Smart car had to be cut free after his vehicle repeatedly rolled over in a rush hour crash on the A12. Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the Ipswich-bound carriageway, near the Tollgate junction at Colchester, to reports
TAKEN part in the Sport Relief mile? Chances are your picture will be in Monday's Gazette. We have four pages of pictures dedicated to the events across north Essex. Don't miss it. The Gazette's in the shops early on Monday,
A man left profoundly brain damaged after he was overdosed with medication in a mental health unit is to receive a compensation package worth £6.2 million. Christopher Lines, 33, now has very little capacity for communication and limited use of his arms
A SCHOOLBOY got the chance to hit his cricketing idol for six. Seven-year-old Charlie Allison, of Colchester, was offered the opportunity of a lifetime to play with fellow Colcestarian and legend Graham Napier. The schoolboy has already
COLCHESTER’S MP received his knighthood from the Queen on Thursday. Sir Bob Russell, 65, donned top hat and tails to receive the honour at a Buckingham Palace ceremony. He chatted to the Queen for a few moments after he kneeled to receive the accolade
As chair of Colchester24, I would like to respond to the letter by Roy Essery (March 19). The launch events at both Firstsite and the central library were very well received and many people made very positive comments about both exhibitions.
I enjoy reading letters in the Gazette, but am I alone in believing this page should be from readers wishing to express their views? It should not be an outlet for incessant, cross-party bullet firing. On Budget day, we had letters from two
As the business owner and freeholder of 4 High Street, I object to the council’s plans for Colchester High Street. In an ideal world, the High Street would be fully pedestrianised, with no traffic allowed, and loading would be carried out via
Colchester United’s exhausting run of games continues tomorrow. But you won’t catch boss John Ward or any of his players complaining. This month has been dubbed March madness by some, in reference to the U’s relentless fixture list.
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TWO community halls have benefited from council grants recently. The William Loveless Hall, in High Street, Wivenhoe, received £3,550 towards floorboards, heating and the toilets. St Margaret’s Hall, in Stansted Road, Berechurch, was given £1,450
A CANCER patient will next week become the first to receive an improved type of radiotherapy at Essex County Hospital. A patient with tongue cancer is to receive Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), which increases survival rate and reduce
A "DISTRESSED" man covered in mud was discovered in West Mersea. Coastguards were sent to West Mersea at 6.40pm on Thursday after a member of public reported seeing the man, who was disorientated. The coastguard kept him warm until paramedics arrived
A DELEGATION from Venezuela will visit Colchester next Tuesday to see if the town has what it takes to host the nation’s athletes ahead of the London Olympic Games. A party from the South American country, which is looking to field competitors in events
RESIDENTS are encouraged to take up home composting in the spring. Recycle for Essex, run by the county council, is offering special offers on compost bins. Around 30 per cent of household waste could be composted, including peelings, egg shells and
Colchester United have shelved their contract talks until next month. Despite Karl Duguid penning an extension to his current deal yesterday, a total of 15 U’s players will see their contracts expire at the end of the season. The likes
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IN TODAY'S GAZETTE: A BURGLAR has to leave a salon empty handed after his belly got stuck in the shop's window. The crook was caught on CCTV trying to break into the salan but have getting wedge in a window, he gave up. * An agreement is due to be signed
