BY day, Michael Hicks is the respectable head of department at a Colchester law firm. But come the evening, he takes to the stage and transforms into Mr Clementine, paying tribute to legendary swing and crooning stars of the past and present. He will
ESSEX Fire Brigade is urging residents to check their smoke alarm when they change their clocks tomorrow (Sunday). The clocks go forward one hour tomorrow, and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service say this is the perfect opportunity to test your smoke
Colchester United played out their fifth successive draw after sharing the spoils with Carlisle United. The U's drew 1-1 with the Cumbrians, following another close game at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. Colchester extended their
A BIONIC arm is being used to help patients recover from strokes. The new upper limb rehabilitation service has been launched at Colchester General Hospital to aid patients who have lost the use of an arm and hand following a stroke. Part of the service
A MAN has appeared in court accused of attempted murder. Daniel Yates, 40, of Araglen Avenue, South Ockendon, is the third man to appear in court following the assault on Jamie Usedon, 23, in Dudley Road. He appeared before Colchester Magistrates Court
A RETAILER campaigning for a fully pedestrianised Colchester High Street has carried out his own traffic survey. John Lonergan, owner of Andrews TV Direct, Colchester, wants to see all vehicles banned from the road to encourage more shoppers. He said
THE drought could ruin plans for major floral displays in Colchester’s Castle Park this summer. Gardeners for Colchester Council have delayed planting an Olympic display in light of an imminent hosepipe ban. Colchester in Bloom is also concerned for
A HOSPITAL’S accident and emergency department was praised for its performance against national indicators. Colchester General Hospital’s emergency admissions ward saw patients wait an average of 40 minutes for treatment to start, down from 60 the previous
COLCHESTER’S first park and ride scheme is to finally become a reality after a £5million loan to Essex County Council was earmarked for the project. The long-awaited congestion-busting project had stalled because the council did not have the funding
FRIENDS battled to save the life of a former police community support officer who collapsed and died in Colchester’s High Street. Jake Geere, of Arnold Way, Colchester, collapsed outside the Town Hall on Tuesday after feeling unwell on the
