AN up-and-coming film-maker is off to Hollywood after winning a place at a prestigious American university. Colchester Sixth Form College student Ben Wilkinson will be mentored by film legends like George Lucas and Steven Spielberg at South California
FOUR pals are planning to take a ageing limo on a 3,000-mile charity drive across Europe. Richard Woods and Luke Hyams, from Brightlingsea, Stefan Sturdy, from Alresford, and Harrison Carter, from Frating, are due to set off on the Scumrun rally on Thursday
TRAFFIC lights at a new junction to Essex University have now been fixed. Engingeers were called to the fault, which caused delays on the A133, at 5pm. The lights have now been repaired.
THE LOCATION of X-Factor auditions in Colchester will be revealed just two days before the event. The hit talent show is coming to town for the first time on Thursday, May 10. There is no need to apply, just turn up on the day an queue, for a chance
THE father of a man stabbed 13 times in Fordham Heath has appealed for people to come forward with information about the attack. His son, aged 23, suffered serious injuries when he was attacked with scissors on Wed-nesday night, in Porters Lane. He
A MAN was rushed to hospital with suspected neck injuries after colliding with the central reservation of the A12 near Kelvedon. The man was driving a silver Audi at about 3.40am today on the northbound carriageway towards Colchester. The road was closed
A WINNING poster design targeting dog foulers will be chosen during an exhibition in Greenstead. Pupils at St Andrew’s Primary School have created signs reminding residents to look after their green spaces. An event, Dogjam St Andrews, will showcase
THE boss of Colchester’s hospitals welcomed progress being made, but warned more improvements were needed. Dr Gordon Coutts, who heads Colchester University NHS Foundation Trust, described 2011/12 as a solid, positive year. He admitted there was still
POLICE and an ambulance crew were called after reports a car had crashed into a field but found nobody inside. They were called to Mill Road, East Bergholt, at about 9am today. Paramedics arrived to provide treatment but there was nobody in the car
POLICE are monitoring school crossing patrols after reports of drivers ignoring lollipop attendants An officer was posted to Lawford Primary School, in Long Road, on Friday, after staff raised concerns. The situation has been mirrored at
Colchester United's reserves fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Luton Town this afternoon - but still clinched the Football Combination northern division title. The U's won the league on goals scored, despite a disappointing display against the Hatters
BABY equipment shop staff have raised £530 for the neonatal unit at Colchester General Hospital. Sara Hubbard, 41, Abbie Hubbard, 17, Kate Rice, 18, and Orli Collins, 21, who all work at White’s Farm Baby Barn, in White Colne, were sponsored to wear
A HUSBAND has appeared in court charged with causing the death of his wife by dangerous driving. Simon Aylott, 34, of Holland Road, Little Clacton, appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court earlier today. It is alleged he was driving his Toyota Rav
A TEENAGER arrested on suspicion of stealing a council gardening buggy and a bus has been rebailed. Vandals broke into Colchester’s Castle Park causing £7,000 damage by smashing through several gates with a buggy on January 29. They abandoned it in
THREE men who allegedly burgled a house in Halstead armed with a knife and garden shears have been sent to Chelmsford Crown Court for trial. Ricky Cook, 20, of Ramsey Road, Halstead, Jordan Simmons, 19, of Saxon Close, Halstead, and Charlie Simms, 18
RESIDENTS on a Shrub End estate have noticed an influx of unusual feathery visitors. Ducks and herons have been turning up in gardens and on fish ponds seeking new homes. It is believed the aquatic birds have been disturbed by work at their former
I agree with the article by Chris Wilkin in the Gazette (April 19) regarding the recycling in Tendring. The prize for doing most of Violia’s work sorting out the waste is a small kitchen caddy, which I don’t have room for. Also what I get for
What happened to socialism? Tim Young is the leader of the local Labour group and Tina Dopson is the deputy leader. Both are portfolio holders for Colchester Borough Council and are councillors for the St Andrew’s ward. Tim Young is the driving
It is of concern that some 20 supposedly intelligent people, seeking election to Colchester Borough Council this Thursday, could be duped into signing a letter (Gazette Letters, April 27) which accused me falsely of something I had not said.
The fact that so many Colchester United supporters elected to stand in the rain to applaud the club’s players after the final whistle on Saturday said much about the improved relationship between the two groups. A lap of appreciation or awards ceremony
Colchester United’s reserve side will aim to wrap up the Football Combination northern division title this afternoon. They play their final game of the season against Luton Town, at the Weston Homes Community Stadium (kick-off 2pm). Richard Hall’s second-string
Unforgettable. Teenager Bradley Hamilton revealed he was a proud man after making his senior Colchester United bow. The versatile 19-year-old was handed his maiden first-team appearance for the U’s, after coming on as a late substitute in their 4-2
FLOOD warnings have been issued for Colchester. The Environment Agency has said river levels are likely to increase over Tuesday and there have been reports of roads flooding in the town. Parts of Colchester Road, in Tiptree, Mersea
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IN TODAY'S GAZETTE: A GRIEVING mum has criticised a mental health unit after her son was found dead in a graveyard. Bruce Moorcroft, 25, a father-of-three, was found at St Andrew's Church, Greenstead, Colchester, 24 hours after being discharged from
