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  • Recovery centre for wounded soldiers is officially unveiled

    THE first purpose-built recovery centre in England for injured soldiers has opened in Colchester. Chavasse VC House, in Berechurch Road, will help hundreds of wounded servicemen return to Army life or learn to adapt to civilian life. The £6.5million

  • Platform’s swell time with Porter songbook in Colchester

    AMUSICAL amateur dramatic group are looking to Cole Porter for their next toe-tapping extravaganza. A Swell Party will feature more than 25 of Porter’s most popular and frequently covered songs, from I’ve Got You Under My Skin to I Get a Kick Out of

  • Radiographer quits hospital over sex allegations case

    A RADIOGRAPHER based at Colchester General Hospital has been struck off after directing a series of sexual innuendos at a colleague. A series of allegations against John Finch over six months were found proven at a Health Professions Council hearing

  • Harbour authority status for Mersea?

    WEST Mersea could become a harbour authority to get more powers to deal with speeding jetskiers, unauthorised moorings and recover sunken vessels. The town council is looking into the benefits of following towns like Brightlingsea and Burnham

  • Essex firefighters ballot for strike action

    FIREFIGHTERS across Essex could go on strike over cuts to frontline services. The Essex Fire Brigades Union has given formal notice of its intention to ballot for a strike to Essex Fire and Rescue Service, according to union representatives. Members

  • Colchester cafe owner’s fight to stop rival tea room

    A CAFE owner has defended a move to stop Tiptree’s jam-makers setting foot inside a historic neighbouring building. Wilkin & Sons has been chosen by Colchester Council to take over Tymperleys, the 16th century building formerly used as a clock museum

  • Coach and car collide near Colchester

    POLICE and paramedics were called to a crash between a coach and a car in Great Wigborough. Just before 1pm today a blue Ford Fiesta collided with a coach at the junction of Colchester Road and Layer Road. Fortunately drivers and passengers escaped

  • Pedestrian hospitalised after hit-and-run in West Mersea

    A MAN received head injuries in a hit-and-run crash in a bank car park in West Mersea. The 32-year-old pedestrian was in the Barclays Bank car park off Yorick Road when he was hit by a beige people carrier just after 2pm today. Police are looking for

  • News Vendor (Post No VN69)

    Job Title: News Vendor Department: Newspaper Sales Responsible to: Retail Development Co-ordinator Main Objectives: • To increase the Retail copies of the Echo via our

  • X Factor to hold auditions in Colchester shopping centre

    X FACTOR auditions will take place in Colchester’s Lion Walk, it has been revealed. The hit ITV show is set to hear from wannabe popstars tomorrow. Mobile auditions are a new addition to the show’s format to help uncover talent in towns where it does

  • Echo Vendor (Post No. VN69)

    Job Title: EchoVendor Post No. VN69 The Role: We are looking to recruit a part time venodr to join our Newspaper Sales Team. The role will require you to sell the Echo in Southend High Street. The

  • Old programmes wanted for Wivenhoe regatta

    ORGANISERS of this year’s Wivenhoe Regatta are looking for old programmes to mark the Olympic and Jubilee-themed event. As well as planning a series of family-fun events and a stellar display of more serious boat racing, the organising committee want

  • U's to host Rams in pre-season friendly

    Colchester United will host Championship club Derby County in a pre-season friendly this summer. The U's will welcome Nigel Clough's side to the Weston Homes Community Stadium on Friday, August 3. It will be part of U's manager John Ward's preparations

  • Car on fire in Colchester

    A DRIVER miraculously escaped from his car after it went up in flames. Firefighters were called to Halstead Road, Colchester, at 8.36pm last night. Neighbouring residents said smoke had started to erupt from the bonnet so the driver pulled over and

  • Families move out after burglars steal copper piping

    COPPER thieves have forced families out of their homes in Colchester. Police are appealing for information after twenty feet of copper piping were stolen from flats in Military Road, Colchester. On Monday, between 10am and 8pm, burglars broke into bathrooms

  • Three generations to take on Midnight Walk in Colchester

    WALKING reminds Vanessa Trent of her late husband. The grandmother-of-eight, of Stour View Avenue, Mistley, used to tread the footpaths of her village with Paul before he was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2007. He will be remembered by Vanessa, daughter

  • The 633’s last numbers at Raging Bull night in Colchester

    IT’S going to be a bit of an emotional Raging Bull club night at the Bull from 9pm on Friday. That’s because rock band, the 633, who have been running the club night for the past couple of years, are calling it a day. Although members of the 633 are

  • Izzet close to signing new U's deal

    Kem Izzet expects to put pen to paper on a new contract before the end of the month. The tenacious midfielder celebrates a decade at Colchester United with a well-deserved testimonial match on Saturday. U’s stars past and present will return to the

  • Colchester college principal Jo brings new school of thought

    JO Santinelli was thrilled when she got the position of the new principal at St Benedict’s Catholic College in Colchester. Her enthusiasm bubbles over as she speaks about the staff and students she has met and her hopes for the school’s future. She

  • IN TODAY'S GAZETTE: HELP FOR OUR HEROES

    IN TODAY'S GAZETTE: A NEW £6.5 million recovery centre for injured troops has opened in Colchester. Chavasse VC House will help wounded servicemen and women return to the Army or adapt to civilian life. * A mum fears she will have to put her autistic

  • Tiptree man's £1,000 reward to catch metal thieves

    A METAL theft victim has offered a £1,000 reward to catch the crooks who stripped lead from his roof. Thieves stripped lead flashing from a storage building at James Purdy’s home, in Tiptree. The damage will cost about £2,000 to repair, but the stolen