AFTER a week of sunshine, the rain has returned to dampen the summer holidays of youngsters in north Essex. But never fear. Plenty of indoor entertainment has been on offer at a host of sports centres and venues until the blue skies return.
THE police search for four missing teenagers is over after they were found on a beach in Brightlingsea. Two boys and two girls from the Braintree and Halstead areas were last seen at Hythe Hill railway station in Colchester on Monday evening.
COLCHESTER MP Sir Bob Russell has called for a public inquiry into plans to build 1,600 homes in Mile End. The Lib Dem wants a Government inspector to determine the outline application for 100 acres of land off Nayland Road. Developers Mersea
COLCHESTER Zoo’s newest arrivals are a pair smooth-coated otters, born to parents rescued from the Asian exotic animal trade. The male cubs will be given Cambodian names, along the same lines as their parents, Kong Kea and Chea. Zoo spokesman
A LITTLE girl who has been left severely disabled as a result of brain damage suffered at birth is in line for a multi-million-pound compensation payout. Samantha Singleton-Parkes, of Queen Street, Brightlingsea, was born at Colchester General
AVERAGE speed cameras are planned for either side of Colchester on the A12, it has been revealed. The Highways Agency is looking into installing the first permanent average speed cameras in north Essex. The planned locations are on accident
STORMTROOPERS and Ghostbusters will roam Colchester’s streets for charity. Fundraising event Invasion Colchester will be taking place for a second time in the town centre on August 18. The event sees characters from films such as Star Wars
A POLICE investigation is underway to find four teenagers who have been missing for two days. Two boys and two girls from the Braintree and Halstead areas are believed to be together and were last seen at Hythe Hill railway station
Colchester United's under-21 side fell to a 3-1 defeat at Needham Market, in a pre-season friendly. Former Stanway Rovers striker Sam Newson did the damage, scoring a hat-trick for the hosts to see off Richard Hall's development side. Tosin
ALDERMAN Blaxill secondary school has been saved. The Stanway School and Philip Morant are bidding to open a campus on the site in Paxman Avenue, Colchester, which was due to close in 2014. Essex County Council's U-turn means families in south
VILLAGERS in Great Horkesley suffered a crime spree with a pub and four cars targeted by criminals. A substantial quantity of cash was taken from the till at The Rose and Crown in Nayland Road. Overnight between Monday and
A FORMER Health club manager described his relief after being cleared of assaulting three children. Robert Welham, 37, who was sacked after the allegations, is now suing his former bosses, claiming unfair dismissal. Mr Welham was manager of
GET green-fingered inspiration this summer as an Essex horticultural centre launches a series of children-friendly events to inspire little gardeners – and treat their parents. The Great Garden Adventure summer scheme at Hyde Hall – perfect with
