WINTRY weather conditions caused both fun and frustration as snow flurries swept across Colchester today. Short sharp mini-blizzards made driving conditions particularly difficult at times as the temperature dropped as low as -2 degrees Celsius
A SUPERMARKET has been given permission to sell alcohol between 5am and midnight despite opposition. Colchester councillors granted permission to The Co-operative, in the Shrub End Road, Colchester, to increase the number of hours it can sell alcohol
A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Andre Vella, 19, from Frinton, is being questioned by police, on suspicion of the murder of 26-year-old Thomas Brittain, from Colchester, who was stabbed to death in the early hours of Saturday
TIPTREE Weimaraner, Finn, fell just short of regaining his Crufts crown when he finished second in the best of breed competition on Saturday. Finn’s owner, Sam Levy, of Maldon Road, had hoped to reclaim the top prize, which the pair
A TRANSPORT expert has warned allowing motorbikes to continue to use Colchester High Street when cars are banned will be a danger to pedestrians. From March 17, all vehicles except buses, taxis, bikes and motorbikes will be barred from using High
A NUISANCE tenant has been banned from having overnight guests after complaints from his neighbours. Greenstead resident, Matthew Stowe, 33, was handed an anti-social behaviour injunction (ASBI) at his home in Stanley Wooster Way, Greenstead.
ENGLAND'S most capped footballer has been arrested in Colchester on suspicion of drink-driving. Peter Shilton was stopped by police in Manor Road, Colchester, on February 24. Shilton, 63, was bailed by cops to appear at Colchester Magistrates
FAMILIES have been playing their part in creating a growing garden at a Colchester primary school. Green-fingered pupils at Roach Vale Primary School worked with their parents as part of a ‘garden force’ day to create the growing area. Over
Joe Dunne was left to rue Colchester United's misfortune following his side's 2-1 home defeat against Crewe Alexandra. The U's created more goalscoring opportunities than their opponents at the Weston Homes Community Stadium but ultimately had
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New signing Michael Smith admitted a debut goal would have been the icing on the cake on his first Colchester United appearance. But the Charlton Athletic loanee said that he was pleased with his individual performance, despite missing a gilt-edged
In today's Gazette: Police have launched a major search after a young rapper was murdered in a flat in Colchester. Police say they want to speak to Jack Hummerstone, 18, from London after Thomas Brittain, 26, was killed. Andre Vella, 19, from
