Colchester United boss Joe Dunne admitted that errors cost his side the chance of a valuable victory at Coventry City tonight. The U's drew 2-2 at the Ricoh Arena, having been two goals ahead with 13 minutes to go. Colchester are now four points
Colchester United relinquished a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Coventry City tonight. Gavin Massey put the U's ahead just before half-time and when Michael Smith doubled the lead with 19 minutes to go, it looked as though Joe Dunne's side were
A TEENAGER from Frinton has been charged with the murder of Thomas Brittain. Andre Vella, 19, is charged with murdering the 26-year-old inside a flat in Charles House, off St Peter's Street, Colchester in the early hours of Saturday, March 9.
LIFE-SAVING equipment has been installed at a rural town supermarket in a bid to save lives. A defibrillator is now available 24/7 outside West Mersea’s East of England Co-op store in Barfield Road. Residents, first responders and shoppers
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist and a car collided in Clingoe Hill, in Colchester. The incident occurred at 6.20pm on Saturday. A young male cyclist received minor injuries and was taken to Colchester General Hospital but
DINERS could eat out in prison cells under ambitious new plans. Proposals to transform Colchester’s former magistrates’ court, in High Street, into restaurants have been revealed. Under the blueprint the Old Library would become a fine dining
FREE health checks are on offer to Colchester residents this week - on a specially designed bus. The double-decker bus is going around the town all week, and can check BMI, blood pressure and other aspects of health. Experts are also on hand
RESEARCH by an Essex University politics expert has revealed most Brits back the vast majority of Falkland Islanders who want to retain their nationality. A poll of residents living in the south Atlantic islands saw 1,513 of the 1,517 of voters
RESIDENTS of a Colchester estate are being asked what they want to see improved in their area. A Community Day of Action is planned for Greenstead on Monday April 15. The event will see council, police, probation and a number of other teams
Three determined air cadets from Colchester dug deep to raise cash for the children’s ward at Colchester General Hospital. Tim Reynolds, 17, Charlie Delamere, 17, and Adil Hebil-Motie, 16, from 308 (Colchester) Squadron, ATC, took part in the Paras
BOOKS became a new art form during an event at Essex University. Youngsters created bookmarks, built sculptures out of books and came up with their own stories at the Art Exchange. Wivenhoe artist Alison Stockmarr also helped children make
The loss of Dick Graham has deprived Colchester United of one of their most treasured figures. But his achievements during his spell as manager of the U’s will mean that his legacy will live on forever. Some may argue that the likes of Phil
Colchester United manager Joe Dunne believes Steven Pressley’s arrival as Coventry City manager may give them a lift tonight. But the U’s boss insists his side will travel to the Ricoh Arena confident they can inflict yet another home defeat on
Jo Wood is now organic queen, healthy living ambassador and all-round lovely lady so it’s hard to believe she took part in some of the exploits she's chronicled in her autobiography, Hey Jo: A Rock And Roll Fairytale Drug-fuelled all-night
COMEDY magic man Pete Firman is making a welcome return to the Colchester Arts Centre. Firmly established in the mainstream, he was a star of the BBC One hit, the Magicians, as well as BBC Two’s Culture Show, ITV 1’s Saturday Live Again! with Ben
A BLUSHING bride-to-be has bagged herself more than £2,000 to spend on her wedding after winning a Gazette competition. Jenny Cooper and groom Ian McIntosh, 40, will walk down the aisle dressed in clothes from Abigail’s Collection, in Colchester
CRIME writer Martina Cole is a sponge for every bit of news going. She scans the newspaper for crime stories and has the news channel on throughout the day. This constant “resource” of ideas might be one of the reasons Martina, who grew up in Essex
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BLIZZARDS have caused traffic chaos in Colchester. Drivers were faced with gridlock on Tuesday morning after snow fell overnight. Many faced problems getting to work, with roads linking up to the A12 the worst hit for traffic. Ipswich Road
In today's Gazette: Murder suspect Andre Vella is being questioned by police after handing himself in. Villa, 19, from Frinton, is wanted in connection with the death of Thomas Brittain, 26, from Colchester. He walked into Clacton police station
