THE threat of exploding gas cylinders kept firefighters on full alert while they tackled a shed fire in Kirby Cross. Crews from Brightlingsea and Weeley were called to Halstead Road just after 4pm. They spent about an hour putting out the
A DOUBLE garage and car have been destroyed by fire during an unexplained blaze. Five fire crews from Frinton, Clacton and Weeley were called to the fire which threatened to get out of control and spread to nearby homes. Firefighters got the
A SOLD-OUT comedy gig with Sean Lock has been cancelled. The popular comedian and channel 4 panel show host was due to appear at the Colchester Art Centre tonight. A spokesman for the venue apologised and confirmed they will be trying to arrange
Colchester's car ban started today. From 11am to 6pm, only buses, taxis, motorbikes and cyclists were allowed to use the High Street. However, early indications suggest a lot of motorists were not aware of the restrictions or were wilfully
A ROADSHOW urging patients not to waste medication will be in north Essex this week. The NHS say in the east of England, unused or partly used medicines have cost £34 million - enough to fund 1,350 more nurses. The campaign urges people to
SOUNDS and stars came to a Lexden school when it was visited by a top singer/songwriter. American star Beth Nielsen Chapman took time out of her UK tour to help teach astronomy at Holmwood House School. The country and pop performer’s latest
WEST MERSEA lifeboat was launched to help three people as they attempted to row to a Strood Channel mooring. Coastguards were concerned that the dinghy, which had two adults and a child on board, would not be able to make it to the shore. They
