KIND-HEARTED car fanatics have donated a mini Tesla vehicle to the town’s hospital to bring a smile to the face of poorly children. The Tesla Owners Group UK gifted the RadioFlyer electric car to Colchester Hospital’s children’s ward at a special
HORRIFIED neighbours made the grim discovery of their friend’s body after realising they had not seen him all day. Gordon McGhee, 52, was found dead in his flat in Forest Road, Colchester, in August having suffered several stab wounds. Danny
STUDENTS were given a timely lessons about the dangers of knife crime. The Colchester United Community Trust took their United Against Knife Crime programme to Thomas Lord Audley School on Friday. MEP Alex Mayer also attended and heard ideas
NEW calls have been made for action to be taken to improve footpaths. Colchester councillor Dave Harris (Lab) raised concerns about the lack of paths and state of others in Maypole Green to Essex County Council. The issue is already on the
RESIDENTS are concerned about conspicuous drug users shooting up in a car park. Those living in the New Town area of Colchester have reported people taking drugs in the car park behind Aldi. The Magdalen Street car park is partly for Aldi customers
WHILE he admitted it was a difficult decision to part company with manager James Meadows, Wivenhoe Town chairman Mo Osman said it was a step the club felt they had to make after a tough run of form. Last weekend's 1-0 defeat by bottom side Fire
Colchester United drew 1-1 with Macclesfield Town, on Saturday afternoon. Frank Nouble's penalty just after half-time earned the U's a point at the Moss Rose, after Scott Wilson had given the Silkmen the lead just before the break. More than
A “KIND and helpful” collector was stabbed to death in his own home after disturbing a burglar trying take his limited edition Beatrix Potter 50ps who then attempted to burn down his flat, a court heard. Gordon McGhee, 52, was found dead in his
A SKILLED sugar crafter shared the sweet smell of success with his former college. Jamie Houghton was part of a team who competed in the worldwide Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie competition. The international event - billed as the World Cup
BEN Stevenson is confident Colchester United’s squad depth can play its part in helping them achieve success this season. The 21-year-old has had three different midfield partners in their U’s last two games, playing alongside both Tom Lapslie
BOMB disposal experts were called to a beach for the second time in four days. Police cordoned off a stretch of Earlhams Beach, Dovercourt, on Sunday afternoon after it was believed a 'unexploded ordnance' had been discovered. The discovery was
A SPIRITED late comeback was not enough to prevent Colchester from losing 36-12 at London One North champions-elect Rochford, writes STEVE WHITEMAN. The Blacks were beaten by six tries to two against a side have gained maximum points so far this
A HISTORIC church could be given a new lease of life by being transformed into a home. The plans to transform Birch’s St Peter and Paul’s Church are due to be considered by Colchester Council. And heritage experts from Historic England said
A THIRD of GP practice nurses will go “imminently”, north Essex health bosses have warned. Projections reveal 33 per cent - equivalent to 45 nurses - will retire in Colchester and Tendring in the next five years. The “significant issue” has been
COLCHESTER Hospital is getting better. From being in a critical condition when it was thrown into special measures, the prognosis is now considerably brighter. Work has started on a new cancer centre, it has a Time Garden which offers peace and
DEFIANT protestors were on the march against planned closures of public libraries across Essex. Dozens of campaigners set off from Prettygate Library and walked the two miles to Colchester’s town centre library on Saturday. Organised by national
DIAZ Wright admits he must be ruthless when it comes to trying to nail down a place in Colchester United’s starting line-up. The 20-year-old made his first appearance for the U’s in three months when he appeared as a second-half substitute in their
Residents are being urged to be careful after a number of scam emails and phone texts about council tax refunds were discovered. A number of emails and texts have been sent telling people they are entitled to a council tax refund and to click on
A FAMILY business will be cutting its working hours in a bid to see if employees are more productive. Century Office in Brunel Way, Colchester, will be taking part in the experiment in collaboration with Essex University. The office furniture
HOUSE buyers forked out millions of pounds after splurging on some of Colchester’s most expensive properties. Data from the Land Registry has revealed the most expensive and least expensive house sales in Colchester and the surrounding area in
AN avid West Ham fan has scored big time after he was chosen to be at the forefront of a Coca Cola advert. Michael Campbell, from Colchester, has always had a passion for football. As a teenager he was even on trial to play for his beloved
HEALTH bosses have apologised after scores of stressed visitors complained about being incorrectly charged to park at Colchester Hospital and its neighbouring walk-in centre. Number plate recognition systems now operate at both sites meaning the
A MAN accused of hurling boiling water at someone he knew was in the UK illegally, the Home Office has confirmed. Police were guarding a separate scene at the junction of Colchester High Street and George Street at 11am on Monday when they were
