HUISH Park will forever hold fond memories for those of a Colchester United persuasion. But the U’s of 2019 could tomorrow ensure that the venue becomes an even more cherished part of their recent history. The point gained from Colchester’s
On Monday, April 1 after a shopping trip to the Dunelm store in Colchester my wife Diane and I returned our purchases to the car. Our vehicle was parked in a disabled space some 50 metres from the shop. My wife then returned the shopping trolley
WHEN the most destructive earthquake ever to hit the UK struck Colchester in 1884 it left a legacy of seismic proportions. Now known as the Great English earthquake, the natural disaster was around the time rumoured to have killed three residents
TWO women who have formed a friendship following the deaths of their dads are also supporting each other to run this year’s London Marathon. Catherine Davies and Polly Baines both lost their fathers to cancer last year and met at a meeting of would-be
IT is not often a family run company gets to celebrate 100 years in business. but that is exactly what Schofields, still based in north Essex, is doing this year. The company’s directors, staff, family and friends will mark the occasion with
SAM Saunders insists Colchester United and their supporters will head to Yeovil Town with renewed belief that they can make the League Two play-offs. The U's drew to within two points of the top seven with a 1-0 win over Grimsby Town, on Good Friday
POLICE are appealing for information after a suspected arson fully lit up a timber industrial unit. The fire in Hilliards Road, Great Bromley happened at around 10pm last night. Crews from Colchester, Wivenhoe, Manningtree, Weeley, Clacton,
A RESTORED red telephone box worth thousands of pounds is among a host of quirky lots to be auctioned at a popular garden show. Plans are coming together for this year’s Little Bentley Hall waterways and garden show, which is held in stunning gardens
DANCERS of all ages and abilities came together for five hours of continuous grooving to raise money for a mental health charity. This Girl Can ambassador and clubbercise instructor Lucy Taylor organised the Happy Factory - a special dance party
Popular baby and toddler events two superstores are set to return. Shoppers will be able to snap up the goods from Aldi online from today, Sunday April 21. The items will then be in stock in superstores across the country from Thursday, April
WHEN you think of a fitness class darkened studios full of young people sweating it out spring to mind. But in Tiptree there is a spin on the traditional and you are more likely to see pensioners deadlifting weights. Personal trainers Kirsty
No doubt you'll have eaten a fair few hot cross buns in the run up to Easter. But what if you are now looking for alternative ways to enjoy the treat? Whether you want sweet breakfast suggestions or a savoury main course there are plenty of
IT might be a familiar area to many but Southway in Colchester and surrounding streets has seen major changes over the past few decades. Southway itself was built in the early part of the ‘70s, preparation for which included knocking down the Eastern
Colchester United head to Yeovil Town on Easter Monday with their League Two play-off hopes still alive. The U's beat Grimsby Town 1-0 on Good Friday, thanks to Frank Nouble's first-half winner. In the mix GET ready for a shoot-out to claim
