PLANS for a new budget supermarket at the site of a former DIY store have been approved, despite a late bid from a rival to scupper proposals. Lidl’s bid to convert the site of Colchester’s former Homebase store, in St Andrew’s Avenue, was unanimously
A HOUSING association will “tap into long-term finance” to pay for the infrastructure needed to support a huge new garden community. L&Q says its flexible business model and financial clout will allow it to secure adequate financing for things
A KNIFE-WIELDING robber has been jailed for six years after terrorising a string of people in a 90 minute spree. Danny Glass targeted people in the Hythe and New Town areas of Colchester between 5am and 6.30am on a Saturday morning in February
A MYSTERY man from Essex is now quids in after winning a colossal £132,775.50 in the EuroMillions. Mr P, who is retired, matched the five main numbers and one Lucky Star on Friday May 17 and celebrated by buying himself a band new Jaguar. He
COLCHESTER Zoo has paid tribute to one of its best-loved residents on what would have been his 51st birthday. Rajang the orangutan had to be put to sleep late last year following a period of worsening health. He had spent more 35 years at the
A hit TV show helping pet owners to better their dog's behaviour is looking for residents to take part. Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly is returning for a brand new series on Channel 5 and is urging pet owners in the town to get in touch. The show
DON Quinn has been running events in Colchester for the best part of 20 years so he knows what makes the town tick better than most. Ahead of this weekend's Medieval Fayre in Castle Park, Gazette head of content Dom Bowers spoke to Don about his
BUDDING architects and designers spent a day brain storming ideas for the future of Colchester’s historic water tower at a Rethinking Jumbo event. The creative workshop gave young people considering a career in architecture and the creative/design
VANDALS have struck a community centre for families - forcing it to temporarily cancel a popular service. Yobs smashed eight windows at the Berechurch Family Hub in School Road, on Colchester’s Monkwick estate. Seven were broken during the
A YOUTH counselling service says austerity and funding cuts means it is crippling its ability to keep going. Colchester and Tendring Youth Enquiry Counselling Service (YES) has said cuts in local and Government funding has forced it to axe some
COUNCIL bosses have warned drone users that parks, nature reserves and open spaces are no fly zones without express permission. The use of drones over Colchester Council's land has increased over the last few months and years. But now the authority
LONG-SERVING Colchester and East Essex bowler Ben Stephens insists the best is yet to come from them – despite their impressive start to the season. The Castle Park side lie second in Shepherd Neame Essex League division one, heading into their
FRINTON Cricket Club captain Mike Comber is bracing himself for a nerve-jangling game of cat and mouse as his side battle for title honours this season. The Ashlyns Road team are second in the Reeds Brothers Ltd East Anglian Premier League after
COLCHESTER Harriers youngster Olivia Simon will compete for Team Essex at next month's English Schools Championships in Birmingham. She secured her place at the Alexander Stadium, following an impressive display for North East Essex at the Essex
A BROKEN down lorry is causing delays on the A12. The vehicle is stuck on the London bound carriageway between the Ardleigh Interchange and the JobServe Community Stadium. A similar issue on the road on Wednesday evening caused huge rush hour
A DISABLED shopper who spent hundreds of pounds in a retail store was left “gobsmacked” after receiving a hefty parking fine for overstaying the time limit in the shop’s carpark. Sue Donaldson, 61, from Colchester, was buying items in The Range
RESIDENTS need evidence infrastructure will be delivered with garden communities not “wishy-washy promises”, campaigners have claimed. Housing association L&Q is marketing shared ownership properties at West Tey, where 17,000 homes could be
GOOD-WILLED donors have thrown offers of help to a cash-strapped play group hit by raiders. Manpower and cash donations are being directed at Colchester’s Stepping Stones Play and Learn after the Gazette told how lead was stolen from the roof allowing
A TEENAGE boy whose life was saved by a school nurse and first aiders after his heart stopped is out of an induced coma and getting ready for a heart operation next week. John Gray, 14, a student at Clacton County High School, was put into an induced
A BRAVE train conductor who was hurled across a derailed carriage in a terrifying crash will overcome her fears by leaping out of an aeroplane from 15,000ft. August 17, 2010 is a date forever seared into the memory of 38-year-old Candice Goddard
COLCHESTER United have made signing a wide player a top priority, this summer. The U’s are keen to bring in a new left-sided attacker before the new League Two season starts, on August 3. Colchester have stepped up their search in that area
