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  • Essex stargazers capture pictures of partial lunar eclipse

    A PARTIAL lunar eclipse was visible across parts of Essex last night. And the event was particularly special for stargazers, as the date coincided with the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 launching on its moon mission. Those with their cameras

  • Wilkin & Sons in a jam over water to new estate

    AN established firm is in a jam after being accused of draining all the water from homes to make its royally approved preserves. Wilkin & Sons, a favourite of the Queen, has come under fire from residents living on Nine Acres estate in Factory Hill

  • Super slimmer Jean named 'most inspirational member'

    A PENSIONER who has been attending a slimmer club for 17 years has been awarded the title of Diamond Member of the Year. Jean Knight, from Colchester, is a member of Highwoods Slimming World. Consultant Linda Duncan took over the group six years

  • Jackson to undergo scan

    RYAN Jackson will undergo a scan after missing Colchester United’s friendly win at Wealdstone, last night. The experienced right-back, who was the U’s Players' Player of the Year last season, was forced to sit out his side’s 3-0 win at their National

  • Firm driven to success thanks to its dedicated staff

    A COLCHESTER-based firm has been named Employer of the Year. TrustFord, based in Newcomen Way, operates a network of Ford dealership sites throughout the UK. The firm was handed the award at the Motor Trader Awards. It recognises a business which

  • Pictures: U’s annual open day scores a success with fans

    COLCHESTER United fans enjoyed a chance to meet their favourite players and enjoy a day of footballing fun at the club’s community stadium. The U’s annual open day was a chance for it to welcome hundreds of people from the community and for the

  • Concerned residents sign petition over 'flatpack homes' bid

    CONCERNED residents have hit out at plans to house families in prefabricated flats above their properties. Residents of Christopher Jolly Court, Colchester, have signed a petition expressing their opposition to the proposals, which are being explored

  • Superb unbeaten partnership steers Colchester to victory

    COLCHESTER and East Essex player-coach Jonny Bassett-Graham admits it was good to get their Shepherd Neame Essex League division one promotion chase back on track. The Castle Park side ran out five-wicket winners at bottom club Loughton, to consolidate

  • McDonald nails his colours to the Clacton mast

    MIDFIELDER Harry McDonald has nailed his colours to the FC Clacton mast. The 20-year-old has penned a year-long contract with the club, following in the footsteps of team-mate Zach Smith-Walter. It is a major boost for the Seasiders, who have

  • Police called as car crashes off A12 into road sign

    Police were called to a car which had left the A12 and crashed into a road sign. Officers were called to junction 28 by the Jobserve Community Stadium on Tuesday evening. In a Tweet temporary sergeant Richard Lewington said: "Night Duty Team

  • A12 crash causing tailbacks to Colchester

    MOTORISTS are facing delays after a crash involving up to three vehicles has been reported on the A12. The collision on the London-bound stretch of road, close to Kelvedon, has been causing delays from around 8am this morning. Queues are now

  • Campaigners create community garden at old bus station site

    SPIRITED campaigners have created a community garden next to Colchester’s derelict bus station without securing council permission. Community Voice Colchester used recycled wooden pallets to create seven new planters on the north side of the fencing

  • This is the school Ofsted now says is 'good' across the board

    AN infant school is celebrating having turned around its Ofsted rating from “requires improvement” to being rated as “good”. Monkwick Infant School and Nursery in Colchester was visited by inspectors in January 2017. The school was told it

  • Teen accused of murder says stabbing was in self-defence

    A BOY accused of murder told police he was acting in self-defence. The 17-year-old - who cannot be named for legal reasons - is accused of murdering Carl Hopkins in Colchester town centre in February and wounding another man with intent in the same

  • Cowling 'optimistic' ahead of new season

    COLCHESTER United chairman Robbie Cowling says he is feeling optimistic ahead of the new League Two season. The U’s are preparing for another campaign in the fourth tier, having narrowly missed out on the play-offs last time around. Colchester