COLCHESTER United's under-23s began their Premier League Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw at Reading this afternoon, writes BRIAN WALLER. A late goal from Jake Hutchinson helped Richard Hall's side claim a point against their Category One opponents
A TEENAGER was repeatedly late for college as his bus consistently failed to turn up on time. Jake Turner, 16, decided to leave Thurstable School in Tiptree and attend Colchester Sixth Form College after taking his GCSEs. However, due to unreliable
A TRIAL which saw a family business cut its working hours has found staff felt less stressed and had more energy as a result. Century Office in Brunel Way, Colchester, took part in the experiment in collaboration with Essex University. It saw
AN offer to run West Mersea Library as a community library has been withdrawn. Back in July revised plans for the future of Essex’s libraries were given the green light. Under the proposals, the council has promised no libraries will close
PIZZA Express has hired financial advisers ahead of crunch talks with creditors over the restaurant group's soaring debts. The restaurant chain has hired advisers at corporate finance firm Houlihan Lokey to prepare for debt talks with creditors
PRODIGY legend Keith Flint has been immortalised at his hometown football club by a passionate street artist. Braintree Town FC had identified a space next to the club's main grandstand to host a mural of the star, who passed away earlier this
DRUG gang members who helped cover for their pal after he stabbed a man to death in an alleyway have been jailed. Daniel Saunders, 32, was knifed in the abdomen by Kieran Hayward in Ipswich last year. Tragic - Daniel Saunders The 17
WORK is due to start on widening Harwich Road. As part of the Ipswich Road improvement scheme, Essex County Council and contractor Eurovia have announced the next phase. Hoarding works on the Network Rail side of Ipswich Road roundabout are
WHEN Kwame Poku recently sat down for his first media interview since bursting onto the scene with Colchester United, he identified one team-mate in particular who has been a strong influence on him over the last few weeks. “Noubs obviously gives
A MAN has been charged with burglary and assault after a bike was stolen. Police had been searching for Ashley Barrell in connection with the incident in Stanley Wooster Way, Colchester, in July. The 24-year-old, of William Boys Close, Colchester
FROM pumpkin picking to shriek week at the zoo, Colchester Council has compiled a list of some spooky events taking place in the town. Families will be spoilt for choice with an exciting list of activities running from October 26 until November
AN Ipswich Town supporters' event is being arranged to help “re-engage” the Blues’ fanbase in Tendring. It is being run by the Manningtree supporters’ branch, in conjunction with the Clacton branch, and will take place at Lawford Venture Centre
THE RSPCA has urged horse lovers to rehome from them as they rescued almost 90 horses a month last year. In Essex the charity rescued 25 horses from neglect and suffering last year and has hundreds looking for loving homes. As part of the animal
COLCHESTER United's under-23s kick off their new Premier League Cup campaign today. Richard Hall's side travel to play Reading at the Madejski Stadium this afternoon (kick-off 3pm), as they begin another season in the competition. The U's youngsters
A VOLUNTEER has been honoured for her commitment to supporting the seafaring community. Caroline Spencer received an award from the national maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society. Caroline, from Brightlingsea, has been an honorary
AN annual book fair is hoping to break a £500,000 fundraising target as it marks a milestone anniversary. The NSPCC Book Fair, held at Holmwood House School, is celebrating 30 years raising money for the children's charity. The fair, held every
POLICE were initially called to a street where three people were found dead over concerns for the safety of the man they have arrested. A 32-year-old man from Colchester has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two men were found dead inside
Travellers have pitched up on a car park at a popular beauty spot. A group of at least eight caravans was spotted moving on to the site, off Chanterelle, Colchester, on Saturday. The area provides parking space for visitors to High Woods Country
RESIDENTS in Essex are being offered the chance to learn CPR. St John Ambulance will be teaching life-saving skills to the public as part of the 2019 Restart A Heart campaign. While Restart A Heart Day is on October 16, St John Ambulance’s first
COUNCILS have rejected claims they have ignored public opinion over proposed garden communities. Campaign Against Urban Sprawl in Essex has been asking residents to fill out postcards expressing their opinions on proposed garden communities.
A MUM who survived a benign brain tumour is continuing her fundraising streak for the charity which supported her. Kate Baker was rushed to Queen’s Hospital in Romford after she was diagnosed with the tumour in December 2016. She had suffered
BUILDING work is due to start soon on a new secondary school after plans were delayed. The new Trinity School at the Chesterwell site in Mile End in Colchester was due to open this year. However, delays mean the school, which is set to take
Detectives say they do not believe the deaths of three men in Colchester are related to gangs or drugs. Essex Police launched a murder investigation after three men were found dead at an address in Wellesley Road. Officers were called at around
AN advice centre has been forced to reduce its drop-in service to one day a week because of a reduction in funding. Citizens Advice Colchester is marking its 80th anniversary but staff and volunteers fear for the future of the service since losing
COLCHESTER Market will move to a popular shopping centre in a bid to attract more customers. The future of the market in the High Street has been in the balance as this year saw the number of stall holders taking up pitches fall to a record low
A YOUNG eco-warrior has demanded a council takes action to clean up the River Colne. Noah Wilkinson, who is just 11, has launched a petition and campaign calling for Colchester Council to step up its efforts to improve the state of the river.
BOATERS were left shocked after seeing youngsters throwing bricks at a cygnet. The teenagers were spotted in King Edward Quay at the Hythe in Colchester on Wednesday evening. One resident said they could have been trying to kill the baby swan
Prodigy star Keith Flint's personal belongings will be sold at auction - with items including his motorcycle leathers, his custom-made bed and a distinctive nose piercing he wore on and off stage. The much-loved singer was found dead at his home
FRANK Nouble insists Colchester United will not shy away from their League Two promotion challenge. The experienced forward netted a penalty and also provided the assist for Kwame Poku’s strike in the U’s 3-1 win over bottom club Stevenage, which
