A COUNCILLOR says “no-one is above the law” – including himself - after several local government figures failed to pay their council tax on time. According to a report collated by Newsquest’s Data Investigations Unit, between 2015-2018 six Tendring
A MAN and a woman from Braintree are due to appear in court after a fatal collision last year. Motorcyclist Dan Bellingham, 31, from Braintree, was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision on Glebe Avenue, at 11.20am on May 12, 2018
COLCHESTER’S popular Relay For Life fundraiser raised an incredible £37,000 to help in the fight against cancer. More than 150 people, including 27 cancer survivors, braved wet and windy weather conditions at July’s event, helping to raise a total
A TERMINALLY-ill woman who has been living in a rat-infested home with “appalling conditions” says she has no choice but to move out. Joanne Smallman, 47, who is suffering with incurable cancer, currently lives in Humber Avenue in Jaywick with
A POPULAR television historian will be a special guest speaker at Colchester’s historic oyster feast. Since 1845 the town’s annual feast has celebrated Colchester’s rich heritage and sense of community. This year, mayor and mayoress Nick and
If I’m going to review a play or musical that I know nothing about, I deliberately avoid finding out too much ahead of the performance. I like to discover the play and be surprised, perhaps not see the twist in the tale. Some theatre goers
Colchester United season-ticket holder Si Collinson's views on the U's AS we all know, football is a game that is decided on who scores the most goals - and the way that happens is down to how the teams are set up. Pep at Man City plays the
SPECIALIST drug and gang officers have made three arrests in Colchester - including two teenage boys. A team from Essex Police's Operation Raptor squad swooped in Avon Way, Colchester, on Monday. Two 16-year-old boys from East London were arrested
TWO of Colchester United's players have been on international duty. Luke Gambin and Brandon Comley have both been away from the U's, representing their countries. Gambin came on as a 71st-minute substitute for Malta last night in their 1-0
BRIGHTLINGSEA Regent chairman Terry Doherty believes new manager Kem Izzet is a "perfect fit" for the R's. The Colchester United legend was unveiled on Tuesday and replaces Tom Rothery, who stepped down in late September. His first game will
I HAVE been fortunate enough to just recently be taken to Lake Garda in Italy. The trip took my wife and I through France,Germany, Switzerland and finally Italy. The coach took us along motorways, towns and villages. Throughout the whole journey
A 3,000-YEAR-OLD gold Bronze Age neck ring is set to go on display for the first time ever at Colchester Castle. The newly-discovered Torc was found at Great Dunham, Norfolk, and can be seen by the public as part of the castle's latest exhibition
THE Lord Lieutenant of Essex visited an advice centre to celebrate its 80th anniversary. Jennifer Tolhurst was at the Citizens Advice Colchester to unveil a plaque. She was joined by other dignitaries in the same week as the service announced
EMERGENCY services were called after a crash between a scooter and a car. The mobility vehicle and the car collided on the roundabout between Parsons Heath and Harwich Road, Colchester, at 11.15am. Police and ambulance crews went to the scene
AT least two Colchester residents have been arrested on the streets of London as part of Extinction Rebellion protests in the capital. Over the last week, the environmental campaign group have brought parts of the city to a complete standstill
REG Boulton retired from the Army fire service in 1961. Remembering his days as an Army firefighter are what kept his spirits lifted. But after battling with heart failure, Reg needed something to keep a positive mindset. He started attending
A GLITZY gala dinner raised £15,000 mental health charity. The event for Mid and North Essex Mind was held at the Jobserve Community Stadium in Colchester. Celebrities in attendance included former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton and his wife
CALLUM Harriott has made a long-awaited return to action for Colchester United. The talented winger has been sidelined since he rejoined the U's on a permanent basis last month. Harriott joined on a free transfer from Championship club on a
A CRASH on the A12 is causing rush hour delays. Commuters heading northbound are warned to be aware of the problems at Stratford St Mary. One lane is blocked because of the accident. Queues are stretched back several miles to the Ardleigh
A VULNERABLE man who was recently discharged from a mental health unit says he is now homeless after being given just three days to vacate temporary housing. Karl Champ, 36, was living in emergency accommodation in Beach Road, Clacton, after spending
A DRINK driver who hit a child after pulling on to a grass verge “didn’t seem bothered” according to her distraught father. Graham McDougall was more than twice the drink drive limit when he mounted the kerb and drove onto the grass in Bellfield
The long-awaited planning inquiry into Alumno's plans for Colchester's so-called cultural quarter is set to start today. A Government planning inspector will preside over the appeal, which starts at 10am at St Botolph's Church. Alumno wants
THE parents of a premature baby who died at just five days old are calling for more bereavement support. Roy Deacon-Bates was born on June 29 but died from sepsis on July 4. His family, from Colchester, had five days with him before turning
A REPORT has revealed more than a third of cancer patients in north east Essex had to wait at least two months after a referral before receiving treatment. Figures published by NHS England show only 63 per cent of North East Essex Clinical Commissioning
A COMEDIAN had all of his gear, props and a one-of-a-kind costume stolen from Colchester Arts Centre following a gig. Julian Dutton’s show Do You Think That’s Wise? The Life and Times of John Le Mesurier is a tribute to the iconic Dad’s Army actor
ETHAN Ross knows his game time is likely to be restricted while Dean Gerken is performing so well for Colchester United. But the U’s goalkeeper insists it is nevertheless vital he pushes his team-mate as much as possible for the prized possession
