Industry defends Essex oysters after health scare
THE Essex oyster industry insisted its shellfish are safe to eat after a national study showing more than three-quarters contain a bug.
Patients shifted at weekends as ward is closed temporarily
PATIENTS are being moved across Colchester General Hospital at night as a ward is temporarily closed.
Evergreens club for seniors faces end
A SOCIAL club for the elderly is warning people to “use it or lose it”.
Colchester head plans extra lessons in Christmas holiday
COLCHESTER Academy could open during the Christmas holidays to boost its exam grades.
Two facing a record ban from Greenstead Estate, Colchester
TWO persistent nuisances could be banned from Colchester’s Greenstead estate for a combined 13 years.
MP has spotlighted my loft nightmare
A WOMAN thanked Colchester MP Bob Russell for using Parliamentary privilege to raise the case of her allegedly “botched” loft conversion.
Hospital in bid for 150 extra parking spaces
COLCHESTER General Hospital has unveiled plans for 150 more parking spaces.
Hospital cancer unit plans under attack
PLANS for a £24million cancer unit at Colchester General Hospital have come under fire.
Caring community to the rescue of a disabled teenager
A DISABLED teenager has received vital adaptations to his home – thanks to a Big Society-style campaign.
NHS bosses in talks on retail centre at Colchester General Hospital
BIG-NAME retailers could be opening up shops at Colchester General Hospital under plans for a £38million facelift.
