Bosses in charge of waste collection in Colchester have apologised for the standard of service this year and have pledged to improve it. Since borough-wide recycling was added to refuse collection in April, the service has been beset with problems and
Pupils at Cressing Primary School were visited by a television star. Famous face - actress Louise Jameson with pupils Chloe Beard and Beck McConville. Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON (39242-1) Louise Jameson, who has starred in Bergerac and EastEnders, is a personal
Fundraising from Harwich Guy Carnival is expected to top last year's total by £1,000. Money from the buckets carried in the procession came to more than £2,638. Royston Russell, press officer for Harwich and Dovercourt Rotary Club, said the final proceeds
Big brother's beady eye will be casting a glance over even more of Maldon when additional CCTV cameras are installed early next year. Areas earmarked for the new technology include High Street, NatWest Bank, White Horse Lane and White Horse car park,
Ipswich Town boss Joe Royle today paid a glowing tribute to one of 'life's great characters' - former Liverpool and England legend Emlyn Hughes. The Reds defender, who lost his 15-month fight against a brain tumour yesterday, was a great friend of Royle's
A Christmas booze blitz on binge-drinkers in Southend is being planned to tackle alcohol-related violence and under-age drinking. The two-week crackdown in December will be the second of the year in a co-ordinated national campaign to cut down on disorder
New Polish dentists could be on their way to ease the serious shortages in south Essex, it has been revealed. Essex Strategic Health Authority is hoping a Department of Health dentist recruitment drive will work in the county's favour. Around eight to
Ford has joined forces with Business in the Community to promote the importance of business in Essex. Roger Putnam, chairman of Ford, hosted a lunch at its headquarters in Warley, near Brentwood, for Essex businesses on behalf of Business in the Community
Two pedestrians have been seriously hurt in a hit-and-run crash. They were walking in a lit alleyway between Rosemary Road and Beach Road, Clacton, at about 12.30am today when a car drove into them from behind, police said. A man aged 56 and a 45-year-old
Fantasy football has taken on a whole new meaning thanks to a new computer course. Harnessing soccer - Sue Fisher, of the Adult Community College, Grey Friars, with Paul Miles, education officer at Colchester United. Picture: SEANA HUGHES (39312-a) Soccer-mad
Two pedestrians have been seriously hurt in a hit-and-run crash. They were walking in a lit alleyway between Rosemary Road and Beach Road, Clacton, at about 12.30am today when a car drove into them from behind, police said. A man aged 56 and a 45-year-old
Southend's cliffs could suffer another landslip in the shrubbery below historic Royal Terrace, it was feared today. Experts have warned Southend Council that the the former children's attraction Never Never Land could be vulnerable to a landslide in the
A map showing the royal route for the Queen's visit to Colchester has today been revealed. Map of route courtesy of Colchester Council Security will be tight in the town centre and Colchester Council warned workers and residents that roads will be closed
The boss of the UK's biggest car park operator has branded Colchester's road network "crazy" Bob Macnaughton, chief executive of the NCP group, believes his firm and Colchester Council should work together to end the gridlock. He said today he would write
The Essex branch of the Institute of Directors (IoD) wants better-educated school leavers. IoD Essex branch chairman Nicholas Cook said it would be better to look at improving the existing schools' structure rather than have "a massive upheaval" in the
A storm of controversy continues to rage over changes to bus services in Colchester. More passengers yesterday added their voices to the chorus of disapproval that has followed the decision by transport firm Tellings Golden Miller (TGM) to axe one service
A lorry park and 600 new homes could be part of a village's future. A draft of Tendring Council's local plan is being prepared which will be the blueprint for the district's future. And outline proposals include more than 600 new homes in the parish of
Colchester United's young guns powered through to the second round of the FA Youth Cup after a 4-2 extra-time success against Whyteleafe. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK (39281-7) Robbie King and Richard Harris gave them an early two-goal lead last night, before
Plans have been unveiled for a major £20 million housing development on Jaywick seafront. Five local businessmen are behind the scheme, hoping it will be a fresh start to Jaywick's regeneration and will help attract further investment. They want to build
SOUTHEND United crashed out of the FA Youth Cup at the first hurdle last night --losing a dramatic, sudden death penalty shoot out 7-6 against Sutton at Roots Hall. The two young sides had earlier fought out a tight and evenly contested 2-2 draw with
The chairman of a rail users' association claims his members have been treated "very badly" by rail bosses. David Bigg, of the Witham and Braintree Rail Users' association, was speaking after a meeting with Braintree and Witham MP Alan Hurst. The hour-long
Colchester's first victory of the season still remains elusive after a close match against visitors Wisbech. After picking up their first point the previous week the home side were hopeful for the match, but they fell behind after some poor defending
Fundraising from Harwich Guy Carnival is expected to top last year's total by £1,000. Money from the buckets carried in the procession came to more than £2,638. Royston Russell, press officer for Harwich and Dovercourt Rotary Club, said the final proceeds
Proposed new powers allowing councils to deal with illegal travellers' sites have been welcomed by a mid-Essex MP. After being questioned on the matter by Chelmsford MP Simon Burns, Prime Minister Tony Blair promised to look into what can be done to combat
Joe Royle has warned fans not to get their hopes up about an Ipswich Town homecoming for James Scowcroft. But the Blues boss has confirmed his interest in the striker, who left Portman Road for Leicester City in July 2001. Scowcroft made 248 appearances
A new restaurant could open in one of Maldon High Street's best-known buildings, but the plan could leave a number of other businesses and flat tenants homeless. Agent for the owner Oakwood House, Maldon businessman James Mann, has submitted plans for
A couple today vowed they will not be driven out of business after being threatened by axe-wielding robbers who stole a cash machine from their store. Twice a target - Steve and Shirley Jeggo outside their store. Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON (39322-1) Steve
BASILDON snooker professional Stuart Bingham is hoping to strike gold tonight when he takes on the sport's infamous nugget. The new towner is facing his first ever competitive date with fellow Essex man and six times world champion Steve Davis for a place
Canvey residents have stepped up their campaign to get the island its own town council. Former councillor Lionel Hart is compiling a petition for the Government who would create a new town council if more than ten per cent of the borough pledges their
Colchester United captain Karl Duguid insisted his team-mates do not have a discipline problem - despite the club receiving a £6,000 fine from the Football Association. The Layer Road side have been punished for an incident during their Coca-Cola League
Harwich is getting ready to welcome its royal guests later this month. In place - Cllr Les Double and deputy mayor John Ford in Church Street, Harwich, checking plans for the forthcoming royal visit. Picture: STEVE BRADING 39267-a Buckingham Palace has
More than 1,000 signatures have been added to the Community Stadium Now! campaign in just two hours. Collection support - Lee Clarkson, Stuart Warren and Rob Knight collect signatures from Carly Box, Sophie Larkin and Guy Winnard. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK
Colchester United captain Karl Duguid insisted his team-mates do not have a discipline problem - despite the club receiving a £6,000 fine from the Football Association. The Layer Road side have been punished for an incident during their Coca-Cola League
The headteacher of a Colchester school has been suspended following an allegation made by a pupil. Ian Poulter - headteacher at Alderman Blaxill School. (34806-4) Ian Poulter, the head of Alderman Blaxill School, was suspended from the school in Walnut
Plans have been unveiled for a major £20 million housing development on Jaywick seafront. Five local businessmen are behind the scheme, hoping it will be a fresh start to Jaywick's regeneration and will help attract further investment. They want to build
A man who was found dead at a Braintree house has been named as Phillip Duddel. Mr Duddell, 50, was discovered at the house in Notley Road at 11.30pm on Saturday after police and an ambulance were called to the address following reports that a man had
SOUTHEND United centre back Adam Barrett believes Blues have nothing to fear against League One pace-setters Luton Town this Friday. The Shrimpers face the table-topping Hatters at Roots Hall in the opening round of the FA Cup but Barrett is sure Steve
A leading company is to create 100 new jobs in Southend as part of an ambitious expansion to develop sales in the US market. KeyMed has won permission from its Japanese parent company Olympus to manufacture and sell surgical instruments in America. The
A new restaurant could open in one of Maldon High Street's best-known buildings, but the plan could leave a number of other businesses and flat tenants homeless. Agent for the owner Oakwood House, Maldon businessman James Mann, has submitted plans for
BASILDON matchman Wayne Candy weighed in a tremendous 53lb 7oz mixed haul to take first place at Dave Hemmings Gloucester Park Open. Candy fished at the eastern end of the cockle bank, where he started the match with a feeder. After landing two carp in
Stanway Rovers' manager Jimmy McIntyre believes his side face an uphill battle if they want to win promotion this year after back-to-back defeats. But they will be hoping to put recent disappointments behind them when Needham Market visit the Hawthorns
Southend's miles of beaches have met the demanding, higher European Union (EU) water quality standards for the first time. Tests at six beaches across the borough passed the tough tests which mean the beaches and water are cleaner than ever. Government
SOUTHEND United goalkeeper Darryl Flahavan is fighting to be fit for Friday's FA Cup clash with Luton Town. The Shrimpers shot-stopper missed last weekend's thrashing of Oxford with a heel problem sustained against Shrewsbury Town eight days ago. And
A group of friends have recorded a cover version of a song made famous in 1985 to raise money for charity. Copies of the CD will be available later this week from The Boars Head in High Street, Braintree Mark Eustace, Landlord of The Boars Head in Braintree
More than 50 staff are set to lose their call centre jobs which are being transferred to India, it has been revealed. However, the 55 staff at the Lloyds TSB call centre in Essex House, Southend, have been assured by the company they will be redeployed
THURROCK is to benefit from £8million of investment from the Thames Gateway for a string of ambitious rejuvevation projects, it was revealed this week. Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Keith Hill, who carried a regeneration brief from the Office
An ambitious bid is being launched to get Clacton blooming again. Businesses in the resort are to be asked to dig deep to help the town blossom with floral displays and hanging baskets. The appeal is being made by Clacton Chamber of Trade as part of its
Castle Point MP Bob Spink has pledged his support to a campaign to get St George's Day recognised in the borough. Campaigner Keith Low and a group of Canvey residents have been lobbying Castle Point Council for an official celebration and for letting
THURROCK owner Tommy South has called upon the borough's soccer fans to pack Ship Lane on Sunday for the borough's massive FA Cup encounter. Conference South high fliers Thurrock aim to be giant-killers when Goliath - in the shape of Oldham Athletic -
