Officials have denied a financial link between a proposed business complex and controversial plans for a park-and-ride site in a village outside Colchester. Colchester Council chiefs were quizzed last night by campaigners who oppose building the 660-
A grandfather's holiday was ruined when a car smashed into his house. John May, 67, was enjoying a break in Thorpeness, Suffolk, when daughter Nicki Wells called to tell him about the accident. The porch and front wall of his home in East Road, West
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Teen arsonists are endangering lives and homes with their fire-raising antics. Youths have started a string of fires over the past year at Gryme's Dyke - an open space used by people walking their dogs between Stanway and Lexden in Colchester. The number
Angry residents living next to a proposed supermarket fear its opening will lead to an increase in antisocial behaviour. Pensioner Tony Baker, of Connaught House, Connaught Avenue, Frinton, lives in a ground-floor flat adjoining the proposed Budgens
Police authority chiefs in Essex claim they spent £166,000 on the Government's abandoned merger proposals. Bosses have submitted a bid to the Home Office to recoup the taxpayers' cash spent on developing the plans. It has emerged the overall cost of
A compassionate couple who converted their house into a care centre are already looking to expand. Bob and Jaqueline Gibbons's daughter Jenny died last year. She was 23. Jenny had Down's syndrome and her parents wanted to honour her life and ensure
Plucky Trevor Dowling will be throwing himself out of a plane in aid of charity this weekend. Watched by his fearful wife, Julia, Trevor will throw caution to the wind on Saturday to raise vital funds for Swans (Sometime We All Need Support), of which
The 15th annual Clacton Airshow takes off this week. On Thursday, August 15 and Friday, August 16, more than 90,000 visitors are expected to descend on the north Essex seaside resort to enjoy the free two-day aerobatic displays. Join in the fun by emailing
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Ship Ahoy! A new ship has been launched on the east coast - but it will be staying firmly on dry land. HMS Lawford is a boat-shaped climbing frame, which is now the main attraction on the play area in Lawford after a successful fundraising campaign to
A landmark shop in Clacton town centre is in line for a major facelift. The former Lewellens hardware store on the corner of West Avenue and Agate Road has been bought by Jamesrose Projects. They have revealed a blueprint for six apartments on three
A demand has been made for a lifebelt at one of Harwich's most precarious seafront sites. Lawrie Payne, a district and town councillor for the town, was shocked to find out there was no life aid between Harwich Green and the Stone Pier. He feared the
A defiant councillor has been told she could face disciplinary action after trying to speak out for protesters in a planning row. Tendring councillor Ann Oxley was accused of having a prejudicial interest in the controversial housing bid. She refused
Don't switch to cable ... this is our cradle! A satellite dish, and a special add-on hanging basket, has become home to a pair of doves. The duo are hanging around in Coach Road, Alresford, after Bob and Sue Bloomfield noticed the birds attempting to
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Drivers have been warned to keep away from Colchester town centre over the next few weeks as major roadworks put traffic on a go-slow. Police expect bigger tailbacks in High Street, Head Street and North Hill while British Telecom installs cabling and
Students- We have new houses and rooms to let near Colchester North Railway Station, which is a short walk from the Colchester Institute and the University. From £75/pw. www.wrightparbury.co.uk
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A super-slimmer was inspired to shed eight stone after a series of mortifying moments. Dawn Green was horrified when her disabled son, Scott, sang "Here Comes The Bride All Fat And Wide" as she walked down the aisle with partner James on her wedding
A third man has been arrested by police investigating a street attack in Colchester. The assault happened on Saturday when three men were punched and kicked by a group of people at 2am in Mersea Road. They had been celebrating a stag night out in the
A family from Wivenhoe who are judging a toy competition have the "best job in the world". The Needhams, of Broome Grove, are working their way through a pile of toys to find the best educational toy for Hamleys' Toy Awards. The family of four children
Swimmers are continuing to ignore a council ban by taking the plunge in the new ornamental lake at Promenade Park in Maldon. One pensioner was even cautioned by the district council's park rangers for antisocial behaviour. Seven swimmers - two men,
Two brothers were taken to hospital after they were hurt at a pedestrian crossing in Halstead. A three-year-old old was dragged under a car for several feet and suffered friction burns to his face, arms and legs, while his brother, nine, had cuts and
Trading standards launched an investigation today after claims that bogus callers stole toys and clothes destined for sick children. The Evening Gazette tipped off authorities about the alleged crime after reader Charles Rickwood, of Redwood Close, Greenstead
A stormy relationship ended with a woman being strangled in her own home, a court heard. Tina Symes died at her Colchester flat after a row with her boyfriend. Shaun Allen claimed he had been "tormented and provoked" into strangling the 35-year-old
