Colchester United have finished tenth in their first season in the Coca-Cola Championship. The U's went down 2-0 to Crystal Palace at Layer Road on Sunday, a result that ended their slim hopes of reaching the play-offs. Goals from former Ipswich Town
Vandalism in Harwich rose a quarter last month compared with April 2006. Figures show crime has risen in line with Essex-wide trend, which is nearly twice the national rate. Gerald Wallington-Hayes, deputy chairman of Harwich and District Neighbourhood
A mother-of-seven who feared she would never return to the workplace has won an adult learning award. Caren Long, of Little Clacton, has won an individual prize as part of Adult Learners' Week, which takes place from May 19 to 25. The 43-year-old admits
