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Santa’s grotto returns to Clacton pier for first time in five years

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Adam Howlett
Elves Charlotte Hennessy and Jasmine Herrington-Doe are preparing for Santa to arrive Picture: CLACTON PIER

Santa’s Grotto has returned to Clacton pier for the first time in five years.

Teenager charged with GBH following alleged assault on police officer

Sunday, November 25, 2018 Adam Howlett
Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

A man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm following reports a police officer was assaulted in Clacton.

Police appeal for witnesses after crash at North Station roundabout in Colchester

Sunday, November 25, 2018 Adam Howlett
The crash happened close to the North Station roundabout in Colchester Picture: GOOGLEMAPS

Police are appealing for information after a woman in her 50s was injured during a collision with a van in Colchester.

Man dies in Colchester as police warn of ‘dangerous’ batch of cocaine in the town

Saturday, November 24, 2018 Adam Howlett
A man arrested in Colchester for possessing cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin was sentenced to seven years in prison Picture: ARCHANT

Police have warned of a ‘dangerous’ batch of cocaine in Colchester following the sudden death of a 22-year-old man this morning.

Clacton’s market buys new trolley for 73-year-old robbery victim

Saturday, November 24, 2018 Adam Howlett
Maria Revell and PC Emma Harnett with the gifts, hamper and trolley which was donated to a 73-year-old robbery victim Picture: ESSEX POLICE

Clacton’s covered market has come together in support of a 73-year-old woman who was robbed of a trolley containing her handbag, bank cards and keys last week.

Man accused of murder claims victim was alive when he left him at Colchester car park

Thursday, November 15, 2018 Jane Hunt
Martin Dines, 56, from Colchester, was found dead on Monday, April 23. Picture: PROVIDED BY FAMILY

An alcoholic accused of murdering a homeless man whose badly beaten body was found in the stairwell of a Colchester car park has told a court that the victim was still alive when he and his two co-defendants left him.

Essex Police hunt Braintree man wanted in connection to assault and theft

Saturday, November 3, 2018 Adam Howlett
Police are appealing for information in their search for Lewis Steward, 26, from Braintree Picture: ESSEX POLICE

Essex Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a breach of court order, assault, criminal damage and theft.

A120 at Braintree closed due to ‘police incident’

Saturday, November 3, 2018 Adam Howlett
Police are at the scene of a collision in Freston Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

A stretch of the A120 at Braintree has been closed by officers due to a ‘police incident’.

Knife wielding man jailed for threatening staff at Aldi in Clacton

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Russell Cook
Keith Palfreman who has been jailed for threatening and chased staff around a shop full of customers with a knife in Clacton. Picture: ESSEX POLICE

A man who threatened and chased staff around a shop full of customers with a knife has been jailed.

Police seize 125 wraps of drugs following arrest of teenager in Braintree

Friday, October 19, 2018 Adam Howlett
Police in Braintree have seized 125 wraps of suspected drugs following the arrest of a teenager Picture: ESSEX POLICE

Two police officers from Braintree have taken 125 wraps of suspected drugs of the streets following the arrest of a 16-year-old boy in the town.

Car crashes into railings at Clacton Railway Station

Friday, October 19, 2018 Adam Howlett
Emergency services were called to Clacton Railway Station today after a car crashed into a set of barriers Picture: GOOGLEMAPS

A man was freed from his car by fire crews after crashing through barriers at Clacton Railway Station.

Drugs, weapons and cash seized in week-long operation targeting ‘county lines’ in Essex

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Adam Howlett
Police have found a prisoner who had been missing for two weeks. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

A week-long crackdown targeting drug dealing gangs in Essex has led to 13 arrests.

High levels of drug-fuelled violence at Essex prison, inspection reveals

Friday, October 12, 2018 Adam Howlett
An inspection of HMP and YOI Chelmsford revealed a high level of drug-fuelled violence Picture: GOOGLE MAPS

An Essex prison has been labelled violent and unsafe after an inspection revealed high rates of drug-fuelled violence and self harm.

Colchester United

Talking Points from U’s triumph over Sol’s Macclesfield

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Delight on the face of Mikael Mandron as he hugs team-mate Ryan Jackson after giving the U's a 1-0 lead against Macclesfield. Picture: STEVE WALLER

Carl Marston’s Talking Points from yesterday’s 1-0 home win over Macclesfield Town

Video Carl Marston’s U’s Player Ratings after win over Sol Campbell’s Macclesfield

06:00 Carl Marston
Mikael Mandron wheels away after giving the U's a first-half lead, against Macclesfield. Picture: STEVE WALLER WWW.STEPHENWALLER.COM

Colchester United correspondent Carl Marston awards his U’s Player Ratings out of 10, following yesterday’s 1-0 home win over Maccesfield Town, who are now managed by ex-England defender Sol Campbell.

Video ‘It was very pleasing’ – U’s boss McGreal after win over Sol Campbell’s Macclesfield

Yesterday, 17:30 Carl Marston
Colchester United boss John McGreal meets Macclesfield Town manager Sol Campbell before kick-off. Picture: STEVE WALLER

Colchester United boss, John McGreal, thought his side fully deserved their 1-0 victory over Sol Campbell’s Macclesfield Town this afternoon.

Video Mandron strikes to ruin Sol Campbell’s big day

Yesterday, 16:50 Carl Marston
Mikael Mandron wheels away after giving the U's a first-half lead, against Macclesfield. Picture: STEVE WALLER WWW.STEPHENWALLER.COM

Colchester United 1 Macclesfield Town 0

Updated MATCHDAY RECAP: U’s grind out 1-0 win over Macclesfield

Yesterday, 16:51 Carl Marston
U's boss John McGreal aims to get the better of Macclesfield. Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Follow all the action and reaction as we bring you live coverage of Colchester United’s home EFL League Two match against Sol Campbell’s Macclesfield

‘I expect there to be interest in Sammie again’ – U’s boss McGreal

Fri, 16:24 carl marston
Sammie Szmodics, in action during the U's last home match, a 1-1 draw against Exeter. Picture: PAGEPIX

Colchester United boss, John McGreal, has admitted that his free-scoring attacking midfielder, Sammie Szmodics, might become the subject of transfer interest again when the window opens in January.

‘We have more of a cutting edge’ – U’s Lapslie

Fri, 09:47 carl marston
Colchester United's Tom Lapslie,. directing affairs from the middle of the park. Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Colchester United’s Tom Lapslie would play every day of the week, if he could, which is why the last 10 days without competitive action has been so frustrating.

U’s boss McGreal seeks advice from George Burley

Thu, 14:24 Carl Marston
Former Ipswich Town and Colchester United boss, George Burley. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Colchester United boss, John McGreal, has been seeking advice from former Ipswich Town and U’s manager George Burley, during the recent break from competitive action.

Martin Newell

Martin Newell’s Joy of Essex: Many had persecuted Sir Cliff for years. Why did they do it?

Saturday, April 21, 2018
Sir Cliff Richard arrives at the Rolls Building in London this week for the continuing legal action against the BBC over coverage of a police raid at his apartment in Berkshire in 2014. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

One evening in 2002 I’d just returned from drinking a couple of writerly pints at the pub when the phone rang. It was Rod Stewart, writes Martin Newell.

Martin Newell’s Joy of Essex: We’ve got troubles, but the olde days were smelly and loutish

Sunday, April 15, 2018
A bit of shenanigans… The Tavern Scene from William Hogarth’s 18th Century series of paintings A Rake’s Progress

Bored and faintly appalled lately by reports of murder and mayhem on our streets, I turn once again to the past, burying myself in a book, writes Martin Newell.

Martin Newell’s Joy of Essex: Farewell, dear friends. We’ve shared numerous good times

Sunday, April 8, 2018
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For most of my life I have done my best to look after my teeth. Alas, as I sat up in the dentist’s chair last week, numb of mouth and feeling fragile, there before me were my two newly-extracted gnashers, writes Martin Newell.

Martin Newell’s Joy of Essex: In the battle for the airwaves, it’s a victory for DAD over DAB

Sunday, April 1, 2018
BBC Broadcasting house. Picture: ARCHANT

FM radio listeners, the newspaper item informed us last week, would not now have to go digital if bosses at the BBC get their way.

Martin Newell’s Joy of Essex: The walking bus of Wivenhoe

Sunday, March 25, 2018
Walking Bus ‘passengers’ last November, on its first anniversary, preparing to set off. Founder Charlotte Bernays, with the blonde hair, is behind the blackboard. Inset, ticket-shaped information leaflets. Picture: JAMES DODDS

It’s almost 18 months since the Walking Bus was launched here in Wivenhoe.

Martin Newell’s Joy of Essex: The Wladyslaw Mirecki – ‘Waj’ exhibition

Sunday, March 18, 2018 Martin Newell
Oak in winter, watercolour, 2016, by Wladyslaw Mirecki. Photo: Douglas Atfield

At the Chappel Galleries, only a few minutes’ walk from the delightfully time-warped railway station, is an exhibition of paintings by Wladyslaw Mirecki – ‘Waj’ to his friends.

Martin Newell’s Joy of Essex: Have I got it wrong about the sanguine, polite, decent Brit?

Sunday, March 11, 2018
A happier side of snowfall. No panic over bread... no tension on the trains... Picture: GEORGINA MAY

Martin Newell relives Snowmageddon and The Beast from the East.

Martin Newell’s Joy of Essex: Make a will, but micro-manage own farewell? It’s not your job

Friday, March 2, 2018
Signing Last Will and Testament. Picture: BRIANAJAGETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO

As I wrote last week, dealing with a close relative’s post-mortal arrangements is one thing; dealing with one’s own can be quite another.

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‘It’s going to be scary out there’ – Mayor’s fears as triple child killer set to be released from Suffolk prison

David McGreavy who killed three children before hanging their mutilated bodies on a fence outside their home Picture: PA WIRE

Mid Suffolk to gift fruit tree for each newborn in 2018

Malandra Mortlock (far left) and her son Zeke join Mid Suffolk District Council leader Nick Gowrley (centre) and cabinet member for environment David Burn to launch the Tree for Life scheme Picture: MSDC

Opinion Stu says: Five observations as Ipswich Town lose 2-0 at Stoke City

Jack Lankester is denied by Stoke keeper Jack Butland during the first half Picture Pagepix

Northstander: I was pleased when Norwich won – that’s how bad it’s got!

Town boss Paul Lambert is still looking for his first win. Picture PAGEPIX LTD

Stuart Watson’s Sunday Verdict: Lambert’s making us overlook the glaring plot holes and believe in the Christmas miracle

Paul Lambert insisted Ipswich Town are 'so, so close to being a top side' following Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Stoke. Photo: Pagepix

Village left in shock following death of pedestrian

Harwich Road, in Lawford, where a pedestrian was killed following a collision with a car Picture: GOOGLE MAPS
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