Colchester United v Crewe Alexandra - live updates from crunch clash
1:53pm U's boss Danny Cowley in today's programme has issued a rallying cry ahead of the club's final game of the season
1:53pm U's boss Danny Cowley in today's programme has issued a rallying cry ahead of the club's final game of the season
A popular science festival is returning to the city centre, answering exciting questions about AI, history and fish. The Pint of Science festival returns to three Colchester pubs in May, with a debate about AI’s impact on Colchester by world-leading
A PASSIONATE mother of two says she is bringing something "no one else in the county is offering” to Halstead with her new business. Holly Holloway, 25, of Spansey Court, Halstead, is launching the business, Holly’s Haven, in early May. Holly
A BUTCHER has hailed his "incredible customers" after being voted the best in north and mid Essex by our readers. The winner of our 'Your Favourite Butchers, Deli, or Farm Shop' award 2024 has been revealed as Meatline in Maldon. Members
A MAN was reportedly seen with a knife near Colchester's city centre sparking a police presence in the area. Essex Police say officers were called to Balkerne Hill at about 10.30pm last night. It followed reports of a man being seen with a
Merseyside Magic As the premier league reaches its end for the 23/24 season Everton have done the unimaginable and beaten rivals Liverpool for the first time at home ground Goodison park since October 2010. As an Everton fan myself I cannot remember
IT’S a day of destiny for Colchester United. And boss Danny Cowley says he is embracing the pressure that comes with keeping the U’s in the Football League. The U’s know a point at home to play-off chasing Crewe Alexandra today will be enough
I thoroughly enjoy cleaning every inch of my house, even as a child I used to run around following my mum while she hoovered (to the point where she bought me a toy version). Now, I would say it’s turned into a hobby and I am here for it (no grime
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
Scientists have revealed that climbing stairs is good for your heart and can lead you to have a longer life. Opting for the stairs over the lift is reportedly linked to a 24% reduced risk of dying from any cause, according to new research.
Drivers in the UK have shared the top 10 most annoying things that passengers do in their cars - are you guilty of any? From commenting on how you're driving to leaving litter in the car, motorists often have as much to contend with inside as out
Universal Credit claimants, and people in receipt of other benefits, are being warned they could face a £50 fine. Since October 2012, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants who have received
A CONVENIENCE store is hoping to sell booze for 14 hours a day. ALSAYD Ltd has applied to Colchester Council for a premises licence for the Spar located in a unit at 18 The Willows, Colchester. If the bid is successful, the Spar will be able
AN anti-knife campaigner says primary school pupils need to be educated about knife crime after a shocking FOI revealed hundreds of incidents in the county's schools. A Freedom of Information request to Essex Police revealed 247 knife-related
COLCHESTER residents have said the Prime Minister’s plans to strip GPs of their power to sign people off work might lead to those “already on the edge” “making drastic choices". Rishi Sunak has pledged to make it harder for some patients to obtain
It's by no means recent, but Colchester's impressive scene for music, arts, and culture continues to grow. I've showcased thousands of events through the Keep Colchester Cool project I launched in 2009. Now, I'll bring the best events to you
ROLLERWORLD is set to return to Colchester next month as bosses look to bring a fun all-day event to a city centre venue. The roller-skating brand will stage its 80s vs 90s-themed extravaganza at Charter Hall, in Cowdray Avenue, on May 25.
A trip to the cinema is always a good idea when it is cold and rainy outside, and with the Odeon Cinema in Head Street and Curzon in Queen Street, Colchester has two perfect locations. As two cinemas in close proximity seems a lot, historically