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Danny Glass ‘Danger to the Public’ Jailed for Six Years
A man who carried out a series of knifepoint robberies within the space of an hour and a half in Colchester has been sentenced to six years in prison with a further three on licence. Danny Glass, 30, of Haven Road, targeted his victims in the Hythe and New Town areas of Colchester between…
Read MorePartner of Murdered Colchester Man Makes Emotional Appeal
A grieving mum whose partner was brutally killed said her family has been torn apart by his death. Murdoch Brown, 31, was stabbed in Buffett Way, Colchester, shortly before 1.10am on Tuesday, May 7. He leaves behind his partner Michelle Bunch and their two children, Bonnie and Leo Bunch, who are just…
Read MoreCCTV Appeal After Youngster Is Attacked For His Bike
Police in Colchester would like to speak to two boys in connection with reports of an assault and attempted theft in Colchester on May 4th 2019. The teenage victim was approached on the High Street by two boys at around 5.35pm and, after refusing to give over his bicycle, was assaulted. The boy…
Read MorePolice Hunt for Two Men Seen Running from Murder Scene
Police enquiries are ongoing to trace two men believed to have been involved in an attack on two other men, one of whom later died. Murdoch Brown, 31, was found injured in Buffett Way, Colchester, shortly before 1.10am yesterday, Tuesday 7 May. Sadly he died, despite the efforts of paramedics. A post…
Read MoreShare your favourite poem and make sure that ‘Dying Matters’
People from across North East Essex are being encouraged to talk openly about death and share their favourite poem as part of a national campaign designed to break down taboos and make dying well part of a good life. GPs from NE Essex clinical commissioning group (CCG) are encouraging people of all ages to…
Read MoreTributes Paid to Murdered Colchester Man
The family of a man who died in Colchester have paid tribute to a “devoted father” whose death has left them heartbroken. Emergency services were called to Buffett Way shortly before 1.10am today, Tuesday 7 May, with reports a man aged in his 30s had been stabbed. Sadly he died, despite the efforts…
Read MoreVenue Change for Colchester “Nearly Festival”
Organisers of this year’s Colchester Nearly Festival are upbeat about a late switch to the Old Heath recreation ground from Castle Park. It’s good news for nearby residents, who will be offered tickets to the popular family event and advance ticket holders have been notified. The two-day music festival was due to take place…
Read MoreDanny Bostock Jailed for Murder Over Coin Collection
Danny Bostock has been jailed for 30 years after murdering an acquaintance for his collection of rare coins. Gordon McGhee, 52, was found dead at his flat in Forest Road, Colchester, just before 2pm on August 22, 2018. Danny Bostock, 33, of Berberis Walk was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court today, March 26.…
Read MoreIoan Sabou Jailed For 12 Years
Ioan Sabou has been jailed for 12 years after being found guilty of an aggravated burglary in Colchester in May 2018. Ioan Sabou of Combs Lane, Great Finborough appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday, March 22 for sentencing having been convicted of the offence on March 7. The Jury heard how Sabou…
Read MoreOstrich Causing Delays On The A12 Tonight
An Ostrich has been casing traffic chaos tonight for divers on the A12 near Colchester’s Job Serve Community stadium. Traffic has now eased in the area after the bird was herded onto a grass bank. Who is he and where did he come from? His name is Colin and he escaped last year.…
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