Stories for 28 December 2005

Colchester,Evening Gazette,Essex,Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Scunthorpe match called off

Colchester United's Coca Cola League One clash with Scunthorpe United tonight has fallen victim to the bad weather.  more...

Eveninggazette News

Kirby Cross: Fab four rescue heroes

Four young boys became heroes when they helped an elderly woman who had collapsed with breathing difficulties.   more...

Maldon: John turns out present for mayor

The Mayor of Maldon has got an extra special gift - but has been told he's not allowed to use it to summon dinner from his wife!   more...

Lawford: Landmark case against spam

A Lawford businessman has successfully sued an internet marketing firm for sending him junk e-mails.   more...

Tendring: Leisure facilities price hike plans

Residents in Tendring will be faced with a rise of up to 25 per cent in fees for sports and leisure facilities from April, the Evening Gazette can reveal.   more...

Colchester: Having fun on the slopes

Children took full advantage of the snowy conditions as they used sledges on slopes around Colchester.   more...

Essex: Weather hit train services

Trains between Colchester and London were today due to be cut back to an hourly service as a precaution in case of severe weather.   more...

Witham: Sayers manuscript bought at auction

A handwritten manuscript of an unpublished horror story by the famous Witham novelist Dorothy L Sayers has been sold at auction for £6,000.   more...

Maldon: Too easy for criminals

Residents in Maldon are making it "too easy" for criminals and should rethink the security in their homes, police have said.   more...

Little Clacton: It's a wheely great present!

When Lynn Gray's bike was stolen by thieves just before Christmas she was devastated.   more...

Colchester; Murder attempt charge

A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a man suffered knife wounds.   more...

North Essex: Gritters keep roads clear

Motorists who brrr-aved the first snows of winter yesterday have been praised for driving safely in icy conditions.   more...

Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Response is needed, says Sam

Sam Stockley has called on his team-mates to prove their ability by stepping back into the fight and coming out on top.   more...

Soccer: Izzet remains cool after Robins loss

Kem Izzet insists there is no need to panic.   more...

Soccer: Gavin looks for positive beginnings

Gavin Williams wants Ipswich Town to make a more positive start in matches - beginning with tonight's Coca-Cola Championship clash at Hull City.   more...

Southend,Echo,Essex News

South Essex: Snow causes dangerous driving conditions

South Essex was caught in winter's grip as snow showers and freezing temperatures caused dangerous driving conditions.   more...

South Essex: Post-Christmas buying spree

Cash registers have been ringing red hot as shoppers went on a buying spree, bringing post-Christmas cheer to south Essex retailers.   more...

Pitsea: Police step up hunt for attacker

A man who brutally beat an 85-year-old woman in her own home would have been heavily bloodstained, police said today.   more...

Southend: Head vows to re-open school after suspected arson

A headteacher has vowed to reopen his school next week despite a suspected arson attack which devastated part of its building.   more...

Wickford: Man arrested on suspicion of murder

A middle-aged man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a 75-year-old woman was discovered in a Wickford home.   more...