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One postcode in Colchester landed three residents £30,000 each back in 2017. The Halstead Road neighbours, who all played with the postcode CO3 9AF, scooped the cash. Film cameras surprised Philip Gunton while he was working at H Gunton grocers in Crouch Street, Colchester, with a cheque for the enviable amount. Mr Gunton said the win left him feeling, “elated, happy and richer”. Back in 2018 Catherine Brunner also scooped a £30,000 prize when her CO3 postcode, was announced as ...

AN ELDERLY man was found on his back with facial injuries, and inquest heard. The hearing into the death of Donald Ralph opened at Essex Coroners Court in Chelmsford today. The 83-year-old man was found dead at his home in Halstead Road, Aldham on December 29.  The inquest heard that Mr Ralph was on his back on the floor unresponsive, and he had facial injuries, and his death was sadly confirmed at the scene. The police attended and are continuing their investigations. A forensic...

A man who had sex with a 15-year-old girl has been ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for 10 years. Before Ipswich Crown Court for sentence was...

Communal facilities and open space, which could be shared with the wider community, will also be considered. Tony Ball, County Hall’s economic development boss, said: “This site is a perfect example of how Essex Housing is striving to deliver the new homes our county so desperately needs. Essex county councillor Tony Ball “Within the Colchester area there is a particular need for independent living properties designed to support older people, so I’m pleased that we are looking to ...

WORK to help prevent flooding on two roads is underway after pressure from councillors. Concerns over the safety of Sloe Hill and Foxborough Hill near Halstead have been raised numerous times by residents. The roads are prone to flooding which poses a danger to drivers. Matters are made worse in the winter months with poor lighting and visibility and the prospect of ice making the roads treacherous. Complaints by residents resulted in Halstead area councillors calling for action. Jo...

HAVE you ever wondered what the high life feels like? Waking up in an opulent master bedroom, sauntering down past the ornate living room to take a dip in the swimming pool before drinking your morning coffee while looking out from the veranda? It might sound like a dream, but it can be a reality for you – if you happen to have a spare couple of million pounds in your pocket. While the budget is out of reach for most, we’ve taken a look at the stunningly massive mansions you can buy...

HAVE you ever wondered what the high life feels like? Waking up in an opulent master bedroom, sauntering down past the ornate living room to take a dip in the swimming pool before drinking your morning coffee while looking out from the veranda? It might sound like a dream, but it can be a reality for you – if you happen to have a spare couple of million pounds in your pocket. While the budget is out of reach for most, we’ve taken a look at the stunningly massive mansions you can buy...

Published: 5:32 PM January 8, 2021    Donald Ralph was found dead at his home in Aldham at the end of last year - Credit: Essex Police Two guns owned by an 83-year-old man allegedly murdered at his Aldham home are believed to have been stolen from his house at the time of his death. Detectives believed the two guns – a Browning shotgun and a self-loading Ruger rifle – were stolen from Donald Ralphs house in Halstead Road and may have been sold on in Colchester or Hastings. The Browning ...

Published: 5:32 PM January 8, 2021    Donald Ralph was found dead at his home in Aldham at the end of last year - Credit: Essex Police Two guns owned by an 83-year-old man allegedly murdered at his Aldham home are believed to have been stolen from his house at the time of his death. Detectives believed the two guns – a Browning shotgun and a self-loading Ruger rifle – were stolen from Donald Ralphs house in Halstead Road and may have been sold on in Colchester or Hastings. The Browning ...

Donald Ralph and one of the guns and a scope police want to trace Detectives investigating the murder of a pensioner in Aldham say they believe three guns were taken from his home around the time of his death.  Officers are releasing details of two guns believed to have been stolen. They say they may have been sold on and are asking anyone who has been offered them for sale or knows of their whereabouts to get in touch. Donald Ralph, 83, was found dead at his home in Halstead Road shor...