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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 the winner of the Street Prize. The mum-of-three said: “It’s hard to comprehend what’s just ...

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 Coroner's 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 post mortem was carried out which gave a provisional cause of death of Ligature strangulation. ...

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 create these homes and help people maintain their independence. “Land owned by the public sector...

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 Beavis, who is a district and county councillor wrote to Essex County Council leader David Finch ca...