Colchester
Ex-England goalkeeper Shilton facing court over driving charge
Mar 11, 2013 11:22 EDT
Former goalkeeper Peter Shilton, England's most capped footballer, will appear in court later this month after being arrested for drink-driving, police said Monday.
British troops to leave Germany by 2019
Mar 05, 2013 14:06 EST
British troops will leave Germany by 2019 -- a year earlier than planned -- ending one of the enduring legacies of World War II, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said on Tuesday.
Most British troops to leave Germany by 2016
Mar 05, 2013 05:59 EST
Britain is set to announce on Tuesday the withdrawal of most of its troops from Germany -- around 11,000 -- by 2016 as part of a major restructuring plan.
Ex-Norwich coach Lambert named new Villa manager
Jun 02, 2012 08:22 EDT
Former Norwich coach Paul Lambert was on Saturday unveiled as the new manager of Aston Villa, the Premier League club announced.
Favorite Cardle wins UK's X Factor
Dec 12, 2010 16:55 EST
LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Former painter and decorator Matt Cardle won Britain's "The X Factor" on Sunday, pipping Liverpudlian Rebecca Ferguson in the final poll in the ITV show watched by millions.
Dons down Blackpool in League Cup
Aug 24, 2010 19:01 EDT
MK Dons produced the upset of the English League Cup second round on Tuesday with a 4-3 victory over Premier League Blackpool.
NYC anglophiles aflutter ahead of queen's visit
Jul 05, 2010 18:11 EDT
NYC anglophiles aflutter ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's first visit in 34 years. The biggest clue that New Yorkers were going a little royalty-crazy was when someone stopped Tony Packwood on a city bus after hearing his British accent to ask him if he was here to see the queen.
Settlement in 26 Vermont priest sex abuse cases
May 13, 2010 20:11 EDT
Vermont's Catholic church settles 26 priest sex abuse cases with nearly $18 million payment. Dozens of former altar boys who sued Vermont's Catholic church over allegations of sexual abuse by priests 30 years ago will share in a nearly $18 million settlement of their cases.
Blue state Vermont 1 of few trying tax cuts
May 13, 2010 20:02 EDT
Vermont, often ranked most liberal state, among few trying tax cuts as escape from recession. Vermont, often regarded as one of the most liberal states in the country, is bucking the trend of raising state taxes to boost its economy and heading in the opposite direction, cutting capital gains and estate taxes.
Leeds in five-way fight for promotion
May 01, 2010 16:19 EDT
Fallen English giants Leeds United were locked in a five-way fight to escape English football's third-tier League One on Saturday.
Police probe Labour MP over expenses: reports
Mar 11, 2010 06:54 EST
Police are probing expenses claimed by a Labour MP, reports said Thursday, as four other parliamentarians face court appearances over a scandal that has rocked the political system.
Police investigate MP over expenses: reports
Mar 10, 2010 22:36 EST
Police are investigating expenses claimed by a Labour MP, reports said Thursday, as four other parliamentarians face court appearances over a scandal that has rocked the political system.
British soldier jailed for refusing Afghan tour
Mar 05, 2010 12:51 EST
British soldier who refused to return to Afghanistan sentenced to jail. A British soldier who refused to serve in Afghanistan and spoke out against the war has been sentenced to nine months in jail.
Pedal issue at first drew little notice in Europe
Mar 02, 2010 19:02 EST
Early issue with accelerators raised no alarm among European consumer advocates, Toyota owners. Long before Toyota's serious problems with surging accelerators, reports surfaced in Europe of a less catastrophic problem with gas pedals that didn't ease off when drivers removed their foot.
Pedal issue at first drew little notice in Europe
Mar 02, 2010 14:40 EST
Early issue with accelerators raised no alarm among European consumer advocates, Toyota owners. Long before Toyota's serious problems with surging accelerators, reports surfaced in Europe of a less catastrophic problem with gas pedals that didn't ease off when drivers removed their foot.
3 Connecticut blast victims mourned at funerals
Feb 14, 2010 13:07 EST
3 pipefitters killed in Conn. power plant blast mourned; several investigations push for cause. Erik Dobratz, whose father was among five workers killed in last week's Connecticut power plant explosion, remembers the day in eighth grade when his father showed up at a baseball game with an eye patch on.
5 killed in Conn. power plant blast are identified
Feb 08, 2010 17:16 EST
Workers killed in power plant explosion in Connecticut are identified. Authorities have released the names of the five men killed in an explosion at a power plant that was under construction in a Connecticut town.
Vt. diocese selling HQ to raise settlement money
Feb 03, 2010 14:52 EST
Vt. Roman Catholic diocese to sell headquarters, kids' camp to pay priest sex abuse judgments. Buffeted by priest sex abuse lawsuits, Vermont's Catholic church says it will sell its headquarters building and a children's camp to raise money for settlements to alleged abuse victims.
Leeds face Spurs in FA Cup fourth round
Jan 03, 2010 15:22 EST
Leeds's reward for eliminating Manchester United from the FA Cup on Sunday was another away tie against Premier League opposition after they were drawn against Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round.
Preston sack manager Irvine
Dec 29, 2009 10:30 EST
Championship side Preston North End announced Tuesday they had sacked Alan Irvine as their manager.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Colchester | |
 Colchester town centre. | |
  Colchester
Colchester shown within Essex | |
| Population | 104,390 (2001 Census) |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | |
| District | Colchester |
| Shire county | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | COLCHESTER |
| Postcode district | CO1 - CO7 |
| Dialling code | 01206 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | Colchester |
| List of places: UK • England • Essex | |
