A GIFTED musician feels “so ready” to release new music after a seven-year hiatus from the project. Connar Ridd, 27, is originally from Chelmsford and moved to Colchester at the age of 18.

Lois McMaster presented Ian Ridd with his Certificate of Life Membership to the Seymour Dance Club on Sunday, February 16. Club president Mal Waters is pictured in the background announcing Mr Ridd's ...