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Joan
I am looking for Joan who has been a pen pal of my mother for some years to give her an update. My mother's name is Hazel Marano. I do not know Joan's last name unfortunately, but her cards are postmarked Southend-on-Sea. Her most recent card told of
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Gillian Freeman
Searching for Gillian Freeman. Met in Great Yarmouth 1973 Gillian came from Saffron Walden Essex. Would love to get in touch. My email address is: e.hobbs@ntlworld.com
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Harwich: Chemical spill on ship
A chemical incident on a ship led to an emergency operation at Parkeston Quay. Emergency crews including the fire service and ambulance crews were on standby after chemicals spilled on board. Two crew members, who were believed to be in their 40s
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Harwich: Electric Palace appeal's flying start
The Electric Palace appeal, to fund repairs to the historic building, is up and running with the first donations adding to the kitty. Events are planned throughout the coming year and fans of Clive Owen, patron of the Electric Palace, will soon get
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Walton: Car boot initiative to boost trade
A market manager is launching a new initiative to boost ailing trade. The weekly market in Walton's Millennium Square is struggling to attract shoppers and stallholders. Only a handful of traders are braving the elements on Thursdays and the site
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Colchester: Money is found to fell avenue trees
Council officers have pledged to minimise huge traffic delays when they carry out tree-felling work on a major road. About 25 trees on the Avenue of Remembrance, Colchester, have been identified as being diseased or dead and Colchester Council will
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Wivenhoe: Festive cheer!
Record numbers of people turned up for the annual switch-on and late-night festive shopping in Wivenhoe. Santa arrived on his sleigh with town mayor Penny Kraft and Colchester Salvation Army entertained the crowds, playing Christmas carols. Despite
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North Essex: Appeal only £4,000 away from target
A £1,000 donation to the scanner appeal means it has broken through the £21,000 barrier. Bryant Homes gave the cheque to Colchester General Hospital as part of a campaign backed by the Evening Gazette. Sara Stanhope, Bryant Homes senior sales manager
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Colchester: Demand for new crime-busting gadget
JINGLE bells could mean jingle cells for crooks this Christmas. Festive shoppers are being armed with tiny bells to catch pickpockets who try to snatch their purses. Police are handing out hundreds of crime-busting "cat bells" to late-night shoppers
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Monty Python's SPAMALOT
Palace Theatre Shopping + Matinee Sats Feb 3 £62 A new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Includes top price seats and coaching from convenient local collection points.
