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Earls Colne: Pupils ready to take the plunge
Pupils are looking forward to taking the plunge. Earls Colne Primary School will open its completely rebuilt £30,000 school pool on June 2. The pool enables children to have two free swimming lessons a week. Jane Clarke, headteacher, said: "I'm thrilled
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Clacton: mums win award for club
A GROUP of mums has been praised for keeping children off the street on a housing estate. The eight women scooped an award for setting up the Funtastic Club in Rush Green, Clacton. They were applauded for making a difference on the Percy King estate
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North Essex: Policemen’s widows vow to fight on for fairer benefits
Police widows campaigning for a better pensions deal today said changes to the system do not go far enough. They vowed to keep fighting for full entitlement for everyone who has lost a husband or wife from the force. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced
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Colchester: Uni scheme hit by housing crash
The housing crash has hit a major Colchester development plan. Part of the package for a new research park at Essex University included residential land which would be sold off to a developer for housing. However, the university has announced that its
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North Essex: Bird was sick as a parrot
A PARROT called Bird has been saved from the brink of death after it was the first in the country to receive pioneering treatment. Bird really was sick as a parrot when he was handed in at Mistley Place Park animal rescue centre with a lump on the side
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Essex: No worries policing Olympics
ESSEX Police today dismissed claims that they will struggle to cope with everyday policing during the 2012 Olympics. Grassroots police leaders said the 60-day event will be the biggest security and policing operation ever seen in Britain, involving some
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East Anglia: Title chance for beauty
A STAGE performer is in with a chance of being named Miss East Anglia 2008. Joanna Peagram, 21, is one of ten finalists in the pageant. If successful, she will go on to represent the region in this year's Miss England contest. Miss Peagram said: "I'm
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Clacton: Open space compensated
A DEAL to provide children with a play area on a housing estate has gone through. Developers have handed Tendring Council land for recreation on the Cann Hall estate, Clacton, as compensation for losing open space elsewhere in the town. Cosy Developments
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Mates aim for Arctic triumph
A PAIR of motorists are on their way to the Arctic Circle - in a 50-year-old sports car. Peter Pierce, 64, and his driving companion, Adrian Richmond, 52, have set off in their 1958 Triumph TR3A sports car from Harwich. The men, both classic car enthusiasts
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Harwich: crank caller in court
A SERIAL crank caller has been given a suspended sentence for carrying out emergency service hoaxes. Jeanette Upson, 42, admitted making nuisance calls to 999 in March this year. She also made "silent" phone calls to members of her family - in breach
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Clacton: Jordan in limbo over school
THE parents of an autistic boy have taken him out of school after a battle with the county council. Mark and Heidi Welstead, of Maldon Way, Clacton, discovered that son Jordan, six, had the condition two years ago. He has since started his education
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Bobby's ready to dazzle again
Darts in the 1980s was one big cliche. You know, the one about fat sweaty men downing pints of lager and chugging on cigarettes between visits to the oche that you have heard a million times. They called it the golden age of bellies and bullseyes -
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Essex: Show we care with a holiday
For once the politicians are in agreement - more must be done to show public support for Britain's troops. The Gazette revealed yesterday how Conservative Essex County Council leader Lord Hanningfield has pledged to make an annual £2,500 award to a soldier
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Dovercourt: And after our hymn, we’ll start painting...
New services that include crafts and painting are being held at a church. The services take place on the third Tuesday of the month between 4.30pm and 6.30pm at Dovercourt Central Church in Main Road, Dovercourt, and are designed to be relaxed. Margaret
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Why CCTV works
The flickering images being replayed in the control centre were crucial. Even though it was difficult to distinguish the faces of the two teenagers, there was enough information on this piece of CCTV footage to help police make an ID. They needed to
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Frinton, Walton: Extra hours for PCSOs?
Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) in Frinton and Walton could be set to work after midnight and during busy bank holiday periods. The officers in the resorts do not currently work on bank holidays or at night, but Walton police is calling on
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Colchester: Firefighters’ charity climb
A team of Colchester firefighters will be aiming to set a new world record in a climbing attempt. Thirty-two firefighters from blue, green and white watches at Colchester fire station will be mounting an expedition in July 2009 to climb Ben Nevis in
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Iron swoop for former U's striker
Braintree Town have swooped to sign former Colchester United striker Gareth Williams. And Williams' Hayes Lane team-mate, England Non-League goalkeeper Craig Holloway, is also coming to Cressing Road. Braintree boss Lee Patterson revealed news of the
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Dovercourt: My fault too, victim tells court
A domestic assault victim claimed she was just as much to blame as her partner after he ended up in court. Carl Robertson, 37, pinned his girlfriend down on the bed and grabbed her by the hair, a court heard. He put his hand across his victim's mouth
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Bowlers dominate on day one
Bowlers were the dominant force when Essex and Leicestershire locked horns on the opening day of their LV County Championship Division Two match at Chelmsford. A total of 18 wickets fell for 293 runs as honours just about finished even. After Leicestershire
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Borrowed bat gets results
Talented young batsman Joshua Wells hit his first-ever century - after borrowing his father's bat. The 13-year-old from Halstead scored a superb 150 for Essex under-14s in their match against Kent, in an innings which included 19 fours and a six. It
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Comber prepares for a vital season
Cricket protege Michael Comber is gearing-up for a crucial season with Essex. And the Academy star made the best possible start to his county season with a brilliant, all-rounders' performance in Essex's dramamtic match against Middlesex on Sunday.
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Colchester: Outdoor service tribute to Saint Helena
About 60 people turned out to help celebrate Colchester's patron saint's day. A special outdoor service was held on the site of the ancient Romano-British Christian Chapel, next to Colchester police station on Southway, to commemorate the feast day of
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Colchester: End of the line for payphones
Plans to remove 24 payphones in the Colchester area are to be considered by the council. British Telecom, as part of its constant review of the usage of payphones, has written to the borough council to ask for approval to get rid of the unprofitable
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North Essex: Train stops – but only if you ask for it
Stop that train! Commuters on what rail bosses claim is a little-used service face having to flag down a passing train after two services were made "request only" stops. The 7.22pm and 8.08pm services from Sudbury to Marks Tey will no longer stop at
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Holland-on-Sea: Gran thanks rescuers after sea plunge
A woman who fell head-first into the sea has thanked the men who rescued her. Theresa Bullock was knocked off her bike by a gust of wind while cycling on the promenade at Holland-on-Sea with her husband Rodney, 64. With the sea at high tide, it was
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Essex: Police authority needs members
A new recruitment campaign has been launched to encourage people to become members of Essex Police Authority. Tasks as a member of the authority include consulting and engaging with local people about what they would like the police to do, keeping in
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Frinton: Elizabeth hits a musical note
A Frinton schoolgirl is bidding "so long, farewell" to the coast and heading for the West End. Ten-year-old Elizabeth Whybrew is making her West End debut in the classic musical The Sound of Music. Elizabeth, of Third Avenue, Frinton, will be appearing
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Colchester: Hospital’s ‘appalling hygiene’
A patient has spoken out about dirty wards and toilets at Colchester General Hospital. She was admitted to Brightlingsea ward on Friday after suffering a severe nosebleed and haemorrhaging. The woman, who was in for two days, said she witnessed nurses
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U's wait on Bankole
Colchester United have offered Ademola Bankole the chance to become their full-time goalkeeper coach. The U's have been in negotiations with the former Nigeria international and want him to take over from Aidan Davison, who has left the club to pursue
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Colchester: Club will get a makeover
The Hippodrome is set to be no more. Colchester's biggest nightclub, which first opened its doors 20 years ago, is to be transformed with a £1.5 million makeover into Liquid and Envy nightclub. Work is due to start this week, with the large Hippodrome
