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Harwich: For they are jolly good fellows
A trio of dedicated fundraisers have collectively clocked up more than 100 years of service for an organisation which has made a huge contribution to health care in Harwich and Dovercourt. Three members of The Fellowship for the Sick, a long-running
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Clacton: Dobry den... and welcome to Clacton
Children said "dobry den" - or "good day" - to a VIP guest. Youngsters at Willow Tree day nursery, in Clacton, were visited by Rukiya Kurbonova, who is deputy prime minister of Tajikistan, a former Soviet republic. Together with a delegation of other
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Clacton: Busking’s best get in tune for return
Preparations are under way for Clacton's second busking competition. The event, on August 2, is a joint project between town centre manager Joanne Rogers and members of the Tendring Youth Assembly. It is hoped that the day will be as successful as the
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East Bergholt: Rolling stones gather no moss at pram race
Flintstones raced their way to the finish line at an annual pram race. The East Bergholt race started at the Red Lion, The Street, and saw 18 teams take part. All in fancy dress, the teams of three people followed the 21/2 mile route around the village
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Colchester: Caring for Adam takes tough love
When proud youngsters come home bearing merit points, it's usually because they have written a lively composition or drawn a pretty picture. Colchester lad Adam Barker got one for "being gentle with the fish". The nine-year-old, who has severe autism
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Colchester: ‘Jobsworth’ postie ruins gran’s big day
A grandmother has accused "jobsworths" of charging her more than £1 to receive a birthday card. Helen Bailey, of Wheatfield Road, Stanway, said she was horrified when asked to pay £1.06 to collect a 60th birthday card. The card, which measured 9.5cm
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Colchester: Let’s put our town on the musical map
With less than a week to go there's even more reason to get voting - at tinyurl.com/6d2mot - to make Colchester the country's "Most Musical City". To help the Gazette with our push, Blur drummer Dave Rowntree told us exactly why his home town should
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Tendring: Beaten by gales
Seaside businesses were counting the cost after gale-force winds and heavy rains battered the coast. The bank holiday weekend was a wash-out for resorts in Tendring, which rely on holidaymakers to set the cash tills rolling for the season ahead. Instead
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North Essex: Beaches are better than ever!
Tourism bosses are basking in glory after beaches across north Essex were praised in this year's Good Beach Guide. The Marine Conservation Society's guide has judged West Mersea, Brightlingsea, Clacton, Holland-on-Sea, Frinton, Walton and Dovercourt
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Ramsey: Pat’s race against time to raise funds
A mother-of-three who is going blind is lacing up her running shoes to raise awareness about her condition. Patricia Leaver, 44, of Mayes Lane, Ramsey, has macular disease, which is a genetic condition. She has already lost the sight in her right eye
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Dovercourt: A real reunion to remember
More than 130 people turned up to meet old friends 20 years since they walked out of the school gates for the last time. Pupils from the class of 1988 gathered at The Royal, in Main Road, Dovercourt, on Saturday night for their first reunion since leaving
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Clacton: Want a pint? Prove you’re not on drugs!
Drinkers were screened for drugs before being allowed to buy a pint. Customers were tested at three watering holes in Clacton for illegal substances before they were let through the doors. The operation was a trial scheme run by police with the landlords
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Essex: Hi-tech police to get PCs
More than 2,000 special hand-held computers are being issued to police officers throughout the county. Essex is one of 27 police forces across the UK to receive a share of £50 million Government funding, which will be used to provide front-line officers
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Kate and Dave are winning combination
Kate and Dave Bredin are a winning combination when it comes to martial arts. The Mersea Island Judo Club husband and wife attended a National Grading in Maldon Kate, who has participated in the sport for 25 years deservedly earned her black belt third
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Sharks next up for the Eagles
Reigning LV County Championship holders Sussex have endured a miserable time in this season's Friends Provident Trophy. The Sharks went into the weekend having won just one of their opening five fixtures and rooted to the bottom of the South/East table
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Williams: I considered walking away from U's
Geraint Williams considered quitting as Colchester United manager on a number of occasions last season. Williams was left deeply frustrated by his side's results in the Coca-Cola Championship, something which ultimately led to their relegation from the
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Sam wows judges to win Nissan QASHQAI Challenge
Colchester's Sam Pilgrim cycled his way to the Nissan QASHQAI Challenge final title with a stunning demonstration of freeriding. The 17-year-old from Prettygate, who was the youngest rider in the contest, wowed the judges at the event at London's Tate
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Saskia in place for medal bid
A mixed bag of results had placed Mersea's Saskia Clark in a position where she could challenge for the medal spots as the Delta Lloyd Regatta in Medemblik in Holland came towards a close. Together with skipper Christina Bassadone, Clark was sitting
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Abbie scoops award for national recognition
Triathlete Abbie Thorrington scooped one of the top awards at the University of Essex 31st Sports Award Dinner. While there was loud appreciation as the Cheerleaders were named Club of the Year at the event held at Copdock. Cheerleading won the award
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Foster's relief as Essex hold on
An unbeaten 88 from James Foster defied Leicestershire for more than four hours to steer Essex to a draw in the County Championship clash at Chelmsford as the home side closed on 320 for nine wickets in their pursuit of 445 for victory. For most of the
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Clacton: Charity collector had forged document
A man has walked free after admitting having a fake charity identification document. A court heard on Friday how John Gibb and another man were stopped by police in Clacton during the air show on August 24. They had been collecting money for Cancer
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North Essex: Bounty of £1 for doctors
DOCTORS are to receive a larger financial incentive in the fight against infections like Clostridium difficile (C diff). Last year, North East Essex Primary Care Trust (PCT) launched a scheme to cut down on the prescribing of two antibiotics - cefalo-sporins
