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Colchester: NHS staff 'three strikes' cleanliness warning
Hospital staff have been warned they face a three strikes and you're out policy when it comes to hygiene. Bosses at Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust have decided to link cleanliness results to their disciplinary procedures in a bid
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North Essex: Wheelie great prize for charity bikers
A wheelie, wheelie great prize is being lined up for bikers signing up for this year's motorcycle run in aid of the Essex Air Ambulance. This year's event is on September 7. Gates open at Ford Dunton near Basildon at 8am. World champion stunt rider
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Colchester: Taxpayers foot bill to clean-up flytipping blackspot
Taxpayers will have to foot the bill to clear up household and business waste left at a notorious fly-tipping hotspot in Colchester. Piles of rubbish were found off Haven road in the Hythe yesterday, and because the site is council-owned, the authority
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Sible Hedingham: Your guide to a good pub crawl
A PUB enthusiast has reason to celebrate. Graham Dover mixed business with pleasure as he researched his first book - A Pub Crawl Around Essex. The semi-retired 60-year-old describes his new book as an unconventional guide because he delves into the
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Colchester: Listening to patients
PATIENTS in Colchester's hospitals are to be surveyed more frequently for their feedback. Under a new patient tracker system introduced this month, about one in ten patients will be surveyed on a regular basis. The new system has been introduced as
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Tendring: Off-licenses pass underage alcohol test
Off-licenses across Tendring are clamping down on youngsters who try to buy booze. Licensing bosses in the district are celebrating success after 15 off-licences were tested - and all passed. The joint operation, by police and Essex County Council Trading
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Essex: Weather warning in county
PEOPLE in north Essex were last night warned to prepare for torrential downpours. Weather forecasters predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms would hit the area with flash floods. Up to 50mm of rainfall was expected between 7pm and midnight. Gazette
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Clacton: Deer caught in seafront railings
REVELLERS on a night out in Clacton were shocked to see a deer caught in railings close to a town centre pub. The muntjac deer managed to get itself caught in fencing surrounding Clacton's seafront memorial garden, opposite Tom Peppers pub, in Marine
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Harwich: Police winning in boy racers battle
A CRACKDOWN aimed at cutting the numbers of "boy racers" on the streets has been hailed a success. Despite the fact that Harwich police are still receiving complaints from residents about drivers speeding through their streets, police say they have seen
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Colchester: Institute man in frenzied attack
The wife of a heroic college man, who was stabbed five times by two burglars, today told of how she thought she had lost him. Colchester Institute's Jim Napier, 48, had fallen asleep on the living room settee of his Bober Court home, in Colchester, on
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Colchester: Skate Jam
SCORES of youngsters and adults enjoyed a Skate Jam - a series of BMX and skateboarding competitions. About 150 people, ranging from beginners to experts, attended the event yesterday at the skatepark at Colchester Leisure World. The day started with
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Beware of morning after the boozy night before...
As a former school bus driver Roger Bass had already been convicted once of drink-driving, it seems remarkable he didn't think before risking it a second time. But Mr Bass had thought. He told himself he was never going to drink and drive again. Trouble
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Stansted: Deadline extended for runway responses
MORE time has been given to respond to Stansted's second runway proposals. Uttlesford Council has extended the deadline for formal responses by three months, to September 26. A Stansted airport spokesman said he hoped the delay would not affect the
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Parkeston: Volunteers help play area
VOLUNTEERS have been rolling their sleeves up to help re-vamp a children's play area. The community-spirited bunch, including ten children and park committee members, have been giving the play area a lick of paint at the Welfare Park off Garland Road
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Clacton: £65,000 prom makeover
A STRETCH of seaside promenade is open to the public again after a £65,000 makeover. Part of the top promenade along Marine Parade East, in Clacton, had restricted access while the maintenance work was carried out. It had been hoped the stretch opposite
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Colchester: Fire drama at Roxi
THREE fire crews rushed to a Colchester town centre restaurant following a fire in its kitchen. A fire had broken out in a grill at Roxi, in the High Street, at about 1.30pm yesterday. Acting sub officer Trevor Hearn, of Colchester fire station, said
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Under orders for charity run
Runners are under starters' orders for the return of a charity event. The Brantham Fun Run is back after being out of the village calendar since 2002. The run was originally stopped because of a lack of people to organise it. Now villagers say it is
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Sonia is tipped for greatness
Legendary England sevens skipper Simon Amor is convinced Colchester rugby star Sonia Green stands on the verge of greatness. Green, who finished studying for a Sports Science degree at Loughborough University in 2007 and now works at Davenant Foundation
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Colchester: All change on homes repairs
HE firm responsible for carrying out repairs and improvements to thousands of council homes has agreed to end its contract with Colchester Council. Colchester Council and Inspace Partnerships (Inspace) have mutually agreed to end their five-year partnership
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Bopara's heroics are in vain
Worcestershire beat Essex by 75 runs with a day to spare despite a superb effort from Ravinder Bopara to complete his own version of The Great Escape' at New Road for his colleagues. After the visitors had been set a challenging 340 runs for victory,
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Mersea Island flying high in Power Station Fours
COLCHESTER BOROUGH LEAGUE RESULTS: Power Station Fours: Division A: Colchester A 4 Arclight A 4, Mistley A 8 West Mersea 0, Woods 2 West End A 6, West End B 0 Mersea Is A 8, Paxmans 8 Royal Mail 0. Division B: Arclight B 6 Colchester B 2, Mersea Is
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Dovercourt: Mum's mystery heroes
A MUM praised two girls who rushed to her aid when she fell off her bike and was seriously injured. Heather Fisher, 41, was cycling along an alley at the back of the Harwich and Parkeston football ground, in Dovercourt, with her son, Daniel, seven, when
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Fabian is open to offers
Fabian Wilnis has admitted he would seriously consider any offers to prolong his playing career. The former Ipswich Town defender is a free agent, having not been offered a new contract at Portman Road. He spent the best part of ten years with the club
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U's delight with ticket sales
Colchester United say they are delighted' with the initial demand to watch the U's at the Community Stadium. The deadline for supporters to buy season tickets at a discounted price expired yesterday. Applications have been arriving since the end of
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Clacton: Racist attack at club
A MUSLIM woman was targeted in a racially motivated attack at a nightclub. The 19-year-old was in Fibbers in Marine Parade West, Clacton, when a man threw a drink over her. Police say she believes the incident only happened because she was wearing a
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Colchester: Schools are saved - official!
THE Government has officially confirmed that two Colchester schools will not close to make way for an academy. Schools Minister Jim Knight has sent Colchester MP Bob Russell a letter confirming it would "not be appropriate" to establish the academy at
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St Osyth: Early look at country park
RESIDENTS got a sneak preview of how a landfill site is being transformed into a country park. More than 25,000 trees and shrubs have already been planted on the former Martin's Farm Landfill site, in Colchester Road, St Osyth. It is hoped the 94-acre
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