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Colchester: Hospital slashes temp staff spend
Hospital bosses have reduced their spending on temporary staff for the first time in a year. Papers released by Colchester Hospital University Foundation NHS Trust show, in April, £472,000 was spent on agency and bank staff, compared to £571,000 in March
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Manningtree: Final whistle on crime
A crime-busting sports initiative is back for the second year running after it produced "dramatic" results last year. The five-a-side football league kicked off last summer, after officers from Manningtree's Neighbourhood Policing Team decided to give
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Colchester: Polish to hit local airwaves
A radio station broadcasting in Polish is being set up by a north Essex man to help boost integration and help Poles settle in the UK. Arek Tylza, of Shrubland Road, Colchester, believes about 10,000 Poles are living in Essex and that many need help
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Wivenhoe: Pupils’ posters pedal skills
Police recruited pupils to promote prudent pedalling. Children at Millfields Primary School, Wivenhoe, were challenged by the town's neighbourhood specialist officer PC Wendy Byrne to design a poster about bicycle safety. Sensible cycling, wearing a
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Colchester: Teen’s last chance from court
A teenager who launched an unprovoked attack at a railway station has been given "one last chance" by a court. Robert McPhail, 18, punched his victim in the face, knocking him to the floor. He had gone to Colchester Town station to meet pals on March
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Mistley: Hall revamp down to village teens
A well-used community resource is set to get a revamp thanks to the hard work of a group of children. Children, aged from 12 to 17, at Mistley Norman Kids Club applied for funding from the Youth Capital Fund at Essex County Council to get a new kitchen
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McLeod departs the U's
Winger Kevin McLeod has left Colchester United to join their Coca-Cola League One rivals Brighton and Hove Albion. The 27-year-old rejected the chance to stay with the U's and has signed a two-year contract with the Seagulls. McLeod played 55 times
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U's complete Lockwood swoop
Colchester United have completed the signing of Nottingham Forest defender Matt Lockwood. The 31-year-old full-back has become the U's second signing of the summer, following the arrival of Matt Heath from Leeds United last month. Colchester manager
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Don’t be a victim of identity fraud
It is a feeling familiar to more and more people. A half-hearted glance at the mini-statement or net page while online checking your accounts reveals someone has been on a spree - and it wasn't you. Or a request for credit is refused because you have
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No, it won’t hurt a bit... even if you’re wide awake
AS a medieval battle re-enactor, Leslie Mason is used to sharp instruments - but those at his dental surgery send him running to the hills. Despite suffering gum disease and needing teeth removed, the prospect of more pain in the dentist's chair was
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North Essex: New deal for temps
TEMPORARY workers will soon be given equal rights to permanent staff in the workplace. The Government and unions have agreed that after 12 weeks, companies will have to give temps "at least" the basic rights and working conditions as its directly-employed
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Colchester: Haulage firms at fuel tipping point
HIGH fuel prices will have a "profound effect" on the Essex haulage industry, according to a Colchester company. Andrew Triolo, managing director of Systematic Logistics, which runs a fleet of 20 trucks from its site in Old Ipswich Road, said its fuel
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Braintree: Two decades in store
AN INDEPENDENT electrical store which prides itself on good customer service is celebrating two decades in business. Award-winning John Mitchell Electrical, in Fairfield Road, Braintree, reached its 20-year milestone on Sunday. The occasion was marked
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Colchester: 70 years and still up for growth
WHEN Eric Cowan moved to Colchester in the 1930s, little did he know his seed-growing apprenticeship would lead to him establishing a family business that is still going strong. This month, Poplar Nurseries, in Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey, will be celebrating
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Megan walks tall after life-saving back operation
BRAVE Megan Parker must feel like she's spent half her short life on operating room tables. The youngster was born with a rare spine disorder, which left her back bent and twisted. She underwent her first operation when she was just six months old.
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Clingan linked with Blues
Sammy Clingan is the latest name being linked with Ipswich Town. The 24-year-old Nottingham Forest midfielder is out of contract at the City Ground and also thought to be interesting QPR and Norwich City. The Northern Ireland international has been
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Williams has no guarantees
Colchester United boss Geraint Williams has warned there is no guarantee the club will keep their star players. However, he has insisted that the U's will do all they can to stave off interest from rival clubs for their prize assets. Colchester are
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Harwich produce an encouraging display
Harwich Runners showed an encouraging sign of a road racing revival at the Ipswich JAFFA five-mile race. The first event in a series of Friday five-milers, the race provided a stern test for the 12 Harwich members. Warm and windless conditions were
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Sobodu's on form
Olufunmi Sobodu made a bold statement to the selectors for Britain's World Junior Championship squad with a strong showing in the 100 metres at the Bedford International meeting. The 18-year-old Philip Morant student was facing his closest rivals for
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Bronze joy for Kiddle
Braintree and District Athletic Club's Aleasha Kiddle scooped a bronze medal for Essex at the International Games in Bedford. Competing in the under-17 100 metres, she took on some of the most talented young sprinters in the UK. She qualified in the
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Harriers rise to the challenge
Colchester Harriers' Southern Women's League team knew they had some good competition to face at the second meeting of the season, but pulled out some brilliant performances. The Harriers started the day in second place in the league and the seniors
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Jim's first over the line
Tiptree Road Runners' Jim Slater was first home for the club at the Brandon half-marathon. Slater finished in one hour 43 minutes and 19 seconds at the race, held on an off-road course through Thetford Forest, which was remarkably dry following the torrential
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Danielle leads by example
Colchester and Tendring Athletic Club's women swept to a convincing team win in the annual Essex five-mile PB race at Basildon. All the women, who train together, showed excellent team packing, having three runners in the top nine. It was a personal
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Wright's first in for Bentley
Great Bentley Running Club's David Wright led his team-mates across the finish line at the Great Baddow ten-mile road race. On an undulating course and in hot weather conditions, the in-form Wright came home in a time of one hour six minutes and three
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Flack and Little's doubles delight
Eastern Counties Region players produced a good performance in all three competitions at the English Petanque Association Titles in Bury St Edmunds. Reigning champion Sofiane Lachani won four out of five games to finish eighth, while Trevor Blows, from
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Rhinos edge to a tense victory
The Ipswich Rhinos scraped home against a plucky Elmbridge side 24-22, in the Rugby League Conference southern premier division. Rhinos, who feature a number of players from Mersea Island and Colchester rugby clubs, started well when, on nine minutes
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Naze cruise for Gunfleet members
Gunfleet Sailing Club had a busy weekend, starting with the cruise to the Naze. Heavy cloud and a sea mist greeted the boats, along with a total lack of wind, but as the craft headed up towards Walton on the ebb tide so the sun broke through and a light
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Colchester produce an awesome performance
Colchester came through their toughest game of the season with an awesome display of water polo to beat Hornchurch 9-8. Colchester were missing both specialist keepers so it was up to captain David Nicholson to take on goal keeping responsibilities.
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Dragons prepare as Carter signs on
Wivenhoe Town have been moving quickly to prepare for their new campaign in the Ridgeons League premier division and manager and chief executive Richard Carter has also settled his future with the club. Carter, whose contract was due to expire at the
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Clacton: Life is a carnival - just ask Alan!
THE chairman of Clacton Carnival is retiring after three decades at the helm. Alan Wiggins, who is 65, and from First Avenue, became part of the annual event almost 40 years ago, initially volunteering to run the raffle. Ten years later, he took over
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An Open mind can bring its rewards
Life can sometimes be hectic - but a group of students have proved you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it. They are among hundreds who are celebrating achieving Open University degrees, which have allowed them to study while holding full-time
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Colchester: Folk's super group coming to town
THEY'VE been called the folk Beatles, one of the most experimental and influential bands of the 1960s and the godfathers of English folk music. Now folk supergroup Pentangle are coming to Colchester. In what is an incredible coup for the town's folk
