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Clacton: thieves take the ho, ho, ho out of Bernadette's Christmas
A WOMAN is gutted after thieves stole a Christmas light display from her garden. Two 12-inch figurines – a Santa and a snowman – worth £50, were taken from the house in Hill Road, Clacton. Owner Bernadette Melvin said: “It was obviously
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North Essex: Jaywick car trader faces jail in clash with council
A CAR salesman who has repeatedly defied council planning orders will face jail if he ignores them again. Ashley Bloomfield, 48, of Midway, Jaywick, was told he could be given a two-year sentence if he fails to comply with a Southend County
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Stanway: Woman drags partner from burning flat
A woman had to drag her partner out of a Stanway flat following a blaze. Two fire crews from Colchester were called to the property in Charles Court, Wheatfield Road, at 7.55pm on Monday, following reports that people were trapped. Sub-officer Pete
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Clacton: Plane crash at airstrip
THE pilot of a light aircraft was taken to hospital today after it crashed at a north Essex airfield. The 44-year-old man from Rayleigh was taken away by ambulance with bad cuts to his face. The incident happened at Clacton airfield at about 2pm today
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Essex: E-fit of rape suspect released
Police have released an e-fit of a man suspected of raping a woman in Essex. The woman, 29, was attempting to hitchhike back home to Witham on Saturday when the man picked her up in a red Vauxhall car in London Road, Pitsea. Essex Police
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It's like Christmas has come early says family winners of the Gazette's fabulous competition
FOR six-year-old Lauren Martin, the excitement of the day was almost too much to bear. She stood surrounded by bubble wrap and tissue paper, with boxes of gifts piled around and envel-opes scattered at her feet. Twenty-four companies
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Colchester: Man who punched bus driver jailed
A Colchester man who repeatedly punched a bus driver in the face over a ticket dispute has been jailed. Driver Marcin Figala had his £200 glasses broken, and suffered cuts to his face and a bruised forehead following the assault by John Kaye, Colchester
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North Essex: Are you brrrrave enough for a festive dip?
HARDY swimmers will be spare excess goose fat to good use on Christmas Day. More than 100 people look set to take the plunge into the North Sea tomorrow as part of Clacton’s annual tradition. Some of the brave souls have not missed the festive splash
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Colchester: row over partner's suggestion to sell her body ends in court
A WOMAN was attacked by her partner after she suggested selling her body to ease their financial problems. A court heard how Stephen Day had spent money earmarked to pay bills and got involved in a row with partner Tiffany Brand. “She
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North Essex: stab man to learn his fate
A MAN will be sentenced early next year for trying to kill his brother. Jason Fines was placed under an interim hospital order after a brief appearance at Chelmsford Crown Court. The 41-year-old will return to court in February to be sentenced, and
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Mersea: Police appeal follows wrecking spree
Eight youths have been arrested following a night of criminal damage to cars and houses in West Mersea. A total of ten criminal damage offences were reported to Essex Police on one night following damage to motor vehicles and houses between Yorick Road
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Harwich: Doris and Boris are back together for Christmas
AN unusual statue stolen from a back garden has been discovered dumped in an alleyway. The Gazette website told last week how James Reymond, of Langley Close, Dovercourt, was desperate to get back a much-loved Easter Island-style head, named Boris, after
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Clacton: woman knocked over as customer argues with staff at bank
AN elderly woman was knocked over during a fracas at a bank in Clacton. Police are appealing for information about the incident, which happened after a female customer became involved in an altercation with a member of staff at the Abbey Bank
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Kelvedon: Woman robbed while locking-up shop
Bag-snatching robbers accosted a woman in her 20s who was locking up a High Street shop. The employee had left the One Stop convenience shop in Kelvedon when the alarm sounded. She returned to set the alarm and was locking the door when a man in a balaclava
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North Essex: Where to go when the surgery is closed
NORTH Essex residents are being asked to make sure they know who to contact if they are unwell. Doctors’ surgeries will be closed for four days over Christmas and research by consumer guide Which? showed people still do not know which healthcare service
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Familiar faces go to battle in derby
There will be a few scores to settle when Tiptree United face Stanway Rovers at Chapel Road. While both are languishing in mid-table in the Ridgeons League premier division table, a number of players have turned out for both sides in recent times. For
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Rivals go for glory in Amos Cup
Wimpole 2000 and Colne Engaine are set to do battle in this year’s Amos Cup final. The KP Evans and Co Colchester and East Essex League event is scheduled to take place on Boxing Day at Wivenhoe Town’s Broad Lane ground (kick-off 11am).
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North Essex: Collisions on A12
Seven cars were involved in two smashes which happened within minutes of each other on the A12 near Colchester yesterday. Police said there was a three-car "shunt" on the Colchester-bound carriageway near Langham just after 2pm. Just minutes later four
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Lloyd falls at first hurdle
Jelle Klaasen condemned Colin Lloyd to his third first round exit in four years at the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship with a comfortable straight sets triumph. Klaasen powered to an impressive victory on Monday by winning eight straight legs
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New manager to be decided soon
Braintree Town will make a decision on their new manager next month. The Iron have been without a boss since Lee Patterson left Cressing Road last month. Club captain Brad Quinton has been in temporary charge of the team over the last four games, losing
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Coyle: we have a winning mentality now
FC Clacton boss David Coyle believes his side have developed a winning mentality. And he insists that to some extent their destiny lies in their own hands this season – because if they realise their potential they are good enough to get promoted. Clacton
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A big thank-you to donor’s family
For those people waiting for an organ transplant, the best Christmas present of all would be the gift of life. The Gazette’s Be A Star This Christmas campaign is all about getting people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register. That simple gesture could
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Robbie is the key to Swifts success
Robbie King has been picked out by Heybridge Swifts boss Wayne Bond as the catalyst for their upturn in form. Swifts have lost just one of their last five Ryman League premier division matches and are by no means adrift at the foot of the table. Victory
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Town are on the up
Witham Town boss Danny Greaves wants his side to continue their impressive form against Maldon Town on Saturday. Greaves has made an impressive start to his time at Spa Road and is unbeaten in three games in Ryman League division one north. A win could
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Halstead aim for a return to form
Halstead Town manager Jody Brown will be making sure his side are fully focused when they take on struggling Saffron Walden Town on Saturday. The Bloods sit third from bottom in the Ridgeons League division one table and have gone five games without
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Dicks impressed during Dragons visit
Former West Ham legend Julian Dicks was impressed by what he saw when he came to Wivenhoe Town for their Ridgeons League premier division clash with Needham Market. The Dragons head to Essex rivals Harwich and Parkeston for their post-Christmas game
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Adams is surprised by U's position
Former U’s assistant manager Micky Adams is surprised that his former club have struggled to make an impact in Coca-Cola League One this season. Adams spent nearly six months at Colchester United last season, working as number two to former boss Geraint
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Supple is still contributing
Shane Supple insists he can still have a positive impact at Ipswich Town this season – despite playing second fiddle to Richard Wright. The Blues goalkeeper has been an ever-present on the bench – apart from one Carling Cup start – as the former England
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Izzet enjoys a perfect life as footballer
It's a wonderful life. Colchester United midfielder Kem Izzet has no qualms about working over the festive period. Izzet and his U’s team-mates will train today and on Christmas Day, ahead of their Boxing Day trip to Brighton and Hove Albion. It means
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Festive goal for U's boss Lambert
Paul Lambert today backed his players to bring some Christmas cheer to Colchester United fans. The U’s are preparing for two games in three days, against teams below them in the Coca-Cola League One table. Colchester travel to play Brighton and Hove
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North Essex: Lewis the guide dog has expensive tastes as he wolfs down £255 charity cash
Guide dog Lewis is in the Christmas doghouse. The five-year-old labrador/retriever cross has a reputation for mischief and scavenging, but now he’s wolfed down £255. The cash had been collected by Frinton Rotary Club at two charity events – and it was
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North Essex: did you live in Thorpe in the 1950s?
REMEMBER when you were a teenager in the 1950s? If you went to the village school in Thorpe, played football on the meadow or darts in the club, there is a special event for you to swap memories of happy times with some old friends. Dave Stewart, of
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Essex: more smokers planning to cut down over Christmas holiday
QUITTING smoking could be the best gift to receive this Christmas. New research shows that about a third of smokers vow to cut down over the festive season. They see it as a special family occasion when they are mixing more with non-smokers
