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Theatre group’s hopes for Hot Mikado
A YOUTH theatre group is extending its membership age range for its next production. Following the success of Les Miserables School Edition in February, Witham Operatic Workshop, is hoping to stage the Hot Mikado in Witham public hall during February
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Chelmsford theatres are serving up a treat this autumn
CHELMSFORD’S Civic and Cramphorn Theatres have announced their autumn line-up. To make things easier on the wallet, the successful Pick’n’Mix ticket offer is continuing, offering a discount when you buy tickets for three or more shows from
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Snared motorist says bus lane signs must be clearer
A MOTHER has blamed poor signs after she was fined by police for driving in a bus lane. Helen Cairns, 44, said she would not have driven along the bus route in Hythe Station Road had there been more signs or road markings. She was stopped and fined
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Fond tributes to 'legend' of club cricket
A CRICKET club expressed its shock as it paid tribute to one of its most dedicated lifelong members who died suddenly, aged 65. Chappel and Wakes Colne Cricket Club described Ted Wackett as a “club legend” and one of life’s characters who went
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Meet the Dragon sprayer
THE inventor of a pump spray that works at any angle hopes he has a roaring success on his hands after securing investment on TV’s Dragon’s Den. Michael Pritchard, from Copford, got £125,000 from entrepreneurs Theo Paphitis and Peter Jones in return
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Giant TV screen could be put up in Castle Park
A GIANT screen showing live Olympics events and football matches could be installed in Colchester’s Castle Park. Council chiefs are looking into whether it is feasible to set up a large screen at the popular park following a suggestion from the town’
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Bungalow gutted by early-morning blaze
NEIGHBOURS awoke to the smell of smoke as flames ripped through a bungalow. Four fire crews and police were called to the scene in Ayloffe Road, Colchester. Police cordoned off the road while firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which left the
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Russell and Michele are back on TV
THEY’RE old hands at it now, but Russell Clement and Michele English, the Colchester couple who won BBC gastro-gameshow the Restaurant will be back on TV next week. They are the stars of a BBC Two special, the Winner’s Story, to be aired
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Cowling: hands off our players
Colchester United chairman Robbie Cowling has issued a firm hands-off warning to former manager Paul Lambert. The transfer window closes tomorrow, with Lambert believed to be keen to take some of his former U’s players to new club Norwich City. Caretaker
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Dunne: we acquitted ourselves well
Colchester United caretaker manager Joe Dunne felt his side matched in-form Leeds United in most departments. The U’s slipped to a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of the joint Coca-Cola League One leaders, in front of a bumper crowd at the Weston Homes
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Walton Market saved by deal between councils
WALTON’S closure-threatened market has been saved. Fears for the future of the market arose when landowner Tendring Council wanted to almost double the rent Frinton and Walton Town Council paid to use the High Street car park market site. The town council
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Colback rues missed opportunity
Jack Colback believes Ipswich Town missed a ‘massive opportunity’ by failing to beat ten-man Preston. The Blues were held to a 1-1 draw in Saturday’s match at Portman Road and are still waiting for their first Coca-Cola Championship victory. Ross Wallace
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Airshow pilot's reunion with old school chum
A PILOT returning to home turf for the Clacton Air Show had a surprise reunion with an old schoolmate. Wing walker pilot Martyn Carrington, who first learned to fly at the Clacton airfield, had a flying visit from school chum Danny Overton. The pair
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Grants put Rock School in the money
HARWICH’S very own school of rock has been given £5,000 to improve its facilities. The Rock School Club, based in Main Road, Harwich, hopes to put the cash towards completing a new rehearsal room and setting up a recording studio. A grant of £3,500 was
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TV talent at show
TV talent show finalists are coming to St Osyth, as part of two special nights of entertainment. X Factor finalists Laura White, Eoghan Quigg and Austin Drage will be performing at the Venue, at Seawick Holiday Park, in Beach Road, St Osyth next month
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Co-ordinator to boost the district's trade
BUSINESSES have given a cautious welcome to news Tendring Council is hiring a new co-ordinator to help boost trade in the district. The new co-ordinator will take over the role of Clacton town centre manager Joanne Rodgers, who moved on in March, but
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Firefighters honoured with set of stamps
ESSEX firefighters are to feature on a special set of collectors stamps to be issued by Royal Mail. The six special stamps, issued tomorrow, picture crews going about their duties, including tackling fires, dealing with chemical incidents and attending
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£2.7million to kickstart services overhaul
ESSEX County Council is to spend £2.7million on a major transformation of the way it runs services. County Hall wants American computer giant IBM to help save £200million a year from backroom operations, so it can be spent it on frontline services instead
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Mum didn't declare waitressing work
A SINGLE mother who claimed income support while working as a waitress has been told to carry out 160 hours of unpaid work. Kay Hutton, 46, failed to declare her work when she fraudulently claimed £2,262, Chelmsford Crown Court was told. Hutton, of
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Waitrose managers given a lesson on town's history
STAFF at Colchester’s newest supermarket have been given a crash course in the town’s 2,000-year history. Managers from Waitrose, which opens in Cowdray Avenue on September 17, were given a behind-the-scenes tour at Colchester Castle. The supermarket
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Richard's pledge to run 24 marathons in a year
A MAN is pledging to race 24 marathons in a year in support of his friend. Richard Merry will cover one million metres in 12 months to help running partner Alex Flynn collect £1million for the Cure Parkinson’s Trust. Richard, of Keable
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Big fashion chains may open in Colchester
FASHION giant H&M is in talks about opening a store in Colchester. Negotiations are said to be in their final stages with Lion Walk Shopping Centre to bring the retailer and a several other leading fashion firms on to the town centre site
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Stats reveal a rise in housing market prices
ESTATE agents have sounded a positive note for the north Essex property market. Two separate sets of statistics released show rises in house prices over the past few months. The Land Registry reported average prices rose by 1.7 per cent
