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Dunne - U's caretaker stint has made me better
Colchester United caretaker manager Joe Dunne believes his temporary stint in charge of the team has made him a better coach. The popular U's servant took charge of his final game tonight at former club Gillingham. He was unable to bow
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Colchester United beaten on penalties in JPT
Aidy Boothroyd was watching from the stands as Colchester United suffered penalty heartache in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. The U's drew 1-1 with Gillingham in the first round tie at the Priestfield Stadium, after normal time. Boothroyd, who is expected
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Angie is launching new theatre school
THERE will be a magical opening to the area’s newest theatre school this week. The ADP Theatre School is being run by Angie Diggens, who at the tender age of 22 must be one of the youngest theatre school principals in the country. The Wivenhoe singer
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Bid to banish the fly-tippers begins
A NEW collection service aimed at combating fly-tipping has served its first customer. Colchester Council is now offering pick-ups of bulky waste on request to residents in parts of Berechurch and Harbour wards, and Holt Drive, off Mersea Road. Councillors
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Ex-RAF man sheds 5 stone for charity skydive
AN EX-RAF man is soaring back into the skies for a parachute jump he never thought would happen. Nik Frampton’s weight ballooned to more than 20 stone after leaving the service 13 years ago. But now he has managed to shed five stone so he can once again
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Let’s leave a world fit for our grandkids
Like MJ Coughtrey, (Letters, August 17) I am past my “best by” date; also, at 88, probably past any reasonable DoB (dispose of before) date. Like him, I am an old man, though I do try hard not to be a grumpy one. I don’t worry unduly about
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Visitor centre is a priority
It is shameful that Essex county councillor Jeremy Lucas, the heritage and culture spokesman, refuses to allow the funds from the sale of the Colchester Archaeological Trust building to be used to protect the historic Colchester Roman circus.
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Sporting town showedprowess
As the shadow portfolio holder responsible for the Olympic Games, I wanted to express my delight at the recent visit to Colchester by the Indian sports minister. It enabled our officers, together with our partners from the university and the
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Trust friends to support the sick
North Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking volunteer befrienders and drivers. Can you help? For more information please call 01206 287522. Janice Heppleston Support Services North Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Clough Road
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Circus animals are cared for
I am writing about your item on the Great British Circus and cruelty to elephants. While I agree that no animal should be ill-treated, I am given to understand the person was sacked and the circus is taking legal action against the keeper. I
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Park and ride will help to make our life easier
I believe that the second park and ride scheme will not cause disruption to people who want to travel by train or bus. If they want to catch a train, then they will. I reckonMrKay is talking out of his hat (Plans Submitted for Colchester’s First
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Maternity shake-up will cut inequalities
A HOSPITAL chief says changing maternity service in north Essex is not about saving money, but addressing inequalities. The Gazette recently revealed there were proposals to close maternity units in Harwich and Clacton as part of a review outlined in
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Two become one: Clacton Coastal Academy head talks about his challenges
THE teacher whose job is to make a once failing school part of a prestigious academy admits it’ll take time to shake off the stigma. Stephen Chamberlain officially starts as headteacher of the new Clacton Coastal Academy on Friday. One of his principal
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U's close in on new manager
Speculation is mounting that Aidy Boothroyd will be named as Colchester United’s new manager. The U’s have completed their interviewing process and are all set to reveal the identity of Paul Lambert’s successor. Five interviews took place on Friday.
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Clacton shop apologises to staff for pay mixup
A DISCOUNT store has been forced to apologise to staff who went unpaid because of an administrative error. The new 99p Store in Pier Avenue, Clacton has attracted thousands of customers every day since it opened in July, in the former Woolworth’s shop
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200 dogs at show
MAN’S best friends were the stars of a fundraising dog show at the weekend. The companion dog show at Braintree Rugby Club, in Beckers Green Road, attracted more than 200 dogs and their owners and raised £850 for the Dogs Trust. Percy the whippet, owned
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Changes to U's team likely as Dunne takes charge of final match
Colchester United caretaker manager Joe Dunne is likely to make a number of changes to his starting line-up for tonight’s trip to Gillingham. Dunne is set to take charge of the U’s for a final time, with the club expected to appoint a new boss tomorrow
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Attacker comes back from Thailand to be imprisoned
A MAN who fled to Thailand for three years after smashing a vase over a neighbour’s head in a row about noise has been jailed. Timothy Steward was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for causing grievous bodily harm to Mark Camp. Steward,
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New row over link road for school
A NEW row has broken out over fresh plans to build a new access road to a Colchester school. For years, Philip Morant School has hoped for a new link road from Irvine Road into its grounds. The chosen route crosses a field known locally as
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Can 'booze Asbos' bring drunken yobs to heel?
NEW powers to crack down on drunken yobs will be a “massive step forward” for Colchester, according to the police who patrol the town centre. Yesterday, police and councils were given the right to apply for drinking banning orders against anyone
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Businesses unite to condemn fuel duty hike
BUSINESS leaders, hauliers and cabbies have joined a chorus of disapproval over a hike in fuel prices which came into force today. Transport firm owners say the controversial rise in petrol duty by 2p a litre will end up “crippling” them even
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Tesco shop design 'looks too plain' for Walton
TOWN councillors want supermarket giant Tesco to come up with a better-looking shopfront for a planned branch in Walton’s conservation area. Councillors have welcomed plans to reopen the High Street shop as a Tesco Express convenience store. But Frinton
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So could you help a family made homeless in a crisis?
WHEN the worst has happened and families have lost everything they own, the sight of the Red Cross emergency unit can feel like a life-saver. The Essex Fire and Emergency Support Service was set up in 2004 to assist Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
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Brownies raise cash
KIND-HEARTED youngsters raised hundreds of pounds for charity. Three Brownies from the 7th Maldon Pack – Emma Carter, Charlotte Rushton and Lauren Palmer – held a cake and trinket sale that raised £220 for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign and Parkinson
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Teddy bears star in hospital TV episode
TEDDIES on the telly was just one of the highlight’s of the latest DVD offering from Colchester Hospital Television. The channel makes programmes for more than 3,000 people who live in residential care homes and people who use the Essex Libraries Housebound
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Young artists’ show
STUDENTS are showing off their artistic talents outside the classroom. Artwork by students at Colchester Institute will be on display this month at Colchester Central Library. The exhibition, from tomorrow to September 30, includes paintings, drawings
