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MP must ‘explain his stance on England’ says union man
COLCHESTER’S MP has challenged a man who criticised his involvement in a meeting of regional politicians to “get involved on the pitch rather than shouting from the touchline”. Bob Russell has been asked by Eddie Bone, vice-president of Workers
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Empty Army homes cost the taxpayer £600,000
NEARLY one in six houses rented out by the Army in Colchester is unoccupied, at an annual cost of more than £600,000. There are 172 unoccupied houses among the 1,031 on the town’s married quarters’ estates, costing the taxpayer £602,000 in rent every
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Dani gets back to her roots for Wiz musical
IT’S a case of a trip down memory lane, and a yellow-bricked one at that, for Colchester director Dani Fincham. The long-standing director of the Colchester Operatic Society, and its junior edition CO2, is busy at the best of times, but this year will
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Top honour for community cop
A COLCHESTER policeman has been hailed as the county’s top community officer. PC Dave Underwood, who has just taken on the role of a Neighbourhood Specialist Officer on Colchester Town’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, received the accolade at Essex Police
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Fed up residents pledge to ditch garden project
A COMMUNITY garden project is in crisis as volunteers are fed up with produce getting pinched and dogs fouling in their vegetable beds. Created on wasteland formerly frequented by drug users, the organic market garden, in Magnolia Drive, was only recently
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Bopara axed by England but Cook recalled to One-Day squad
Ravi Bopara has been dumped by England. The Essex batsman has been omitted from both the Test and One-Day squads for the forthcoming winter tour of South Africa. Bopara played in four of the five Ashes Tests before being axed for the final match, in
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£50 cyber send-off for mourners who can't attend funeral
FUNERALS at a crematorium in Tendring are to be broadcast via the internet. Mourners who cannot attend Weeley Crematorium will be able to watch a loved one’s funeral, following the installation of new £1,600 equipment. For a fee of £50
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Fast broadband 'is simply unavailable'
THE broadband network in north Essex is not up to scratch, according to a business group. Country Land and Business Association said the difference in speeds is dividing urban and rural communities. It claims internet connections are so slow in some
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Suspension extended for troubled paramedic
A PARAMEDIC with mental health problems, who stole pain killing gas from his employers, has been suspended for a further six months. Dale Stowe was given a police caution for stealing two Entonox cylinders, in October last year. Stowe, of Mayes Lane
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U's winger Vincent suffers injury blow
Colchester United winger Ashley Vincent could be out until December after learning he needs an operation on his injured ankle. The former Cheltenham Town man has been missing since picking up the injury in scoring the U's goal in their 1-1
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Centre for women in crisis has Broadway actress as patron
A BROADWAY actress has spoken about why she is proud to be backing a new drop-in centre for victims of domestic violence. Amanda Root is the new patron of For Women, which has opened its doors in East Street, Colchester. Ms Root, 47, who is from Colchester
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Clegg: tide about to turn for Town
Chief executive Simon Clegg insists the “tide is about to turn” for Ipswich Town. The Blues are welded to the bottom of the Coca-Cola Championship table and have not won in their opening 11 games. Town boss Roy Keane is under mounting pressure as a
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Thomas being coveted by Mali national team
Colchester United’s forgotten striker Joel Thomas has revealed he is being coveted by the Mali national team. Eagles representatives have been keen to watch the U's forward over recent weeks, as they strive for World Cup qualification. Thomas was born
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Cancer charity gets a triple cash boost
A FAMILY of Christmas tree growers have provided another boost for cancer patients. The Smiths, of Boxted, raised just over £1,720 with their annual hog roast in aid of the breast care unit at Essex County Hospital, in Colchester. Maureen Smith, wife
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West End theatre scheme left school pupil buzzing
A THEATRE fan had a dream come true after he was given the chance to work on major shows in the West End. Clacton County High School pupil Charlie Smith jumped at the chance to work backstage at shows such as Billy Elliott, Thriller Live and Jersey Boys
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Two suffer burns after suspected substation break-in
TWO men are in hospital with severe burns and a third is being quizzed by police after a suspected burglary at an electricity substation. Firefighters were called to a suspected explosion at the substation, in Factory Lane, Brantham, at around
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Man facing Australian extradition over Essex death crash 35 years ago
A MAN wanted for the deaths of three teenagers following a crash in Essex 35 years ago is finally set to be extradited from Australia. Three teenagers were killed and a fourth was seriously injured when their Ford Escort was in collision with
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Cadets set sail for training
SEA cadets put their skills to the test on a voyage to France. Youngsters from Colchester Sea Cadet Unit embarked on their national organisation’s off-shore power vessel training ship, John Jerwood. After a day getting acquainted with it at Brixham,
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Riders think pink for cancer charity
HOOVES pounded the pavement in a charity horse ride. More than 20 horses and ponies walked from the Castle Inn pub, in Ramsey, to Barrack Lane, in Harwich. The riders were all dressed in pink, with some people also following on foot, all to raise funds
