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MP Bob: Why I claimed £82 for toilet rolls
COLCHESTER MP Bob Russell has defended claiming £82 for toilet rolls on expenses. The Lib Dem, who bought them for use in his constituency office in Wimpole Road, was labelled “Bog-roll Russell” in a national newspaper. He said the bulk
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Praise for maternity services in mum poll
A NATIONAL survey of women who have just given birth has found postnatal care in north-east Essex is among the best in the country. Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust was scored 85 out of 100 for treating women with kindness and understanding
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We did all we could to free the roads of snow
ESSEX County Council says it did “all that it could” to keep the county’s roads clear after the recent heavy snowfalls. Norman Hume, councillor responsible for transport, said: “It was a difficult beginning on Tuesday morning but I believe
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U's set to maintain transfer policy
Colchester United manager John Ward will receive financial backing when the transfer window opens next month, if required. But the U's look set to continue with their more prudent approach to transfer activity. Boss Ward is yet to splash the cash on
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Matt Cardle's Colchester show tickets snapped up in minutes
TICKETS for X-Factor finalist Matt Cardle's Colchester show were grabbed in less than half an hour. Fans braved the freezing cold to queue at Colchester Leisure World before the 1,200 tickets for Tuesday night's show went on sale at 7am.
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Updated: Colchester soldier may have been killed by friendly fire
A COLCHESTER-BASED paratrooper who died in Afghanistan mayhave been killed by friendly fire, it has emerged. The soldier, from the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was shot while on patrol in the Nad-e Ali District of Helmand Province.
