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Marcus Armstrong Fund pays for health tests at Harwich School
MORE than 90 youngsters were screened for heart problems in memory of two men who lost their lives to heart conditions. The event was held thanks to the Marcus Armstrong Fund, which started after the 28-year-old Dovercourt golfer died suddenly in 2006
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Our dream wedding became a nightmare when snow storms forced us to spend night in car
A DREAM day turned into a nightmare when a couple had to spend their wedding night trapped in a car stuck in a blizzard on a motorway. Mike and Sarah Roots got their dream, snowy wedding in Gretna Green, but got more than they bargained for
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Huge setback for Colchester Roman circus appeal
COLCHESTER’S Archaeological Trust has abandoned publicly backed plans to buy the site of the starting gates of Colchester’s Roman circus. In February, a campaign backed by the Colchester Gazette raised £250,000 from residents who wanted to
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Will it be 3rd time lucky for Colchester city bid?
COLCHESTER could be in the fight to become the nation’s next city after the Queen launched a competition ahead of her jubilee celebrations. Local authorities are being invited to apply for city status for the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s
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Store evacuated
SHOPPERS and staff were evacuated from Debenhams in Colchester town centre after the store's fire alarms went off. Fire crews raced to the scene at around 6pm this evening but it was a false alarm and the store re-opened shortly afterwards.
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Colchester MP Bob Russell opposes tuition fee rise - but vote is in vain
COLCHESTER MP Bob Russell has defied his Lib Dem leadership and voted against a tuition fees rise. But his intervention was not enough, as plans to hike annual university tuition fees to up to £9,000 were narrowly passed - 323 votes to 302 He said:
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New evidence could overturn conviction
A MAN jailed for murdering a pensioner has claimed fresh scientific evidence throws doubt on his conviction. Simon Hall was found guilty, in February 2003, of stabbing family friend Joan Albert to death at her home in Capel St Mary.
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Customer Account Collector Post No. VN07
Job Title: CUSTOMER ACCOUNT COLLECTOR Department: NEWSPAPER SALES Location: YOUR DESIGNATED AREA Responsible to: NEWSPAPER SALES MANAGER
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Customer Account Collector Post No. VN07
Job Title: Customer Account Collector The Role: You could be part of the newspaper sales home delivery team responsible for the collection and administration
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Dementia 'café' to open
A NEW help point will provide information about dementia. Colchester MP Bob Russell will open a Dementia Café on Monday at the Quaker Meeting House in Church Street. The cafe will be a source for information and informal chat about the condition and
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County waits to hear how much money it will get
ESSEX is still waiting to hear how much money it will get in Government grants next year. The county council is unable to make definitive plans for the next financial year until the grant settlement amount is announced, which has been repeatedly delayed
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Canal death dad, 24, was one in a million
A “LOVEABLE rogue,” whose body was found in a canal, was the type of person who would do anything for anyone, his grieving family said. The body of Kieron Lilley, 24, was found in Rotherham, where he was staying with his uncle. He is believed to have
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Thanks for helping Cam, our little fighter
THE family of Cameron Malseed have pledged to help the charity which is supporting them in his fight for life. Just three-and-a-half-years-old, the youngster suffers from a rare form of leukaemia requiring constant treatment and care.
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Doctors warn of winter bug
HEALTH bosses are warning people to be on their guard this winter because the vomiting bug, Norovirus, is expected to be particularly prevalent. NHS North East Essex is advising people to maintain cleanliness and hygiene to minimise its spread
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Grit rationed after thieves raid salt bins
A TOWN blighted by slippery, icy roads has had its plea for a salt bin refused. Instead, Manningtree has had to join Essex County Council’s Salt Bag Pilot Scheme, which is designed to ration salt levels and reduce theft. Under the scheme, Essex County
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Community cash awards available
COMMUNITY and voluntary organisations have been encouraged to apply for grants from Colchester Council. The council has money available to give to organisations in the borough from its enterprise, skills and employment funding scheme.
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Lucky U's fan wins dream holiday
A COLCHESTER United fan scooped a £2,500 luxury Caribbean holiday at an awards dinner. Lifelong supporter Paul Olorenshaw won the holiday for two after buying a £5 ticket at the club's end of season bash. Colchester company DB International
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Appeal to nab handbag snatcher
Police are appealing for help in identifying a woman suspected of stealing a handbag. The bag was stolen from the back of a shopping trolley in Asda. The black, leather shoulder bag and its contents, were worth around £200 and included
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Show in aid of Colchester children’s ward
MORE than 100 young performers are taking to the stage to raise money for Colchester General Hospital’s children’s ward. The show is being organised by dance teacher Lisa Hills, whose six-year-old son, Thomas, has been treated there for a rare condition
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Lollipop lady is scrapped to save cash
CONCERNED parents who fear for the safety of their children walking to school have presented a petition to council bosses. Parents living on the Monkwick estate, in Colchester, launched a campaign to keep a lollipop lady patrolling a school crossing
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Ban drugs outright
THE grieving parents of a young woman who died after taking a “legal high” drug say Government plans for a temporary ban on such substances will not be enough. Sarah Forsyth, 35, died in August after taking the substance, Ivory Wave, to lose weight
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Student launches a campaign to tackle congestion
A STUDENT has launched a campaign to tackle congestion problems on an estate in Wivenhoe. Mo Metcalf-Fisher, president of Essex University’s Conservative Future party, has vowed to tackle parking problems outside One Stop, in Vine Farm Road. Mr Metcalf-Fisher
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Panto treat for Army families
FAMILIES of soldiers serving in Afghanistan were treated to a special gala performance of Aladdin. The Mercury Theatre, in Colchester, laid on an exclusive free performance of its pantomime for children and partners of those in 16 Air Assault Brigade
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Hundreds travelling to London for student fees protest
STUDENTS from Essex are descending on London today to try and stop the Government from introducing higher tuition fees. About 500 students, from Essex Univeristy, Colchester Institute, Colchester Sixth Form College and other colleges, are travelling
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I’m flushed with ideas for saving cash on loo roll
I read with amusement the article about the loo roll expense and MP Bob Russell’s follow-up letter. Feeling flushed with ideas about how to comment further on this, I offer the following for amusement. I checked out the website Mr Russell used
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Radio station’s lost its Heart
After all the bad weather we have had over the past few weeks, we can now see Heart FM is no longer our local radio station. Travel news is given for Grays, the A13 and Harlow and when the schools closed, we were given a list that covered all
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Reports of graffiti in Colchester more than treble
REPORTED incidents of graffiti in Colchester have more than trebled since last year. Colchester Council set up a “graffiti force” team in the town in April to combat the rapidly growing problem and clean up the streets. But worrying figures have revealed
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Please Mr Russell, help ensure a fair uni system
I was interested to see the students cancelled the demonstration they had planned for Sunday afternoon in Colchester. Organisers say it was because they had decided to concentrate on another demo on Wednesday. I would suspect the truth is far
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Please Mr Russell, help ensure a fair uni system
I have moved from Colchester to London to study for an Arts degree. I am the first in my family to attend university, and I hope not to be the last. Having attended Colchester Sixth Form College, I have first-hand knowledge that students are
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Football club renunion hit by weather
A FOOTBALL club reunion was branded "disappointing" after falling victim to the weather. Past players of Harwich and Parkeston FC were due to meet fans and current squad members at an event organised to boost the club’s profile. But treacherous conditions
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Smoker escapes bedroom blaze
A WOMAN was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after accidentally setting fire to her home with a cigarette. The victim - believed to be in her late 50s - was in bed when the blaze broke out, just before 11pm on Monday. She managed
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Colchester and Braintree councils looking to share chief executive to save money
TWO councils are looking to cut costs by sharing one chief executive. Braintree Council leader Graham Butland and Colchester Council leader Anne Turrell have been in discussions about such a move. Braintree chief executive Allan Reid
