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Loss of concentration led to death of cyclist Vera
A LORRY driver has admitted his careless driving caused the death of an elderly cyclist. Vera Chaplin, 89, was hit by the Silverton Aggregates lorry driven by Tony Smith. Smith, of Bemerton Gardens, Kirby Cross, appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court
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Villagers vow to fight gravel pit proposals
EMOTIONS ran high at meeting called to discuss plans for a quarry near Alresford. More than 300 residents packed the village hall – with more standing outside – to hear details of plans to dig for sand and gravel at Church Farm. Essex County Council
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Delays after motorbike crashes on A120
A MOTORCYCLIST has been involved in a collision on the A120. The A120 eastbound is partially blocked following the accident at around 5.30pm between Coggeshall and Marks Tey.
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Businesses rally to save towns’ Citizens' Advice Bureau
THE Citizens Advice Bureau will remain in Harwich and Manningtree thanks to businesses who stepped in to save the day. Fears had been raised the charity would be forced to withdraw from the towns due to funding cuts. Sparling, Benham and Brough solicitors
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If you’re ill, why not try walk-in centre?
NORTH Essex residents needing urgent medical care are being reminded to use Colchester’s walk-in centre in a bid to take the pressure off A&E departments. NHS North East Essex, which runs the service, is trying to raise its profile because it believes
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Alan Carr to play warm-up gig in Colchester
CHATTY Man, Alan Carr is doing a special warm-up gig at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester. The unique chance to see the award-winning comedian prepare for his huge autumn tour will take place at the theatre next month. Rachel Thorne,
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£75 fine if you drop cigarette butts, smokers
HALSTEAD is piloting a crackdown on smokers dropping their cigarette butts. Enforcement officers have started patrolling and handing out £75 fines to any smokers dropping litter. The campaign started after Braintree Council consulted with Halstead’s
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Colchester soldiers killed in firefight identified
SOLDIERS from Colchester who died in a firefight have been identified. They are Private Lewis Hendry from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, who was killed just three days before his 21st birthday, and 22-year-old Private Conrad Lewis, from
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Former minister Tessa Jowell to visit Colchester
SHADOW Cabinet Minister Tessa Jowell will pay a visit to Colchester next month. Ms Jowell, whose responsibilities include being shadow minister for the Olympics, will visit the AdiZone outdoor centre in Monkwick on Thursday, March 10. She will then
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Jeremy Bamber appeal bid fails
Mass murderer Jeremy Bamber has lost his latest attempt to appeal against his conviction. The Criminal Cases Review Commission said it had decided not to refer his convictions to the Court of Appeal, following a lengthy review of his case.
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English decides to stay put at Swifts
Striker Tom English is staying put at Heybridge Swifts. The front man has rejected a seven-day approach from neighbours Maldon and Tiptree. He also recently turned down a similar approach from Ryman League division one rivals Thamesmead Town. English
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Train suicide of mental health unit patient
A MAN killed himself after walking out of a mental health unit and stepping in front of a train, a coroner ruled. Barry Gordon Sargent, 39, left a suicide note before waiting by the tracks near Colchester’s North station. He then walked in front of
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U's to celebrate 40th anniversary of Leeds United triumph
Colchester United celebrate the 40th anniversary of arguably their greatest triumph this weekend. This Sunday marks four decades since Graham’s Grandads humbled the mighty Leeds United 3-2, in one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history.
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U's boss Ward faces goalkeeper dilemma
A big decision. Colchester United boss John Ward has admitted he faces a tough choice on who to start in goal against struggling Swindon Town tomorrow. Ben Williams, last season’s player of the year, is available again after recovering from a back problem
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School safety alarm as traffic lights fail
A HEADTEACHER and parents have criticised the authorities for taking no action after traffic lights near their school stopped working. Myland Primary School head David Young and groundskeeper Mike Aldous had to help pupils cross the busy Northern Approach
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Plumber locked up for £8k jewel theft
A PLUMBER has been locked up for an £8,500 jewellery theft at a house where he was working. Josh Kimpton, of Handel Walk, Colchester, stole from two jewellery boxes in a bedroom. He was traced after leaving his fingerprints on the boxes, a court heard
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Multi-vehicle crash on A12 slip road
Motorists faced delays in rush hour traffic after a multi-vehicle crash on a slip road. A lorry and at least two cars were involved in a collision in Cymbeline Way, Colchester, at about 8.15am today. Police closed the northbound slip
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Cowling to attend U's question and answer session
Colchester United manager John Ward will attend an event for the club’s season-ticket holders tonight. U’s boss Ward, along with chairman Robbie Cowling, will answer questions from fans, at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. The evening is free to