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Works starts on army recovery centre
Work has started on a £6million army recovery centre in Colchester. MP Andrew Robathan, Minister for Personnel, Welfare and Veterans, cut the first turf. He said the government "did not understand what we were getting into" when it moved British
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Attitude helped U's claim victory, says Ward
Colchester United manager John Ward said his team's attitude helped them finally overcome a spirited Swindon Town side this afternoon. Steven Gillespie's stoppage-time strike helped the U's claim a 2-1 win over the Robins, after Scott Cuthbert
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Teen may be locked up for stealing bus
A TEENAGER who stole a bus because he missed the last one home could be locked up. The 17-year-old joked with his friend Peter Drew about taking a bus after getting stranded in Colchester at night. But the joke got out of hand when the
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Tony Blair's sister in law: Britain would benefit from more Muslims
THE sister-in-law of former prime minister Tony Blair told a conference in Colchester that more Muslims in Britain would be "good for the country". Journalist Lauren Booth - sister of Mr Blair's wife Cherie - converted to Islam last year.
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Milestone for Slack Space
A GROUP of volunteers who turn Colchester shops into homes for the arts are celebrated their 25,000th visitor. In less than two years, thousands have enjoyed art exhibitions, live music performances, dance classes, mini festivals and more at Slack Space
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Gillespie nets late winner for U's
Steven Gillespie scored for the third successive home game as Colchester United eventually saw off struggling Swindon Town this afternoon. Gillespie, on as a second-half substitute for Ashley Vincent, lashed in from 25 yards after Robins keeper David
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Protest outside Boots in Colchester
THE tax tactics of Boots the chemist came under the spotlight through a protest in Colchester. Around 20 members of protest group Colchester Against The Cuts donned doctors and nurses outfits before staging a protest outside Boots in Lion Walk
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Hatchback driver sought after Colchester motorist suffers serious injuries
THE driver of a blue hatchback is being sought after a motorist was left with serious injuries near Colchester. An ambulance crew returning home to Sudbury saw a blue VW Golf had crashed into a ditch off the A134 near Assington at around 7.25am on Saturday
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A masterclass in pole fitness from star of the latest keep-fit craze
A TOP name in the competitive world of pole fitness gave a series of masterclasses in Colchester. Rebecca Butcher spent the afternoon in the town as part of a European tour. The event was organised by Pink Ladies Pole Fitness boss Gemma Dear. The group
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Scrapyards targeted in metal theft crackdown
POLICE have targeted Colchester’s scrapyards in a a clampdown on crooks stealing cables and other metal items. British Transport Police swooped on two yards yesterday on the lookout for cabling swiped from railway lines. A team of 12 officers scoured
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Ward issues warning ahead of Swindon game
Colchester United manager John Ward has warned struggling Swindon Town will be no pushovers this afternoon. The U's play host to a Robins side who arrive at the Weston Homes Community Stadium in the bottom four in League One, following a run