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U's not clinical enough, says Ward
Disappointed John Ward admitted his Colchester United side are not clinical enough in front of goal after seeing them lose 2-0 at Notts County tonight. The U's fell to a disappointing defeat at Meadow Lane, following goals from Craig Westcarr
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U's slump to defeat at Meadow Lane
Colchester United slumped to another away defeat at Notts County tonight. The U's were beaten 2-0 at a rain-sodden Meadow Lane, to slip to their fourth successive loss on their travels, in npower League One. After David Mooney had hit the woodwork early
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Serious concerns raised over youth advice cuts
FEARS have been voiced over a decision to cut back a service helping youngsters to find work and support. Essex County Council is to close 12 Connexions Centres across the county, shedding about 160 jobs, with only six members of staff and an online
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Why road safety ‘graffiti’ is springing up all over the streets
A “BIZARRE” road safety campaign, which has secretly sprung up across Essex, has come under fire from residents and councillors. Essex County Council, which is looking to make hundreds of redundancies in a bid to cut costs, has been stencilling drink-drive
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Family too scared to go out after car is torched
A COLCHESTER family are scared to leave their home after a car in their street was torched in a suspected arson attack. The family – who live near Berechurch Hall Road and asked not to be named for fear of reprisals – said the attack in the early hours
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Hero deserved to be thanked
I was in Eld Lane, Colchester, on February 3, when a youth came running past me, obviously trying to escape someone. Suddenly a voice shouted: “Stop him!” A not-so-young gentleman a few yards further on grabbed the youth and held on to him until
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Help mums to save centres
I’m the local editor for the Netmums website in north Essex and would like to urge readers to take part in our Netmums Real Parenting Save Our Children’s Centre Campaign just launched. All around the UK and here in north Essex, children’s centres
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Give prisoners right to vote
Last week’s debate in Parliament, in which MPs voted against giving convicted offenders the right to vote, could be a financial fiasco for the Government, if it has to pay them compensation. What one needs to understand is a convicted offender
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Bring back crossing keeper to deter selfish road users
It is clearly stupid and selfish for drivers and pedestrians to go through barriers at a level crossing (Gazette, February 10). However, it should be recognised the temptation to do this is much greater where Network Rail has greatly increased
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Couple bailed over claim they ill-treated patients
A COUPLE have appeared in court in connection with alleged neglect and fraud involving mentally-ill patients at homes in Colchester. No charges were put to Daramdeo Ramchurn and his wife Naliny when they appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court and the case
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Brave paratrooper son and brother Rory McWilliams was a gentle giant
A FAMILY have paid tribute to their son, who died in England when he was supposed to be with his comrades in Afghanistan. Private Rory McWilliams, of Colchester-based 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment, died on Saturday after suffering head
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"Worrying" rise in empty shops in Colchester
MORE than one in six Colchester shops are empty, a new survey has revealed. The Local Data Company has revealed that at the end of 2010, 15.8 per cent of the retail premises in Colchester were empty, up 4.6 per cent on the previous year. The Essex Federation
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MP raises Cassie tragedy in Parliament
A LEGAL loophole which may have allowed an elderly driver to get behind the wheel and fatally wound a teenager has been raised in Parliament. Colchester MP Bob Russell questioned Home Secretary Theresa May about the law after Cassie McCord,
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Charity donation to help injured paratroopers
INJURED paratroopers have been given a boost with a charitable donation which is as much about sending the message Colchester cares as the money. Tiptree-based preserves company Thursday Cottage donated £1,000 to The Parachute Regiment Afghanistan Trust
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Travel tokens to be scrapped in Colchester
TRAVEL tokens used by 1,300 Colchester over 60s instead of a free bus pass are to be scrapped from April. The tokens, which allowed Colchester residents over 60 to travel by taxi instead of opting for a bus pass, cost £12 and were worth £48. But with
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Councillor to face weapons trial
A FORMER Tendring Council leader is to face trial on firearms charges. Peter Balbirnie denied possessing a .22 sound moderator – a silencer – and a single 12-bore solid slug cartridge without a licence, when he appeared at Chelmsford Crown
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Ofsted praises doomed Alderman Blaxill for "making a real difference’’
A SCHOOL received the thumbs-up from education watchdogs just days after being told it would close. Ofsted inspector David Scott said Alderman Blaxill secondary, in Shrub End, Colchester, “is making a real difference’’ to students. The
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No award, but making Spoilt Broth was special says director Toby Roberts
A FILM director from Colchester missed out on an international award at the Berlin International Film Festival. Toby Roberts’s short film, Spoilt Broth, was up for the acclaimed Today Award. The project was one of five given 30,000 Euros by the German
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Shrine to go on show in Colchester
A RARE shrine which is more than a 100 years old will soon go on show at Colchester Castle. The Pageant Shrine – created as a stage prop for an open-air event in Castle Park in June 1909 – is now being worked on by expert conservationists, ready to be
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Clampdown on car crime in Colchester
DETECTIVES have launched a fresh clampdown on car crime, following a spate of thefts from vehicles in Colchester. Thieves have targeted 25 cars in the town since the start of February. Det Insp Terry Balding, of Colchester CID, urged
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Fatal crash man named by police
A MAN who died in a crash in West Bergholt has been named as John Handley. Mr Handley, aged 54, from Bures, died after his red Suzuki Wagon was in collision with a silver Audi A4 on the B1508 Bures Road at 5.20pm on Sunday. The
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Perkins to be offered new deal at Colchester
David Perkins is set to be rewarded with a new contract by Colchester United. And the hard-working midfielder is expected to agree to extend his stay with the U’s. Perkins, who has started all but one of Colchester’s league games this season, has been