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Ward - draw was a fair result for U's
John Ward admitted neither team deserved to lose after watching his Colchester United side play out an entertaining 1-1 draw with Peterborough United. Both sides came close to grabbing a late winner at London Road, with goalkeeper Joe Lewis saving from
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U's share the spoils with Posh
Colchester United played out an entertaining 1-1 draw with Peterborough United at London Road tonight. George Boyd gave Posh a sixth-minute lead when he had time and space to lash home a left-foot shot from the edge of the area. But
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Back to basics in Colchester hospital wards
NURSING has certainly changed since Kathy French trained nearly 30 years ago. Back then, when nursing officers entered a room, the nurses had to stand up as a mark of respect, and many were scared of ward sisters. Basic care and making
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How we cope with tinnitus
IT was a condition many think sent van Gogh mad, and for thousands of sufferers, it can be a nightmare. But while many would associate tinnitus with a constant ringing in the ears, according to Colchester consultant, Don McFerran, it can affect
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2 Para’s war, as seen through Ed Gold's lens...
A PHOTOGRAPHER who spent weeks taking pictures of Colchester’s paratroopers in Afghanistan has said he was “humbled” by the experience. Ed Gold found himself on the front line risking his life alongside soldiers in combat and watching medics
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Arrested by armed police – for writing on a wall
A TEENAGE political activist has accused armed police of being heavy-handed after he was arrested for scrawling on a shop wall during a demonstration. Jed Miller, 19, of Compton Road, Colchester, was formally cautioned for criminal damage by police,
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Firm praised for lifeboat training gift
AN energy company has been thanked for keeping lifeboat crews trained. A £300,000 grant from Scottish and Southern Energy funded the training of crews at four RNLI stations, including Harwich. The cash meant the station could pay for vital training,
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Local families urged to sign for Tour de Tendring cycle tour
LITTLE more than a third of people who took part in last year’s Tour de Tendring were from the district, it has been revealed. Of the 1,031 cyclists who set off on 20-mile or 50-mile round trips from Dovercourt Swimming Pool, only about 300 were from
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County Council makes ten pledges to improve life for residents
TEN pledges have been made by Essex County Council as the authority set out its priorities for 2011/12. They include more money to fix potholes, additional support for the vulnerable, bigger savings in back office costs, more community events and better
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County banking scheme axed
THE Banking on Essex scheme will close by the end of the financial year. After handing out about one per cent - £500,000 - of the £50m available since the scheme began Essex County Council has decided to end it. Opposition councillors described it as
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Council tax frozen as Essex County Council confirm budget
COUNCIL tax has been frozen after the budget for Essex County Council was approved. The budget, which included making £98m in savings and taking £30 million from reserves to cover the loss of Government grants, was approved by the full council today.
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Vandals target historic clock museum in Colchester
VANDALS have caused hundreds of pounds of damage after smashing windows at Colchester's historic clock museum. Two ground floor leaded pane windows at Tymperleys Clock Museum, in Trinity Street, were smashed during the incident. It is not yet known
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Former government adviser wins Essex University appointment.
A FORMER chairman of regulator Ofcom has been appointed chair of the Council of the University of Essex. Lord Currie of Marylebone, a businessman, academic, and government adviser, will replace Bill Gore on August 1. The council meets four times a year
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Positive cuts to curb drunks
The police in Essex are going to cut 1,100 jobs, which will turn Colchester town centre into a no-go area because of drunken behaviour. So, carry out some further cuts, as follows: Cut opening hours for drinking places. Cut the sale of cheap
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Exercise fouling law against dog owners
I am writing in response to the recent readers’ letters about dog fouling. It is a subject I and many others find totally unacceptable and totally disgusting. Part of dog owners’ responsibility is to ensure they clean up after their dogs. This
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Still searching for Google
I was interested to read the trouble businesses are having in Stanway with unfavourable comments being put online about them (Gazette, February 16). This has happened to me, and trying to contact Google to rectify it is virtually impossible.
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Still searching for Google
I was interested to read the trouble businesses are having in Stanway with unfavourable comments being put online about them (Gazette, February 16). This has happened to me, and trying to contact Google to rectify it is virtually impossible.
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Clearing seawalls threatens to weaken flood prevention
I know the word vandalisation isn’t in the dictionary, but it’s the only word I can express at the horror of witnessing the authorised destruction or removal of vegetation by English Nature from our seawalls constructed of earth. Recently, my
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Quarry scheme affects heart of village
I am writing with reference to the article in the Gazette on February 11 under the heading: “Villagers vow to fight gravel pit proposals”. While being very pleased to see the article in print, may I make an important correction to one word in
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Big Society is just Big Con
I have been reading with interest recent articles on the Big Society, including the comments from Denise Rossiter, of the Essex Chambers of Commerce (Gazette, February 15). As someone who has been involved in the charity and voluntary sector
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Colchester Council is putting status symbols before needy
Colchester Council blames the cuts to services on the Government and Essex County Council. Yet it is Colchester Council which lost £4million in an Icelandic bank collapse. It is Colchester Council which wasted over £25million of public money
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Limits lead to overtaking
My unreserved condolences go to the families of the most recent and past tragic events on West Bergholt roads. I do, however, take issue with borough councillor Dennis Willetts citing the accident in 2008 to support an extended speed limit on
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Those who serve deserve their medals
I was a little surprised to see the letter from Pete McWilliams, of Co Wicklow, regarding the National Defence Medal (February 15). I didn’t know there was a “battle” going on for this and surprised someone from Ireland was involving himself
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Coffee for a good cause
I would like to thank the people who attended the coffee morning in the Methodist Church Hall, Wivenhoe, on February 5 for helping us raise more than £207 for the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice in Ipswich, which is the nearest children’s hospice
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Beware litter from store
Beware, residents of Walton, litter is coming to a street near you. We moved to Clacton two years ago and regularly walk to the Tesco store at Brook Retail Park. Last spring, as we walked from London Road into Britton Way, we were surprised
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Think hard before scrapping our Alderman Blaxill School
I am really pleased to see Essex County Council has the foresight to expand the primary schools to cope with Colchester’s growing population (Gazette, February 14). I am especially pleased for St John’s Green, which, under these proposals,
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Why school is top of the class for PE
PE teacher Julie Keogan is a rare breed. She is one of only a few specialist sports teachers working in an infants school in the country. Mrs Keogan teaches every pupil at Montgomery Infants School in Colchester at some point every week. Her appointment
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Concern at delay in fixing Colchester traffic lights
CONCERNS have been raised over the time taken to fix traffic lights at a busy roundabout. The lights at St Botolph’s, in Colchester, have been causing confusion after they stopped working on Sunday morning. They were still not working last night. Ron
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Hairdresser’s bid to be champion of UK salons
A HAIRDRESSER is preparing to take a step into the world of reality TV. Ed Coppin, 25, is a contestant on new show the Great British Hairdresser, which airs on Monday. Ed, a hairdresser at Reed Hair, in Maldon High Street, was one of thousands of people
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Body popper Chris aiming for new career after exit from TV show
A WAREHOUSE worker turned dance star says he’s devastated at being voted off a TV competition at the semi-final stage. Chris Childs, aka Crazy Popper, was one of the favourites to win Sky One show Got to Dance. He says he was gutted when he and dance
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Tributes to popular St Osyth head
ST Osyth’s parish church was full to bursting as more than 400 people paid their respects at the funeral of popular former headmaster Raymond Stratford. Mr Stratford, headmaster of St Osyth C of E Primary School for 26 years, from 1963, grew up in Buckinghamshire
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Essex University seeking people's dreams
THE dreams of students and staff at Essex University are being gathered as part of a unique project. Under the University of Dreams project, run by academics in several departments, participants are invited to write about their dreams on the university
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U's out to stifle prolific Posh
Colchester United will go all out to stifle Peterborough United’s sharp-shooters tonight. Prolific Posh are the leading home goalscorers in English football. They have hit an amazing 47 goals in League One at London Road this season. However, Darren
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Dentist wants to put misconduct hearings behind him
A DENTIST who was twice summoned before a watchdog and accused of shoddy work has insisted he is more than capable at his job. Philip Burger was found guilty of professional misconduct but allowed to continue work without any limits after a
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Hythe regeneration blueprint unveiled
NEW plans have been put forward to build hundreds of homes at Colchester’s Hythe. The “docklands development” would see five sites in total regenerated. As well as homes, they would provide businesses and community facilities, and could
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Archaeologists discover 900-year-old abbey
THE remains of a 900-year-old abbey, destroyed on the orders of King Henry VIII have been uncovered. Archaeologists have discovered the site of the foundations of the former Abbey of St John while digging trenches in the grounds of the former
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Student event didn't end in carnage
AN organised pub crawl in Colchester passed off peacefully last night. The Carnage UK event, which has sparked controversy in other parts of the country, saw 1,500 students descend upon Colchester town centre. Colchester Police reported