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We were lethargic, admits Ward
John Ward admitted his Colchester United side were lethargic in losing 4-1 at Bury this afternoon. First-half goals from Mike Grella and Shaun Harrad left the U’s trailing at the break, at Gigg Lane. Giles Coke made it 3-0 to the Shakers early in the
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Little girls saved by West Mersea RNLI crew
A DISTRESSED family had to be rescued after two cars got stuck on The Strood Causeway. A family-of-four, including little girls aged just one and two, got stuck in the high spring tide on the way to visit family on Mersea Island. They
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U's slump to heavy defeat at Gigg Lane
Colchester United tumbled to a 4-1 defeat at a rain-sodden Bury this afternoon. The U's conceded twice either side of half-time to lose at Gigg Lane, with Tom Eastman's first-ever career goal in the second half their only consolation.
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Drugs charge after village cannabis factory found
A MAN has been charged with possession with intent to supply a class B drug after a cannabis factory was discovered in Langham. Police raided an industrial unit in the village in February and found 370 cannabis plants and a professional set-up spread
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Mother's pleas for information after Colchester stabbing
A MOTHER whose own son was stabbed to death in Greenstead has appealed for witnesses after another man was stabbed on the estate. Ann Oakes-Odger lost her son Westley when he was killed in 2005. She was shocked and horrified to find
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Speeding foreigners escape fines in Essex
SPEEDING drivers got away with more than 1,000 offences in Essex last year. About 1,200 speeding fines were abandoned in the county with foreign drivers believed to be among the majority escaping justice. However the county is actually
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Council offers street party advice
STREET party organisers hoping to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee have been given advice to avoid falling foul of legislation. Essex County Council has produced fact sheets detailing the various checks and notifications needed. They include
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Council offers street party advice
STREET party organisers hoping to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee have been given advice to avoid falling foul of legislation. Essex County Council has produced fact sheets detailing the various checks and notifications needed. They include details on
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Bonfire the cause of the trail of black smoke over Colchester retail park
BLACK smoke billowing over the Tollgate retail park was coming from an under control bonfire, the fire service has confirmed. Several calls were received from concerned shoppers and residents so two fire crews from Colchester were sent to the
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Campaigners plead for a safe A120 after more crashes
ROAD safety campaigners want help to get drivers rather than debates going round in circles. Great Bromley Parish Council will be discussing the notorious accident blackspot which is the A120 Great Bromley junction following another two crashes in ten
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Rowlands may have played his last game for U's
Martin Rowlands’ injures may scupper his chances of earning a permanent deal at Colchester United. Rowlands’ season could be over after he suffered a hamstring injury in the U’s 1-1 draw with Hartlepool United, on Good Friday. The experienced midfielder
