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Ward pleased with U's efforts after Wednesday draw
Colchester United manager John Ward saluted his players after they held promotion-chasing Sheffield Wednesday to a 1-1 draw this afternoon. Ian Henderson's early strike was cancelled out by Miguel Angel Llera's second-half equaliser, in front of the
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Colchester’s recovery base set to open next month
A recovery centre for injured troops will open in Colchester next month, it has been confirmed. The £6.5million centre, in Berechurch Road, will help troops to return to active duty or adapt to civilian life. It will be called Chavasse VC House – named
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U's hold promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday
Colchester United dented Sheffield Wednesday's hopes of automatic promotion with an impressive 1-1 draw this afternoon, in front of their biggest home crowd of the season. Colchester took a third-minute lead when Ian Henderson poked home
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Cricketers' pedal power raises funds for Colchester hospice
A GROUP of cricketers have raised more than £3,000 after tackling an epic cycle ride tour of more than 50 grounds across the county. Brothers Kevin Mays and Barry Mays, together with Howard Hardy-King, Charlie Powell and Drew Whiting, who are
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Who’d steal from my baby’s grave?
A DISTRAUGHT dad has spoken out after thieves stole mementoes from his baby’s grave. Baby Isabelle was born prematurely after 22 weeks and died in the arms of mum Debbie Miller. Duane Caulton, 44, of Old Heath Road, Colchester, fought for permission
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Maldon's under threat carnival saved
MALDON’S 106-year-old carnival is back from the brink of collapse after new volunteers came to its rescue. Last month it appeared the event would be axed after members of the carnival’s committee proposed that the group be dissolved and the carnival
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TV licence warning for businesses during Olympics
BUSINESSES are being urged to check they have a valid TV licence for the Olympics. Many companies are expected to allow staff and customers to watch some of the 2,500 hours of coverage during the Games this summer. But not so many may be aware a licence
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Families fight £15m academy expansion
WORRIED residents are fighting plans for a £15million expansion of Colchester Academy. The school, in Hawthorn Avenue, Greenstead, proposes a new three-storey building, including sports centre and theatre. Residents of Acacia Avenue say it would be
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Cancer centre move is now a step closer
COLCHESTER’S new £24million cancer treatment centre has moved a step closer to fruition. Hospital trust officials have submitted a planning application to Colchester Council to build the radiotherapy centre on the Colchester General Hospital site, in
