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Dominic was knocked out by fall from unfinished path
A MAN was knocked unconscious when he fell from an unfinished footpath. Dominic Wild tripped as he walked his girlfriend’s dog at Oakapple Close, Colchester, and hit his head on rocks The footpath, running from a new housing estate, off Berechurch
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Tornado hits north Essex hamlet
A TWISTER has rocked a north Essex hamlet sweeping away road signs and trees. Shocked residents of Whiteash Green, near Halstead, were astounded to see the 20 metre tornado travel the length of their hamlet before disappearing at around 4.45pm
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Jenkin condemns ‘apple pie’ Government policies
CONSERVATIVE MP Bernard Jenkin has launched a stinging attack on his own Government. The Commons Public Administration Committee, of which Mr Jenkin is chairman, yesterday released a scathing report, accusing the Government of not having a clear national
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Heart attack killed dog walker Valerie
A PENSIONER who collapsed in the street after a row with another dog walker died of natural causes, an inquest heard. Valerie Ager’s death near her home in Connaught Garden, Braintree, was initially investigated as murder and then manslaughter. A 39
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'Neighbour is giving our home a bad name'
THE neighbour of a man who says he has been forced to flee his home says the estate has wrongly been given a bad name. On Monday 55-year-old Derek Jefferies said he had left his home in Carrington House, West Mersea, after a catalogue of abuse. He
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Funding needed for Strood warning signs
BOFFINS behind an electronic tide warning are appealing for funding. Mersea residents challenged Essex University professors to develop a system that would warn motorists when high tides covered the route to mainland Colchester. The team, lead by
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Sailors find message in a bottle
A MESSAGE in a bottle floated all the way from Holland. Crew on board the ship, Galatea, found the bottle in Harwich. They could not read the message, as it was in Dutch – so showed it to Robert van Duin, engineer superintendent at Trinity House, the
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Charity hosts fine wine event
A CHARITY is hosting a fine wine tasting event. Prevention Town, which creates health and safety animations for youngsters, will host the event at Roberto’s Wine Bar, Crouch Street at 7pm on Thursday. A range of Colchester bands will
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Brightlingsea regatta promises to be a big hit
PREPARATIONS are well underway for this year’s Brightlingsea Regatta and Boat Show. The free two day event, on July 7-8, will include sailing tasters, boat races, a continental market and fun things for all the family. Outdoor theatre performances
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Head's top level meeting over school building
A CAMPAIGNING head teacher has spoken of his disappointment after a top level meeting with a Government minister ended in failure. Gary Smith has appealed to millionaires, philanthropists and politicians, including the Prime Minister, for money to rebuild
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Institute students wow food judges
STUDENTS from Colchester Institute wowed judges with a masterful meal to win a regional catering competition. Bethany Jemison and Dylan Massey Ryan took top spot in the ‘Passion to Inspire’ competition, run by Master Chef of Great Britain Murray Chapman
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Cash boost for jubilee garden
A JUBILEE garden in Wivenhoe has been given a cash boost. The town council has been given a £5,000 grant from the Colchester Borough Homes Community Budget Group. The cash will be used to create a permanent reminder of the queen’s 60 years as monarch
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Baby aardvark now on show at Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo’s latest addition is now on view to visitors. The new baby, which is yet to be named, can be seen with mum Oq in the main burrows at the aardvark enclosure. Sarah Forsyth, a curator at Colchester Zoo, said: “Oq and baby
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Fallen tree blocks Fingringhoe Road
DRIVERS were advised to avoid Fingringhoe Road after a fallen tree blocked the way for more than an hour. The road was blocked from 12.20pm today near to Birch Brook Lodge and between between Birch River and Donyland House. The route was still blocked
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Trust launched in memory of Robin
FAMILY of a man who died, aged 24, after a brave battle with cancer have set up a charitable trust in his memory. Robin Freeman, of Queen’s Road, Wivenhoe, died in St Helena Hospice, Colchester, on December 10 last year. He was suffering from a form
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Mary Celeste found in Mersea waters
A SAILOR fired a red flare from the Mary Celeste yacht after disappearing from sight. The sailing vessel fired the flare from West Mersea alerting the coastguard rescue team and West Mersea RNLI who were sent to assist. However the sailor just needed
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Hero pooch shortlisted for top dog honour after saving lives
A CLEVER canine from Colchester could be named top dog after saving a life during his first week of work. Kirby, who supports firefighters in Essex as a search and rescue dog, managed to find a survivor in the rubble after a house in Clacton collapsed
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Officer’s role needs debate
I am writing regarding the letter from Norman Bailey: “Question the candidates on sheltered housing situation” (April 23). His letters always inspire me. It is pretty well-known by those who attend cabinet and council meetings, the monitoring
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Smokers’ right to choose our ‘poison’
I am writing in response to Peter Griggs’s letter (April 23). He has totally failed to get the point of my letter regarding the infringement of a smoker’s democratic right to be able to view and choose which type of smoke they want to buy, either
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Thank you to library staff
Monday was World Book Night and the title I chose was A Tale of Two Cities. With the very keen and good help of the staff at Clacton Library, I was able to give my 25 books to a very appreciative public. I would like to thank the staff of the
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We owe those who fought for freedom to use our votes
On Thursday, May 3, we will be required to vote in the borough council elections. Last year in general, about 40 per cent of borough council residents voted, which means about 60 per cent didn’t bother. There are many understandable reasons why
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Resist privatization of sheltered housing
Our Labour/Lib Dem leadership inside Colchester town hall issued assurances a few months ago that the five sheltered housing schemes “under review” of closure would be safe for at least four or five years. Yet last week I received a letter from
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Roads service unacceptable
I am writing with reference to your editorial (April 24) regarding potholes and recent articles about damage to cars in Wivenhoe. I have reported a number of potholes that are so deep they should get a 24-hour repair, in particular Hickory Avenue
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We’re winning economy fight
Many thanks to the Gazette for its Comment column on Friday headlined: “Town’s future is looking bright”. As it correctly stated, a recent report “described the town as among the most robust in the country”. Yes, the nation is still in a fragile
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Don’t be pub music killjoys
How very depressing to hear of the refusal by Colchester Council of the application from the Foresters Arms for a music licence (Gazette, April 20). The Foresters Arms is a rare gem – an old-fashioned pub which is both convivial and civilised
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Antisocial behaviour is the main problem in Greenstead
As a former resident of Greenstead, who spent 20 years on the estate, I can only speak with a voice of experience as to what Greenstead is all about. First of all, please do not blame councillors, police, wardens and all those in authority, who
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Roman Wall needs sponsors' help
THE group which aims to promote the town’s Roman Wall is appealing for sponsors to help fund its new project. Friends of the Colchester Roman Wall want to raise £13,000 in order to install interactive interpretation boards to promote the wall
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U's give West Ham United youngster chance to shine
Colchester United will continue to run the rule over trialist Jake Young this week after he featured for their reserves against Oxford United. The West Ham United youngster helped the U’s second-string edge closer to the Football Combination northern
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Odejayi is U's player of the year
Kayode Odejayi scooped Colchester United's Player of the Year award at their end-of-season awards dinner. The former Barnsley striker claimed the trophy ahead of runner-up Anthony Wordsworth at the event, held at the Weston Homes Community Stadium.
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STRADA OFFER IN TODAY'S GAZETTE
GET 30% OFF FOOD AT STRADA IN COLCHESTER - ONLY WITH TODAY'S GAZETTE.
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IN TODAY'S GAZETTE: CALL TO REVEAL HISTORIC PRIORY
IN TODAY'S GAZETTE: CAMPAIGNERS are calling on the public to raise £500,000 to reveal Colchester's historic priory. The group want to buy up a row of shops and offices, which are on the market, and knock them down so St Botolph's Priory can be better
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Girl, 11, tells how she fled murder house in terror
A MOTHER allegedly subjected to a brutal and deadly attack told her daughter to flee their home through a window. David Oakes, 50, denies shooting dead his former partner, Christine Chambers, 38, and her two-year-old daughter, Shania, at their
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Only way is Amy!
FOR AMY Childs, the only way was Colchester. Scores of fans crowded into Tesco, at High Woods, to meet the former Towie star, who was signing bottles of her fake tan range in her first visit to the town. Onlookers queued from early morning on Saturday
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Good Samaritan has gold chain snatched by thief
A GOOD Samaritan was conned out of hundreds of pounds worth of jewellery after he was targeted by a gang. Semi-retired Ian Garrod, of Pownall Crescent, Colchester, took pity on an emotional foreigner, who was begging for directions to get to the hospital
