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Fiona brings serene sounds to Tea Hut
THERE’S a chance to catch the serene sounds of former Colchester schoolgirl Fiona Bevan this weekend. The London-based singer-songwriter is a regular on the capital’s live music scene but her local fans can catch her at this weekend’s Festeavel in Woodbridge
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Indie, poetry, funk and folk at May Fair
HE music is set to be more eclectic than ever at this year’s Wivenhoe May Fair. Where else could you get to hear rocking indie bands sharing the stage with an African Kora and some of the finest vocalists in East Anglia? To celebrate its 30th anniversary
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High Barn gig for Cara Winter
ETHEREAL singer songwriter Cara Winter will be performing songs from her new record at High Barn in Great Bardfield this weekend. The much anticipated third release from the Cambridgeshire based singer, is a collaboration with cellist Nick Cooper, who
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How I became world’s best bass player
THE greatest bass player in the world. That’s a pretty big description to live up to. “Hey I’m just one of the guys,” Jack Bruce insists. He’s far too modest. The word legend is used far too frequently these days, but in Jack Bruce’s case, it would
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Maggie and Sue poised to send up Brontes again
THE Bronte sisters get the Lipservice treatment at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester next week. After poking fun at the likes of Jane Austen, Greek tragedies and Joanna Trollope, Lipservice, better known as Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding, are making a welcome
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Miles is creasing us up with his cricket yarns
MILES Jupp has a way with words. He says: “I’ve just finished filming the third series of TV’s Gary: Tank Commander. “I've been running around dressed as a shark. Well, not as a shark, I mean I’m not playing a shark, I’m playing a man dressing up
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Des stops off for one night only in Clacton
SHOWBUSINESS legend Des O’Connor who celebrated his 80th birthday in January will be in Clacton on his new tour this summer. Tickets go on sale this week, ready for his one night of comedy, laughter and music on Friday, July 20, at the Princes Theatre
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LIVE elections coverage
Welcome to the Gazette's coverage of tonight's council election counts in Colchester. From midnight, reporters James Calnan and Will Lodge will be using the console below to keep you updated with the latest from Colchester's Charter Hall.
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Family left homeless after floods cause havoc in north Essex
A FAMILY have been left homeless after flood water surged into their home, causing about £50,000 worth of damage. Tim and Heidi Woodgett, who live in Ancient House, in Colchester Road, Ardleigh, were awoken by the family dog, Josh, at about
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Open day to mark new Wivenhoe nature reserve
AN OPEN day will mark the opening of a new nature reserve. Cockaynes Wood, off Alresford Road, Wivenhoe, will be run by the Essex Wildlife Trust and the Cockaynes Wood Trust. The reserve, on land leased by Brett Aggregates, will open on Saturday May
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Passengers injured as coach hits speed bump
COACH passengers were thrown from their seats when the driver hit a speed bump at 20mph. Driver Michael Mann, 58, escaped a ban despite admitting driving his Volvo coach without due care an attention on a Colchester road. He had been hired by Essex
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Olympic flags for park?
OLYMPIC flags will line Colchester’s Castle Park this summer, if plans get the go ahead. Colchester Council is hoping to put up the ten colourful banners at the entrance to the park and around the war memorial. If allowed, the seven
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Burglars steal confidential data as primary school burgled for the third time
A SAFE containing confidential pupil and parent data has been stolen during the third burglary at a primary school in six months. Thieves smashed their way through the front door of Ardleigh St Mary’s Primary School, in Colchester Road, at about 11pm
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Beware of internet copyright law changes
Everyone will have enjoyed the delights of books, films, pictures and records. All take time and money to create, and it is quite fair for the creators of such to want to derive commercial benefit for their efforts. At the same time, ordinary
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God bless the friendly NHS
I’ve heard a lot in the press recently about the NHS. It sends people home halfway through the night. It is uncaring to the elderly, such as myself, unfriendly and hardly ever smiles. I would just like to tell about my experiences over the past
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We’re soft on animal crime
There is no doubt crimes against wildlife are on the increase in this country, and one of the reasons is the perpetrators can get away with it. I find it particularly depressing Essex Police no longer has the willpower nor the resources to respond
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Tendring’s new scheme for recycling waste is rubbish
Congratulations to Tendring Council and Veolia for spending thousands on distributing silly little bins to all households in the district. These are to take recyclable materials “and no more” for fortnightly collection (except food waste), but
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Greenstead festival organisers still seek sponsors
ORGANISERS of a village-style festival in a Colchester estate are looking for sponsors and first aiders. Voices for Greenstead are holding a weekend-long event on Magnolia Field to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee on June 2-3. The festivities will
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More boats means more jobs for Brightlingsea firm
A BOAT-BUILDING firm in Brightlingsea hopes to take on more staff after it got approval to build a new warehouse. Work constructing a 5,500 sq ft boat shed at CTruk Boats, in Copperas Road, is due to finish later this month after Tendring
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Lucky parker wins shopping spree
ONE lucky parker won £200 in shopping vouchers after entering a prize draw. Simon Downey took part in the competition when he used the Osborne Street car park on a Sunday in April. The competition was run by parking management company NCP with High
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Revitalised Rose blossoms in new U's role
Revitalised Michael Rose has admitted he does not want the season to end after flourishing in a new midfield role. Rose has shone in an advanced left-sided position, in Colchester United’s last two matches. The 29-year-old has played the majority of
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'We wish Harry could have helped himself'
THE family of a man who dedicated years to helping people with mental health problems in north Essex say they wish he had sought help for his own problems. Harry Young, 56, died after taking a drug overdose and yesterday a coroner recorded a verdict
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Flooding causes widespread disruption
DRIVERS are being urged to take extra care on the roads following significant rainfall overnight. Flooding has caused widespread disruption across north and central Essex. Significant rainfall left the A12 closed at Witham from about
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IN TODAY'S GAZETTE: METAL THIEVES RIP CHURCH ROOF OFF
IN TODAY'S GAZETTE: RAIDERS have ripped up a church roof in an attempt to steal copper. Now money raised by volunteers at All Saints' Church, Shrub End, Colchester, will have to be spent on repairs and damage caused by the leak. * A golf enthusiast
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Colchester military cop admits drink-driving after crash
A MILITARY police officer and former PCSO has admitted drink-driving after crashing her car into railings outside Colchester police station. Lance Corporal Siobhan Cruikshank, 22, was almost twice the legal limit when she crashed her Vauxhall
