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Put your best foot forward for Colchester's urban walk
AFTER last year’s inaugural Jane’s Walk, Colchester is again putting its best feet forward to celebrate the life of urbanist Jane Jacobs. Since setting up in 2007, Jane’s Walk has spread to 68 cities in nine countries. From its beginnings in Toronto,
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Elementary take on mind-reading magic
A unique take on the world of Sherlock Holmes awaits Colchester theatre goers next week. It’s the new show from Todd Landman, who has developed the format along with Sheffield-based mindreader Paul Voodini. Students at Essex University
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Mayday Mayhem at Colchester's V Bar
THE V Bar, in Colchester, is hosting a very special bank holiday music event on Sunday. Mayday Mayhem is raising money for the Robin Cancer Trust, which was set up by the family of 24-year-old Robin Freeman, who died of cancer last December. It will
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Fun for the bank holiday around Colchester
THE line-up for this year’s Cosmic Puffin Festival, on Mersea Island, is jam-packed with a mix of great local acts and exciting new national ones. Organised by Jamie Anderson to raise funds for the Puffin Ward, at Basildon Hospital, and Children of St
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My theory on increase in flooding at Hythe
I am writing with regard to the article (Gazette, May 3) about the couple in Waterside Lane, Colchester, who live in constant fear of flooding. I feel Mr and Mrs Bridgeman are wasting their time, energy and money in taking any owner of nearby
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Publish leaflet on web, Bob
Sir Bob Russell (Letters, May 1) accused me of twisting the words he used in his letter to the residents of Shrub End ward. In fact, I quoted his exact words in the letter I drafted for the Gazette, and which was signed by a large number of local
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No need to remove shops
Here we go again, David Mills having another senseless pop at Sir Bob Russell (Letters, April 30). Personally, I would think Sir Bob had fallen on his head if he did support this crackpot scheme to knock down shops so people can view the ruins
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My sheltered housing battle united political opponents
Tim Young’s letter (May 2) was exactly what we expect of a politician. The record really needs to be set straight. To suggest I am a puppet for the far left – and the ex- Tory voters I had campaigning for me will be surprised by this – is one
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Metal thieves target schools, churches and homes
SCHOOLS, churches and homes have been targeted by gangs of metal thieves operating in Colchester. Police are appealing for information after six properties fell victim to thieves in three days. They include Birch Church of England Primary School, School
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Top comedian coming to Colchester
COMEDIAN Kevin Bridges has announced he is to play a warm-up gig in Colchester. Tickets have gone on sale for the gig at Colchester Arts Centre on Monday July 30 which will see Kevin try out material for his forthcoming nationwide tour. Tickets,
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Our integrity is at stake, admits U's boss Ward
Colchester United’s integrity will be at stake when they take on play-off chasing Notts County tomorrow. That is the view of U’s boss John Ward, who believes they must go to Meadow Lane with the intention of winning their final game of the
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Tributes to late Tiptree councillor
TRIBUTES have been paid to a car fanatic and pillar of the Tiptree community. Mike Robinson died at Colchester General hospital, on April 21, aged 67. He had suffered from a form of rheumatoid arthritis that affected his lungs. Mr Robinson, who
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GAZETTE DEAL OF THE DAY - TWO FOR ONE FOR COUNTRY SHOW
GET TWO FOR ONE TICKETS FOR TEH ROBIN HOOD GAME AND COUNTRY SHOW IN BRENTWOOD - ONLY WITH TODAY'S GAZETTE.
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IN TODAY'S GAZETTE: FLOODED OUT!
IN TODAY'S GAZETTE: HOUSES, car parks and roads were left under water after another deluge of rain. At Ardleigh, a house suffered £50,000 of damage and a family was left homeless for six months. * A tudor mansion which once held a banquet for Henry
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Rowlands not bitter despite U's exit
Martin Rowlands has admitted he is disappointed not to have been offered the chance to stay at Colchester United. But the experienced midfielder has insisted he has no hard feelings about not being given a new contract at the U’s. Rowlands
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Colchester Council: Labour gain one seat from Conservatives
THE coalition running Colchester Council is likely to remain in power for two more years after the town’s Tories failed to make gains at the local elections. With 20 of the 60 seats on the authority up for grabs, Labour capped a strong evening
