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Cars collide in Colchester
TWO vehicles collided in rush hour in Colchester. Drivers were warned of delays following the accident on Mersea Road, which blocked both directions of traffic at 5.40pm on Thursday. Emergency services rushed to the scene near to Berechurch
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Saskia to fly the flag at Olympic Games opening ceremony
As she stands amid the emotion and drama of tomorrow night’s Olympic Opening Ceremony, Saskia Clark may spare a thought for one former British athlete who inspired her to get where she is. The 32-year-old from West Mersea is one of just four Team
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Ward plays down Ladapo incident
John Ward will take no further action against Freddie Ladapo after the young striker had to be hauled off in a pre-season friendly. The Colchester United manager hastily withdrew the teenager in the second half of their 4-1 defeat at Witham Town
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Army wives in fine voice with new choir
ARMY wives will be singing for their soldiers now they have launched their own choir. The Colchester Garrison group has even secured its first concert and will be singing for MPs at Westminster in November. Full story in today's Gazette
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UPDATED: One lane reopened on A12 after caravan overturns
A CARAVAN and transit van overturned on the A12. The notorious road was closed from 9.30am today after a white Ford Transit and the caravan it was towing went over on its side. A red Fiat Punto was also involved and collided with the central
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Walking feats to celebrate international links
AS London prepares for the greatest show on earth, you can take part in Colchester’s very own Olympic legacy. The Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers has developed a number of special walks all over the country
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A12 crash causes delays
A LORRY and a car collided on the A12 causing tailbacks for several junctions. Police were called to the southbound A12 at junction 28, near the football stadium, after the crash on the inside lane at about 6.40am today. By 8.15am the vehicles
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Give soldiers Olympic bonus urges 3 Para wife Zoe Nicholson
THE wife of a Colchester paratrooper has launched a petition calling for all soldiers serving at the Olympic Games to be given a £500 bonus. Zoe Nicholson, 21, wants thousands of people to support her campaign for a bonus after her husband was called
