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Hospice makes plea for north Essex superheroes
EAST Anglia’s Children’s Hospices is calling on north Essex supporters to dress up as superheroes and raise funds. The charity wants people to dress up as their favourite heroes on May 3, take part in a Superhero Sweepstake, donate an hour of their
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Gazette praised by Government minister
THE Gazette has been praised by a Goverment minister - and described as vital for the success of democracy. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles spoke to the Society of Editors in Birmingham and declared himself an “advocate of a vibrant local
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Government grants help hospice care
HOSPICES providing end of life and palliative care for north Essex residents have received grants totalling more than £400,000. The money has been allocated as part of £60 million of Government funding for hospices across the country. A total of
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Colchester paratrooper will carry Baroness Thatcher's coffin
A COLCHESTER paratrooper has been selected to carry the coffin of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on Wednesday. Lance Corporal James Steel, 24, of 3rd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment, will be one of eight personnel from all three services
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Eastman scores again as U's under-21s beat QPR
Freddie Ladapo scored twice as Colchester United’s under-21s thrashed their Queens Park Rangers counterparts 4-0. Rangers, who have finished third in Professional Development League Two, were soundly beaten by a rampant Colchester side at Florence
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Job seekers to get free train travel to interviews
JOB seekers will be able to travel to interviews for free on trains. Greater Anglia has launched Job Track to help the unemployed find work not only in their area but within commutable distances. The company will offer those who join the scheme
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David Miliband to speak at Colchester fundraiser
FORMER foreign affairs secretary David Miliband will appear in Colchester before he leaves for the USA. Mr Miliband plans to leave Parliament to head up the International Rescue Committee in New York, but before he leaves he will speak at a Labour
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Colchester wins night time award
CELEBRATIONS are underway after Colchester won an award for its night-time economy. The town has been given Purple Flag status by the Association of Town and City Management. But while Colchester councillors were celebrating the achievement
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Volunteers turn out for annual litter pick
ABOUT 25 volunteers turned out for an annual spring clean of a Colchester estate. The litter pick-up, which is organised by St John’s Church, took place across St John’s on Saturday morning between 10am and 12pm. During the two hours, volunteers
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Advice issued after town centre burglaries
COPS are set to increase patrols after a series of break-ins in Colchester. Advice has been issued to residents in the Riverside Estate, near to East Hill, after four homes were targeted by crooks in the last month in broad daylight, while the
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Colchester United Community Sports Trust closes
A MUCH-LOVED sports charity has closed due to a lack of funding. The Colchester United Community Sports Trust (CUCST) suspended its services and laid off all 38 members of staff on Monday. Bosses blamed the recession and not being able to attract
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For the love of Franceska
Every day, Ceri Christie counts her blessings. She is grateful for the love and support of her family and friends. But, most of all, she is grateful for her beloved daughter, Franceska. Both Ceri and her daughter were seriously ill
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Greater Anglia trains' upgrade completed
TRAINS running in north Essex have been given an upgrade. Operator Greater Anglia, which runs the train service between London and north Essex, has upgraded 17 of its trains. The trains, formerly operated by London Midland, were transferred
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Man due in court on motoring offences
A MAN is due to appear in court today charged with committing motoring offences on the A12 at Colchester. Kevin Holt, 32, of Erith, in Kent, was arrested on Saturday after police received reports of a Ford Focus being driven dangerously on the
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UPDATED: Teenage murder suspect appears in court
A TEENAGE murder suspect has appeared in court after he was arrested following an early morning raid. Jack Hummerstone, 18, is accused of murdering Colchester rapper Thomas Brittain on March 9 this year. Hummerstone, of no fixed address, appeared
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Man rescued by lifeboat crews
LIFEBOAT crews rescued a man half a mile off West Mersea on yesterday. The man was in the water after falling from a boat at about 1.25pm. Crews from West Mersea RNLI and Mersea Coastguard picked the man up, who did not require medical treatment
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New Bid to Win in today's Gazette!
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In today's Gazette: Police arrest murder suspect
In today's Gazette: Murder probe detectives have arrested another man over the fatal stabbing of Thomas Brittain in Colchester. Jack Hummerstone, 18, was taken into custody after police raider a property in Islington. He is due to appear at Colchester
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Ibehre - Notts County defeat was wake-up call for U's
Jabo Ibehre insists the disappointment of losing at Notts County can act as the spur Colchester United need to finally secure their League One survival. The gap between the U’s and the bottom four was cut to five points with three games to go,
