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Dunne - my players gave their all

Colchester United manager Joe Dunne said he could not fault his players, despite their 2-0 defeat at the hands of MK Dons. Goals from Daniel Powell and Patrick Bamford condemned the U's to defeat at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. The result

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U's beaten by Dons

Colchester United were beaten 2-0 at home by MK Dons tonight. But the U's still remain five points above the relegation zone with two games to go, following Scunthorpe United's defeat at Bury. Colchester fell behind in the 12th minute when

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Teenagers attend citizens' service in Colchester

TEENAGERS from across north Essex took part in a unique citizenship programme in Colchester.   About 30 young people attended Cherry Tree camp on Monday to take part in National Citizen Service. The programme is open to 16 and 17-year-olds

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Revellers in north Essex are being handed alcohol detectors

BREATHALYSERS are being handed out to young people in north east Essex to raise awareness about the dangers of drink-driving. Anglian Community Enterprise’s Frisky or Risky team have started visiting pubs and clubs to hand out breath alcohol detectors

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Sainsbury's backs zoo's Stand Tall campaign

A SUPERSTORE is backing an event to mark the 50th anniversary of Colchester Zoo. Sainsbury’s, in Tollgate, Stanway, has opted to sponsor a 2.5m giraffe sculpture as part of the Stand Tall for Giraffes art project. The event will see about 30

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Ladies footie boss brands failed charity bosses "callous"

BOSSES of a collapsed sports charity have been blamed for its demise and labelled “callous”. Colchester United Community Sports Trust (CUCST) ceased trading yesterday  and laid off all 38 staff with immediate effect. Kevin Anderson, general

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World Cup final referee Webb to take charge of U's crunch Shrewsbury game

WORLD Cup final referee Howard Webb will swap Soccer City in Johannesburg for Colchester United’s potential relegation clash with Shrewsbury Town on Saturday. Webb, who refereed 2010 World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands in South Africa

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'Future town centre plans must be good for trade,' business group says

A BUSINESS group has said the two councils behind the failed Colchester High Street car ban should make sure any new policy will not adversely impact the small business community. The car ban, which came into effect on March 17, is due to be suspended

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Colchester: Patients give rating to town's NHS hospitals

HOSPITAL patients in Colchester rate the care they receive higher than ever before, according to a national survey published today by a health watchdog. Seventy-nine per cent of patients at Colchester General Hospital and Essex County Hospital who

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Conservatives accused over effigy stunt

COLCHESTER MP Sir Bob Russell has said he is “flattered” after a number of disparaging effigies of him sprung up across the town. At least three “Sir Bobs”, were seen yesterday and over the weekend in Colchester. Each of them were dressed in

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Jon Waldron: My views on the U's

There's been plenty of entertainment at the Weston Homes Community Stadium since its opening in 2008. But seldom has the venue staged a game as important as that of Colchester United’s clash with MK Dons tonight. Win and the U’s can ensure

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Dunne calls for focus ahead of vital MK Dons clash

Joe Dunne believes Colchester United are entering the most important period in their recent history. The U’s season-long relegation battle reaches a crescendo in the coming days, starting with tonight’s vital home clash with MK Dons. They then

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Fresh challenge for bikers when Tour Series returns to Colchester

TOP cyclists will race round a tweaked route when they return to Colchester for the fourth Tour Series race in the town centre. On Thursday, May 30, ten teams of professional racers will do laps of the town centre along the High Street from the

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Return to "good old days" for Colchester street

A COLCHESTER street is closing to cars to allow children to play out. King Stephen Road, in New Town, will be the first in Essex to shut for two hours every week during the summer. Residents are hoping it will encourage community spirit as

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Day of action clean-up for Greenstead

SWARMS of police officers and litter pickers descended on Greenstead for a day of action. They joined forces with council workers and a host of other organisations for the special event which was organised to boost the area and tackle and problems

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Edna cherishes the letter which proved her POW fiance was alive

DATED June 3, 1944, the postcard from the Japanese Imperial Army was impersonal and sparse on information. But Edna Young did not care. The postcard from the Burmese prisoner of war camp meant that her husband-to-be, John Young, was still alive

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Bid to win with Gazette money

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In today's Gazette: Kite surfer rescues dad

In today's Gazette: A kite surfer saved a man's life after he plucked him out of the icy cold sea. David Murrell had fallen out of his boat near West Mersea when a kite surfer swooped down and kept him afloat until a lifeboat crew could rescue