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James pops Lianne the big question - at the finish line of the London Marathon
SEEING her boyfriend fall onto one knee at the finish line of the London Marathon, Lianne Humphreys assumed he was simply exhausted from the run. But with the eyes of the world watching, James Carvell produced a ring hidden in a piece of foil in
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Regulars raise cash to seal deal for Wivenhoe pub
A GROUP of friends are on the brink of success in their campaign to buy their local pub. Around 40 regulars of the Black Buoy pub, in Wivenhoe, are set to become shareholders this summer after raising the cash needed to buy the venue from pub chain
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Memorial match for former coach to go ahead in May
A TROPHY match has been organised in memory of a well-known coach who died from a stroke last year. Mick Lissimore died aged 63 in January 2012, having coached Colchester and East Essex League side New Field FC for four years. Now Thomas Munson
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Colchester man eats his own finger
A COLCHESTER man cooked and ate his own finger after it had to be amputated. Dave Playpenz lost his little finger during a motorbike accident. Instead of throwing it away, he took the digit home, cooked it up and ate it for tea. For
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Supermarket lends support to Colchester Zoo milestone
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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Will the U's retain their League One status?
Colchester United's fate will be decided on the final day of the season. Joe Dunne's side know a point at Carlisle United this weekend will secure their League One status for another season. But a defeat - coupled with a Scunthorpe United victory
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Former restaurant under offer
A FORMER restaurant in Colchester is under offer. La Tasca, in North Hill, closed down last year. Fenn Wright, which has been marketing the building, revealed on Monday an offer had been put in for the site. If the bid is accepted, the
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Man taken to hospital after Tiptree smash
A MAN has been taken to hospital after his car left the road and collided with a tree. The driver of the blue Vauxhall Corsa, believed to be in his thirties, was taken to Colchester General Hospital with arm and chest injuries after the incident
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Purdy: I'm not going to Atlantic City just to make up the numbers
Lee Purdy won’t be going to Atlantic City to make up the numbers when he gets his shot at the IBF World Welterweight title next month. The Colchester boxer will fight Devon Alexander for the American’s world crown after an unexpected turn of
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Record-breaking swimathon planned
SWIMMERS are set to take part in the world’s biggest fundraising swim. The sponsored swimathon at Leisure World, in Cowdray Avenue, in Colchester, will raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care and is open to swimmers of all ages and abilities.
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Get a free pint to celebrate St George's Day
Toast St George's Day tomorrow at the Fat Cat in Butt Road, Colchester. There is a voucher for a free pint in the Gazette today - so get your copy now!
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U's boss Dunne admits jobs are on the line
Joe Dunne will today begin preparing his players for the biggest game in Colchester United’s recent history – after admitting they are staring relegation in the face. The U’s goal-less draw with Shrewsbury Town means they will travel to Carlisle
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In today's Gazette: Tesco to open 8th store in Colchester
In today's Gazette: Tesco has confirmed plans for an eighth store in Colchester. It wants to build an Express store at the former St Helena Hospice furniture shop in Magdalen Street. * Council leaders have been criticised for wasting taxpayers
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Ali preparing for Crucible meeting with Woollaston
ALI Carter gets his World Championship campaign under way tonight - hoping for another run all the way to the Crucible final. The Colchester-born potter faces Leicester’s Ben Woollaston in his first-round encounter in Sheffield, starting at 7pm
