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VIDEO: Colchester cycle tour event launched
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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Divers continue search for Thomas Brittain murder weapon
DIVERS are continuing to search the River Colne for the weapon used to murder musician Thomas Brittain. Thomas Brittain, 26, of Rotary Way, in Colchester, was stabbed to death at a flat in Charles House, off St Peter’s Street, in the early hours
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Robbie Cowling sets off on 320 mile charity bike ride
COLCHESTER United owner Robbie Cowling has set off on the final 320 mile leg of a bumper charity mission. The monster effort is in memory of U’s supporter Emily Begg, who died aged 14 following a battle with leukaemia. Before the 2012/13 season
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Cyclists wanted for charity ride
PEDAL-PUSHERS are wanted for a charity bike ride. The Colne Valley Cycle Ride is raising money for the Essex Air Ambulance. Riders can take on a three, 20 or 40 mile route in the event, sponsored by Wilkin and Sons and Persimmon Homes, and
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Memories wanted of historic Officers' Club
MEMORIES and photographs of a historic club which was burnt to the ground are wanted. The Colchester Officers’ Club, in St John’s Green was destroyed in a blaze in 2010, and along with it almost all old pictures of the clubhouse. Work is well
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Choosing Colour
Choosing the perfect colour is never an easy task. It is certainly a personal thing; we have our own taste when it comes to home decor. Whether you're a fan of cool, calm chic or like to inject some drama to your colour schemes, here are some ideas
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Good Care Week celebrated
HEALTH and care workers from across Essex joined up to share excellence. More than 100 delegates met at the Weston Homes Community Stadium, Colchester, to swap ideas and experience. Yesterday's event was organised by Essex County Council and
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Hero kite surfer: 'I'd do the same again'
A KITE surfer who saved a man from drowning in freezing water has said he would never think twice about helping someone in trouble. Sam Caslin was enjoying the wind on the River Blackwater when he saw David Murrell, who had fallen overboard from
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Brightlingsea residents to grill senior councillors
SENIOR councillors will answer questions from Brightlingsea residents at a Question Time event next month. Cabinet members from Tendring Council will cover any topics about the district in the latest of a roadshow event. The councillors will
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Motorbike show to raise cash for charity
A MOTORCYCLE bonanza show takes place next weekend in aid of charity. Bike displays, a motorcycle gymkhana and training sessions are all at the Essex Motorcycle Show. Organised by the Essex Air Ambulance the event, from 9am on Sunday May 5,
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Jabo wants to be U's lucky charm
Jabo Ibehre is hoping to be Colchester United’s lucky omen at Carlisle United and save them from relegation. The U’s need a point in Cumbria on the final day of the season, in order to be sure of staying in League One. Joint leading goalscorer
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Free coffee with today's Gazette!
Buy one coffee and get another free at Cafe George - the new cafe in Colchester High Street. Get your voucher in today's Gazette.
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U's under-21s are beaten by Ipswich
Colchester United's under-21s lost 3-0 to Ipswich Town in their penultimate Professional Development League Two game of the season. The U's were beaten at the Weston Homes Community Stadium by their East Anglian neighbours, as goals from Mark Timlin
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In today's Gazette: Extra frontline ambulance staff on the way
In today's Gazette: The under-fire East of England ambulance service will employ 350 frontline medics to boost response times. Andrew Morgan, interim chief executive, announced the £5 million investment as part of a self-critical 89 point plan.
