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Boylan nets twice as Maldon book their place in play-off final
MALDON and Tiptree are through to the Ryman League division one north play-off final, thanks to a nerve-jangling 3-1 victory against Aveley tonight. Lee Boylan put them in front just before the half-hour mark, prodding home after James Robinson's
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Colchester: Cyclist severely injured in hit and run
A CYCLIST has been left with severe chest and arm injuries after a hit and run in Colchester. The woman, 24, was riding her bicycle in Berechurch Road when the collision with a motorcycle happened. The motorcycle had just overtaken a car between
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Jon Waldron: My views on the U's
Breathe a huge sigh of relief - Colchester United’s League One status is safe. It went down to the final day but their season ended in smiles rather than sadness at Carlisle United. Some might argue that avoiding relegation is not exactly something
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Penni learns weight matters
A NIGHT shift meant a bacon sandwich for Penni Sarling. Then there were the bags of crisps and the rounds of sandwiches which all contributed to Penni’s size 22 frame. But an innocent, if rather tactless, comment from her daughter Holly gave Penni
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Dental surgery burgled
A DENTIST surgery in Colchester has been burgled. The Bromley Road Dental Surgery was raided just after midnight yesterday. Crooks smashed a window at the studio behind the main surgery and got into the staff room but left empty handed
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Gunman who attacked children remains at large
FAMILIES are still waiting for justice after an armed man threatened and beat their children with a gun. Police have re-launched an appeal today six months after trick and treating children were threatened with the firearm near the Tesco supermarket
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Eric Idle’s political farce at Headgate
THERE’S more rudeness at the Headgate Theatre in Colchester this week. If last month’s the Country Wife wasn’t edgy enough for you, then check out the latest offering from the theatre’s own production team. They’re performing Eric Idle’s Pass
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I come alive when I am conducting in front of a big crowd
SARAH BLAKE never feels more alive than standing, baton in hand, conducting a choir and orchestra. She starting conducting 27 years ago and is one of a handful of female conductors in the UK. Louise Howeson spoke to Sarah about her love of music following
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Family in bedside vigil after teenage freerunner fall
PARENTS are camped out around their son’s hospital bed after he fell 30ft through the roof of a derelict warehouse. Teenage free-runner Jordan White, 17, of Regent Street, Rowhedge, suffered severe head injuries and broke several bones following
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Gang assault man in unprovoked attack
A MAN has been assaulted by a group of yobs in an unprovoked attack. The victim, a man in his 20s, was walking alone on Circular Road North, Colchester, at about 1.05am when a group of male youths began shouting at him. They then assaulted
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Dunne begins planning for next season
Joe Dunne has already begun planning for next season, after keeping Colchester United in League One. The U’s boss has a list of targets he would like to bring to the club this summer, following the completion of the 2012-13 campaign. He will
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Burglars pack family suitcases with stolen loot
BURGLARS raided a house before walking out with suitcases packed with stolen goods. Police are appealing for information following the burglary in Spruce Avenue, Colchester, between April 7 and April 20. The crooks took two suitcases from the
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Man arrested following Colchester pub assault
A MAN has been arrested following an assault at a bar in Queen Street. Police were called to the smoking area of TP Sports Bar, in Colchester, on March 16 following an alleged attack. An appeal was then launched and following information received
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Grab your Gazette cash today and bid to win!
There's more Gazette money to be collected today - so get your copy now and get ready to bid on a range of lots including a £1,000 Lakeside gift card. You can't afford not to!
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In today's Gazette: Spike drink puts teen in hospital
In today's Gazette: A teenager needed hospital care after her drink was spiked with ketamine. Davina Wing's daughter Jade, 18, fell ill after drinking in the Qube in Colchester. * The parents of a teenager who suffered head injuries after falling
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Rhys doing his bit for cancer charity
TEENAGER singer Rhys Butterworth-Bowman has released a charity single to raise money for a cancer charity. Rhys, 13, a pupil Stoke-by-Nayland Middle School, has released New Beginning to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Co-written
