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Ibehre nets consolation goal for U's against West Ham United
Joe Dunne said he was pleased with the efforts of his Colchester United players following their 2-1 pre-season friendly defeat at the hands of West Ham United. Goals from Joe Cole and James Collins gave the Hammers a two-goal cushion in front of
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Sir Bob criticised for Holocaust comments
COLCHESTER MP Sir Bob Russell has received scathing criticism for comments he has made about the holocaust. In a Parliamentary debate on the national curriculum, Sir Bob said Israel’s treatment of Palestinians should be given equal attention to
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Colchester hotel scoops top award
A COLCHESTER hotel has been given a top award for the second time. Holiday Inn Colchester has picked up the VenueVerdict Gold Standard Accreditation after impressing customers in the last year. In that time, the hotel has been given a score
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Degrees for Annie Lennox and Laura Trott
SINGER Annie Lennox and Olympic cyclist Laura Trott were awarded honourary degrees at Essex University on Tuesday. Acclaimed songwriter Annie was recognised for her human rights work and political activism. She was presented with the honour by the
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Dedham: Illegal campsite cleared
A CAMPSITE that for two years was the illegal home of a family-of-five has been cleared in the final chapter of a bitter legal battle. The land off Brook Street, Dedham, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, had been occupied by Asa and Gwen
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Pram racing comes to Wivenhoe
MUMS and babies took to the streets of Wivenhoe during the town’s annual Pram Race. Pairs of competitors, wheeling the other half of their team in a pushchair, raced between several pubs in lower Wivenhoe. The race began and ended at The Station
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Physio reprimanded for texting offensive photo
A SENIOR physiotherapist who sent a female colleague a picture of a man's genitals has been let off with a caution. Stuart Hadley was working at Colchester General Hospital when he sent the picture to the woman with the comment “I'm bored - want to
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Youngsters toddle for charity
KNIGHTS, princesses and even a dog took part in a toddle waddle for charity. Youngsters from the Little Owl’s Pre-school, in Cage Lane, Boxted, took a turn around the village playing field to raise cash for Barnardo’s. The walk was part of
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Slavery trial due to start in August
A MAN is to face trial next month accused of slavery. A court heard how Nathan Owers was allegedly used for work in north Essex and Suffolk while receiving little pay and food and provided with poor living conditions. Hadley Doran denied holding
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Young entrepreneurs run school fete
YOUNG entrepreneurs at a school ran their own school fete. Pupils from Copford CofE Primary School took part in an Enterprise Fair in place of the usual summer event. Each class was given £30 by the Parent Teacher Association to invest in a
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U's complete loan move for Chelsea defender Pappoe
Colchester United have completed the signing of Chelsea youngster Daniel Pappoe on a six-month loan. Pappoe, 19, has joined the U's from the Premier League side until January 12. Pappoe, a powerful centre-back who has been a regular for Chelsea's
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Bridget’s in the Funny Farm line-up
THERE’S more Edinburgh Previews taking place at the Wivenhoe Funny Farm this week. And leading the way will be Bridget Christie, who has already performed seven critically acclaimed solo Edinburgh Festival shows, including 2010’s A Ant, which was
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Provisional date for Jay murder trial set
A BOY aged 17 accused of murder is facing the prospect of a four-week trial. The youth, who is the subject of a court order banning him from being identified, has been charged with the murder of Jay Whiston outside a house party in Colchester last
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Hula Hoops at the ready for World Record challenge
A HOOPATHON will be held in Colchester’s Castle Park to raise money for charity. Trainer and hula hoop enthusiast Amanda Moore will lead the attempt for a world record on the day. She wants to get as many people as possible hula hooping at the same
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U's chairman Cowling hopes West Ham visit will help attract new fans
Robbie Cowling is hoping the visit of West Ham United tonight will help attract new fans to Colchester United’s games next season. The U’s are expecting a bumper crowd at the Weston Homes Community Stadium for their pre-season friendly against
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Rider enjoys double success at Colchester ABC awards night
It was a double delight for Joe Rider at the Colchester Amateur Boxing Club presentation evening. He picked up a pair of prestigious awards in recognition of his season’s efforts. The evening got under way with the presentation of recognition
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SOS Bus given six-month funding to help in Chelmsford
MORE than £30,000 has been set aside to take the Colchester SOS Bus to Chelmsford every Wednesday night for the next six months. The money, allocated by Nick Alston, Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex, is part of £148,000 given out to 17 organisations
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Pappoe arrival will increase competition for places
Daniel Pappoe’s arrival at Colchester United will provide extra competition for places in central defence, according to manager Joe Dunne. Pappoe is on the verge of completing a six-month loan move from Chelsea, after featuring in the U’s friendly
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Successful U's Ladies side lose battle for survival
Former Colchester United Ladies’ director of football Kevin Anderson says he feels “profound sadness” after the club finally lost its battle for survival. The successful U’s Ladies side, who played their football in the FA Women’s Premier League
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KFC application set for approval
RESIDENTS have dubbed plans to approve a fast food drive-thru on the edge of Colchester as “criminal”. Planners have recommended KFC is allowed to build the new restaurant next to the historic Lion and Lamb Cottage, in Ipswich Road, in spite of
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West Mersea: Glamour model's blind date
A GLAMOUR model has appeared on a television in her quest for romance. Sophie Brown, 21, of Bardfield Road, West Mersea, was on Channel 4’s First Dates programme on Thursday evening. The reality series films single people on blind dates
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In today's Gazette: Abbots set to close
In today's Gazette: Campaigners fighting to save an activity centre have suffered a set back. Colchester Council has announced it plans to stop its subsidy to Abbots Activity Centre which is used by pensioners and the disabled, claiming it is too
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Joe beats his nerves - then beats everyone else
POWERLIFTER Joe Strike was so nervous when he started competing he had to perform behind closed doors. But Joe, 16, who has autism, dyspraxia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, has clinched a national title. Joe, a pupil at Market
