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Frank Bruno in Colchester to film documentary
BOXING legend Frank Bruno came to Colchester to film part of a new documentary. The 1995 WBC heavyweight world champion visited the Clarice House health club, in Layer Road, along with his daughter Rachel. The pair were filming Rachel Bruno
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40mph speed limit on A12 during bridge repairs
A SPEED limit of 40mph will be in place on a stretch of the A12 for at least two months while a bridge is strengthened. The restriction will be in place for four miles in both directions while repairs are carried out to Wellington Bridge in Hatfield
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Cheers! The keys to our own pub
REGULARS who stumped up the cash to buy their own boozer have finally been handed the keys. The Wivenhoe Pub Company, set up by 40 residents, raised enough money to buy the Black Buoy in Wivenhoe from Punch Taverns. They have been in negotiations
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'It's safe to have your baby at our hospital', say bosses
COLCHESTER General Hospital is a safe place to give birth, bosses have reassured mums-to-be. The Keogh review into care at the hospital, published on Tuesday, highlighted 42 areas for improvement including concern over an increase in baby and foetus
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10 million to hear band's music on Radio 1
ANIMAL Noise is about to hit the big time. Radio 1 is to play Colchester band's track, Baddow, every day for a week from Monday. Animal Noise, who headlined the Colchester Free Festival last year, have had one of their tracks added to the
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Haynes boosted by England win
CLIFF Haynes helped England to victory at the Four Nations Championships, in Brentwood. And the 53-year-old – who had been considering quitting international powerlifting – says the outcome was just the spur he needed to continue. He now has
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Trophy hat-trick for Frost
Olivia Frost was in dominant form to win junior cup matches at three different age levels at Braintree Tennis Club. The 12-year-old faced Sophie Jones first in the under-16 girls and picked up her first piece of silverware, before overcoming Ellen
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Ibbotsons take national beach volleyball title
CLACTON’S Bethany and Georgia Ibbotson were surprise winners at the country’s biggest beach tournament. They won two age categories at the South West Schools Beach Volleyball Championships and the Sandbanks Beach Volleyball Festival, incorporating
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Nightclub's licence to be reviewed
A COLCHESTER nightclub could have its licence revoked. Sky Rooms, in High Street, allegedly sold alcohol to customers outside 10am to 3am - its allowed hours. Colchester Council is investigating the claims and reviewing the licence after Essex Police
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Blundell's century ends losing run
A SUPERB innings from Tom Blundell helped Colchester and East Essex finally halt their losing run. Blundell hit a magnificent 128 to steer Colchester to a 22-run win over fellow strugglers Buckhurst Hill, at Castle Park, in their Shepherd Neame
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'Think twice before dialling 999 with sun burn'
HEALTH bosses are urging people to think twice before dialling 999 when they are suffering the effects of sun burn or heat exhaustion. The advice comes as temperatures continue to creep into the 30s. In the last week, East of England Ambulance
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Frinton skipper Patel is happy with win against Wivenhoe
FRINTON captain Nick Patel admitted it was a great feeling to beat rivals Wivenhoe – and leapfrog them in the Marshall Hatchick Two Counties Championship premier division table. Patel claimed impressive figures of four for five to help his side
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Colchester station in bloom for summer
COLCHESTER train station is blooming for summer. Floral displays have been put on show at the station, in North Station Road, after an agreement was reached between train operator Greater Anglia, the Essex and Suffolk Rail Partnership and Colchester
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Baby 'might have survived' if hospital care better
A CORONER has found "serious failings" in the care given to a baby who died shortly after birth. Frank Gamble was born at 7.20pm on April 18 last year but died at 10.54pm after a bleed on the brain caused by a fractured skull. An inquest into
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Simon to takes on Sahara on mission for Mencap
SIMON Moran began his running career the wrong way round. Instead of building up to a marathon, he went straight to the toughest test of them all - the ultra marathon. Now the former army medic is preparing for his toughest test yet, by taking
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Reverend is on musical mission to save planet
HE’S on a mission to save the planet – using gospel music. But occasionally American evangelical eco-warrior, the Reverend Billy Talen, needs a little help from his friends. One of whom is Colchester Arts Centre’s Anthony Roberts. Billy reveals
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Enjoy cut price dining - only with your Gazette!
Astute Gazette readers can get 20% off the bill at Rice 'n Spice Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant in Colchester. See your Gazette for details of this and lots more great offers.
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In today's Gazette: My terror as gang attack
IN today's Gazette: A mum has described the terrifying moment a gang forced their way into her house. Christina Taylor, 34, said she was scared for her daughter's life after the men burst into her home. * Gran Rita Jarvis is celebrating after
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Colchester: Alpaca manure like nuggets of gold for gardeners
A SMALLHOLDING is celebrating the not so sweet smell of success after its alpaca manure has been selling by the bag load. Partners Debbie Amos and Vicky Simms who sell the feisty fertiliser from Boxted’s Orchard Farm say its rich blend of nutrients
