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County Hall bids for health cash boost
ESSEX County Council has applied to become a pioneer for health services in move worth £60million. The Government wants to make 10 local authorities “integrated care pilots” - cutting down on councils, hospitals and charities replicating services
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U's thrash Braintree in pre-season friendly
Colchester United ran out convincing 4-1 winners at Conference Premier side Braintree Town this afternoon, in their latest pre-season friendly. Joe Dunne’s side were firmly in control in the first half and went ahead early on through Andy Bond,
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Plea for a change of heart over centre closure
OUTRAGED Conservative politicians have urged council leaders to search their consciences before they vote on shutting an activity centre. Abbots Activity Centre has been described as a lifeline to pensioners and the disabled. However,
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Picture special: Frozen treats and sprinklers keep Colchester Zoo's animals cool
WITH the heatwave sending temperatures soaring our feathered and furry friends at Colchester Zoo have required a little cooling off. Zookeepers have been out with hose pipes, sprinklers, ice blocks and a freezer full of iced lollies in a bid to
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Morrison set to start for U's at Braintree
Colchester United will take a strong side to play Conference Premier side Braintree Town today, as their pre-season campaign continues. The likes of John-Joe O'Toole, Andy Bond and Clinton Morrison will all start, having not featured in the 0-0
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Mortgage help scheme gets unanimous backing
COLCHESTER Council has agreed to spend £2m on a scheme to help people get onto the housing ladder. Under the Local Authority Mortgage Scheme, Colchester Council has agreed to team up with Essex County Council, which will put up £1million. The
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Castle Park setting for bard’s dreamy comedy
THE Priory Players are back in Colchester’s Castle Park next week with A Midsummer Night’s Dream. After their punk version of Richard III last year, the group are being directed by Sally Bowles, who was a familiar fixture with the Players up until
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UPDATED: A120 reopened after vehicle fire
THE A120 near Colchester has reopened in both directions following a vehicle fire. Fire crews were called to the scene at around 8.20am this morning after a fire involving a HGV and a combine harvester. The incident happened on the Westbound
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Lifeboat crews rescue woman sailor
LIFEBOAT crews were called to recover a woman after her dinghy became dismasted on Friday. Thames Coastguard received a 999 call from the Steeple Bay holiday park and West Mersea RNLI and South Woodham Coastguard were sent to assess at around 9.20am
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Colchester: Our sleepness nights living in gull-de-sac!
FED up residents say their lives are being made a misery by hundreds of squawking seagulls that have swarmed near their homes. People living in Myland, Colchester, say the pesky birds are hovering near their houses all day long and their
