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Mental test for Braintree Town players now insists boss Devonshire
BRAINTREE Town boss Alan Devonshire admits his players may face a “mental test” as the Iron take their pre-season campaign on the road. Devonshire’s team have only played one game away from the Amlin Stadium so far – at neighbours Witham Town,
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Wright pens new U's deal
Colchester United winger Drey Wright has signed a new contract with the club. The talented 18-year-old, who had a year remaining on his existing deal with the U's, has extended his stay at the Weston Homes Community Stadium until 2016. Wright
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County Hall set for regular road meetings
MAJOR roads in north Essex will be the subject of regular meetings between politicians and road bosses. Essex County Council and the Highways Agency have agreed to regularly discuss the A12, A120 and M11 corridors. The move comes after a “positive
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Hundreds attend Castle Park open day
Hundreds of people had the chance to explore Castle Park in Colchester during an open day. More than 840 were invited to tour of the site, watch demonstrations of how it is maintained and enter competitions. Andrew Fulcher, contacts manager
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Parents urged to think safety first this summer holiday
PARENTS are being urged to keep children safe during the summer holidays. Rob Ashford, an East of England of England Ambulance Service spokesman, said although families will want to make the most of the outdoors, they must stay safe. “It’s
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Info event in Colchester town centre
INFORMATION on services available in Colchester will be available at a public event next Thursday. Around 35 organisations including Mercury Theatre, Colchester Borough Homes, Mind, the Youth Enquiry Service and Credit Union, will be at the Culver
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Essex renews links with China
A DEAL linking Essex with a Chinese province has been renewed. Kevin Bentley, deputy leader of Essex County Council, has re-signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jiangsu province. Close working in trade, investment, education and culture
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Anglian Water pledges to limit bill rises after customer plea
A WATER company has told Colchester residents their bills will not rise by more than inflation for five years. Anglian Water has proposed capping its price rises between 2015 and 2020 after a consultation found customers were most concerned about
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Soldier caught drink driving loses licence
A soldier who drove to McDonald's whilst almost three times over the alcohol limit has had his licence taken away. Kevin Kenton-Barnes, 27, was arrested at the barracks on July 7 after a member of the public saw him at the restaurant and reported
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Roman display at Hollytrees Museum
ROMAN artefacts are being showcased at a Colchester museum while the town’s castle museum is undergoing a £4.2 million redevelopment. The exhibition is at the Hollytrees Museum, which is open from Tuesday to Sunday, until it moves to the Minories
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Smelly warning during emergency repairs to sewage works
ANGLIAN Water has apologised to Colchester residents for a waste water odour problem. Emergency works are currently taking place at the Colchester Treatment Works. A statement from the company said a masking system was in place to minimise
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Football hopefuls aim to impress U's coaches
MORE than 175 football hopefuls turned up hoping to impress coaches at trials for Colchester United. The trials, an invite-only event for boys aged between seven and 16-years-old, took place at the U’s training ground, in Grange Road, in Tiptree
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Dolling up cup cakes has given glam-loving Hollyoaks actress a sweet second career
HOLLYOAKS actress Carli Norris hasn’t had to give up her day job in order to follow her passion for baking. Carli plays Martha Kane in the Channel 4 show and has starred in TV soaps EastEnders and Doctors as well as West End shows. She lives
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U's set to complete Dickson signing
Colchester United are expected to complete the signing of Ryan Dickson today. The attacking left-back is set to sign a one-year deal with the U’s, after impressing while on trial with them this summer. Dickson is a free agent, having been released
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Witham chairman hits back at Canvey after abandonment
Witham Town chairman Tony Last is seething at accusations by Essex rivals Canvey Island that their pitch is dangerous. Last was left fuming by Canvey’s decision to bring a premature end to their pre-season game at the Village Glass Stadium on Tuesday
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U's midfielder Eastmond winning his fitness battle
Craig Eastmond is winning his race to be fit for the start of the new League One season. The Colchester United midfielder played the opening half hour of their 3-0 defeat against Ipswich Town and completed 45 minutes of their 1-0 win at Histon,
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Help Hannah-Lee by going on bone marrow register
A MUM is urging people to register to give bone marrow and blood after her daughter was diagnosed with a rare illness. Karen Dellar’s daughter Hannah-Lee has a very rare auto-immune disease, which attacks bone marrow, and is now set to go on the
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10% off Revolver retro clothing - only with today's Gazette!
Astute Gazette readers can get 10% off Revolver retro clothing in Sir Isaac's Walk, Colchester. See today's paper for details.
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In today's Gazette: 120 mph A12 crash driver walks free
In today's Gazette: An uninsured driver who crashed into a family's car at 120 mph on the A12 and fled the scene walked free from court. Jack Cornes, 22, of Dale Court, Stanway, was given a suspended prison sentence after he was involved in the
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Colchester: Man's hassle over 'massive' mobility scooter
A MAN who rides the “Rolls Royce” of mobility scooters says he is fed up with pedestrians tormenting him as they don’t believe he is disabled. Paul Hills, of Greenstead, Colchester, said he was left in tears and is now too frightened to go
