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Colchester Institute lands £2.9 million for overhaul
COLCHESTER Institute is to get a long overdue overhaul after landing nearly £3 million from the government. The Sheepen Road campus will benefit from a new reception, lobby and conference centre along with a new block featuring eight IT suites.
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Husband and wife team "stole" from the taxpayer
A HUSBAND and wife from Colchester have been punished for their part in a £2.3million VAT repayment fraud. Manchester Crown Court heard Simon Hicks, 43, and Maxine Hicks, 45, both of Harbourgh Hall Lane, Messing, lived extravagant lifestyles. They
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Finn shatters Harriers throwing record
Finn O’Reilly broke a club javelin record as Colchester Harriers finished fifth in the latest round of the Eastern Young Athletes League, in Bedford. O’Reilly smashed Harriers’ javelin record with a throw of 27.62 metres, in the fourth round of
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Emmanuel storms the sprints for CATs
Emmanuel Ogunleye took the sprints by storm as Colchester and Tendring Athletic Club took part in their latest Eastern Young Athletes League meet. Competing in the under-15 boys, Ogunleye’s photo-finishes were the highlights of the track meeting
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Baby alpaca named George after new Prince
A centre that supports young adults with learning difficulties is celebrating the birth of a baby alpaca. Penny Meadow, which has a site in East Lane, Dedham, welcomed the cria early on Saturday afternoon. Nick and Jan Johnstone, who run the
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Settled summer has helped U's defender Magnus
Magnus Okuonghae has admitted he allowed his high standards to slip last season. But the Colchester United defender says he is ready to recapture his best form in the forthcoming campaign. Okuonghae, 27, experienced a turbulent period in his
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County Hall to sell Welsh activity centre
A WELSH activity centre run by County Hall will be sold off. The Maes y Lade outdoor education centre in the Brecon Beacons made just £57,464 in the last financial year despite costing £150,768 to run. Owned and run by Essex County Council
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Wivenhoe groups locked out of home
A YOUTH club, dance school and a film group have been urged not to accept defeat after the council-owned community centre where they were based was closed. The groups are now homeless with the closure of by Essex County Council of the Phillip Road
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Number of undiagnosed dementia patients in East of England at 20,000
NEW advice for dementia sufferers in the East of England has been published. The Alzheimer’s Society has today released its comprehensive Dementia Guide after the number of patients with the disease who are yet to be diagnosed in the region hit
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Revamped High Street and Colchester park and ride planned for 2014
REVAMPED traffic restrictions in the town centre could be launched alongside Colchester’s first park and ride by the end of next year, highways bosses have revealed. A controversial trial ban on cars and lorries from using Colchester High Street
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Care home to host open day
Live music, face painting and a lucky dip competition are just some of the things that will be on offer at a Colchester care home’s open day. Tall Trees Care Home in Mile End Road is hosting the free event, which is open to members of the public
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UPDATED: Elderly man airlifted to hospital after crash
AN ELDERLY driver has been airlifted to hospital after falling ill at the wheel and crashing into a wall. Police and paramedics were called to Plume Avenue, Prettygate, at about 11am today following reports a car had left the road and gone into
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NHS Direct announces plans to withdraw from 111 number
THE NHS service which pulled out of operating a non-emergency phone number in north Essex has revealed it plans to withdraw from nine other regions. Earlier this month, NHS Direct cancelled its contract to run the 111 number in Colchester and Tendring
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North Essex beauty spots recognised with Green Flag awards
GREEN treasures across north Essex have been recognised with prestigious Green Flag awards. Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has handed the national awards to Colchester’s Castle Park, with its flower gardens, children’s playground and boating
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Teenagers affected by epilepsy invited to free drama workshop
Teenagers whose lives are affected by epilepsy will be able to share their experiences through acting during a drama workshop next month. Colchester’s branch of national charity Epilepsy Action is organising the free one-day event for people aged
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Witnesses needed after head-on crash leaves four injured
POLICE need help to piece together events after a crash left four injured. Officers are specifically hoping to speak to a motorcyclist and a group of cyclists who were in the area at the time. Police and paramedics were called to the A134 Nayland
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U's play down Watt injury fears
Mark Kinsella has played down fears over Sanchez Watt’s fitness after the forward limped out of Colchester United’s 2-1 friendly win at Maldon and Tiptree. Watt was left needing treatment for what appeared to be a shin injury following a strong
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Man charged with Debenhams burglary
A MAN suspected of breaking into Debenhams to steal perfume has been charged. Unemployed Shane Cartwright, 50, of Canterbury Road, is accused of smashing his way into the Culver Street West store just before 10pm on Friday, May 24 and taking £650
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In today's Gazette: College's £2.9 million works
In today's Gazette: Colchester Institute has landed £2.9 million for a rebuilding project. The cash comes four years after the Government pulled the plug on a massive redevelopment leaving the college to pick up the pieces. * Four people were
