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Barn owl box damaged by vandals
A BARN owl box containing eggs was deliberately smashed from a tree. The bird box, in Marsh Farm Lane, Thorrington, was targeted by vandals. Conservationists monitoring the box said four eggs which had been inside were missing after the attack
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Pictures show extent of disrepair inside former Odeon building
NEW pictures have revealed the shocking state inside the former Odeon building. Photographs supplied the company behind plans to redevelop the eyesore, show how dilapidated the iconic former cinema is. Safety experts have also examined the
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New planning bid for Wivenhoe former chapel
A POTTER has applied again to create a gallery and flat on the site of a disused hall in Wivenhoe. Pru Green hopes to demolish the former Methodist chapel in Chapel Road and build the two-storey home and community space. It is the third application
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Minor injuries for biker in crash
A MOTORCYCLIST received minor injuries following a crash this afternoon. The accident between the bike and a car happened on Westway, Colchester, around 2.30pm. Paramedics took the rider to Colchester General Hospital for a check-up following
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Grandad's donation boosts appeal
AN appeal to raise £100,000 has received a welcome boost. The 100,000 Smiles appeal aims to pay for a new play area at Lexden Springs special school in Colchester. Children at the school have severe learning difficulties but their health
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Woman found dead after husband's 'murder probe'
A WOMAN initially arrested in connection with her husband’s death has been found dead in her home. Hazel Nutt’s body was found at her Colchester home yesterday just three weeks after her husband, Christopher Nutt, died aged 43. Mrs Nutt, 39
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Mersea Cadet Week is ready for fresher winds
Mersea Cadet Week has taken to the water once again. The week-long sailing event – organised by Dabchicks Sailing Club and West Mersea Yacht Club – begins yesterday and runs until Friday. More than 140 young sailors from the two clubs, ranging
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Former Chelsea and Spurs star Poyet helps out at Stanway
Stanway Rovers boss Barry Lakin got some top tips from former Uruguay international Gus Poyet. The star put Lakin through his paces at the Hawthorns thanks to Budweiser’s Coach the Coaches programme. The former Brighton manager’s training session
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Dickson so happy to have got U's chance
New signing Ryan Dickson admits he has “landed on his feet” after joining Colchester United. The attacking left-back has signed a one-year deal with the U’s, after impressing boss Joe Dunne during his recent pre-season trial period at the club.
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Teenager released without charge in murder investigation
A TEENAGER accused of helping a suspected murderer evade capture has been released without charge. A 16-year-old from Paternoster Row, Walton, was arrested in connection with the murder of Thomas Brittain, on suspicion of assisting an offender,
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UPDATED: Driver arrested after crashing into traffic lights
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crashing her car into traffic lights. The woman was driving her Citroen Xsara Picasso car along Clingoe Hill in Colchester at 1.30pm on Sunday when she left the road and drove into
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UPDATED: Four injured in car park crash
POLICE are investigating after three cars collided in a supermarket car park. Four people were injured in the crash at Asda, Turner Rise, Colchester. A Toyota Prius crashed into a grey Mercedes A200 and a black Ford C-max at about 12.30pm
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Half price spa package
Astute Gazette readers can relax with a half price spa day package at Clarice House in Kingsford Park, Colchester. For more details on this and a range of great offers, see today's Gazette.
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In today's Gazette: Murder probe woman found dead
In today' Gazette: A woman arrested in connection iwth her husband's death has been found dead at her home. Hazel Nutt's body was found at her home in Colchester - three weeks after her husband Christopher died. Mrs Nutt, 39, and her neighbour
