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Renwick takes victory in Speed Classic
LAURA Renwick raced to victory in the Sky Sports Speed Classic, finishing more than two seconds clear of her nearest rival. Her mare Beluga swept round Kelvin Bywater’s 1.45m course, and though last-drawn Guy Williams looked to be fast, he wasn
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Dunne "hurting" after heavy Capital One defeat
COLCHESTER United boss Joe Dunne admitted he was “hurting” after his side’s 5-1 Capital One exit at the hands of Peterborough. Lee Tomlin was the two-goal hero, with Gabriel Zakuani, Tyrone Barnett and Tommy Rowe also on target in tonight’s first-round
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Posh flex their muscles to send U's packing
COLCHESTER United crashed out of the Capital One Cup after being sent packing by Peterborough. Posh ran out 5-1 winners in tonight's first-round tie at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. Jabo Ibehre had given the U’s hope after putting them
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Colour explosion raises charity cash
AN explosion of colour has raised thousands of pounds for charity. Nearly 500 people took part in Headway Essex’s Colour5k fundraiser. The event, staged at Ardleigh, saw the participants start the race wearing pristine white t-shirts
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Premier Inn tussle taken to the Court of Appeal
A CAMPAIGNING councillor has gone to the Court of Appeal to try and overturn her own authority’s decision to build a hotel in Colchester’s Dutch Quarter. Jo Hayes believes Colchester Council’s planning committee did not have all the facts when
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Cowdray Centre redevelopment blueprints due to be unveiled
BLUEPRINTS to transform Colchester’s fire-hit Cowdray Centre with a Morrisons supermarket and more will be unveiled this autumn. Parts of the Cowdray Avenue trade park have been out of action since a major blaze ravaged the site in 2006. Now
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College praised for students' employment skills
A COLCHESTER college has been praised for how it teaches its 1,300 degree students. Colchester Institute received a commendation from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education for how it prepares it students for employment. The agency
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Colchester firms make mark on new WWF centre
TWO Colchester manufacturers joined forces to create installations for a new World Wildlife Fund centre. Flakt Woods and specialist engineers ASGB, based in Great Bentley, designed and assembled four 4.2m high wind cowls, which are being installed
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Rising crime and social deprivation in Clacton "undeniably" linked
THE INFLUX of the socially deprived into Clacton has created a “toxic mix” and been partially blamed for a rise in robberies in north Essex. The numbers have fallen in other parts of the county but are up in Colchester and Clacton.
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Knitters challenged to make thousands of woolly hats for charity
Knitters in Colchester have been set the challenge of making 6500 woolly hats to raise cash for charity. Age UK and drinks company Innocent are joining together for the tenth year for the annual Spread the Warmth campaign. For each mini hat
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Driver charged after cyclist injured
A MAN has been charged after allegedly hitting a cyclist in Colchester. A collision occurred between a car and a pedal cyclist on Goojerat Road, which resulted in the cyclist, a 57-year-old woman, being taken to hospital in Colchester with serious
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Man assaulted during late night attack in Colchester
A MAN has been savagely attacked outside a bar in Colchester. Police were called to St Botolph's Street, outside Silk Road, after a man was punched in the face several times. The 26-year-old from Clacton had to have surgery to fix his broken
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Father rides 100 miles to raise cash for daughter’s gymnastics club
A father has ridden 100 miles to raise cash for his daughter’s gymnastics club. Tony Bland, 40, took part in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 event on Saturday in aid of Colchester Gymnastics Club. The North Station Road, Colchester, resident
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Landscape gardener cleared on slave charges
A LANDSCAPE gardener charged with slavery has walked free from a court. Hadley Doran, 23, had been accused of forcing a man to work with little pay or food. When the case came up at Chelmsford Crown Court yesterday, the prosecution offered
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Hotel owners reminded to check TV licences
HOTEL owners in Colchester are being urged to make sure they have the correct TV licence in place. TV Licensing is reminding people who run hotels, bed and breakfasts and other types of accommodation that they need to have the right coverage to
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MP tells council to take responsibility for Ardleigh flooding
NORTH Essex MP Bernard Jenkin has warned a legal battle between a council and residents could cost council tax payers hundreds of thousands of pounds. Mr Jenkin has also written to Tendring District Council urging it to take responsibility for
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Housing market 'buoyant' in Colchester
NEW figures reveal Colchester’s property market is booming. The borough saw the highest number of house sales in Essex during the last financial year. Almost 3,000 homes were bought and sold according to data published by the Taxpayers’ Alliance
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Ivy, 102, is 'still happy'
A CARE home resident celebrated her 102nd birthday at the weekend. Life-long Colchester resident Ivy Allen marked the occasion with a tea party. The Old Rectory Residential Home, in Spring Lane, Lexden, also put on musical entertainment to
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Thousands flock to Five Parishes Show
RECORD numbers turned out at the Five Parishes Show. The traditional country show, now in its 81st year, took place on Sunday at Fingringhoe Ranges, in Langenhoe. About 2,000 people spent the day watching medieval combat, bird and dog shows
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New supermarket gets the green light - but will it be Morrisons or Co-op?
DEVELOPERS have been given permission to build a supermarket in Colchester, but the company who will run it has not been chosen. Co-op and Morrisons are the favourites to open the store in Gosbecks Road. Scott Properties has been given permission
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NHS worker cleared of racist comment
A NHS worker has been cleared of making a racist comment to a police officer at Colchester General Hospital. Zion Young, 39, of Britten Close, Colchester, appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Monday) charged with telling a police
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Freerunners to wow crowds
FREERUNNING, basketball freestyling and beatboxer Contrix are among the attractions at a free event at Leisure World in Colchester. The SX Urban Games will feature skate shows and competitions and a parkour/freerunning team and basketball freestylers
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Miranda's smile ignites 100,000 Smiles
MIRANDA is a happy child. She is affectionate and beautiful. She lives in Lexden and her parents Louise and Andrew Fullerton are devoted to her. But to Miranda, who is 14, the world is a confusing and frightening place. Miranda has autism.
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Car park to close for two nights
A COLCHESTER town centre car park will close for two nights while a roundabout is resurfaced. Britannia car park will shut next Tuesday and Wednesday from 7pm to 6am while Essex County Council carries out work on St Botolph’s Roundabout. Martin
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Dunne is weighing up his options ahead of Posh tie
COLCHESTER United boss Joe Dunne admits he is weighing up his options ahead of tonight’s Capital One Cup tie at home to Peterborough United. But he insists that whatever team he pitches into first-round action, his players will still be strong
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Enjoy a free pint with your great value Gazette
Astute Gazette readers can enjoy a free pint at the Quayside bar and restaurant in Colchester. See your daily Gazette for more details.
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Police chase driver avoids jail
A DRUNK driver who led police on a car chase around Ardleigh has escaped being locked up. Gary McKennon sped off in his Range Rover after he saw officers and damaged a police car during the incident on February 21 this year. McKennon, 48, of
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In today's Gazette: Teen accused of killing Jay is named
In today's Gazette: The teenager accused of killing Jay Whiston outside a house party in Colchester has been publically named. Edward Redman's identity was protected but he has now turned 18 and the court order banning his identification has been
