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Established trader to close
ESTABLISHED shopkeeper Steve Miller is closing down - claiming pollution from town centre traffic is damaging his health. Mr Miller has run MillerStationery in St Botolph’s Street, Colchester, for nearly 50 years. But he is now calling
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County Hall wants your views on cost-cutting
RESIDENTS’ views are wanted on the financial challenge faced by County Hall. Essex County Council is hosting a series of roadshows this month. Your Essex, let’s talk hopes to promote discussion and consultation on issues and services which
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Emotional plea to save centre
PENSIONERS have made an empassioned plea to council leaders not to close their beloved activity centre. Colchester Council is looking at shutting Abbots Activity Centre in Colchester in a bid to save an annual subsidy of £74,000. It says
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Work to start on town centre project
DELAYED work to regenerate land at Colchester Town railway station will begin as soon as a new developer is chosen. Plans for the Town Station Square project, which is beside Colchester Magistrates’ Court, at St Botolph’s Circus, were first announced
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Cabbie banned from driving for carrying fare with no licence
A FORMER taxi firm boss has been banned from driving after taking fares without a licence. Beverley Brown, of Barrack Lane, Dovercourt, admitted two charges of acting as a Hackney carriage driver without a licence and two of driving without insurance
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Betting shop seeks new licence
BETTING shop Ladbrokes has applied for a new licence in Colchester. The company wants to take over a former bakery in Old Heath Road. It wants to allow gambling from 7am to 10pm. Colchester Council has the final say.
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Dog day to take over Castle Park
PET pooches will be the centre of attention in Colchester later this month. Dog behaviourists, a pet portrait artist and animal charities will come together for Bark in the Park. Colchester Council has launched the event to raise dog awareness and
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Solar farm for Boxted Airfield?
A SOLAR farm the size of 57 football pitches could be built at Boxted Airfield. Push Energy wants to build the farm in Langham to power 3,733 local homes. Push Energy has called a public meeting to discuss its plans with residents and councillors
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Open days for students facing A-level clearing
OPEN days are being held at Essex University for students receiving an offer through clearing or adjustment after their exam results. The open day at the Wivenhoe campus runs from 11am- 3pm on Saturday August 17. Prospective students, who get
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Solicitor plays his part in raising £1,500 for hospital charity
A COLCHESTER solicitor has helped raise more than £1,500 for charity after climbing the highest mountains in Great Britain within 24 hours. Iain Thom took part in the National Three Peaks Challenge last weekend to raise money for the Woolverstone
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Colchester RUFC wants to attract more involvement from the community
COLCHESTER Rugby Club want to make sure potential players don’t miss out on the chance to play for their local club. Chairman Karl O’Brien said the club is working hard to ensure people already living in Colchester or those who may have moved to
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Cowler leaves Barnet to get more games
SAM Cowler has quit professional football in pursuit of regular first-team action. The former Frinton and Walton Youth Football Club goalkeeper has left Barnet and signed for Conference South side Bishop’s Stortford. The 20-year-old wants to
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International shirt for Soteriou
STANWAY School pupil Ross Soteriou has been awarded an international shirt after impressing selectors in a game in Corfu. The 16-year-old from Lexden was awarded his cricket under-17 international jersey by the President of the Hellenic Cricket
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Rhinos cruise into play-offs
Eastern Rhinos 62 Elmbridge Eagles 0 London and South Premier Division THE Eastern Rhinos rugby league side cruised into the end of season play-offs with a comprehensive win against bottom side Elmbridge Eagles. The Rhinos ran in 12
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Young referee Ager picks up trophies
FORMER Philip Morant pupil Ben Ager scooped the trophies at the Colchester & District Youth Football League Referees Award Ceremony held at the Arena Leisure Centre. Ager, aged 16, received the Junior Referee’s shield awarded for the highest
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Improving forensic tests could help burglary victims
FORENSIC tests in Essex are not up to standard and burglary victims may have been denied justice as a result. Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh is making changes to burglary investigations after it was revealed less than one in five are solved
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Memorial to be held for sailors who drowned near Brightlingsea 110 years ago
A MEMORIAL service will be held tomorrow to mark the 110th anniversary of the deaths of nine men who drowned when their boat sank just off the coast of Brightlingsea. The men drowned on August 8, 1903 after the rowing boat they were travelling
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Top cop calls for tough penalties for drivers using mobile phones
PROFESSIONAL drivers who use mobile phones while driving should be sacked, according to the Chief Constable of Essex Police. Stephen Kavanagh called for the drastic measure to be imposed on those who text or call from the driver’s seat to force
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Business Awards Corporate Sponsorship Sales Executive (Post No. 1347)
Job Title: Business Awards Corporate Sponsorship Sales Executive Responsible to: Business Awards Manager - Basildon Main Objectives : * Demonstrate superior sales skills
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Business Awards Corporate Sponsorship Sales Executive (Post No. 1347)
Business Awards Sales Executives A full time position has become available in the Business Awards department of Newsquest Essex Ltd, publishers of regional newsapapers in Essex. The Business Awards team organise and produce 6 Business Awards
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County Hall talks with Lord Hanningfield 'ongoing'
NEGOTIATIONS are ongoing between the county council and Lord Hanningfield in a bid to re-coup potentially wrongly-claimed expenses. Essex County Council wrote to the former leader and set a deadline of July 7 for repayment of £50,689.24 calculated
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Zoo hog on the loose
RESIDENTS have been warned not to approach a wild pig which has been missing from Colchester Zoo for a week. The young red river hog escaped early last week after its group was spooked by either a trespasser or a fox, according to the Zoo’s boss
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Crashes involving cyclists increase in Colchester
CYCLISTS in Colchester face daily danger with many inspired by the Olympics getting on and then being knocked off their bikes. While the number of deaths and serious injuries (KSIs) on the roads are falling dramatically the number of cyclists
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Fresh start for north Essex village pub
A REVAMPED village venue will be unveiled next month. Richard and Esther Brunning are spending £100,000 in turning the former Shepherd and Dog pub in Langham, which shut in May, into an all-day restaurant and bar called the Shepherd. The venue
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Two found hiding in field after oil theft
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of stealing heating oil in Tolleshunt Knights. A widespread search involving several police vehicles, dogs and the helicopter took place just before 2am this morning near Tiptree. Residents reported the
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Parkour and more at Leisure World this Sunday
COLCHESTER’S Leisure World will host the SX Urban Games on Sunday. Freerunning, basketball freestyling, top beatboxer Contrix and more will be giving demonstrations and workshops from 11am to 4pm. The event, organised by Colchester Council
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Road deaths down in Essex while up in England
ESSEX keeps bucking the trend with less people being killed or seriously injured on the region’s roads. Last year there were 669 serious injuries including 42 deaths. Ten years ago the figure was 1,320 with 115 killed. Nationally
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Festival launched in bid to raise money for St Helena Hospice
A 24-HOUR festival organised to raise money for a hospice will be launched for this first time next month. G-Festival will feature a number of bands from Essex and Suffolk in a bid to raise money for the St Helena Hospice, based in Highwoods, Colchester
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Teenager cautioned for witness intimidation during murder investigation
A TEENAGE girl from Clacton has admitted trying to disrupt a murder investigation. The 16-year-old, who has not been named, admitted witness intimidation during the investigation into the murder of Jay Whiston. Jay was stabbed repeatedly
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Cannabis crackdown in Colchester
POLICE raided a number of homes during a cannabis crackdown in Colchester. Codenamed Operation Clover Leaf detectives are trying to stop the supply on the streets. A home in Blackberry Road, Stanway, was raided on Thursday. 24-year-old
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Policing changes starting to work despite cuts
RESIDENTS can expect a better police service after changes were made to the force, according to the chief constable. In March 2012 the Essex Police blueprint was implemented with major changes to policing. Some of it worked and some
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Two games of bowling - for just £5!
Astute reward card holders can get two great games of bowling with Tenpin in Colchester for just £5 each. See today's paper for full details.
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In today's Gazette: Calling time on yobs
In today's Gazette: Essex's Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh wants to cut the opening hours of pubs and clubs in Colchester in a bid to reduce trouble. He is calling for a review of late night licences after spending a night on patrol and witnessing
