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Olufemi set for long injury lay-off
Colchester United defender Tosin Olufemi has been ruled out for at least six months after rupturing his Achilles tendon. The 20-year-old has already undergone surgery after suffering the injury while playing for the U's in their pre-season friendly
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New homes completed in Colchester
The keys have been handed over for the first affordable houses on a Colchester development. A total of 110 new homes are being built on the new Brook Street project. Colne housing association will own 72 of which the first 33 are completed.
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Fresh opportunity to save money on gas and electricity bills
A FRESH chance to save money on energy bills will be launched next Tuesday. The Big Community Switch sees billpayers group together to try and secure a better deal on their gas and electricity bills. The previous scheme in June saw more than
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New town for north Essex?
A NEW town or village could be built in north Essex to try and tackle the region’s desperate housing shortage. Colchester Council has officially invited builders to say where they want to build major new housing developments, particularly so-called
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Survey launched on housing issues in Colchester
COLCHESTER residents and groups are being asked to fill in a survey about the housing issues facing them. Colchester Council has launched a public consultation which will inform a planned Housing Strategy. To take part, visit www.colchester.gov.uk
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Colchester Get Set To Face Zimbabwean Mawoyo
COLCHESTER and East Essex are set to come up against a former international Test player at Castle Park tomorrow. The Shepherd Neame League division one leaders are expected to face Zimbabwean batsman Tinotenda Mawoyo, who now plays for Wickford
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Talented musician died after accidental overdose on painkillers for brain cyst
A talented musician accidentally overdosed on strong painkillers he was taking because of terrible headaches caused by a cyst on his brain. Stephen Millard, 24, was in constant pain and was taking painkillers more powerful than the ones doctors
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Three arrested in Winnock Road
Three men have been arrested after police were called to a disturbance in Winnock Road, Colchester, last night. Officers were called to reports of man with a serious arm injury in the road at about 7.15pm. An Essex Police spokesman said:
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Dunne: everyone has to play their part
JOE Dunne has told his Colchester United squad they must be team players this season - or risk being shown the door. There is plenty of competition for places within the U’s squad, following the arrival of the likes of Sean Clohessy, Dan Holman
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Two car crash in Colne Causeway, Colchester
TWO cars have crashed in Colchester. Police and paramedics were called to the A134 Colne Causeway, at the junction with Hawkins Road, just before 8am this morning. The crash involved a Hyundai Amica and Ford Transit. Paramedics are currently
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Delays due to broken down freight train at Chelmsford
COMMUTERS are facing delays of up for 40 minutes due to a broken down freight train at Chelmsford. All lines how now reopened but some services could still be cancelled or delayed. The disruption is expected to last until about 10am. Greater
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Plucky Sam sets off to campaign for chickens
CAMPAIGNER Sam White hopes to ruffle some feathers while touring Europe dressed as a chicken. Sam, 24, of Manningtree, will don the costume to call for clearer labelling on supermarket chickens to tell customers how they were reared. The former
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Neighbours praise cops in gun drama as arrested man detained under mental health act
RESIDENTS have praised police for the way they tackled a gunman in their street. Officers came under fire from the man in Dugard Avenue, Stanway, on Wednesday at 6pm. It is believed he was firing an air rifle from an upstairs window and possibly
