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Caravan through the central reservation on the A12
DRIVERS are facing delays after a caravan went through the central reservation on the A12. The two vehicle accident was reported at 6pm on the northbound carriageway between the Boreham interchange and Hatfield Peverel. One lane is reportedly
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Rare U's programme goes up for auction
Colchester United’s first ever league match at Layer Road, will go up for auction next month. About 11,000 fans packed the U’s former ground on September 4, 1937, to see the newly professional outfit draw 3-3 with Ipswich Town in their second Southern
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Smith scores a hat-trick as U's see off Southend in friendly
Dominic Smith bagged a hat-trick as a young Colchester United side beat Southend United 6-4 in a behind-closed-doors friendly. The U's found themselves 3-0 down at half-time against the Shrimpers, who also fielded a number of youngsters. But
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Our thanks to critical care medics who saved Dad's life
A DAUGHTER has handed over an iPad and digital radios to the hospital medics who saved her father’s life. Kate Loader was impressed with the treatment afforded to dad Peter Bowery at Colchester General Hospital’s critical care unit, she organised
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We raised cash in memory of Kerry
SUPERMARKET staff wore purple, sold cakes and played games to raise money in memory of a teenager who died suddenly earlier this year. Kerry Pates, a former Gilberd School pupil, died after suffering a seizure at her Cowdary Avenue home in June
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Don’t just stand by and watch as housing takes place of medical centre
A CAMPAIGNER launched a one-woman fact-finding mission outside Essex County Hospital ahead of its impending closure. The hospital, in Lexden Road, is due to go on the market in October ahead of its closure next spring, and is likely to be sold
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Holographic firm to invest £3m on new Colchester base
A technology firm is investing £3million to become the first business based at Colchester’s Knowledge Gateway site. Bowater Holographics has announced it will move into the Parkside Office Village, at Essex University later this year. Initially
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Car stolen from driveway in West Mersea
A CAR was stolen after thieves crept into a house and stole the keys. Police are investigating after the dark green Mini Cooper was taken from a driveway in Rosebank Road, West Mersea, at about 5pm yesterday. The two suspects, who were both
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Residents invited to join walking group
RESIDENTS are invited to join a walk for fitness class in Colchester. The friendly group meet at Tollgate Hall, Villa Road, at 6.50pm on Wednesdays. Alternatively join them at 6.50pm on a Thursday at the Shrub End sports centre off Boadicea
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Mobile phone ticket scheme to launch on buses
Bus passengers will soon be able to use their mobile phones as tickets. First Essex is launching a new app, First Bus Mobile Tickets, which can be used by residents in Colchester, Clacton, Walton and surrounding villages from August 25. Customers
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New litter of puppies for Essex Police
A NEW litter of puppies have joined the Essex Police family. Seven-week-old Tia, Tyson, Tex and Turbo have been paired with volunteers who will look after them until they are ready to begin training. Essex Police dog Xena was bred with a male
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Man sectioned after climbing over Colchester bridge
A MAN has been sectioned after threatening to jump off a bridge. Police were called to North Station Road, Colchester, shortly before 3pm on Saturday. Concerns had been raised after a man, aged in his 20s, climbed over the bridge and was seen
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Maldon, Witham and Braintree get set for final friendlies
MALDON & TIPTREE play their final pre-season friendly tonight, at Canvey Island. Terry Spillane’s side will be hoping to make it four wins in a row - a sequence that includes big wins against Halstead Town and Bowers & Pitsea and also Saturday
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Wilson: we're ready to embark on Ryman League campaign
HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS boss Keith Wilson insists his squad are fit and ready to embark on their Ryman League campaign. It’s been a summer of upheaval at Scraley Road, with Wilson joining from Burnham Ramblers to replace the Grays Athletic-bound Jody
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Bumper pay packets for "town hall tycoons"
DOZENS of public servants in Essex are earning six figure salaries with huge pension contributions on top. Essex County Council has more than 50 staff earning a basic salary of more than £100,000. This does not include the dozens earning bumper
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Pharmacy proposal kicked out after appeal
Plans for a second pharmacy in Brightlingsea have been rejected after Boots successfully argued it is not needed. Residents and councillors say Boots, in Victoria Place, is struggling to cope with demand. However, the NHS has rejected an application
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U's players drop in on summer soccer camp
Colchester United’s players signed autographs for football-mad youngsters at their Football in the Community annual summer soccer camp. The likes of Freddie Sears, Sam Walker and Jabo Ibehre were on hand to pass on advice to youngsters at the event
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Campaigner launches one woman mission over future of Essex County Hospital
A CAMPAIGNER launched a one-woman fact-finding mission outside Essex County Hospital ahead of its impending closure. The hospital, in Lexden Road, is due to go on the market in October ahead of its closure next spring, and is likely to be sold
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Head is the man to catch after Brands Hatch triumph
Langenhoe racer Aaron Head was in dominant form at the Caterham R300 Superlight Championship, at Brands Hatch. Head won both races and gained vital bonus points by posting fastest laps in both races, having qualified for the weekend races in pole
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Bean to stake a claim for U's starting spot
Marcus Bean will today stake his claim to be in Colchester United’s starting line-up for this weekend’s big kick-off. The experienced midfielder is expected to feature in the U’s behind-closed-doors friendly with Southend United. Bean said:
