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U's boss Humes tight-lipped on Moncur absence
Colchester United manager Tony Humes refused to be drawn on the reasons for George Moncur's absence from his starting line-up following their 0-0 draw with Oldham Athletic tonight. The former West Ham United midfielder, who had started the U's
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Stanway Rovers grab league win but FC Clacton exit Essex Senior Cup
STANWAY Rovers grabbed another Thurlow Nunn League premier division win. Visiting Long Melford lost out 2-1 at the Hawthorns on Tuesday night. Craig Hughes opened the scoring for Stanway from the penalty spot. But Melford equalised for
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U's play out goal-less draw with Latics
A much-improved second-half display was not enough to merit a first victory of the season for Colchester United as they played out a 0-0 draw with Oldham Athletic. After an uninspiring first half, the U’s improved considerably after the break and
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Robert Dyas Cup: Maldon secure win over rivals Witham and Brightlingsea defeat Sudbury
MALDON and Tiptree secured the bragging rights in the Robert Dyas League Cup over derby rivals Witham Town. The visitors won the round one encounter 3-2 on Tuesday night despite a late fight back from Witham. The home side had the first good
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Colchester v Oldham - live!
9:36pm U's 0 Oldham 0 - spoils are shared at the WHCS. Much better from U's in second half and Szmodics hit post but honours
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University pioneer with a passion for Russia dies at 81
A FORMER Essex University academic with a passion for Russia has died following complications after a knee replacement operation. Terry Culhane helped lay the foundations for Essex University's Department of Language and Linguistics. In May
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Swifts' League Cup game is called off
Heybridge Swifts' Robert Dyas Cup tie at Needham Market has been postponed. The first-round tie has been called off because of a waterlogged pitch. No new date has been arranged for the fixture.
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Apply to be formally known as Freeman of the Borough in Colchester
WAS one of your parents or grandparents a Freeburgess of Colchester? If so, you can apply for the ceremonial title, formally known as Freeman of the Borough, which dates back to 1189. Applications for the status are open until September 10.
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Colchester Mind family Fun day
CELEBRATIONS have been held at part of the 30th anniversary of the mental health charity Colchester Mind. The charity held a family fun day at its centre in Mersea Road, which featured a bouncy castle, ball games with Colchester United and music
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Essex Police appeal for information on burglary in Braiswick
ESSEX Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Braiswick, Colchester, on August 11, where jewellery and cash was taken. Access was gained after a rear window was forced between 8.30am and 5.30pm. Anyone with information
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Cyclist can now get to the town centre along designated lanes
NEW cycle lanes are set to be installed around Stanway. The lanes will link the route with Lexden to allow cyclists to get to the town centre along designated lanes. A report confirming the funding stated: “The cycle improvements will offer
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Councillor who failed to attend meetings no longer on Colchester Council
A COUNCILLOR who failed to attend any council meetings since December has been removed from the council. Mark Cable, who represented Dedham and Langham, last attended a full council meeting on December 11. The Local Government Act 1972 states
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U's will make late decision on Porter
Colchester United will leave it late before making a decision on captain Chris Porter’s fitness for their game against Oldham Athletic tonight. Porter has missed Colchester’s last two matches with an ankle injury, after suffering a knock in the
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Castle entry fees are slashed
ENTRY fees have been slashed at Colchester Castle for the final weeks of the school summer holidays. The castle, which reopened in May last year after a £4.3million revamp, announced prices have been cut by up to 26 per cent until the end of August
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My Westminster learning curve
TIME was tight. Colchester MP Will Quince knew it took five and a half minutes to walk from his office on the fifth floor of the Norman Shaw building, through Portcullis House and under the road to the House of Commons. So with an eight minute
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Comment - Gilbey is relishing his new-found responsibilities
Colchester United may not have got the new season off to the winning start they had so craved. But one huge positive to come out of the opening seven days of the embryonic campaign has been the eye-catching form of one of their own. Alex Gilbey
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Wynter aiming to put things right tonight
Alex Wynter says Colchester United’s players are determined to put things right against Oldham Athletic tonight. The U’s were beaten 2-1 at Peterborough United last weekend, despite making a good start to the game at London Road. Colchester
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UPDATED: Train fares to rise by 1% next year
TRAIN fares will increase by 1 per cent next year – the lowest price rise since 2010. The new-year rises are based on the previous July's rate of Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation, announced by the Office for National Statistics today. It
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Injured servicemen to help Colchester Bloom
INJURED heroes are set to team up with green-fingered volunteers to help Colchester bloom. The Colchester in Bloom team, who help to nurture the town’s green spaces, visited the garden at the Chavasse VC House recovery centre. The garden was
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Evolution Foundation College named best dance school in country
A COLLEGE is dancing on air after being named the best in the country – just two years after opening its doors. Evolution Foundation College, which is based on Severalls Business Park, Colchester, offers foundation courses to prepare dancers and
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Mersea Island’s Betty is Britain’s best beach hut
IT’S official – Mersea Island now boasts Britain’s best beach hut. TV house hunter Phil Spencer visited the island to reveal Betty, the hut in Victoria Esplanade, is the winner of Beach Hut of the Year 2015. The vintage-style hut, part of the
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Colchester Council loses £347,000 of taxpayers’ money following Iceland bank crash
COLCHESTER Council lost £347,000 of taxpayers’ money following the collapse of an Icelandic bank. After recovering some of the £4million invested in Landsbanki the council sold its remaining investment. In total £3,653,000 was recovered.
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Travellers set up 2 illegal campsites
TWO illegal traveller sites were set up in Colchester over the weekend. About 20 caravans pitched up on fields opposite Stanway School and the former Heath special needs school, in Winstree Road, on Friday. Another four caravans drove onto
